The idea came from seeing how family and social values of respect were disappearing. I saw loneliness and fear growing among teenagers, who spend more time connected to screens but end up more isolated than ever.
Claudia Daher – 7 November 2025 Continue reading
The idea came from observing how people carry memories — especially of love and loss — long after life has moved on.
Ghulam Abbas Saghar – 4 November 2025 Continue reading
Once something has been written, it’s out of my hands, so I’m happy if a single person is moved by something I’ve written.
Andrew Cusick – 1 November 2025 Continue reading
I think it’s not possible for us to professionally edit our own writing. It’s something like a doctor not treating her own family member: we’re going to be biased.
Marsh Rose – 30 October 2025 Continue reading
The only part that came easily was the idea. Birdie, the Versatile Quintet, and the other characters were itching to have their story told.
29 October 2025 Continue reading
I was fascinated by Sevryukova’s story. She wasn’t only a clairvoyant; she also wanted to understand her gift scientifically. Her name is little known outside Bulgaria, and I felt her story deserved to be shared with an international audience.
Marina Metodieva – 28 October 2025 Continue reading
In this novel, I have shown what happens when people fear anyone who is different, whether it be physically, culturally, or spiritually. I also show what happens when people learn about, and learn from one another.
Corinne Hoebers – 26 October 2025 Continue reading
I know one or two writers who claim writing is – or should be – fun. While it has wonderful moments – a vivid image comes to mind, a surprising simile, a perfect line of dialogue, and I think yes! – mostly, for me, writing is work. Work of the best kind, work as serious play, but work nevertheless.
Jill MacLean – 24 October 2025 Continue reading
I think a past traumatic past is a solid horror trope, and her obsession with mixed martial arts separates her from other characters I’ve encountered in the genre.
Dan Rice 22 October 2025 Continue reading
I got the idea for the book when I saw a list of important women in American history. One was listed only as 355, a member of the Culper spy ring during the Revolution, a woman whose true identity we still don’t know.
Peggy Wirgau – 20-October 2025 Continue reading