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Interview With Author Debra Koelsch

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a certified health coach and triathlete. I enjoy swimming, running, cycling, kayaking, archery, cross country skiing, rebounding, working out, water aerobics, writing, reading, photography, and anything else that sounds like fun. I am always looking for something new to try. I have written three books and am working on two more. I have only published one book to date. The others will be released in the future.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Warning: You Might Feel Amazing. This is a book about how to take control of your own health. It was inspired by my own health journey from a state of chronic disease to athlete. It includes my personal story and all of the frustrations and health challenges I faced. Also, there is information about gut health, hormones, lifestyle choices, fasting, sleep, hydration, building muscle mass, biofilms, inflammation, cholesterol, cellular communication, immunity, and more.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write short suspense stories. These are dream sequences that play out in my head like full-length films. They wake me up at night, and I need to write them down immediately or I will forget them.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Weston Price, Dr. Thomas Lodi, Dr. Tom O’Bryan, Dr. Josh Axe, Dr. David Perlmutter, Linus Pauling, Dr. Kevin Leman, Dr. Daniel Pompa, Lewis Grizzard. I read mostly self-help books.

What are you working on now?
I have written a book of short suspense stories and I am working on a book about my journey as an athlete. I also make videos documenting my journey as an athlete, product reviews, how to make your own clean products at home, educational videos regarding health, and cooking videos.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon or Facebook

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am a new author.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t trust anyone else with your health or your salvation! There are hundreds of opinions out there on these two topics. It’s important to do your own research because if you don’t, it will literally cost you your life. Pay attention to the people from whom you take advice. Are they healthy? Do they practice what they preach? If they don’t, then move on.

What are you reading now?
“Medal Monday” by Aaron Burros
Aaron Burros was shot five times in a workplace shooting, and as part of his healing journey he decided to run 50 marathons in 50 weeks and document it. I had the pleasure of meeting Aaron at Glass City Marathon and he is a fascinating guy.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to finish up my book on my athletic journey and write a book of short stories suspense stories.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
1. The Bible
2. SAS Survival Handbook
3. Grimm’s Fairy Tales
4. I Haven’t Understood Anything Since 1962

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Interview With Author Chukwuemeka Ndefo

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Nigerian born into a family of 6 and majored in Computer Science. I write software for businesses and educational institutions.

My interest in writing books was born out of my love for helping my students get their books out to the world. I mainly serve as the editor of their manuscripts and as well as their publisher. I go as far as promoting these books with various publishers and aggregators online.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Repercussion – A moral story was the first and the latest book I published. Demilade, a student of mine came to me with her manuscript written in an exercise book. She spoke so passionately about her story, and I knew from that moment that her story will become a sensation.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write quotes which are now over 1000. I will soon publish them free on my website.

What are you working on now?
I am working on two other books: one by Demilade, and the other by her friend.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon KDP has proven to be authors’ best friend. I also use Lulu.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Writing books takes dedication. Above all is the motivation behind your writing. You will go far as an author when what drives you is beyond mere making money. As for me, I cannot bear failing those young writers who trust me to push their stories to the world.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be original!

What are you reading now?
God’s Children Are Little Broken Things by Arinze Ifeakandu

What’s next for you as a writer?
Delve into biographies of most Nigerian business tycoons.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
God’s Children Are Little Broken Things by Arinze Ifeakandu,
In Every Mirror She is Black by Lola Akersrom,
Gaslight by Philip Taiwo,
Wahala by Nikki May

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Interview With Author KP Roberson

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Funny story. While I have written two full novels, they are the equivalent to three books. The second book in my Between the Birches Trilogy has been completely rewritten. It was scheduled to be released this year, but my previous publisher went kablooey, so here I am back on the self-pub path. They say third time is a charm. I’m hoping it is! Outside of my obsession with this debut, I’ve partially written a handful of other books. They all contain some amount of romance or romantic elements. Apparently, I have difficulty writing a story without people smooshing faces.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The inspiration behind my Between the Birches Trilogy came after rewatching the Twilight movies with my spouse. Basically, the thought was, “If Stephanie Myer can write this stuff, so can I!” While my story doesn’t include vampires or the dense forest in the Pacific Northwest, it does have horror, which is my favorite genre, and takes place in the lower Appalachian mountains where I call home. As someone who lived a very reserved, very sheltered life until recently, my stepping outside the cage into a world of magic and other wonders played a large role in who my characters are. Basically, they are the stages of my own personal awakening.

Awakening and Harbinger are the first two books in the trilogy.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My most unusual writing habit would be the tendency to write chronologically and out of order at the same time. Meaning, I start at the beginning and record events in ‘real time,’ but sometimes a thought appears after I’ve already written a part. I’m constantly going back to copy and paste it at the beginning of the paragraph or rewriting it to fit. It’s annoying, really.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
In high school, I read a ton of Edgar Allan Poe and R.L. Stine Fear street novels. Stephen King’s novels were too intimidating for my undiagnosed ADHD brain to handle, but I looked at them with awe after watching movie adaptations. Misery is still my absolute favorite King story. Much later, when dating my now-spouse, I consumed fantasy and sci-fi books like they were candy (I’ve always had a sweet tooth). He opened so many worlds to me, including Stephen R. Donaldson (Mirror of Her Dreams), Tolkein, Orson Scott Card (The Ender Series), Terry Goodkind (The Sword of Truth until the last 3 books…DNF), George R.R. Martin (he knows what he did), Anne McCaffrey (Dragonriders of Pern), Edgar Rice Burroughs (The Barsoom Series), and Robert E. Howard (Conan the Barbarian). These authors strongly inspired my love of people stories.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I am working to relaunch my Between the Birches trilogy. Once the first two books are back on shelves, I’m finally sitting down to finish the story. It’s been ruminating since day one back in 2020 and has evolved into a challenge to bring my readers the epic ending they deserve. After that? I have a few projects lined up.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Promoting books is difficult on a good day, but the most success I’ve found is on Instagram. If I spent more time on TikTok, I’m sure my books would reach more readers, but I don’t know if I can spin anymore plates when I need my hands to write. With this relaunch, I’ve commissioned an author friend with mad marketing skills to work up a plan to maximize visibility. So far, it’s slow-going, but the world is on fire. People are busy.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up, write what you love, find your people. Your writing style is going to evolve over time. As long as you’re putting to paper something you love and enjoy, it’s gonna translate to your readers no matter how much it changes. Research the genre that fits your book, not what you WANT it to be. This will ensure you reach your target audience and receive the most positive reviews.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Have you heard of CritiqueMatch? In my early writing days, I used this site to find other authors to beta read my story. We’d swap the first six chapters and give each other feedback. This one guy told me that he hoped Beth (the FMC) got lost in the woods and eaten by a bear. While it wasn’t exactly advice, it was what I needed to hear. Beth wasn’t the only one with character growth since the third draft.

What are you reading now?
First of all, I’m in my ‘read all things cozy romance and smut’ phase because I’m hitting old-lady stride. Also, see previous footnote about ‘world on fire.’ Don’t judge. I’m currently reading ‘Prince of Wolves’ by Susan Krinard. Also, my hairdresser recommended ‘Keeper of Enchanted Rooms’ by Charlie N. Holmberg, so I’ve started it. Neither book has been read past 3% on my Kindle because my stubborn self insists on burning the candle at both ends.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Once I’ve completed my Between the Birches trilogy, I’m back to work on a contemporary spicy romance about a bookish nerd from the east coast who falls for a trans man who lives on the opposite coast. I’m consulting with a trans friend whom I met on TikTok on this project to bring authenticity to the LI. He’s very open and excited about the collaboration, so I can’t wait to restart after BtB. While this story won’t have the suspense or horror aspects I typically write, it incorporates two of my core beliefs: Love is love and happy endings exist. It’s going to be a fun book to write.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
No hesitation, my hardback copy of Stephen R. Donaldson’s “Mordant’s Need” because it has all 3 books in one; same goes for my copy of “Interview with the Vampire” by Anne Rice because I haven’t read it yet, but I’ve watched the movie adaptation several times; random pick…”Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen because it was a helluva book; and my spouse’s copy of Frank Herbert’s “Dune.”

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Interview With Author Tammy Wills

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing gluten free dessert cookbooks when I realize what celiac disease does to someone. I started writing for Wordsmith magazine US sharing all my articles and research on celiac disease and gluten free products. I want to be an author who wants to make a difference. Now I am working on a gluten free dinner cookbook. I have written 11 books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
All my books inspire me. The book Kid’s gluten free Seasonal cookbook is great I wanted to write a gluten free cookbook with my seasonal recipes so kid’s can keep up with the seasons and have a great time making their recipes.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
On the left side need my phone on the right always my water.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Alex Guarnaschelli is the greatest I love how she puts her self out there. And I love all her books.

What are you working on now?
I am working on gluten free dinner cookbooks for different meals with a gluten free dessert.
The recipe for the meal with be on one page the second page will be the gluten free dessert after the meal.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like to do word of mouth it seems to get out there faster and it really works. I do a few websites also.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
yes, beware of scams I was scammed by a publishing company. Some publishing companies seem so real really check them out if you have not used them.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Before my mom passed she had told me not to give up on my cookbooks.

What are you reading now?
I am reading older cookbooks which I really love.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am going to keep writing my cookbooks and hoping one day to have my own cooking show or maybe even be featured on Food Network one day.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would bring my Bible and a few cookbooks.

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Interview With Author Tammy Wills

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing gluten free dessert cookbooks when I realize what celiac disease does to someone. I started writing for Wordsmith magazine US sharing all my articles and research on celiac disease and gluten free products. I want to be an author who wants to make a difference. Now I am working on a gluten free dinner cookbook. I have written 11 books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
All my books inspire me. The book Kid’s gluten free Seasonal cookbook is great I wanted to write a gluten free cookbook with my seasonal recipes so kid’s can keep up with the seasons and have a great time making their recipes.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
On the left side need my phone on the right always my water.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Alex Guarnaschelli is the greatest I love how she puts her self out there. And I love all her books.

What are you working on now?
I am working on gluten free dinner cookbooks for different meals with a gluten free dessert.
The recipe for the meal with be on one page the second page will be the gluten free dessert after the meal.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like to do word of mouth it seems to get out there faster and it really works. I do a few websites also.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
yes, beware of scams I was scammed by a publishing company. Some publishing companies seem so real really check them out if you have not used them.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Before my mom passed she had told me not to give up on my cookbooks.

What are you reading now?
I am reading older cookbooks which I really love.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am going to keep writing my cookbooks and hoping one day to have my own cooking show or maybe even be featured on Food Network one day.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would bring my Bible and a few cookbooks.

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Interview With Author Affan Shaikhsurab

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Affan Shaikhsurab — a software engineer, self-learner, and someone who just loves building things. I’ve been curious about how stuff works since I was a teen, and over the years I’ve built apps, tools, even my own programming language and blockchain. I’ve written a bunch of blog posts and technical articles, but this is actually my first book. It’s something I’ve poured months of learning and trial-and-error into — not from a research point of view, but from someone who just wanted to understand how things work internally and share that journey.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest (and first) book is “SimpliLang: Crafting Your Own Toy Programming Language.”

It all started when I hit that weird spot — you know, after building a bunch of apps and learning a few frameworks, where nothing felt exciting anymore. I was just sitting there with a cup of tea thinking, “What next?”

That’s when it hit me — I’ve used so many programming languages, but I never really knew how they work under the hood. Like, how do loops even work? How does a class get interpreted?
It felt impossible at first to build my own language, but I didn’t start with that. I started with curiosity — and that slowly turned into this book. It’s basically the guide I wish I had when I began that journey.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Oh yeah, definitely.

I write like I talk — literally. I don’t follow any “author rules.” I don’t outline everything first or worry about structure from day one. I just start writing as if I’m explaining something to a friend while sipping chai. Sometimes I even leave sentences half-done just to come back later with a better, more natural flow.

Also, I don’t write in silence. I usually have lo-fi beats or random tech podcasts playing in the background. And I write best at night — like 1 AM kinds of night — when everything’s quiet and my brain randomly decides to become smart.

So yeah, definitely not the textbook writer. But I think that’s what makes it feel more real and personal.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Two books that really influenced me are Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Both of them hit different, honestly.

Miller’s book made me realize life itself is like a story — you don’t just live it, you edit it, shape it, make it something worth telling. That really stuck with me, especially when I felt stuck or confused about what to do next.

And The Alchemist? Man, that book taught me about following your own path — your “Personal Legend,” even if no one else gets it. It reminded me that curiosity, courage, and a bit of madness is sometimes all you need to keep going.

Both books didn’t teach me how to code or write technically — but they reminded me why I build things in the first place.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on a few things that feel close to heart.

First, I’m refining my book “SimpliLang: Crafting Your Own Toy Programming Language”—polishing the final chapters, formatting the design, and preparing for release. It’s something I’ve poured months into, and honestly, I just want to make sure it feels as personal, clear, and helpful as it felt when I started writing it.

Apart from that, I’m building a couple of tools—one is an AI-assisted code platform, and the other is a small app idea I’ve had for a while that I just want to release without overthinking it.

And always, quietly experimenting with stuff in the background—language design, blockchain, little AI toys—just things that make me curious again.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Honestly, I don’t think there’s just one “best” method. But what’s worked for me—or at least what feels right—is sharing the journey instead of just the finished book.

I mainly use LinkedIn and Twitter/X. But not to just say, “Hey, buy my book.”
Instead, I post about the process—like the struggles, little wins, the ‘aha’ moments, screenshots of things I’m building, or just raw thoughts while writing. That builds curiosity way before the launch.

I also share code snippets, design ideas, or even doubts I had while building the language—so people feel they’re part of the making-of story.

Other than that, my website and platforms like Hashnode help give it a more “official” space.

So in short:

Build curiosity by sharing progress

Be real about what’s working and what’s not

Don’t sell the book—share the story

People don’t buy just books—they buy into the person behind it.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start small. Share what you’re learning. And don’t wait to feel like an expert.

You don’t need to be the world’s best writer or have some mind-blowing story. Just think about what you wish you had when you were starting—and write that.

Also, treat writing like building a project. Start with a rough version, fix it as you go, and don’t be afraid to throw parts away.

Most importantly:
Keep showing up—even on days when it feels pointless.
Some days you’ll feel like it’s all trash. Write anyway.

And remember, it’s okay if your first book isn’t perfect. You’re not writing to impress. You’re writing to help someone, even if it’s just one person.

That’s more than enough reason to keep going.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Think big. Start small.

That’s the one I always come back to. You don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need to take the first step. Build momentum.

Another one that stuck with me is:
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
It’s wild how a shift in mindset can literally change everything around you.

And then this:
“Life is what you make of it—and it all starts with a thought.”
A small idea, a moment of curiosity… that’s all it takes to start something big.

These aren’t just quotes—they’re blueprints for how I try to live and build.

What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m reading Atomic Habits by James Clear.

It’s crazy how such small changes can have such a massive impact over time. The way he breaks down behavior, consistency, and identity—it just clicks. It’s not one of those motivational books you read and forget. It’s more like a playbook you keep going back to.

Perfect for someone like me who’s always juggling ideas, projects, and trying to stay consistent.

What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me? I’m working on my next book called “One Step.”

It’s not technical—it’s more personal. It’s about the power of taking small, consistent steps in life, in learning, and in building things. It’s kind of a reflection of my own journey—of not knowing where to start, feeling lost, but still choosing to move, just one step at a time.

The goal is to inspire builders, creators, and dreamers to stop waiting for the perfect moment and just begin. Because honestly, everything starts with a single step.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
If I were stranded on a desert island and could only take a few books, I’d go with the ones that shaped how I think and feel:

The Alchemist – because it’s a reminder that the journey matters more than the destination.

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years – it made me look at life like a story I get to edit.

The Go-Giver – for when I need to remember that giving value creates the most meaning.

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying – to keep me grounded in what actually matters.

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Interview With Author Abby Franklin

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an educator, historian, and homeschool parent with a deep love for learning and a passion for making education meaningful and engaging. I’ve worked in the field of education for most of my life and hold a degree in History and Education. My academic background also includes geography, religious studies, and literature, all of which have shaped how I approach teaching and writing.
With four children of my own, homeschooling has been both a personal journey and a professional mission. I believe in teaching from a holistic perspective—connecting ideas across subjects and encouraging children to ask questions, think critically, and engage with the world around them.
So far, I’ve written one published book, with more on the way. My goal as an author is to support families with rich, well-structured learning resources that are easy to use and full of opportunities for exploration, discussion, and creativity. Writing has become a natural extension of my teaching—another way to share what I love and hopefully make the learning experience a little more inspiring for others.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is A Homeschool Parent’s Guide to Teaching American History. It’s designed for elementary-aged learners and aims to give homeschooling families a complete, easy-to-use resource that combines storytelling, hands-on activities, and meaningful discussion prompts.
The inspiration for the book came from my own experiences as a homeschooling parent. I saw how difficult it could be to find history resources that were both accessible and genuinely engaging—especially ones that didn’t require hours of prep or lots of extra materials. I wanted something that brought history to life, encouraged critical thinking, and made it easier for parents to feel confident in what they were teaching.
I also wanted the book to be flexible. Some children are ready to read and explore on their own, while others need more guidance—so I created something that works for both. Ultimately, my goal was to help families enjoy history together, not just study it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I suppose my writing process is a little unconventional, especially since I write educational materials more like I’m planning a lesson than drafting a traditional book. I build the structure first—what needs to be taught, how it connects—then layer in stories, questions, and activities as if I’m talking directly to a parent or a curious child. I often reread my work asking, “Would this excite a 10-year-old?” and then, “Would a parent feel confident using this?” That back-and-forth mindset really shapes how I write.
On the more chaotic side, I’ve learned to jot down ideas whenever and wherever they come—during a nature walk, while folding laundry, or when I’m just about to fall asleep. I keep notebooks everywhere, and I’ve definitely written on the back of receipts more than once.
I also talk to myself while I write—not in a poetic, literary way, but in a “Does this actually make sense?” way. And my writing sessions are rarely quiet or uninterrupted. There’s usually a child asking a question, a pet looking for attention, and a cold cup of tea I forgot to drink. But somehow, that’s when the best ideas seem to arrive.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
That’s a surprisingly hard question, because my influences come from such a wide mix of places—education, history, literature, and parenting. As a student of history and literature, I’ve always been drawn to authors who bring the past to life through storytelling. Writers like Laura Ingalls Wilder and historical novelists from my childhood helped me understand that history isn’t just dates and facts—it’s people and experiences.
In terms of educational influence, I’ve been inspired by approaches that value the whole child—Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, for instance, really opened my eyes to the importance of living books, narration, and hands-on learning. While I don’t follow any one method rigidly, that holistic, story-centered approach definitely shaped how I write and teach.
I’ve also found inspiration in the books my own children love—those that spark curiosity, invite big questions, and don’t talk down to young readers. They’ve reminded me that great educational writing should feel like an invitation, not a lecture.
So while I can’t name just one author or book, I’m always drawn to writing that respects the learner, makes knowledge feel alive, and connects ideas across disciplines. That’s the kind of work I try to create myself.

What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on the next book in my homeschool history series—this one focused on Black history for elementary-aged learners. Like my first book, it’s designed to be both flexible and engaging, with a mix of stories, hands-on activities, and thoughtful discussion prompts. Each chapter highlights a key theme, individual, or event in Black history, from ancient African civilizations to young heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.
One of the things I’m enjoying most is experimenting with different teaching formats in each chapter. Some chapters are built around narrative storytelling, others guide learners through creative projects or simple research tasks, and some include dialogue-style discussions to spark reflection. It’s important to me that children not only learn important facts but also connect emotionally and critically with what they’re studying.
I’m also considering offering a free downloadable workbook or PDF companion to go along with the book—something parents can print and use to support written responses, activity planning, or extra practice. I want the book to stand on its own, but I know how helpful those extras can be for many families.
There’s no official release date yet, but I’m excited about the direction it’s taking and hope it will be a meaningful, confidence-building resource for parents and children alike.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve been exploring different ways to promote my work, and sites like Awesome Gang have been incredibly helpful for getting my book in front of readers who are genuinely interested in my genre. I really appreciate platforms that support indie authors and make it easy to reach the right audience, especially during promotional periods like free or discounted weekends.
I’ve also found that connecting with homeschool communities—through social media groups, forums, and word-of-mouth recommendations—can make a big difference. Since my books are educational, building trust and providing real value is often more effective than traditional advertising.
I’m still learning what works best, but so far a combination of well-placed promotions, clear Amazon listings, and authentic engagement with my target audience has helped the most. I’m excited to keep growing and learning from each new release.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Absolutely—first and foremost, don’t wait until everything feels “perfect” to start. Your voice, your experiences, and your perspective are valuable, especially if you’re writing to meet a need or help a specific audience. If you know your topic and care about your readers, you’re already in a strong position to write something meaningful.
For non-fiction and educational authors especially, I’d say: focus on clarity, connection, and usefulness. Ask yourself how your book helps someone, and keep that person in mind as you write. It’s easy to get caught up in formatting, marketing, or comparison, but the heart of your book should always be about genuinely serving the reader.
Also, don’t underestimate the value of community. Whether it’s a local writing group, online author networks, or subject-specific communities (like homeschoolers, in my case), connecting with others can provide support, encouragement, and insight that you simply can’t get in isolation.
And finally, keep going. There’s so much to learn as a new author, from writing and editing to publishing and promoting, but it’s a process you grow through. Give yourself permission to learn as you go. Every step forward is progress.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
One piece of advice that’s really stuck with me is: “Start with what you know, and build from there.” It sounds simple, but it’s been incredibly grounding—both in writing and in teaching. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you don’t know, or to compare yourself to people further along. But beginning with your own knowledge, experience, and perspective gives you a strong, authentic foundation to grow from.
That advice helped me feel confident writing my first book. I didn’t need to have all the answers—I just needed to share what I knew in a way that would help others. It’s also shaped how I approach homeschooling and parenting. You don’t have to do it all at once. Start where you are, with what you have, and take the next right step.
Whether you’re writing a book, teaching a child, or learning something new yourself, that mindset turns the process into something manageable—and even enjoyable.

What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m actually re-reading a series of historical fiction books by Kathleen Woodiwiss. Her writing has such a rich sense of time and place, and sometimes it’s comforting to revisit stories you already know and love. I’ve always enjoyed her blend of romance and historical detail—it’s a nice escape that still feels rooted in history.
Before that, I had started While Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman, and I’m hoping to read the entire series. I admire how she brings complex historical periods to life with such depth and clarity. Her attention to historical accuracy, combined with strong character development, makes her books both educational and incredibly engaging. It’s the kind of historical fiction that reminds me why I love the subject so much—it doesn’t just tell you what happened, it helps you feel what it was like to live through it.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Right now, my focus is on expanding my homeschool history series. The next book—on Black history for elementary learners—is already in progress, and I’m excited to continue developing resources that help families explore important topics in thoughtful, age-appropriate ways. After that, I have plans to cover other themes and periods in history, always with the same goal in mind: to make history meaningful, manageable, and engaging for home educators and their children.
I’m also considering offering companion materials—like printable workbooks or free downloadable activities—to support different learning styles and help parents feel even more confident using the books. Long term, I’d love to build a broader platform where families can access not just books, but also guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for teaching at home.
More than anything, I want to keep writing resources that meet real needs in the homeschool community—books that spark curiosity, encourage discussion, and make learning a shared adventure.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
That’s such a tough choice—I’d want to bring a whole suitcase of books if I could! But if I had to narrow it down, I’d definitely bring While Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman. Her writing is so rich and immersive, and I’d probably discover something new every time I read it. Ideally, I’d sneak in the rest of the series too!
I’d also bring one of Kathleen Woodiwiss’s historical romances—there’s something comforting about returning to a familiar story that blends drama, emotion, and historical detail. Her books always feel like a warm, escapist retreat.
And finally, I’d want something practical or survival-themed—maybe a guide to island living or edible plants! If I’m going to be stranded, I might as well try to thrive a little while I’m there.

 

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Interview With Author David Kitzmiller

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hailing from the heartland of Indiana, David Kitzmiller has been tangling with words since the age of twelve—when most kids were just trying to survive gym class. A veteran wordsmith with the scars to prove it, David writes like a man who’s wrestled with life and occasionally lost but always came back swinging.

Formally soaked in rum and baptized by heartbreak, his work is an unfiltered mix of raw emotion, jagged humor, and the lingering scent of regret. Whether he’s exploring the teeth-grinding ache of depression, the self-inflicted wounds of love, or the beautiful disaster of lust, David doesn’t pull punches. He writes because he has to—because some things were too ugly to ignore and too true to forget.

David has stomped across the globe, absorbing stories, chasing chaos, and forever falling back in love with Mexico. He dreams of adding more stamps to his passport and more stories to chase down, alleys, across borders, and through late-night diner booths.

When he’s not fighting with the voices in his head, David is surviving life with his family, four suspicious cats, and four loyal dogs who understand him better than most humans ever have.

And for the record, he firmly believes that pizza toppings go on top of the cheese. Unless it’s a deep dish. He’s broken, not lawless.

Currently have 5 published books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Poems from the Toaster, Volume II. It’s a collection of free verse poems written over several years, drawn from the chaos, heartbreak, and raw moments that have marked my journey. It’s not just a book—it’s a reflection of everything I’ve felt, from the quiet despair to the chaotic rage. It’s inspired by the tragic beauty of life itself, the moments that break you and the ones that, oddly enough, keep you going. There’s humor, pain, and the kind of honesty that most people aren’t brave enough to show the world. Life isn’t perfect, but the poems in this book capture all the beautiful mess of it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Absolutely. I write almost everything—poems, chapters, raw emotional rants—directly on my cell phone. No fancy writing desk, no vintage typewriter, just my thumbs and a cracked screen. It’s always within reach, whether I’m stuck in traffic, waiting for coffee, or avoiding small talk at a party. Inspiration doesn’t care about convenience, so I’ve learned to capture it wherever and whenever it strikes.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Honestly? None directly. I tend to avoid reading other writers while I’m creating, not out of ego, but out of preservation. I don’t want their rhythm, structure, or voice bleeding into mine. I write raw, and I write real—and I want every word to be unapologetically mine. That said, I respect the hell out of people who write without a filter, who dare to say the uncomfortable things. So maybe I’m influenced more by life’s messes, scars, and long silences than by any bestselling name on a cover.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m deep into Songs from the Toaster—a raw, personal journey through the soundtrack of my life. It’s part memoir, part mixtape, and completely soaked in nostalgia, heartbreak, rebellion, and unexpected joy. I’m tracing the songs that stuck with me, the ones still lingering on my playlists, and digging into how they got there—what they meant at the time, and why they still hit. It’s less about the music itself and more about the moments it scored. Some chapters hurt to write. Others feel like old friends I didn’t know I missed. It’s loud, honest, and very me.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Honestly, if I had the secret formula for book promotion, I’d probably be sipping virgin margaritas on a beach somewhere and writing full-time without checking my bank balance. The truth is, I haven’t cracked the code. For me, the most effective method has been good old-fashioned word of mouth. When someone actually reads one of my books, they usually get hooked—and then they talk about it. Loudly. Passionately. Sometimes awkwardly in public. That kind of organic buzz has done more for me than any paid ad ever has.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
As that one shoe company wisely says—Just do it. Seriously. Stop second-guessing yourself. Put the fear aside and take the damn leap. You don’t need a fancy degree or a six-figure advance to call yourself a writer. You just need the guts to put your words down and let them live outside your head. Even if you never sell a single copy, you’ll have done something most people never do: you finished something honest, something real. And that matters.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Mother knows best.” Simple, right? But damn if it doesn’t hit harder the older I get. I didn’t always listen—and I definitely paid for it. But looking back, there was wisdom in her warnings, even when wrapped in sarcasm or shouted from across the house. Now, her voice echoes in the back of my mind every time life starts to tilt sideways. It’s not just advice—it’s a compass, even if it’s sometimes broken and slightly judgy.

What are you reading now?
Mostly my own words—again and again and again. I’m knee-deep in rewrites and edits for my current project, so my current reading list is made up of rough drafts, second guesses, and the occasional line I don’t totally hate. It’s less of a book and more of a war with my past self, but hey, progress is progress.

What’s next for you as a writer?
After Songs from the Toaster drops, I’ve got two more books lined up to finally bring the Dealing with the Toaster series full circle. It’s been a hell of a ride so far—equal parts therapy session, confessional, and emotional car crash. These final chapters will dig even deeper into the raw stuff: more heartbreak, more healing, and maybe a few more laughs (because what’s pain without a punchline?). If all goes to plan—and I don’t hurl my phone into a lake—I’ll be buried in words for the next year or so. But hey, this is how I stay sane.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Well, first off, I’d want something to keep me from just screaming into the void — so a solid survival guide is a must. I’m talking about the classics, like SAS Survival Handbook by John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman — because if a guy trained by the SAS says it’ll get you out alive, I’m listening. Then there’s Bushcraft 101 by Dave Canterbury, because knowing how to turn sticks and leaves into something useful sounds way better than just hugging a tree.

I’d also pack Survive! by Les Stroud — the Survivorman guy — because his tales of actually being stuck in the wild make me feel slightly less alone in my potential meltdown. And finally, The Ultimate Survival Manual — because 333 skills means if I mess up one or two, I’ve still got plenty of chances to not die.

So yeah, those four would be my desert island survival squad — plus maybe a copy of Poems from the Toaster for when I need a break from avoiding death and want to reflect on life’s absurdities.

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Interview With Author Peter Buonfiglio

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a strategic marketing consultant with nearly forty years of experience in innovation and transformation in the information and communication technology space. I have co-authored two non-fiction leadership books with a long-time business colleague, Adan Pope.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
We just launched, “Intentional Tension: A Lever of Value Creation and Growth.” This book was an outgrowth of our first book, “Respect the Weeds: Digital Transformation Rooted in Principled Leadership, Vision and Growth.” Our readers asked us to look at the disruptive impacts of M&A (mergers and acquisitions) on transformation initiatives. Our research led us to question not just the lack of clear strategy behind most mergers but some of the fundamental organizational theory that leaders rely on to deliver on their objectives.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m a bit of a nit–driving my co-author crazy by nitpicking each sentence. I know that even the powerhouse publishers, with teams of editors, expect four or five errors in a final manuscript, but I just can’t stand the idea of a reader wincing at a typo. We work so hard to establish our credibility as subject matter experts that I hate to undermine that because I’ve been staring at the text for months, and my brain corrects the errors that my grammar checker misses.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
“Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life,” by Wynton Marsalis and Geoffrey Ward [Random House, 2009]. Marsalis writes about the difference between a musician who plays the notes on the page versus those who use their instrument to extract an emotion from their audience. That spoke to me. Just brilliant. I’ve tried to write with that concept in mind… not just whether the reader gets what I’m saying, but how they will feel about the words on the page, and whether they will be inspired to take action.

What are you working on now?
Soliciting book reviews! It feels like a full-time job!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
We’ve been working with public relations specialists to help promote our books. You can rant about the “algorithms” that decide who sees what, or you can engage those with the expertise to figure out what blog, article, and podcast content you can craft that will break through the market noise–and hopefully land your messages on the laps of your target audiences.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t try to write to make money. Write because you have something to say.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My dear, sweet daughter once told me, “Don’t be stupid, Papa.” Words to live by.

What are you reading now?
“Meditations,” by Marcus Aurelius. I can’t say that I’ve ever read a book that made me stop and reflect after each sentence.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Don’t tell my leadership co-author, but I’ve been quietly jotting notes for over a decade now for a fiction novel. It’s a project that I started in a chemo ward (those who know, know) that I will need to get out of my head and onto paper before my head implodes.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would think that a good survival handbook would come in handy. Then, three blank journals–in which to pen more great books, silly!

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Interview With Author Noor Saba

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a fresh graduate and an avid reader. My passion about writing books developed amidst my craze for reading books. I’ve written multiple books on wattpad since my teenage years and on Amazon I’ve recently published my debut novel.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
You are mine. Well there’s a taboo around interfaith relationships or any relationship with different background. Usually the difference between culture, tradition, values, religions, families is a huge hurdle to let love flourish between two people. Not many can understand this nor sympathize. And mostly because of peer pressure and these hurdles it seems impossible to carry on these relationships. So I wanted to write something to support such relationships. To let people know Love transcends all differences and there’s a hope in this case as well and they are not alone.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well the thing about me is I can’t write in the evening or at night. I must right in the early morning or in the afternoon latest. After that my creative switch turns off.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
There’s not just one author that I can name. It’s a combination of many great works of great authors that I’ve read over the years that contributed to this flame inside me.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on my another book which is somehow similar in theme and value to “You are mine”. I’m planning to finish it soon and publish on Amazon as well.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still currently in the process of promoting my book and am in the early stages. Interacting on social groups and book clubs along with using such promotion sites seems best. I have yet to find out what works best for me.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s all about the passion and love for writing. Making money or getting it out to the world or attracting readers etc is all secondary.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Show don’t tell.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading a couple of books currently. One of them is “by the river piedra I sat down and wept” if I’m not wrong. And it’s written by Paulo coehlo. I’m kinda obsessed with his work if I’m being honest.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting my book out there to reach it’s right audience that needs this.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
“a conversation with god”, “bullied”, “a little life”, “east of eden” and alot more that I don’t even remember the names of. I’m bad with names in general.

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Interview With Author Luna Everleaf Everleaf

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Luna Everleaf, and I’m a passionate children’s book author who believes in the power of imagination, kindness, and storytelling. I write magical and heartwarming stories that inspire young readers to dream big and see the beauty in the world around them.

I have written and published one book so far, titled The Fox Who Painted the Sky, a gentle and colorful tale about creativity, courage, and the wonders of nature. It’s my first step in building a world where children can grow through joyful and meaningful reading.

I’m currently working on new stories that will continue to spark imagination and deliver positive messages to young minds.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is The Fox Who Painted the Sky.
It’s a beautifully illustrated children’s story that follows a curious little fox with a dream to paint the sky in bright, magical colors.

The inspiration behind this book came from watching how children see the world with endless imagination and wonder. I wanted to create a story that encourages creativity, self-expression, and the idea that even the smallest dream can brighten the world around us. It’s a gentle reminder that kindness, hope, and color can make a big difference, even in the quietest corners of nature.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I do have a few unusual writing habits! Before I begin writing, I like to imagine the entire story in pictures, almost like a movie playing in my mind. I also keep a notebook beside my bed because some of my best story ideas come late at night or in dreams.

Another quirky habit is that I often write while listening to soft nature sounds like birds, rain, or forest music because it helps me feel closer to the magical worlds I create for children. It’s my way of stepping into the story before I even type a word.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve always been inspired by classic children’s authors like Beatrix Potter and Dr. Seuss for their ability to bring imagination to life. More recently, I admire authors like Oliver Jeffers and Peter H. Reynolds, whose stories combine emotion, simplicity, and powerful messages for young readers. Their work reminds me that even a small story can leave a big impact on a child’s heart.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on my next children’s book, which will explore the theme of friendship and courage through a magical forest adventure. It will feature new animal characters, exciting surprises, and heartwarming lessons for young readers.

I’m also brainstorming a fun series of short stories that can help kids develop creativity, kindness, and emotional confidence. Each story will be full of imagination, color, and a touch of wonder—just like The Fox Who Painted the Sky.Right now, I’m working on my next children’s book, which will explore the theme of friendship and courage through a magical forest adventure. It will feature new animal characters, exciting surprises, and heartwarming lessons for young readers.

I’m also brainstorming a fun series of short stories that can help kids develop creativity, kindness, and emotional confidence. Each story will be full of imagination, color, and a touch of wonder, just like The Fox Who Painted the Sky.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
One of the best methods I’ve found for promoting my books is combining free promotional websites with social media engagement. Websites like Awesomegang.com, Freebooksy.com, and Ereader News Today offer great free or low-cost exposure, especially during special promotions like Kindle Free Days.

I also use platforms like Facebook Groups for children’s books, Instagram, and Pinterest to share colorful visuals and updates with readers and parents. Creating an Amazon Author Page and using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) tools like Kindle Countdown Deals or Free Promotions helps reach a wider audience.

The key is consistency and connecting with readers where they already spend time online.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, my advice to new authors is simple: just start and don’t wait for perfection. Every great book begins with a rough draft, and your first story doesn’t have to be perfect it just has to be yours. Believe in your voice, write with heart, and remember that your story matters, especially to the readers who need it most.

Also, be patient with the process. Writing, publishing, and promoting a book takes time, but every step is part of the journey. Read often, keep learning, and surround yourself with people who support your creative goals. Most importantly, never stop writing you grow with every word you put on the page.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is, “Write what you love, and the right readers will find you.”
This reminded me not to chase trends or try to please everyone. Instead, I focus on telling meaningful stories from the heart, especially for children, who are the most honest and curious readers of all.

When your writing is sincere, it connects deeply. That advice has helped me stay true to my style and message, even when the journey feels slow or uncertain.

What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m reading The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy.
It’s a beautifully illustrated and deeply touching book that shares simple yet powerful messages about friendship, kindness, and hope. As a children’s book author, I find it inspiring because it shows how much emotion and wisdom can be shared through few words and gentle artwork.

Books like this remind me why I write for the heart of the reader, no matter their age.

What’s next for you as a writer?
As a writer, I’m excited to continue creating heartwarming stories that spark imagination and emotional growth in young readers. My next project is a new children’s book that explores themes of bravery, curiosity, and friendship set in a magical world filled with talking animals and hidden wonders.

I also plan to develop a full series around The Fox Who Painted the Sky, giving readers more adventures with lovable characters and meaningful messages. Long-term, I hope to connect with schools and libraries to bring storytelling into children’s lives in a more interactive way.

The journey is just beginning, and I’m truly looking forward to what comes next.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
If I were stranded on a desert island, I’d want to bring books that inspire, comfort, and spark imagination. My picks would be:

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry for its timeless wisdom and gentle reminder to see the world through a child’s eyes.

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White is a beautiful story of friendship, hope, and the magic of simple things.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy to lift my spirit on quiet days with its heartfelt illustrations and messages.

A blank journal because even on a deserted island, I’d want to keep writing and dreaming.

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Interview With Author ankit saini

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Ankit — a passionate storyteller who writes from the heart, often inspired by love, heartbreak, and the quiet feelings we carry but never say out loud. Writing has always been my way of turning emotion into something beautiful.

So far, I’ve published six books:

Her Name Was Midnight

Kissed by a Shadow

We Were Almost Something

She Forgot We Were Forever

Tell Me How We End

And my newest release, The Lie That Ruined Everything

Each story reflects a different emotion I’ve lived or imagined, and I always try to make the reader feel seen, understood, and deeply moved. My goal isn’t just to write — it’s to connect. And I’m just getting started…

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is The Lie That Ruined Everything.

It was inspired by that one moment — the kind of moment where a single lie, or truth left untold, changes everything between two people who love each other deeply. I wanted to explore how even the smallest betrayal can echo like thunder when love is fragile and pure.

This story came from a place of personal emotion — from understanding how trust, once cracked, can turn soulmates into strangers. It’s about heartbreak, hope, and the haunting silence between “I love you” and “goodbye.”

I wrote it not just to tell a story, but to remind people that honesty in love matters — because even one unspoken truth can destroy something beautiful.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I do! I often write late at night when the world is quiet — that’s when emotions feel the loudest. Sometimes I stare at a blank page for hours, waiting for just one sentence to hit me… and when it does, the rest of the story flows like magic.

Another little habit of mine is listening to emotional music while writing — especially songs that make me feel a certain kind of love or sadness. I also talk to myself a lot while drafting scenes, like I’m watching the story unfold in front of me.

Oh, and I save all my favorite quotes and lines from my drafts in a secret folder — I call them “whispers from the heart.”

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Honestly… none.
I wasn’t influenced by any particular author or book — my stories come from my own heart, experiences, and imagination. I write based on emotions I’ve felt or observed, not from what others have written.

My inspiration is real feelings — heartbreak, hope, silence, love, distance — and how all those things can exist in one moment. I didn’t grow up reading hundreds of books, but I grew up feeling deeply… and that’s what shaped me as a writer.

What are you working on now?
Right now… I’m just thinking. Letting emotions build up in silence before they become words again. I’m not working on a new book yet, but I’m carrying ideas in my heart — scenes, feelings, and characters that haven’t fully spoken to me yet.

I believe stories come to you when they’re ready — and I’m waiting for that quiet spark to arrive. Until then, I’m just listening, feeling, and preparing for whatever story chooses me next.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, the most genuine way I’ve found to promote my books is through personal connection — sharing my stories on social platforms where I can speak from the heart. Instagram, and author communities let me reach readers who actually care about emotions and storytelling, not just sales.

I also use platforms like Books2Read to make my books easy to access across stores, and websites like Awesome Gang and BookGoodies for free indie author promotion.

But honestly, the best “method” for me is being real — when I share a quote or a moment from my book that truly means something to me, people connect with it. That’s what matters most.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m still new too, so I won’t pretend to know it all — but here’s what I’ve learned:
Write from your heart. Don’t chase trends. Don’t compare. Just write what feels real to you.

You might overthink everything — the title, the pacing, the cover, the ending… and that’s okay. But don’t let fear stop you from finishing. Your first draft doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be honest.

And when you feel like no one is reading or noticing, remind yourself: even if one person feels seen by your words, it was worth it.

You don’t need to be a bestselling author to be a beautiful one. You just need to tell the truth in a way only you can.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard was:
“Write like no one is watching… and love like it’s the last page.”

It reminded me that the most beautiful things are born when you’re honest — when you’re not trying to impress, just trying to feel. That’s how I try to write, and how I want to live too — openly, even if it hurts sometimes.

Because stories — and love — mean the most when they’re real, not perfect.

What are you reading now?
Right now… I’m not reading anything. I’m just taking a pause — letting my own emotions breathe, and giving my heart space to rest between stories.

Sometimes, instead of reading books, I just read people — their eyes, their silences, their memories. I think that’s where a lot of my inspiration comes from.

But I know soon, the right book will call to me — the kind that speaks exactly what I need to hear, just when I need it.

What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me? Honestly… I don’t fully know yet. And I think that’s the beauty of it.

I’m giving myself time to feel, to listen, and to heal before I dive into the next story. But I know one thing — I’ll keep writing. Whether it’s another heartbreak, another “almost,” or another kind of love entirely… I’ll be there, turning emotions into words again.

I hope to write something even deeper next time — something that lingers, something that holds your hand even after the last page is closed. Because that’s what stories did for me… and now, I want mine to do the same for others.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I’d take books that feel like home — the kind you can read again and again, and still cry at the same page.

1. A poetry book — maybe something like “Pillow Thoughts” by Courtney Peppernell, for when my heart needs gentle comfort.

2. A classic love story — maybe “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks, because I want to believe in love even if I’m lost.

3. My own book — “The Lie That Ruined Everything” — not for ego, but because it holds so many pieces of me I wouldn’t want to forget.

4. And maybe just an empty journal… so I can write my own story while I’m there, one page at a time.

Because even stranded, I’d still be writing — turning waves into metaphors and loneliness into poetry.Also… maybe a survival guide, just in case.

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Interview With Author Henry Rausch

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I spent the first half of my adulthood underwater, on a fast attack submarine conducting classified missions against the Soviets. I wrote a memoir about it, and got approval from the DoD to publish it. It is called “Submerged: Life on a Fast Attack Submarine in the Last Days of the Cold War”, and it has sold well. The memoir connected with many submarine veterans who felt that I told their story. I tried to write “Two Years Before the Mast” for the twentieth century. Ask me in a hundred years if I was successful. “Hotwire” is my second book and first fiction book.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“How to Hotwire an Airplane” is based loosely on my exploits while flying in the US. When I left the Navy, I bought an airplane and used it to fly to sites to install satellite antennas. I was doing a job at a remote ghost-towny resort called Lajitas, right on the Rio Grande. It had a small airstrip right there on the border, which I flew into. One night at the hotel, I saw a whole “migration” of workers walking across the Rio into Mexico and asked what was going on. I was told they were day laborers; they worked at the ranch during the day and lived in a truck camp on the Mexican side at night. I walked across the Rio and partied with them. A few months later, I had to drive there to remove the antenna, and ran into the internal border patrol checkpoints–they are set up 50-75 miles north of the border and interdict everyone heading north. They just wave white people through, but give brown-skinned people a hard time. I thought to myself, “What stops me from giving a lift to these people in my plane, over the checkpoints, so they don’t get hassled?” That was the kernel of the book, but it addresses much more than the border. The protagonist is based on my father, who was really messed up when he came back from Vietnam, though it took decades for him to get help for his trauma. One of the central themes is redemption through service; the protagonist heals his psychic wounds by helping others. It is also just a rip-roaring flying adventure story–most of the flying incidents happened to me, or I heard about. It has elements of magical realism and romance too–I have always believed there is more to the world than what we perceive, that we have filters in our minds that stop us from noticing the real world, though we perceive it with our senses. And finally, it is a story of a romance from a man’s point of view, an outlook that you do not read much in literature today, because readers are predominantly women. I thought readers would appreciate how things look from a man’s POV.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Ha ha I would say writing as a profession is unusual in itself! I write in the morning and type very fast with about 1 typo per word, to get the ideas down. That is my “Draft 0.5”. Then I go through it and write it properly, correcting spelling but also changing it, that is draft 1.5. Then I workshop it on Scribophile or Critique Circle, then run it through Pro Writing Aid as a final check (I do not use the generative AI components, only the grammar checkers.) Then I send it to my proofreader, then I use the “read out loud” feature of Word and listen to the whole book, then I send it to KDP and order an author proof copy and read it for punctuation errors–this usually results in an error-free document.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I started reading at age 8 and never stopped, and went through various phases. Early on it was the Sci Fi classics–Asimov, Heinlein, Clark, Niven, Poule. Then for a while I was really into Jack London, read everything he wrote. Then Hemingway, a dangerous author to read when you are in your 20s and feeling your oats. Now I am drawn to character-driven stories, but they have to have a compelling plot. Neil Gaiman and Cormac McCarthy are two of my current favorites. Though I know their personal lives have tarnished their reputation, I enjoy their works.

What are you working on now?
An underdog story, two underappreciated lunkheads make an app that has the effect of bringing down the world’s GPS system. But it is not all bad, without GPS and an addiction to phones, people start connecting with each other, and the polarization we experience now crumbles.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
For “Submerged” it was easy, I had a built-in affinity group of submariners. I flew my little plane to submarine veterans groups around the country and sold it, and it took off by word of mouth. I wish I knew how to promote “Hotwired”–I thought it would take off given the current political environment–it is not didactic, but you could describe it as “Schindler’s List meets The Great Waldo Pepper.” But it has been a tough slog.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Get in a group–a writers club, or online like Scribophile or Critique Circle, or both. Writing is a lonely business and it helps to have people to talk to, bounce ideas off, just decompress with.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I have never taken anyone’s advice in my life. If I ever heard good advice, I ignored it.

What are you reading now?
I have been reading some plot-driven novels–a few books by Victor Methos (courtroom dramas), an alternate history series by James Young called Acts of War. Plowing through all of Grady Hendricks humor-horror books–they crack me up! And they are not just beach reads, he has a lot to say about how women, and in general people down the ladder in life, are treated. For character-driven books, I finished both of Nathan Hill’s books and will probably re-read.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I will keep on like this. I submitted “Submerged” to the Writer’s Digest awards, and I think I have a shot at the grand prize, which includes an interview with an agent or publisher. I actually had an agent for both “Submerged” and “Hotwire” but elected to self-publish. I love to hear from readers. You can email me at author@henryrausch.com.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible, not because it is religious, but it packs a lot of entertainment into one book. I have a very thick book of all Hemingway’s short stories, which I would pack. And I have a very compact set of all Shakespeare’s works I would bring. People make the mistake of reading Shakespeare–wrong–you really need to hear it, or read it out loud. I would have hours of fun, reading each play in different voices, at the top of my lungs, on a desert island.

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Interview With Author Author Nazo

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey, I’m Nazo! A masked author writing emotionally heavy, psychologically driven fiction that dives deep into pain, grief, and the chaos of life. I don’t write to comfort, I write to confront. I’m based in Manila, Philippines, and I started writing back in July 2024 after walking away from content creation and eSports. It wasn’t the path I planned, but storytelling found me when I needed it most.

So far, I’ve written a short standalone book under my Dices of Dilemma series, titled, “All Hell, Drops Out”.

Each book in Dices of Dilemma stands alone, but they all explore one theme. When life puts you on the edge, what choice will you make? Stick around. I’m just getting started.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is All Hell, Drops Out.

It was inspired by the weight of grief, the kind that doesn’t just hurt, but reshapes who you are. I wanted to tell a story that captured what it feels like to lose someone suddenly, to have your world collapse in a moment, and be left with nothing but questions, guilt, and rage.

Vin’s journey came from that space, a reflection of what happens when love, loss, and truth collide in the most painful way possible.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yeah, I’d say I’ve got a pretty unusual writing habit. It’s either I write 1,000 words in a single burst, or I write absolutely nothing at all.

There’s no in-between for me. I either fall into the zone, like I’m living inside the story, or I just stare at the page, knowing it’s not the day. I’ve learned to respect both moments, when the words pour out, and when silence is what the story needs.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
One book that really influenced me is The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka.

It’s strange, uncomfortable, and deeply human. That story made me realize how powerful it is to explore isolation, guilt, and emotional decay through fiction. It doesn’t hand you answers, it just sits with you. Heavy, unsettling, honest. That’s the kind of feeling I want my stories to leave behind.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on my next release, Biting Off Our Fall.

It’s a short, intense psychological story about a teen who accepts a high-paying job that seems too good to be true, all to save his mother’s life. It’s fast, emotional, and puts everything on the line. Loyalty, survival, and the price of a promise.

If All Hell, Drops Out was about grief and truth, this one’s about desperation and how far someone’s willing to go when they feel like they’ve got nothing left.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
For me, social media has been the best method when it comes to promoting my books.

Platforms like Instagram, Threads, and Facebook let me connect directly with readers, share my journey, and build a community around the stories I write. It’s not just about selling, it’s about showing people what the book feels like, what it stands for, and letting them decide if it speaks to them. Real people, real reactions, that’s what drives the most impact.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Not really, to be honest. I’m still figuring it all out myself.

I’m a new author too, so I wouldn’t pretend to have it all together. What I can say is — if something inside you is pushing you to write, listen to it. Don’t wait for perfect. Just start. That’s what I did, and it changed everything.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard? Don’t quit.

Simple, but powerful. Writing can get overwhelming, the doubts creep in, and it feels like no one’s listening, but if you stop, the story never gets told. Keep going, even when it’s messy, even when it’s slow. The only way to fail is to give up.

What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m reading The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.

It’s tense, twisted, and addictive. The kind of story that keeps you on edge the whole way through. I’m always drawn to characters with secrets and situations that unravel fast, and this book delivers that with every chapter.

What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me? Pushing even deeper.

Biting Off Our Fall is coming soon, and after that, I plan to keep building the Dices of Dilemma universe, more standalone stories, each one raw, emotional, and unafraid to hit where it hurts.

I’m not here to play it safe. I want to write the kind of fiction that lingers, that makes readers feel something real. So yeah, more stories, more pain, more truth, that’s what’s next.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
If I were stranded on a desert island and could only bring a few books, I’d go with manga that I know would hit me emotionally, keep me hooked, and mess with my head in the best way.

So I’m taking. Rainbow Days for the heart, Naruto for the grit and growth, Tokyo Ghoul for the chaos and pain, and anything by Junji Ito because if I’m stuck somewhere, I might as well be terrified too.

That mix would keep me sane, emotional, and fully entertained.

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Interview With Author Tom Murphy

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a 30-something screenwriter, actor and filmmaker from Liverpool with a boss wife and 4 year old. A photograph of our entire family is in the dictionary next to ‘Neurodivergent’. The place is a madhouse, honestly. I have ADHD, my wife has Autism, and our son has… nothing down for him.

I’ve only just started writing books, and they’re mostly picture books (I don’t have the attention span for anything else), but I’m an avid reader, and I’ve been writing scripts for 11 years. Won a few little awards here and there, nothing to brag about cough cough.

Apart from that, I’m an aging cottagecore goth, I get bi-weekly venesections, and I work part-time in a top-secret safeguarding role, just a step below MI5 they tell us. Okay, fine, I do background checks.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I’m off my head. That’s not the book, just a fact. The book is called ‘Absolutely, Definitely True’ and it’s a book of… facts. That I definitely didn’t make up. Think ‘The Book of Bunny Suicides’ without the bunnies or talent.

It made me laugh when I was making it, and unless I’m from the planet Zorg (not impossible), then it should hopefully make you laugh, too.

So, yeah, a sort of general, comfortable madness and a love for minimalist, visual, illustrated comedy inspired it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ve not discovered any yet with books, but with screenwriting, it’s a bottle of wine and blasting Portishead. Maybe not unusual, but it’s mine.

The other thing I’d say, is my timeline. I do nothing for months (sometimes years), and then I’ll write 6 scripts in 5 days.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
In this style – Andy Riley books, Cyanide and Happiness, The Oatmeal comics, Horrible Histories.

My favourite authors, though, generally: Andy Weir, Janice Hallett, Richard Osman, Franz Kafka. And the like.

What are you working on now?
I’ve already got some ideas for a follow-up book. Even if no one reads the first. It might just be for me, honestly.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve never done it before, so here’s hoping it’s this!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I can only speak as a screenwriter, really, but the concept is basically the same: Just start writing. There’s only so long you can stare at a blinking cursor before you put the kettle on for the sixth time. Just write one sentence.

Actually, a good writing exercise for me has been to go on random word generators, get it to spit out a couple of words, and write one scene using those words. Gets the juices flowing.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stop building your castles in other people’s kingdoms. It’s the reason I made a website for my films and, now, for my books. If a platform dies and all your work is on it, how will you reach your people?

What are you reading now?
The first book in The Thursday Murder Club series, of course!

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve got the bug now, so I’m definitely going to be coming up with a few more weird ideas, but I’d also love to own a copy of my own book… so as soon as I get paid, that’ll be my first purchase!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
A Guinness World Records, a Private Eye Colemanballs, The Appeal by Janice Hallett and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

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Interview With Author Leland Gamson

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in an ideal setting along the Potomac River, which provided a Huck Finn boyhood with ready access to our nation’s Capitol. The success of the campfire stories I told as a nature counselor showed me that I have a gift for creating original stories. After retiring from the VA and the U.S. Army, I am focusing on writing children’s books. I have written twenty so far, with more coming. I also do Bible characters and am involved in jail ministry. I read my books on my website and Vimeo. My books are found in the Indiana State Library’s Young Readers section.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
SAMUEL AND THE MYSTERY PUPPY, is one of my latest books and is about a street urchin living in Africa who wants a canine companion. It was inspired by my nephews urban ministry with street children in Kenya.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unfortunately, my best ideas come at night, forcing me to get up and write them down or lose them.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
C.S. Lewis, George McDonald, Dr. Seuss, Gertrud Compton, Aesop, the Bible

What are you working on now?
IF YOUR RABBIT WERE A HUMAN, and a children’s activity book for the Marion, IN police department

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still searching for it.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
For those writing illustrated children’s books, read all of the Caldecott winners and test your books on kids before declaring them complete.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow the Golden Rule.

What are you reading now?
The book of Ruth and Thomas Riley Marshall’s autobiography

What’s next for you as a writer?
The older I get, the faster the ideas come, resulting in my having eight children’s books at various stages of development. The sequel to MALGRIM JOINS A GANG is almost complete.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
A book on how to survive on a desert island, the Bible, a collection of classic poetry, and Aesop

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Interview With Author Richard Wall

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have only written this one book.
I come from a bodybuilding, skydiving, rock climbing, hiking and BASE jumping background.
I started meditating, and this book is a collection of my journals from what I received during meditation.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Limitless Self Development.

Wisdom from God

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t overcomplicate it.

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Interview With Author Jean Guthrie

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Reared on a beef and dairy farm in Virginia, I have an undergraduate degree in Dairy Science and a master’s in mass communications. That gives me the unique capacity to converse with large herds of cattle.

Seriously, I’ve written a series of two middle-grade science fiction / fantasy novels:
1) Mystical Aria: Seeking the Gallion Queen
2) Mystical Aria: Starship Diary

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I was inspired to write “Mystical Aria: Starship Diary” by the number of people who told me that they enjoyed reading Aria Vanir’s diary entries in the first book of the series. The sequel contains numerous diary entries and interviews that Aria conducts with members of the alien royal family or starship crew.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My first drafts are handwritten in cursive on unlined paper. A connection flows from within me through the pen that doesn’t happen when I type. I scribble edits and ideas on the unlined paper as well. When I’m ready, I start the editing process by typing or dictating into my laptop.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Thirty-some years ago, Richard Bach’s “Illusions” influenced me to ponder the world beyond what I see with my eyes. Recently, I listened to “Pure Human” by Gregg Braden. I’m amazed by his understanding of our Divine connection.

What are you working on now?
The third book of “Mystical Aria” series.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Meeting kids in person or networking with adults who teach children. For example, I gave a presentation to the entire 8th grade at my hometown middle schools.

I enjoy writing inspirational poems or messages for my newsletters.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what makes you emotional.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To write fast, bypassing the logical mind.

What are you reading now?
Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver

What’s next for you as a writer?
I might start another children’s science fiction / fantasy series.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
1. How to survive being stranded on a desert island
2. Gnostic Gospels
3. Rumi poetry

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Interview With Author Alecia Hill

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Alecia Hill, an author, life coach, and consecrated servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. My passion is helping people rise from adversity and discover purpose through faith. I’ve written several books, including Lost in the Shadows: Finding Strength in the Depth of Adversity, Single, Celibate, and Saved, Thriving in Celibacy, and the From Shadows to Light Work Journal, which is a guided resource for healing, reflection, and spiritual growth.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
One of my most recent releases is the From Shadows to Light Work Journal. It was inspired by my personal journey of overcoming trauma, emotional battles, and seasons of invisibility. I wanted to create a hands-on tool to help others process their own journeys from pain to purpose—giving them space to write, pray, and reflect as they come out of their own shadows into the light of God’s truth.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes—before I write, I pray and sometimes fast. I often write in the stillness of the early morning when I can clearly hear the Holy Spirit. I also keep post-it notes and journals scattered everywhere because inspiration often comes in pieces, and I believe those are divine downloads.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stormie Omartian, Joyce Meyer, and Priscilla Shirer have been major influences. Their boldness and transparency inspire me to write unapologetically and truthfully. T.D. Jakes’ storytelling style and Maya Angelou’s poetic voice have also shaped my expression.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m expanding the From Shadows to Light Work Journal into a coaching program and support group. I’m also developing teaching materials for my Thriving in Celibacy workshops, designed to empower men and women to honor their bodies, renew their minds, and walk in freedom.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media—especially Facebook and LinkedIn—have been powerful platforms for sharing my work and engaging with my audience. I also promote through Divine Transformation events and podcast appearances. My author pages on Amazon and media features on networks like TBN and CBN help build visibility as well.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes—write your truth. Don’t try to sound like someone else. Your story, told your way, has power. Invest in quality editing, pray over your writing, and treat your book like a ministry, not just a product.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write from your scars, not your wounds.” That taught me to wait until I had processed the pain so I could write with clarity and wisdom instead of raw emotion. It also reminded me that healing brings perspective

What are you reading now?
Write from your scars, not your wounds.” That taught me to wait until I had processed the pain so I could write with clarity and wisdom instead of raw emotion. It also reminded me that healing brings perspective
I’m reading The Deborah Anointing by Michelle McClain-Walters and Healing the Soul of a Woman by Joyce Meyer. I’m always seeking content that helps me grow as a leader, woman of God, and healer of hearts.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Next, I’m looking to publish a devotional companion to From Shadows to Light, launch a podcast, and offer workshops in schools, churches, and women’s ministries. I also plan to expand into faith-based mental health tools and curriculum for overcoming adversity.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
1. The Bible – The ultimate guide and comfort.
2. From Shadows to Light Work Journal – So I can keep writing and reflecting.
3. Healing the Soul of a Woman by Joyce Meyer – For continued strength.
4. Becoming by Michelle Obama – To stay inspired by resilience and grace.

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