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Michelle Mutheu

Interview With Author Michelle Mutheu

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an aviator and entrepreneur with a passion for flight and space exploration. Combining my love for adventure and storytelling, making the wonders of the sky and imagination accessible to young readers. Little Rubani, is my debut children’s book,reflects my curiosity, creativity and dedication to inspiring the next generation to dream big and reach for the stars

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
LITTLE RUBANI. RUBANI means PILOT in Kiswahili. Little Rubani translates to Little Pilot.
My own struggle to archiving my childhood dream of flying,when no one believed i was worthy of becoming a pilot and never giving up on my goal . This is what drove me and inspired me to write this book. It is a story of never giving up on your dreams.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a first time writer. Perhaps. I honestly don’t know.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Little Rubani was not influenced by any book or author it was influenced by my own struggles.
The authors I enjoy reading are of a very different genre from little Rubani. I’m a huge fan of Robert Greene

What are you working on now?
Getting little Rubani out to the world

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still determining that

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’d also like to get advice from the experts as well

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What you are not changing you are choosing

What are you reading now?
Reading Little Rubani for the 100th time

What’s next for you as a writer?
See how little Rubani performs

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?
Little Rubani
An Atlas
The Prince

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Marius Andronie

Interview With Author Marius Andronie

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Marius Andronie, and I am a retired Army engineer turned author. My background in engineering and the military taught me the value of problem-solving, resilience, and preparation — skills that now flow into my writing. I’ve published several books covering survival, financial independence, wellness, and personal growth. My goal is always the same: to give readers practical knowledge they can use to live with more confidence and independence.
My new book ,”The Off-Grid Survival Handbook” is currently available for free on Amazon Kindle. For readers who want to go deeper, I’ve also published an extended edition on Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/the-off-grid-mindset

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is The Off-Grid Survival Handbook: Survive, Thrive, and Achieve True Freedom with Self-Sufficiency, Energy Independence, and Resilient Living. The inspiration came from both my professional training and my personal passion for self-sufficiency. In today’s uncertain world, many people are realizing the importance of being less dependent on fragile systems. I wanted to create a guide that empowers readers with the skills and mindset to not only survive emergencies but also build a lifestyle of independence and freedom.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to outline in great detail before writing — probably the engineer in me! I like structure, so I break down chapters almost like a mission plan. But when I actually sit down to write, I sometimes surprise myself and go off-plan if inspiration strikes. I also keep a notebook nearby for sudden ideas that pop up during hikes or while working in the garden.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been inspired by survival experts like Cody Lundin, as well as classic self-reliance works like Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In nonfiction, I admire authors who make complex topics simple and accessible. I also enjoy reading military history and biographies, which remind me how much can be achieved with discipline, adaptability, and determination.

What are you working on now?
I’m currently developing a follow-up project related to preparedness and resilience, along with more practical workbooks that combine mindset, planning, and actionable steps for everyday people. I like blending my technical background with real-world guidance that anyone can use.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve found that reaching the right audience matters more than being everywhere at once. For me, Amazon ads and targeted promo sites like Awesome Gang, Freebooksy, and BookBub are great tools. I am also using platforms like Leanpub, Payhip, PublishDrive, IngramSpark, Jvzoo, Gumroad, Digistore24, Kobo, Draft2Digital, and Lulu. I believe in building a connection with readers through interviews, email newsletters, and offering free resources that add value.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t wait for perfection — start writing and publishing. Every book you create teaches you something new about the process and about yourself. Stay consistent, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to take risks. Most importantly, remember why you started — if your writing helps even one reader, it’s worth it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Plan for the worst, hope for the best.” It applies to both survival and writing. Be prepared with a solid plan, but also stay open to opportunities and creativity along the way.

What are you reading now?
I’m revisiting some classics on resilience and modern books about sustainable living. I like to mix technical knowledge with personal development and stories of people who live unconventional but fulfilling lives.

What’s next for you as a writer?
My focus is on expanding my survival and self-reliance series while continuing to write workbooks on financial freedom, gratitude, and wellness. I want to build a library of resources that helps people in different areas of life, from surviving emergencies to thriving day-to-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?
– Walden by Henry David Thoreau — for inspiration and reflection.

– 98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive by Cody Lundin — practical survival wisdom.

– The Bible — for strength, guidance, and perspective.

– A good field guide to edible and medicinal plants — because survival is about knowledge as much as spirit.

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Brad Deep

Interview With Author Brad Deep

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Brad Deep—the guy mainstream publishing wishes would just shut up and go away. While other writers knit cozy little stories wrapped in moral bubble wrap, I drag taboos into daylight, slap them around, and make them dance under a spotlight. I don’t write to comfort—I write to rattle cages.
I’ve written two books so far, but each one has been brewing for decades. Horny: Sex Without Scruples is the accumulation of over 25 years of notes, real interviews, and real experiences that eventually had to come out. It wasn’t just a book—it was catharsis. Like lancing a boil, society pretends doesn’t exist. Every sleazy truth, every absurd encounter, every story people whispered but never dared to publish—I finally put it all on the page.
Then there’s God Mob. My war with religion started back in seventh grade, when I realized the sermons didn’t line up with the reality outside the church walls. From then on, I started collecting notes, questions, hypocrisies—and over the years, the pile grew into a mountain. Eventually I had no choice but to write the damn book. It’s a hit job on blind faith, a roast of organized religion, and a middle finger to the billion-dollar holy empire that pretends its peddling salvation while running the oldest hustle in history.
And here’s the thing—these two topics, sex and religion, are so endlessly corrupt, hilarious, and overflowing with material that I could easily write a ten-book series on each. I’m just getting started. Think of Horny and God Mob as my Reservoir Dogs and Do the Right Thing—the first shots fired. The industry might not be ready, but I don’t write for the industry. I write because somebody has to say the stuff everyone else is too gutless to put in print.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Horny: Sex Without Scruples. And no, it’s not erotica—it’s a Molotov cocktail lobbed at our culture’s obsession with sex, shame, and hypocrisy.
The inspiration? A movie dream. I wanted to produce my own film, but dreams need cash, and cash doesn’t fall out of the sky. So I opened erotic massage parlors to fund it. What I got wasn’t just money—it was a ringside seat to the circus of human desire. Office bosses, preachers, boyfriends, husbands — they all walked through my doors, dropping their pants and their pretenses. It was unfiltered, unapologetic, and often pathetic. And I wrote it all down. For years. Decades, even. Twenty-five years of notes, interviews, and lived experience eventually piled so high that the only way forward was to set it all on fire in book form.
Horny is the fallout. A brutally honest, darkly funny memoir about sex, power, and the billion-dollar shame machine that tells us what’s “moral” while society’s private behavior proves otherwise. I drag dating myths, sugar-site scams, and marriage fairy tales into daylight, then roast them with a stand-up comic’s timing and a journalist’s eye for hypocrisy.
It’s raw, it’s confessional, it’s satire sharpened to a blade. And it’s not just about me—it’s about the whole circus we’re all pretending isn’t happening.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Writing isn’t something I “do.” Writing is living. I don’t sit at a desk every morning with a latte and force myself to bang out 1,000 words like some productivity cultist. That’s not writing—that’s factory work. I don’t do factory work.

I live everything I write. I carry a notebook like a weapon and my phone like a tape recorder from hell, because ideas strike when you least expect them. Driving. Daydreaming. Overhearing a half-drunk couple fighting in a diner. Listening to some blowhard on the radio and wanting to call in, but instead, I steal the gem and stash it for later. I never force it. I let it happen.
The result? I’ve got mountains of notes, titles, rants, one-liners, and fragments stacked higher than the Vatican’s hush-money files. A shitload of material on a gazillion topics. I’m not just a writer—I’m an idea machine. A title machine. My brain never stops because I never chain it to a chair.
I write when the ideas come hunting me down, and they always do, because I’ve created the perfect environment for them—a cozy place in my mind that never expects anything. That’s the secret. That’s the real law of attraction for writers.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a huge reader of nonfiction because nonfiction is about real life—the blood, sweat, filth, and contradictions that no imagination can outdo. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy fiction and I write it too, but when it comes to influence, I veer toward the writers who wrestle with reality head-on.
Christopher Hitchens tops the list. His mastery of the English language is like watching a surgeon carve with a scalpel while drunk—precise, merciless, and somehow entertaining. The first book I read of his was The Trial of Henry Kissinger and I never looked back. Once you hear Hitchens dismantle the myths we’re spoon-fed, you can’t go back to swallowing the official story.
On the complete opposite end, there’s Eckhart Tolle. Totally different lane, but his work grounds me. I’m hyperactive by nature—I don’t shut up, I bounce off walls, and my brain runs like a pinball machine on cocaine. When I need to regain consciousness, Tolle drags me back to earth, hands me a glass of water, and reminds me to breathe.
Two very different voices—Hitchens with his fire, Tolle with his stillness—but between them, I’ve got both ends of the spectrum covered: rage and reflection. And my writing lives somewhere in that collision.

What are you working on now?
I never work on just one project at a time. My writing life is the Wild West—guns blazing, ideas ricocheting off saloon walls, and me ducking from one shootout to the next. If one morning I wake up wired to dive into The Big Shellac, I’ll sink into that world for hours, maybe days. It’s a narrative nonfiction about Ellis Dane, a narcissistic film producer who doesn’t want to change the world—he wants to bend it over, strip it for parts, and snort the profits off a stripper’s back. Money, women, chaos—he wanted it all, and he didn’t care who bled for it. It’s savage, it’s cinematic, and the wildest part? Every twisted word of it is true.
Then, out of nowhere, I’ll bounce over to Troglodyte: Why Everyone Should Spend 6 Months in Jail During Their Lifetime. This gem was born from exclusive, secret interviews I had with an ex-con I met by pure fluke while working out at the gym. He cracked open the steel doors of a medium-security prison and dragged me inside. Forget Hollywood prison breaks—this was the unfiltered reality. Predators, hustlers, guards who act like inmates, and inmates who could out-preach a priest while serving double-murder sentences. It’s not a prison memoir—it’s a survival manual for the human spirit, delivered with brutal honesty and savage humor.
That’s how I work. I don’t chain myself to one book, because my brain doesn’t run on rails—it runs like a pinball machine wired to a car battery. Hyperactive, ADHD, bouncing from one obsession to the next. That’s why, in between the big books, I crank out micro-books—30 to 40-page blasts on whatever topic won’t shut up in my head. Some I’m an expert on, some I’m just pissed off about, but either way, they’ve gotta get out.
I’ll never live long enough to write everything I want to write—but I’ll die trying, and I’ll leave behind enough ink to drown the polite crowd in their own pearl-clutching. Hence the reason the micro-book idea came to me. They let me tackle topics I can’t just let slip by, and they’re perfect for promos on the platforms I call the digital brothels—you know the ones that charge starving writers to give away or sell their hard-earned work for 99 cents while they get rich as the pimps of the publishing world. I won’t mention names, because I’ll be promoting my micro-books there, but you know exactly who I’m talking about.
My full-length books? I will never throw them to the wolves on those pimp sites, because I’ll never diminish the value of my 300-page blood, sweat, and tears. But 40–50-page micro-books? Those I don’t mind tossing out for 99 cents, just long enough to spread my name, rile some feathers, and maybe make a few readers a little smarter. If they stumble across Fat, Wrinkled, Ugly and Wise: How to Enjoy Your Life After Fifty, maybe they’ll stress less about getting older. If their life is circling the drain, maybe Skombombulated: A Handy Guide on How to Get Your Life Back on Track Quickly can slap them awake.
So yeah, I’ll use the digital brothels for my micro-books—because I don’t mind being sodomized for 30 minutes by the pimps to move some quick titles. But I’ll never bend over for hours just to give away my real books to feed the syndicates. Let’s be honest: in this game, the writers are the whores, the digital platforms are the pimps, and the mob boss? Everyone knows who that is. The proof is right in the rules—you’re forced to drop your work to 99 cents, and if you want your book featured, it has to sit in the mob boss’s stable. You can’t even steer readers to your own website—you’ve got to play their game on their turf. That’s why I’ll never devalue my full-length books in their system. Micro-books? Fine. But my real work? That stays out of the brothel.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Marketing is my least favorite part of being an author, but let’s not kid ourselves—it’s more important than the book itself. You can write trash and, if you’re a genius marketer, sell truckloads. And you can be a great writer with a great book, but if you don’t know how to spread the word, you’re basically screwed.
Promotion has to be grassroots. Forget all these Facebook book-promotion groups—they’re for the birds. It’s just authors promoting to other authors. And authors don’t give a damn about your book; they only care about theirs. When I first joined, I thought there were readers there. Nope. It was just writers screaming into the same padded room. That’s like putting ten patients in a psych ward together and telling them to cure themselves. Insanity.
And then half of those groups are crawling with marketing scammers. People who can barely string a sentence together in English, living God-knows-where, promising they can “promote” your book if you just wire them money up front. They prey on ego. Everyone knows writers have egos softer than a bread roll—you compliment their work, they’ll throw you a grand just to hear it again. That’s why vanity publishers are still raking it in, fleecing innocent writers who don’t know any better.
Me? I prefer sites like yours. Micro-bloggers. Platforms with actual readers—subscribers who want edgy content, not authors circle-jerking each other in Facebook groups. It’s rinse and repeat: get on BookSprout, NetGalley, Reedsy Discovery, stack up strong editorial reviews and regular reviews; spread the web, feed the algorithms.
But here’s the thing: none of it matters if you don’t write a damn good book. A book that shocks. A book that leaves an impression. Today, people’s brains are fried—social media, cell phones, attention spans shorter than a cockroach on meth. If you want to build an author brand, you can’t sound like every other author. You have to make noise, leave a mark, force people to talk about you.
That’s why my books get picked up by bloggers—they’re unique, they stand out, they punch people in the face with something they can’t ignore. And that’s the first mission of any writer: write something that resonates. Something that demands to be talked about. Not cookie-cutter crap designed to “please the market.” That’s Hollywood’s job. And Hollywood’s been spoon-feeding us garbage for years.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
First piece of advice: write something visceral. Something that makes your own veins buzz. Don’t sit there trying to please an imaginary audience, because if you don’t believe in it, no one else will. If it’s good, people will buy it. You know that cliché “build it and they will come”? Well, it’s true…most of the time.
But here’s the catch: you need patience. Real, ugly, grinding patience. Building an author brand takes time—especially today, when people’s brains are fried by TikTok loops and their attention spans are shorter than a mosquito’s orgasm. And patience is the one thing most writers don’t have. Hell, I don’t have it either. We live in a culture of instant gratification, and writing is the opposite of that.
You also need passion. You need to believe in what you write. And you need to stop being afraid of your opinions. Especially if you write nonfiction. You will never be unanimous, and that’s not a bad thing. Being polarizing means you’re saying something worth reacting to. My book God Mob has been on NetGalley for just a few days and it’s already being picked up by pastors and Christians who will almost certainly roast me alive in their reviews. Do I care? Not really. I’ll spin it. If someone writes, “This book is blasphemous garbage that mocks my faith,” I’ll plaster that line on the back cover like it’s a damn Pulitzer. Why? Because controversy sells. The people who agree with me will cheer louder, and the people on the fence will be curious enough to read it just to see what the fuss is about.
At the same time, my first review on BookSprout came from a top Goodreads reviewer with 660 reviews under her belt, and she gave God Mob five stars: “Deep has a unique style, a cheeky charm, a pocketful of one-liners, and a sense of humor so black it should be a TV show…this is a no-holds-barred blast at the belief systems we call religion, packed with mischief, anger, and intelligence in equal measure. Honestly, I’m still laughing at some of his quips. This author has anger in his bones, mischief on his soul, and an intelligence in his pen that surpasses anything I’ve read in years.” That single review shot my brand-new Goodreads profile from zero to eight people adding my book to their “want to read” shelf overnight. That’s the snowball effect. That’s what happens when you write something that leaves a mark.
So here’s the bottom line: write good shit. Write what you believe in. Don’t be afraid to piss people off. Don’t write to be liked—write to be remembered. This ride isn’t easy. It’s brutal. If you think Jesus had it tough with forty days in the desert, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Being an author is a long march through rejection, doubt, and the temptation to quit. But when someone finally tells you your book marked them for life? There is no better high. That’s why we do it. That’s why we keep going. And a little money never hurt nobody!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I ever heard came from Francis Ford Coppola when he was talking about making his first movie. He said, “By hook or by crook, no matter what—you need to find a way to make your movie.” That line hit me like a freight train, because it applies to books too.
When I heard it, I knew what I had to do. That’s when I opened my massage parlors to finance my film. It wasn’t all smooth sailing—read Horny and you’ll know why—but it worked. I found the money, I shot my movie, and I didn’t have to rob a bank to do it.
Writers need that same mentality. If you want to succeed, you’ve got to knock down walls, scrape, claw, and hustle until the damn thing exists in the world. By any means necessary. Well…almost any means.

What are you reading now?
Who’s reading? I’m writing like a madman, and you want me to read too? That’s your job—read what I write.
All kidding aside, at the moment I’m not reading anything because I’m in pre-launch hell for two books dropping on September 30th—Horny: Sex Without Scruples and God Mob—perfectly timed for International Blasphemy Day. Honestly, 24 hours in a day isn’t enough.
So, the last thing I read wasn’t a book at all—it was the instruction manual for my new writing chair. And trust me, it was not a pleasant read. I gave it one star on Amazon. At least my books come with plot twists—this manual didn’t even have a climax.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Right now, it’s about finishing Troglodyte and The Big Shellac so I can release both in 2026. That’s the short-term mission. Beyond that, I’m grinding on my brand, maybe even hunting down an agent—who knows?
But what I do know is this: whatever comes next, it’s going to involve a pen and a piece of paper. Because no app, no gadget, no overpriced “author tool” can replace the raw scratch of ink on a page when you’re brainstorming. That’s where the madness starts, and that’s where the magic happens.

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?
First, God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens—because if some sunburned missionaries washed up on my island waving their Bible around, I’d need a reminder not to fork over my coconuts in exchange for eternal salvation. Hitchens didn’t just debate priests—he turned them into chalk outlines. That book would be my holy shield.

Second, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle—because when I start bouncing off palm trees, screaming at seagulls, or getting nostalgic about my exes while carving “HELP” in the sand, Tolle drags me back into the moment. That book is like Valium in paperback.

Third, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson—because if I’m stranded on an island, I better get really good at choosing what not to care about. No boat? No food? No rum? Fine. Still not giving a f*ck.

Fourth, a blank notebook—because when the coconuts run out and the crabs stop listening, I’ll still need somewhere to dump the insanity.

And I would also have a Bible…not because I packed it, but because after the missionaries washed up, I ate them—reminding me of everything they did to third-world countries and native peoples in the name of God. Their holy book would be the only thing left—so I’d use it for kindling, toilet paper, and maybe a late-night comedy act when I start reading the talking donkey parts out loud to the moon. The good news? Missionary meat is lean. The bad news? Their book isn’t edible.

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Tammy Wills, (Aiken)

Interview With Author Tammy Wills, (Aiken)

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a dreamer I am an author who wants to help the whole world with celiac disease. I want the world to know if you have celiac disease, it is the beginning for you not the end. I want to get my word out there! I am very passionate on what I do to help others. I have written 12 cookbooks.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My books are inspired by kids who have celiac disease. This is what really inspires to me to help these kids so they can have a safe dessert. The more I create my books the more inspired I get.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Must have my water on the right my phone on the left. I do get emotional sometimes when writing my cookbooks knowing I am helping someone to have safe desserts.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Alex Guarnaschelli, I love the way she puts herself out there and she fits right in with everyone.

What are you working on now?
I am working on at this moment a new gluten free food cookbook. Creating my own barbecue sauce, mayonnaise a lot more. I am working on a gluten free book in this book will be information for safe ingredients and other helpful information.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use word of mouth it is so much faster and works well. I do use a few social media pages.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, be careful for scam they scam so real. Here is a website you can go to and get so much information. There is a list of scams you will see.

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What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Before my mom passed, she said to me do not ever give up on your cookbooks.

What are you reading now?
My old cookbooks and one of Alex Guarnaschelli cookbooks.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting my own show up and going and to continue creating my cookbooks. Or maybe make an appearance on Food Network.

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?
My Bible and my older cookbooks and a cookbook I could use on the Island never know what you will find.

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Jim Lord

Interview With Author Jim Lord

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve currently written one non-fiction book about leadership, “Don’t Wait, Lead Now”. I’ve been a successful business leader for 20+ years and compiled some of the best leadership stories and lessons I picked up along the way in hopes of being able to help anyone else in a position to lead others. I started a second book, but life tetris has pulled me in too many directions right now to spend any real time with it. My hope is to keep writing once life slows back down a bit.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is titled, “Don’t Wait, Lead Now” When COVID happened, and we were all forced to work from home – I had to quickly pack my office and bring my belongings home while we were all forced to work from home. While unpacking those boxes, I discovered tons of notebooks I’d used throughout my career to take notes and jot down leadership stories and principles I’d either deployed or witnessed in other leaders. I knew immediately that I had enough there to compile into a leadership book.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I typically write late at night, after a long day at work and once my family is settled in for the night, or maybe already in bed. I like to quite time to myself to think while I’m writing – and I prefer to not take valuable time away from my family.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a big fan of Tim Ferriss.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on a second book about leadership – albeit it’s a slow process. I don’t have time to make this a priority right now – but I am confident I’ll be the type of person who never stops writing.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is www.dontwaitleadnow.com My book is also available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/DONT-WAIT-LEAD-NOW-leadership/dp/B09FCKHZRW

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Getting started was the toughest part for me. Just open word (or your fav word processor software) and start writing. There will be plenty of time for formatting and editing later. Don’t get hung up on making it perfect or making it “look good” – just write.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do one more pushup (and yes, this is a chapter in my book)

What are you reading now?
The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m still learning the best ways to advertise and market my book.

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 Daily Stoic, by Ryan Holiday
Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl
Can’t Hurt Me, by David Goggins
Extreme Ownership, by Jocko Willink

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Lisa Whitney

Interview With Author Lisa Whitney

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m Lisa Whitney, aka Lunamoongoddess1. I’m an 18-year-old author who has been in love with storytelling for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been drawn to the world of supernatural romance—wolves, Lycans, fated mates, and the kind of intense love stories that stay with you long after the last page. Writing became my way of bringing those worlds to life and sharing them with others who crave the same mix of danger, passion, and mystery.

So far, I’ve written one full-length novel, Claiming You Under the Blood Moon, which has already gained thousands of readers who have fallen in love with Sapphire, Jade, and Tyrone’s story. I’m currently working on the sequel, The Blood Moon’s Bride, which will continue the saga with even more twists, romance, and heart-pounding moments.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Claiming You Under the Blood Moon was inspired by what I thought might be the most werewolf-sounding title imaginable. My protagonist, Sapphire Randall, is a mix of different influences—part of me, the fiery strength of redheads everywhere, and even a touch of Misery from Stephen King. (Yes, I’m a huge Stephen King fan and couldn’t resist slipping in that darker edge.) The result is a story that blends romance, danger, and supernatural suspense with a heroine who refuses to be ordinary.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I enjoying typing into my notepad app while chugging down a Mountain Dew at two in the morning.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King and Hitsy and Neri A. Leleji from Inkitt.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on the sequel to Claiming You Under the Blood Moon, titled The Blood Moon’s Bride. This book dives even deeper into the world of werewolves and Lycans, with higher stakes, darker twists, and a romance that pushes my characters to their limits. I’m especially excited to expand the story with new perspectives, more supernatural intrigue, and emotional challenges that test loyalty, love, and destiny. My readers have already fallen for Sapphire, Jade, and Tyrone, and I can’t wait to share the next chapter of their journey.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Right now I’m running ads on TikTok, where my book trailers and character clips get a lot of engagement. I’m also expanding to Instagram to reach an even wider audience of romance and fantasy readers.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
These are lessons I’ve learned the hard way, but don’t wait for “perfect” conditions to do what you’re passionate about. Just start writing, and trust your voice. The more you write, the more your voice will grow. Read widely, learn from authors you admire, (and even from those that you don’t) and don’t be afraid of feedback—it’s how your stories get stronger. Most of all, write the kind of book you’d be excited to read, because passion on the page is what connects with readers the most.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard comes from Stephen King in On Writing. He said, “Sometimes you have to go on when you don’t feel like it, and sometimes you’re doing good work when it feels like all you’re managing is to shovel shit from a sitting position.” That line stuck with me because it reminds me that writer’s block isn’t a stop sign—it’s just part of the process. Even on the days when it feels like I’m forcing words onto the page, I know I’m still moving the story forward.

What are you reading now?
Hitsy’s ‘This is Reality’ and Neri’s Moonmark, The Red Wolf awakens.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m focused on finishing The Blood Moon’s Bride, the sequel to Claiming You Under the Blood Moon. It takes the story to darker places, raises the stakes for my characters, and explores the Lycan side of the world in a way I’m really excited about. Beyond that, I’m planning to keep building the Blood Moon universe with more books, while also expanding my reach through TikTok and Instagram so I can connect with even more readers who love supernatural romance.

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?
Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega #1) by Patricia Briggs
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson #1) by Patricia Briggs
Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1) by Maggie Stiefvater

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Clare Southwark

Interview With Author Clare Southwark

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written only one so far. My debut book is called “The Dagger of Nine Souls”and I am really excited to for everyone to read it.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Dagger of Nine Souls, was inspired by two key things from my childhood. First, there was the unique experience of growing up in an old, gothic house, which directly influenced the sense of atmospheric dread and shadow in my story. And second, my mother’s incredible book collection. I would spend days on end lost in those books, falling in love with the fantasy and gothic horror genres. My Gothic Horror is a combination of those two passions.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to daydream a lot and play things out in my head before I write.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a big fan of Anne Rice, Emily Bronte, Mary Shelley, Stephen King, Bram Stoker,

What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the second part to The Dagger of Nine Souls.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I just found out about this website and very excited about promoting my debut book. The other is Amazon where my book The Dagger of Nine Souls can be found.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t get in your own way. If you think it’s a great idea just do it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The most dangerous phrase in the language is, ‘We’ve always done it this way.'” Understand that and nothing will stand in your way. – Mom

What are you reading now?
Ravenwood by Margaux Gillis

What’s next for you as a writer?
After finishing The Dagger of Nine Souls series I plan to write another Gothic Horror.

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 Vampire Lestat, Dracula, Wuthering Heights

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Mor Shavit

Interview With Author Mor Shavit

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
The Art of Being Pooky is my debut book, but I’ve been creating art and stories for years -from painting and stained glass to graphic design and music. This book is the first time I’ve brought all my passions together into one project.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Art of Being Pooky, inspired by my cat Pooky, my love of art history, and the universal search for identity and belonging.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I often write with my cat next to me – sometimes she literally walks across the keyboard and adds her own ‘paw prints’ to the text. It keeps me playful and reminds me not to take myself too seriously.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been inspired by a wide range of authors whose works mix depth, imagination, and humanity. J.D. Salinger and Charlotte Brontë influenced me with their explorations of inner worlds and complex emotions. Émile Zola and Charles Dickens shaped my appreciation for social commentary and vivid storytelling. Gerald Durrell sparked my love for animals and nature, while Douglas Adams showed me how humor and wit can make even the strangest journeys unforgettable. Stephen King taught me about atmosphere and tension, and Lewis Carroll reminded me that playfulness and imagination can open doors to entirely new worlds. All of these voices, in different ways, have influenced how I approach writing The Art of Being Pooky.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m focusing on sharing The Art of Being Pooky with readers and expanding its creative universe with music and interactive elements. At the same time, I’ve started working on a new project for adults – a novel called Queen of Corona. It’s a dramedy that mixes humor, sharp observations, and emotional depth, exploring human connection and disconnection in today’s world.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I combine social media with creative extras. Instagram and Facebook allow me to share visuals of Pooky’s art, while interactive websites like Gumroad and my bonus site give readers music, stickers, and games connected to the book. For me, it’s about creating an ecosystem around the story, not just a single listing.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Creativity is messy and imperfect – and that’s part of its beauty.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.” It reminds me that every journey is unique, and progress is more important than perfection.

What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading Villette by Charlotte Brontë. I admire her ability to blend deep emotion with sharp observation, and her characters always feel so alive and complex.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Alongside sharing The Art of Being Pooky with readers worldwide, I’m developing my next book – an adult dramedy titled Queen of Corona. It blends humor, sharp observation, and social critique with a very human story about loneliness and resilience.

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?
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë – for strength and independence.

Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger – for honesty and reflection.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams – for humor in impossible situations.

The Asterix comic series – because laughter, wit, and adventure are just as essential for survival as food and water.

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Andrea Biasio

Interview With Author Andrea Biasio

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
A. Biasio is an Italian author known for his gripping and suspenseful stories. Born in a small town in Italy, Biasio has always had a passion for reading and writing.
“The Historical Experiment” is his second novel and is part of the “Echoes of the Past” series. The story follows Eleanor, a brilliant but tormented woman, who finds herself caught up in a clandestine experiment designed to control the course of history. Through Eleanor’s journey, Biasio explores themes of power, trust, and the sacrifices necessary to protect personal and collective freedoms.
Biasio has a unique talent for creating immersive worlds and complex characters, and “The Historical Experiment” is no exception. With his evocative prose and ability to weave plot and character, Biasio promises to be an author to watch.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Historical Experiment
Inspirated by many people met during travel and work, tryng to reimagine it in a reality where people come reused to construct a world of technology and determination.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I try to write down the trace of chapters and then developed them tryng to enphatize emotions, persons, environments and dynamicism.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
A. Manfredi (lo scudo di Talos) (idi di marzo)
La guerra dei Courtney (W Smith)
Blaze (S. King)

many others

What are you working on now?
Awaken your better self (a book of intentions, feelings, opinions)
Double pair (thriller )

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

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I think be yourself and try to understand what the others try to squeeze

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be yourself

What are you reading now?
Il giudice (Steve MArtini)

What’s next for you as a writer?
I have to write down all the “echoes of the past” 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?
Stephen King – It
A. Christie – Murder in the Orient Express
V. M. Manfredi – Lo scudo di Talos

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Jason Carlisle

Interview With Author Jason Carlisle

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Jason Carlisle is a Scottish-born writer and communications strategist based in Dubai. As Director of Public Relations at Bond & Vale, he has spent years weaponizing language in boardrooms and newsrooms alike. Carlisle’s work dismantles the polite illusions of modern PR, exposing how algorithms, attention, and narrative warfare really function. Electric Narratives is his second book, a brutal field manual for those who refuse to play by the old rules.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Electric Narratives: The Brutal Truth About PR, Algorithms, And Attention. As Director of Bond and Vale – an innovative PR firm based in Dubai – I have witnessed first-hand many of the principles explored in this book. I believe PR is due for a revision in the AI era and this is my proposed blueprint

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Many… But none I am willing to disclose publicly

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anything by Dostoevsky or Robert Greene

What are you working on now?
I am currently working on Electric Toolkit. If Electric Narratives is the manifesto – Electric Toolkit is the practical handbook

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

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Lower your expectations, but be persistent

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
This too shall pass

What are you reading now?
Napoleon the Great, by Andrew Roberts

What’s next for you as a writer?
A comprehensive PR course for operator’s in the AI era

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 entire encyclopedia – to use for kindling

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Lana Astrolis

Interview With Author Lana Astrolis

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I create imaginative stories that bring the wonders of space to life for young readers. Inspired by a love of astronomy and storytelling, my books spark curiosity and encourage kids to dream big among the stars.
I have 5 books for now.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dino Visits Alpha Centauri. I was inspired by my son dreaming about space and stars

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
no

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Steven Hoking

What are you working on now?
Dino Visits Black Hole

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

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m a new author

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep pushing

What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue the series

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Michelle Mutheu

Interview With Author Michelle Mutheu

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an aviator and entrepreneur with a passion for flight and space exploration. Combining my love for adventure and storytelling, makes the wonders of the sky and imagination accessible to young readers. Little Rubani, is my debut children’s book,reflects my curiosity, creativity and dedication to inspiring the next generation to dream big and reach for the stars.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
LITTLE RUBANI. RUBANI means PILOT in Kiswahili. Little Rubani translates to Little Pilot.
My own struggle to archiving my childhood dream of flying,when no one believed i was not worthy becoming a pilot and never giving up on my goal and funding my way on my own . This is why drove me and inspired me to write this book. It is a story of never giving up.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a first time writer, perhaps I honestly don’t know.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Little Rubani was not influenced by any book or author it was influenced by my own struggles.
The authors I enjoy reading are of a very different niche from little Rubani. I’m a huge fan of Robert Greene.

What are you working on now?
Getting little Rubani out to the world

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still determining that

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’d also like to get advice from the experts as well.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What you are not changing you are choosing.

What are you reading now?
Reading Little Rubani for the 100th time.

What’s next for you as a writer?
See how little Rubani performs.

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?
Little Rubani
An Atlas
The Prince

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Inkx City

Interview With Author Inkx City

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I, [InkxCity] have created over 50 books so far at the time of completing this interview with my eyes set on creating more.

As for me, just as I said in my book submission, writing is without a doubt a passion of mine and in my personal opinion is a way to create, connect, and inspire. I try to channel this view and passion into designing unique puzzle books, large print word searches and full page challenges. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, I absolutely value education and see it as a foundational bedrock to what I do each day. Beyond writing, I find joy in family, travel, cooking, and discovering new ideas in my online explorations and endeavors. I believe in supporting loved ones, embracing challenges, and giving back to my community. Every book I create reflects dedication to putting together a product that I hope resonates with potential interested parties that take a chance on me, the books I create and my book brand. Thank you so much for taking a moment to read a little snippet about me. I hope you enjoy the books should you decide to purchase any of them.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last series I create, at the time of this interview was a scientific flower names word search book that spans over a series of 10 books.

With that said, as an educator part of what I do in creating my word search books is to embed an educational component into them which I hope and feel adds additional value to them from the delivery format of the information to what the actual information is to learn something new while you engage with the content in the books particularly associated with this series.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
None that I can think of at the moment.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
In one of my most recent book creations [Horror Hunt – 3 book series], particularly for the cover art that I did.. Stephen King was absolutely a primary influence.

What are you working on now?
Shhhh… just know there’s always something brewing that I’m working on. You’ll just have to check in on my socials or author page to see what the next drop may be.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As I’ve started to market my books, I’m still testing different platforms and may even develop my own author website outside of the Amazon platform in the near future as well.

At the moment, Amazon and other socials are my primary avenues for more exposure.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be overwhelmed not knowing where to begin… just take that step and BEGIN. Before you know it, you’ve done one book and then two and then three and so on.

There’s a nice sense of accomplishment knowing that “you” have created something.

Nothing easy comes quickly and embrace the journey while you’re on it and eventually you will inevitably realize the fruits of your labor.

Stick with it and persevere through every challenge.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just show up for the conversation… that’s how you’ll learn.

What are you reading now?
Well right now I’m reading but its books for classes I’m taking and that’s occupying plenty of my time these days.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Create more books of course !

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 Stand – Stephen King
Definitely a survival guide haha so Bushcraft 101 – Dave Canterbury
The Bourne Identity – Robert Ladlum

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May Garner

Interview With Author May Garner

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is May Garner, and I am an author and poet based out of Dayton, Ohio. I have been writing for nearly fifteen years, over a decade of those years spent sharing my work online on various social media platforms. I am the author of two poetry collections, ‘Withered Rising’ and ‘Melancholic Muse’. My work can also be read in Querencia Press, Arcana Poetry Press, Cozy Ink Press, and the Ohio Bards. Writing is my biggest passion and what I hope to do as full-time career one day.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest poetry collection is titled Melancholic Muse, a book filled with tales of young love, hardships, and what it means to heal. This collection is a tribute to my first online poetry book, Melancholy, published on Wattpad in 2016. I knew I wanted the title to represent the original collection in some way, and seeing many of the poems were written about my muse at the time, Melancholic Muse just found its way to me so naturally, almost as if it were always meant to be.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve moved on from being nocturnal in my writing time, and instead, prefer the daytime to be productive. That might have something to do with the fact that I work as an Operations Coordinator at a non-profit art center, where I get more time during the day to work on projects. I would say that’s deemed unusual to a lot of writers. I also cannot write while listening to anything, which unfortunately includes music.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Stephen King, Nick Cutter, and Jack Ketchum’s works. I also admire the poetry of Amanda Lovelace, Gigi Flanard, and Amy Elizabeth Vaughn. I can’t forget the first poet I was introduced to, of course; Rupi Kaur. I wouldn’t be the author I am without all of their amazing work.

What are you working on now?
I am currently drafting my third poetry collection, ‘Suicidal Cathedrals’. This collection will focus on themes of grief, childhood trauma, losing a parent, and the aftermath of suicide. This will, by far, be my most personal collection and the heaviest of the three. My goal is Spring 2026!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve been writing for nearly fifteen years and have spent a decade of those years sharing my writing online. I began on Wattpad, sharing my fanfiction and poetry, then began expanding to various platforms as I grew. Currently, my favorite platforms to share my work on are Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for you, share for you. Your work holds value, even if it’s never been read by another set of eyes. Always hold your passion and dreams tight, and never let go, no matter how hard the fight gets. Your dreams deserve to see the light.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just because things aren’t okay now doesn’t mean they’ll be like this forever. My grandpa told me that many, many years ago, and I hold onto it when things get rough. This is such a universal piece of advice; writing or not.

What are you reading now?
Currently, I am reading two books. ‘Reckless’ by Elsie Silver, from her series, Chestnut Springs, is my current romance read. Then, ‘the darkest of times, the darkest of thoughts’ by one of my best writing pals, Megan Diedericks, is my current poetry read!

What’s next for you as a writer?
2025 has been a very productive, uplifting year for me. I set out with a goal at the beginning of January to have a feature / publication release each month of the year, a total of 12 acceptances if I were lucky. I’ve been that and beyond. As I type this, I’ve received over 20 acceptances so far, and it’s only August! My work is set to be featured in Speckled Trout Review, Moss Puppy Magazine, The Mackinaw, and many others. I’m currently waiting on a September publication, but as for the rest, I have something scheduled all the way through December. I hope to snag a September publication and hope to make progress on my third collection as the year wraps up!

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?
Misery by Stephen King. Cash: An Autobiography by Johnny Cash. The Troop by Nick Cutter. No Way Home by Gigi Flanard.

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Harshit Jagtap

Interview With Author Harshit Jagtap

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Harshit Manoj jagtap , it is my second interview with you , at first I was with my book ‘Sanatan samhita’ , but now I had written another book , which is named ‘Hindvi Swarajya’ , and I am here for my second book ‘Hindvi Swarajya’ , which is available at both HINDI & MARATHI. Language , and this book contains 108 pages , it is available at my website .

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘Hindvi Swarajya’ is my recent book , it is based on Maratha empire of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , and it also gives information about Chatrapati sambhaji Maharaj , Chatrapati Rajaram Maharaj , Chatpati shahu Maharaj , peshwas and other .

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As I described before it was that I write too much in a day , means I write 10–12 hours a day for this book .

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors like – vasudev sitaram bende , kavindra parmanand , babasaheb purandare , gajanan Bhaskar Mahendale , veer savarkar ji inspired me and influenced me to write this book .

What are you working on now?
Now I am doing research on history , and sure I will write another book soon .

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote it at social media , my website and other websites .

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advise for new author is that , stay consistent and discipline and then sure the result will be in your favor .

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice was by my father that – Stay disciplined , and do your job , and do not think about result , as it is also described in shreemad Bhagwadgeeta .

What are you reading now?
I am reading now ‘Raja shivchatrapati’ , ‘upnishad’ , ‘vedant’ & ‘bhagwadgeeta’

What’s next for you as a writer?
Next is that write something more about history and give information to people and serve the nation .

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?
Bhagwadgeeta
Upnishad
Vedant

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LaPanda Mason

Interview With Author LaPanda Mason

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have always had a passion for telling stories. At first the goal was to just self publish and hold the finished product in my hands with my name on the cover. The dream exploded into something else as my knowledge of the industry continues to grow. I have since self published three books and I am very proud of myself.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Beast of Beauty is my latest book. It was originally written for KDP series, but that program was discontinued, so I decided to publish it as a novella. It is my version of Beauty and the Beast.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really! I guess my friends find it weird that I don’t need it to be quiet for me write. I can write with the T.V. on, it doesn’t distract me.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have found was the first book I ever read that really moved me was written by,Sista Soulja, (The Coldest Winter ever). I loved that story and the way the story was written. Over the years I have found that while Mya Angelo, mostly wrote poems, she was a inspiration that I could be a great writer without a educational background in writing.
I also love Eric Jerome Dickey, Terry McMillan and I love Stephen King’s mind.

What are you working on now?
I am working on a kinda of memoir, surrounding my relationship with my sister’s after the death of our mother. The focus is mental health and how black people refuse to admit when they need help.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still working that out!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay motivated and keep moving forward. I have a problem with procrastination that I am constantly working on. When you have a full time job and still want to write, it takes a lot of self discipline, to come home from work just to work.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up! It take a lot of dedication and hard work to get notice in this industry.

What are you reading now?
Currently, I am reading a small book titled, The common sense guide to happiness.

What’s next for you as a writer?
My memoir this year and next year’s project is being outlooked.

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?

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Marnie Gellhorn

Interview With Author Marnie Gellhorn

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a freelance journalist, now novelist and author. I have written three books. Two of the books are part of a planned trilogy, called “Murder in the Mississippi Delta.”

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent book was based on a series of interviews of inmates at one of Colombia’s more notorious prisons, La Picota.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can fall down into a rabbit hole while researching my books. I start by verifying sources and information which often leads to new details that are incorporated into my work. Intensive fact-checking sessions fueled by high octane coffee, but I think that’s pretty normal for most writers.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Every book, article and interview I have ever read has influenced me in some way – it all stays with you, whether you are aware of it or not. I was a huge fan of Longform.org and was sad to see it close. I am also a rabid fan of Propublica, and Google Books. Harry Turtledove is probably my favorite writer, along with the late Hugh Zachary.

What are you working on now?
I am currently working on several different projects. The first one is a another book based on a extensive series of interviews with a different high profile inmate at La Picota. I am also beginning the preliminary research for the third book in the Murder in the Mississippi Delta series, tenatively entitled, “Kings of the Delta.” I am also in the middle of my first book for a new series of cozy mysteries based on one of my characters, Sgt. Rex Lester.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still looking for it! Right now, it’s mainly word-of-mouth, the old-fashioned way, at book fairs, book signings and book clubs. I would sure love for some readers to do Instagram, Youtube or TikTok book reviews of my work.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you want, and write for yourself.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be persistent.

What are you reading now?
About four different books, several blogs as well as daily news. I begin reading first thing in the morning, in fact, I wake up an hour early every morning to drink coffee and read what ever comes to mind.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully, a book deal with a hefty advance, and my own literary agent and publicist. I would love to have the money to take time off to spend weeks on site in the archives, and then hide in my friend’s cabin and write. A literary agent and publicist so I can travel the country doing more book signings, meeting readers and other writers. I would love to be a featured writer on a book cruise.

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?
Does a set of encyclopedias count as just one book? I would definitely take the Wilderness Guide to Survival because it has a lot of the basic information i would need – especially since I usually have my head in a book (and not a lot of outdoor survival skills). I’d also take a nice hefty book like War and Peace so I could have a good long read – since I may be there for a while, plus a nice fat book can serve as a pillow.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a digital entrepreneur, SEO strategist, and business consultant originally from Nigeria, now based in Milan. Monetize Your Audience is my first book—though I’ve produced hundreds of SEO guides and marketing courses. I help creators and coaches build profitable audiences without fluff.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Monetize Your Audience was inspired by seeing so many talented creators struggle to turn attention into income. I wanted to create a simple, action-based roadmap—so people could stop getting likes and start earning.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write only in cafés—Italian espresso fuels my creativity. Whenever a cappuccino trickles cold, it’s my cue to pause and reflect before finishing a chapter.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m deeply influenced by Gary Vaynerchuk’s realness and “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield—his message of fighting internal resistance has shaped my writing mindset.

What are you working on now?
I’m developing a companion workbook with templates, prompts, and one-page monetization plans to help readers implement the book’s strategies immediately.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My blog, Afrimasterweb.com, plays a key role—plus community posts on Facebook groups like Bonabecks and organic SEO articles.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start small and iterate. Launch a short, high-value guide—learn from how people respond, then build from there. Consistency beats perfection.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Finish it.” Too often, ideas stay trapped in drafts. Ship your work, learn, then refine.

What are you reading now?
“Zero to One” by Peter Thiel—its entrepreneurial clarity helps me think beyond content to building real business systems.

What’s next for you as a writer?
A collection of case studies featuring creators who have successfully monetized their audiences—showing real lives changed.

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?
Monetize Your Audience (so I don’t lose my mindset),

The War of Art (for creative perseverance),

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (for deeper mindset strategies),

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (for inspiration and wonder).

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