This week, I had the opportunity to talk with Alana Woods, author of two contemporary Australian thrillers. Tell us about yourself: Career public servant in a past life. And a professional editor for much of it. After giving up full-time employment some years ago I took on contract editing, and …
This week I had a chance to interview Jo Marshall, a fellow children’s author. I love learning the “back story” about how authors became inspired for their series, and I enjoyed learning more about Jo. Her books will eventually appear on my Monday book review feature of this blog, so …
This week I got to chat with Lana Kortchik, author of Savaged Lands, released with Endeavor Press. I enjoyed her tale, “Sixteen Days Ago,” in Freedom Forge Press’s Forging Freedom anthology. She’s had experiences living in diverse locations around the globe, and that certainly seems to have influenced her writing! …
Today I had the chance to chat with fellow Barking Rain Press author Jennifer Leeper. Jennifer is the author of Padre: The Narrowing Path (description at bottom of post), a book I very much enjoyed. Check out Jennifer’s advice on finding inspiration for writing. Then, click the link for a …
It’s Friday the 13th, and speaking of scary, I’ve been interviewed by Loudoun County Public Schools for their “Writers Block” feature! Growing up, I always thought watching myself on film was the scariest thing in the universe. Looking back on the interview, though, I actually had a bit of fun. …
Today I’d like to welcome Tracy Kauffman as my featured author for Writer Wednesdays! Tell us about yourself. I am a new author who writes stories for children and young adults. I reside in North AL with my husband and daughter. I work part time as a nurse in a …
I was invited to be part of this blog hop, so if you’ve ended up here by following the other blogs, I hope you’re enjoying your time. If this is your first stop, then you get to read about one of my works-in-progress. This is one I’m especially fond of, …
I’ve always been fascinated by time travel. Ever since watching Back to the Future when I was too young to understand most of it, I was intrigued by the idea of going back to a time before I was born. The world seems larger than any of us can comprehend, …
Today I’m welcoming Lola, star of the novel It’s Just Lola by author Dixiane Hallaj. You can learn more at www.itsjustlola.com. Everyone in the Northern Virginia area is welcome to attend the book release party on Friday, September 7th from 7-9 p.m. at Around the Block Books (120 Hatcher Ave, …
Want to find out why I am–err, was–afraid of the dark? Why was I terrified of the 1980’s TV show Beauty and the Beast? What’s so special about Sun-Maid raisins? Check out the answer to this and more. I’ve been interviewed by Jan Bowman. Stop by, check out her blog, …