Had I written this only a decade before, the story would have seemed too fantastic. Now, I’m afraid it is altogether plausible.

David R. Schoorens – 20 January 2024 Continue reading →

The novel is full of my reimagined versions of North American folktales and legends. For example, the guide that helps Valentine navigate the afterlife is Route 66, the Mother Road of America.

Rebecca Rook – 16 January 2024 Continue reading →

Some authors love research, but for me, it is like returning to school. Writing is like recess, and research is like math class. I just want to play! 

30 December 2023 – Sharon Wagner Continue reading →

… the book may appeal to young adults. I didn’t realize I was writing a YA novel at first. But, I loved reading old YA books from the seventies filled with eccentric characters. YA today seems sanitized and serious. You won’t find a little person dressing up as a cockroach and singing La Cucaracha for a local pest control commercial in a book today, but you could back then.

Debby Regan – 26 December 2023 Continue reading →

I wanted to record the unique experiences we shared as a family and to show readers what it was like to live in African countries with rich cultural traditions.

Terry A. Repak – 22 December 2023 Continue reading →

This is going to sound a bit strange, but my target readers are the people who wouldn’t normally read books. I wrote this book for my husband who has only ever read one book in his life. He is not the type of person to sit down and crack open a book at all. But he stuck with me every step of the way for this and gave great, honest feedback that was so incredibly helpful (albeit somewhat damaging to my ego at times!). I felt like if I could get him to like this book, then I’ve accomplished something great. 

K.T. Carlisle – 18 December 2023 Continue reading →

In addition to the handful of regular cast members in my series, I developed a colorful group of key players and witnesses to help tell the story. Creating a lively cast and generating dynamic dialog is the fun part of writing for me. By the time I’m done, I thoroughly enjoy my characters, even the despicable ones.

Dave Vizard – 14 December 2023 Continue reading →

I asked myself, “How can I turn this genre upside down? Do something completely and utterly different than anyone else?” The idea of coaching people on how to be more miserable seemed as opposite as it could be…with the stealthy goal of actually helping people be happier and live a life they love. 

Ron Mileti – 10 December 2024 Continue reading →

The last thing I wanted was to fail those men, those heroes who did not fail me, and I sometimes succumbed to emotional inertia in keeping things moving. Probing the depths of that part of my life proved formidable. The lingering memories often take away my breath and burn my soul.

Darren Walton – 6 December 2023 Continue reading →

As a child, I was always concerned by existential threats to humanity so much so that when my parents built a house in central Virginia, I insisted that a bomb shelter be included. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, we were probably the only family in central Virginia with the means to withstand a nuclear attack.

R. Chapman Wesley – 3 December 2023 Continue reading →