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Ghenrietta Von Bloome

Interview With Author Ghenrietta Von Bloome

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I love writing. It has been my true passion for a number of years. Love writing and reading Gothic novels- about vampires, witches, and ghosts. Also love Victorian time stories.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Wilted Rose. Always wanted to write a love story, especially the one of a love triangle- this one has a very unexpected story turn.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love writing horror novels, mostly. I only write in the mornings. This is my most productive time. I usually aim for 10-15 pages each time.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
One of my most favorite authors is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and his book The Hound of the Baskervilles. Love Stephen King, Bram Stoker, Allan Edgar Poe and many others.

What are you working on now?
I am contemplating a story called The Haunting of Sarah Blackwood. It will be a horror novel with a very intriguing plot.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes I do, and that would be to never give up on your dream.
Writing has been my escape through some of the hard times, and I am grateful to have made it through because of my writing.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Watch and guard your heart (your emotions) above all.

What are you reading now?
I have been reading some satire by Jerome K. Jerome

What’s next for you as a writer?
I would love to option one of the film scripts to a film production company.
I am also a screenwriter. I love writing horror scripts inspired by actual events.
Submitting one of them to Screamfest in November.

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, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sense and Sensibility, Dracula

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Deborah Fox

Interview With Author Deborah Fox

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Doncaster a City in the North East of the UK with my partner Paul.
I work in a busy distribution warehouse in between writing and promoting books.
Hobbies include gardening, walking, travelling, cinema.
I have written 2 books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Where is all the Grass Going.
Inspired by by late dog Jake and my friends late dog Sammy are are the main characters and heroes of the story.
Jake was also one of the main characters of my first book Second Hand Rose.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not sure if its unusual as I am still in the early stages of my writing but on the 2 books I have written so far I have wrote the ending first and worked the rest of story around this.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My 2nd book is a children’s my 1st a horror so different influences but in if truth be told I don’t read a lot of books myself. I will mention AA Milne as I grew up with Winnie the Pooh and still have my original copy on the house now. Horror then I have enjoyed Anne Rice stories in my earlier days. Probably more now I spend my time in the cinema for influence and inspiration but I do possess a good imagination and hope my stories have originality.

What are you working on now?
I have a few ideas about a crime novel which will make it another genre switch.
My work at the moment is concentrated on promoting my books so not started writing yet.
Id love to reduce my working hours to allocate more time to the books past, present and future but at the moment it is still very much a hobby rather than a career.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I didn’t use social media until after the 1st book then I had to learn quickly as I understood the importance of this tool for getting my story out there. (I pretty much use all platforms now and have developed my own website, have my own You Tube Channel). I have also done interviews, podcasts, book reads (all very much out of my comfort zone) but I have done well over double figures now and really enjoy all these new experiences.
I do also do ‘Old school’ promoting by printing promotional posters and handing them out to local businesses’, libraries, schools, coffee shops, etc.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Well as a new author myself and found that social media is basically one massive book community and there are so many helpful fellow authors, reviewers, book people generally that are so friendly and helpful. I would suggest take on advice, use free reviewers, ARC’s when you can and learn from the comments good or bad. I learned so much from my first book that i took into my second book and now feel I have improved a lot as an author.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Its never too old to start. I was 50 when I started my first book and only wrote I to deal with the passing of my dog Jake and for a present for my mum.
She loved it as did some of my friends who suggested I try a publisher. After much searching I did find Blossom Spring and to me surprise they not only loved the story but offered me a contract and so the journey started.

What are you reading now?
Nothing which may seem weird that a writer doesn’t read but that is the truth.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I mentioned a crime thriller which may be the next but I do also have plans for a prequal and sequel to Second Hand Rose (The publishers did express an interest in a book series). Also there is plenty of scope for the dogs I used for Where is all the Grass Going? to evolve other adventures for this pair. Its exciting to have all these ideas and cant wait to get started again.

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?
Winnie the Pooh, Interview with a Vampire, Dr Sleep and kidnapped

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Tina Ferguson

Interview With Author Tina Ferguson

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Tina M. Ferguson is a dedicated teacher, author, and family woman who lives along the beautiful Ohio River in the historic town of New Richmond, Ohio. She has been married for 31 years and is a proud mother to two children, Bradley and Olivia. Tina’s family continues to grow, with her grandson Caleb and another grandson on the way. She also shares her home with a loyal dog, Ollie, and a playful cat, Simba.
She began creating journals after the passing of her son, Bradley. She has created approximately 20 books that are listed on Amazon.

With a passion for education, Tina teaches at Lockland Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she gathers inspiration from her students and colleagues to create her reflective journals. These journals encourage gratitude, mindfulness, and self-discovery, offering readers a way to cultivate a balanced and purposeful life. When she’s not teaching or writing, Tina enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and finding new ways to inspire those around her.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest journal that I wrote and designed is a Gratitude Journal for Teens. I have them for adults, as well. I was inspired to create this journal for my students as a bell ringer in the mornings. Then, I wanted to share with others.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I enjoy getting up very early (3:00a.m.) and lighting a candle to write and desin my journals and current book I am writing. It will be titled Silent Harmony.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
This classic encourages readers to tap into their creativity through journaling. The book’s emphasis on morning pages and self-reflection can inspire journal prompts that help users express themselves and break through creative or emotional blocks.

The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan
In this book, Kaplan shares her year-long journey of practicing gratitude. Her personal stories and research-based insights illustrate how a consistent gratitude practice can improve happiness and well-being. It’s a great resource for designing gratitude exercises that help readers focus on life’s positives.

The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams
Through the lens of friendship, compassion, and faith, this book explores joy and resilience. It provides a strong foundation for creating journals focused on personal joy, reflection, and connection to higher ideals or spirituality.

Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
Niequist’s reflections on simplifying life and focusing on what matters most can inspire a journal that encourages introspection and letting go of perfectionism. The book’s emphasis on presence and intentionality resonates well with mindfulness and self-care themes.

Writing Down Your Soul by Janet Conner
This book explores the deep, healing aspects of journaling as a spiritual practice. It could inspire prayer and reflective journal sections that help readers access inner wisdom and find clarity in their lives.

What are you working on now?
At the present time, I am writing a book about my son and his obstacles in life and how he handled them. It is based on a true narrative of the life he lived and how his family loved him all the while.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
At the present time, I am promoting my books on Amazon and in small coffee shops in the area. I want to reach a larger audience now because I truly believe in the power of self help and acceptance. Awesome Gang is a wonderful site to also share my creations.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
The advice that I have for new authors is to start small, maybe with low-content journals as I have. Devote time in the details of writing, adverting and marketing your book. Also, don’t get discouraged. Focus on the pleasure writing brings you and everything will fall into place with persistence and clear intentions.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have gotten is your children will repay you a thousand times over for raising them in God’s light.

What are you reading now?
At the present time I am reading devotional books with scripture. One such book is God Calling.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Once I successfully market my journals and books, I would like to do a few podcasts. I am in the process of creating my own website.

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, Prayer journal, and Reflection journals. These books guide my path in life and I feel a sense of well being when I utilize these books.

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Mandy Webster

Interview With Author Mandy Webster

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in a very rural area of South Central Illinois where playing outside and reading books were really the only source of entertainment. In the great outdoors, I would develop elaborate stories and act them out with my siblings, cousins, and the daycare kids my mom took care of. Honestly, I’ve spent more time in my imagination than in the real world! I’ve been writing since I was a child, but it took me many years and a creative writing degree to learn how to finish writing a complete story. I have since written and published seven novels, and the ideas keep coming!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
It Had to Happen. Everyone always wants to know what inspired my stories. I can remember the specifics of a couple of them, but not this one. I’m racking my brain now trying to think where this idea came from, but nothing comes to mind. Usually my stories come out of wondering, “what if?” It was probably something like that– some germ of a question that worked its way through my subconscious mind until it bubbled to the top, demanding to be written.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have the terrible habit of not being very consistent until I realize that if I don’t start my next book soon, I won’t have anything to publish next year. Then I throw away everything I have going on and block out every free second for several weeks and do nothing but write. I can usually write a solid first draft in about six to eight weeks. Then I set it aside and let it simmer for a couple of months before I start revising. I try to start on another project in the meantime, but like I said, I’m terribly inconsistent!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Mists of Avalon series was a huge influence for me back in the day. Then I learned about her terrible past, and– ew. Some other influences from my younger years include The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, and both The Lottery and We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. More recently, after having spent many many years in school pursuing two separate masters degrees, I just want to read for the sheer pleasure of it. I tend to gravitate toward thriller/suspense novels by authors like Lisa Jewell and the occasional horror-ish novel (as long as there’s not *too much* gore).

What are you working on now?
I am currently outlining two novel projects. One is a thriller about a young woman whose wealthy father sends her off to find her missing brother at the cult compound where he was last seen. The other is more of an adult contemporary novel about a young woman who ends up on a long road trip with the mother she’s seen little of while growing up and the step-mother who raised her.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As much as I hate to admit it, meeting potential readers in person has thus far been my most successful way to promote my books. The more events I attend, the more I sell. I’ve also been branching out and networking with other authors to promote their books on my website in order to drive more traffic to my site. But honestly, my mom probably sells more books to her network of friends and acquaintances than I’ve ever sold through my own efforts!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it. Ignore the inner editor and write what you want. Also, learn to outline. I thought I was a pantser until I learned to outline. Now, I am so much more efficient than I ever was before.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t spit into the wind? Or did you mean writing advice? I don’t know. I’ve heard so much advice over the years, it all kind of blends together. I enjoyed Stephen King’s memoir, “On Writing” and remember it having good advice in it, but I couldn’t tell you anything specific. At this point, I’ve settled into what works for me, and that’s what counts.

What are you reading now?
I am about to start reading a novel called Sentient by Jay Vanlandingham. It’s not a typical read for me, but I met Jay at the Louisville Book Festival a while back, and he sold me on it. I’m excited to start reading it.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Write more books, hopefully. I’ve also been expanding my website and posting more often, so there’s a lot more content to read there. And I guess I’ll keep getting out and meeting people if that’s what I have to do to sell my books.

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?
What a terrible question. It would have to be books I’ve never read before because I can’t stand to re-read books. But then, what if I choose 3 or 4 terrible books? I would never forgive myself. I guess I’ll just pick a few from my TBR pile and hope for the best.

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Aly Layne

Interview With Author Aly Layne

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I recently left the corporate world and decided to pursue my passion of helping others. This was a way for me to do that and this is my first book!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
DIVORCE-The One Where Sh*t Hits The Fan: A Humorous Guide for Women on Surviving, Thriving, and Laughing Through Divorce. I have been through several divorces and know how hard it can be to come out on the other side feeling whole. I wanted this book to take a different approach than most of the other serious divorce books out there. I like to see the positive side of things and I think I was able to capture some humor here while still providing a relatable and useful guide for women navigating divorce.

What are you working on now?
I am currently finishing up the complementary materials for this book. Included is a journal, a workbook, and also an adult coloring book. These will all help put into practice the lessons and tips in the book and provide an outlet for emotional release as well.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am looking into writing a children’s book 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?
I would bring one feel-good romance book, one legal crime/detective novel, one motivational/self-help book, and The Bible.

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M. Jacqueline Murray

Interview With Author M. Jacqueline Murray

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write stories about relationships that spring from the confluence of two of my favorite big ideas: that every possible reality is simultaneously occurring but we’re only experiencing the one we’re observing, and, we all have a soulmate.

My breadth of passions results from my curiosity, fearlessness and open mind which fuel my desire to experience new things, explore new places and be constantly learning. I embody the Renaissance ideal of the multi-faceted intellectual, blending scientific expertise, business acumen, and creative artistry. My unique career path spans environmental science (as a geochemist and hydrogeologist), medical innovation (bringing cutting-edge devices and diagnostics to market), and strategic marketing (developing compelling narratives for complex biotech and medical products).

With advanced degrees in science and an MBA, I bring rare insight into both technical complexity and human storytelling. Through my career, I honed my ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging narratives – a skill that now enriches my fiction writing. My education and experience combined with artistic pursuits in photography and music, fluency in multiple languages, and homes in the USA, Italy, and Canada, give my writing a distinct depth and global perspective.

I have published one non-fiction book (a guide to interpreting Gypsy Oracle Cards) and two women’s fiction novels.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Next Time – the second in the Maddie and Nate series. The inspiration for this novel is part of the larger inspiration for the series. The Maddie & Nate Series challenges traditional romance conventions by exploring a single destined connection across different timelines and choices. Set against the backdrop of decades of transformation from the 1950s to the new millennium, the series follows brilliant engineer Maddie Cole and principled lawyer Nate Jacobs as they navigate the complexities of love, duty, and timing across parallel realities. Using the lens of quantum physics’ multiple realities theory, each book presents a different iteration of their love story, examining how timing and circumstances shape not just relationships, but the very essence of who we become.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Maybe not that unusual, but I get into my writing flow best when writing outside, longhand in a hardcover notebook. I have a favourite type of notebook and pens that I like to use.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am a genre hopping reader, thriller, mystery, crime, science, family saga, literature ….. and non-fiction. I can’t give a single influence – because it’s all in the mix.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on the third book of the Maddie and Nate Series – Our Time. In this iteration of Maddie and Nate’s story, ambition and destiny collide when career advancement competes with the undeniable gravity of a soul’s perfect match.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still looking for it 🙂

When I tell people about my books in person – they almost always want to buy it on the spot but the reach is limited. I’ve not done enough advertising (paid or organic) to know definitively what is best. Amazon is my largest sales channel.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be fearless. Even if you’ve never imagined you could or would write a book – if you get an idea – go for it. There’s really no downside – so what if it’s not a commercial success – you’ve left the world enriched by the something you’ve created.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you write something you want to read – certainly there will be someone else who wants to read it too.

What are you reading now?
The book for my local bookclub.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I will complete the Maddie and Nate series, but I’m also working on a companion cookbook for the series because there’s a lot of food in my books.

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 thesaurus – because I’d certainly find something to write on
Dante’s Inferno
The Chronicles of Narnia

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Michael Vitiuk

Interview With Author Michael Vitiuk

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a beginner in writing ebooks. I already have 12 ebooks published.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Keys to His World: Creating Harmony and Deeper Connection
I was inspired to write this book because I want help women to build successful relationships with their men.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
no

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook, X, Pinterest

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Lisa Betz

Interview With Author Lisa Betz

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I call myself quietly unconventional, and my journey to authordom fits that description. I started my career as an engineer. At that time, I had no inkling I would ever become a writer.

It wasn’t until the empty nest season of life that I embarked on my third career as a writer and speaker. I’ve written three Livia Aemilia Mystery novels plus hundreds of blog posts and drama scripts, including one full-length melodrama.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest mystery is called An Ode to Poison, and it begins with my sleuth Livia attending a poetry recital. Obviously, the deaths in the book are caused by poison, although Livia didn’t realize it when she wrote her brief ode about poisons in chapter one.

The inspiration for this novel started with a villain from my previous novel, Fountains and Secrets. Gracchus is the arch enemy of Livia’s husband Avitus. In An Ode to Poison, I ratcheted up the tension between Avitus and Gracchus. Then I challenged myself to create a situation where Avitus and Livia are forced to choose between retribution and granting mercy to their enemy. Which will they choose? And why?

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I compose new scenes at the computer, but then I print out the draft and edit on paper, using a mechanical pencil. I don’t know why, but I edit better with a hardcopy rather than a screen.

I also prefer writing when nobody is in the house. I can’t focus on writing when there are conversations or people distracting me.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many good authors have influenced my writing, from Dr. Seuss and Madeleine L’Engle to J.R.R Tolkien and Alexander Dumas. Here are a few that inspired me to write historical mysteries set in ancient Rome: Rosemary Sutcliff, Tracy Higley, Lindsey Davis, and Elizabeth Peters.

What are you working on now?
The next Livia Aemilia Mystery.

The daughter of one of Avitus’s clients has run off and Avitus asks Livia to assist him in finding the girl. The same day, a friend arrives at the house, asking Livia to help her find her missing assistant.
How will Livia find time to investigate two separate cases and take care of increasing responsibilities at home? Neither girl has been seen in any of her usual haunts. How exactly does one locate two stray girls in the teeming city of Rome?
Then a body is found, and suddenly both cases are more serious than anyone suspected.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I enjoy speaking at live events. I get to interact with new audiences and use my passion for teaching. After speaking, I can sell books to attendees.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t do it alone. Even introverts like me need to spend time with other writers. Find a few good critique partners. Join a writer’s group and attend regularly to get to know other writers and learn new things. Attend writing conferences, in person when possible. Conferences are usually the best way to meet people who will help you succeed in this business.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Pick your battles.

You can’t fix everything at once, so focus on the essential issues, the ones worth fighting for. Don’t waste time on the trivial stuff and lose your chance to make a difference where it matters most.

What are you reading now?
At the recent library book sale, I discovered a couple of mystery novels set in 14th century England. They are next on my To Be Read list. I’m always on the lookout for historical mysteries set in unusual periods or places.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve been utilizing my writing skills as a public speaking coach. I help clients write their signature speech and then coach them on delivering it. Helping others tell their amazing stories is a rewarding job.

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?
This is a tough question for a book lover. Fortunately, since I’m good at making up stories, I would be able to amuse myself with my imagination. But in addition to good stories, I’d bring some practical books like the Bible and Surviving on a Desert Island for Dummies.

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Tammy Aiken

Interview With Author Tammy Aiken

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have lived in South Deerfield Massachusetts most of my life before moving to Montague. I love nature I love walking, love horses and love singing my favorite Holiday is Christmas. I was a farm girl growing up loved everything about farming. I have written 12 books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Kids Gluten Free Christmas Cookbook I was inspired when seeing kids, I know not being able to enjoy their desserts and specially their Holidays. Celiac inspired me to write this cookbook I want to put a smiles on their faces.

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. She is a great author and chef.

What are you working on now?
I will always be creating and writing cookbooks.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Any website or platforms, social media.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be careful of the scams there are so many that look so real.

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?
Old cookbooks that I have love the older recipes

What’s next for you as a writer?
I will keep publishing my cookbooks and working toward my dream being featured 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 old cookbooks and one of Alex Guarnaschelli cookbooks.

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Vincent Nolan

Interview With Author Vincent Nolan

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an author with a deep passion for creating suspenseful, emotionally charged stories that often blend romance, thrill, and intense character development. So far, I’ve written five books, with more in the works. My published works include the What the Hell series, which explores complex relationships, personal struggles, and unexpected twists, as well as other projects that dive into psychological and emotional themes. Writing allows me to craft worlds where I can explore the intricacies of human emotions and actions, all while keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled What the Hell Did We Do? It’s the third installment in the What the Hell series. The inspiration for this book came from my desire to explore the consequences of unresolved relationships and the ripple effects of past actions. I wanted to delve deeper into the emotional complexities of the characters, especially Amelia and Vincent, and how their choices—both good and bad—impact their future. The tension between love, loyalty, and betrayal is central to the story, and it’s what keeps driving the plot forward.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
One of my more unusual writing habits is that I like to draft scenes out of order. I don’t always follow the linear progression of the story—if I’m particularly inspired by a climactic moment or a key emotional scene, I’ll write that first and then build the rest of the narrative around it. Another quirk is that I often write late at night when it’s quiet, as I find the stillness helps me get deeper into my characters’ minds. Plus, I like to listen to instrumental music while writing—it helps set the mood for whatever scene I’m working on.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Several authors have influenced my writing, especially those who excel at blending suspense with emotional depth. Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl had a significant impact on me; her ability to create complex, flawed characters in tense, gripping situations is something I strive for. I also draw inspiration from the emotional intensity of Nicholas Sparks’ novels, where love and heartache are deeply intertwined. Another major influence is Harlan Coben, whose thrillers are masterful in keeping readers guessing while developing relatable, human characters. These authors have shaped how I approach storytelling, particularly in how I build tension and craft emotional arcs.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on a romantic suspense novel titled The Promise I Broke. It follows the story of Emily, an HR manager who is engaged to Ethan but finds herself conflicted over unresolved feelings for her ex, Bryce McCoy. Bryce unexpectedly reappears in her life, and the emotional turmoil that follows threatens to unravel her current relationship. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of past choices. It’s a story that dives deep into Emily’s internal struggle as she navigates between what she wants and what’s expected of her.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method for promoting my books has been using Instagram, especially through reels and visually engaging content. I focus on sharing compelling excerpts, emotional moments from the story, and creating a connection with readers by providing behind-the-scenes insights into my writing process. Instagram’s Bookstagram community is incredibly supportive, and reels have the potential to go viral, which helps increase visibility. I also use Amazon ads to target readers who are interested in similar genres, and Goodreads to connect with readers and gather reviews. Building an engaged social media presence has been key in driving interest and sales.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new authors is to focus on consistency and perseverance. Writing a book can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into smaller, manageable goals will help you stay on track. Don’t get discouraged by self-doubt—every writer faces it at some point. Also, don’t be afraid to write imperfectly in your first draft; you can always revise later. Another important tip is to read widely, especially in your genre, to understand what resonates with readers. Lastly, build your author platform early by engaging with your audience on social media, because connecting with readers is just as important as writing your book.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is, “Write the story you want to read.” This resonated with me because it reminds me to stay true to my own creative vision rather than trying to fit into trends or expectations. When you’re passionate about the story you’re telling, that authenticity shines through and connects with readers. It also keeps the writing process enjoyable and fulfilling, even during the challenging moments. This advice has kept me grounded and focused on crafting stories that I truly care about.

What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m reading *The Silent Patient* by Alex Michaelides. I’m captivated by its psychological twists and the exploration of trauma and relationships.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Next, I plan to finish *The Promise I Broke* and start brainstorming ideas for my next project. I’m also focusing on building my author platform and exploring new marketing strategies to reach a wider audience. Continuing to engage with readers and growing my skills as a storyteller are top priorities for me.

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 would bring:

1. What the Hell Did We Do? – My own book, of course, to revisit the emotional journey of my characters.
2. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald – A classic that beautifully explores themes of love, ambition, and the American dream.
3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Its enchanting and imaginative storytelling would keep me captivated.
4. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – A rich narrative that combines mystery and a deep connection to nature, perfect for island life.

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Robin Maygard

Interview With Author Robin Maygard

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
As a romance novel enthusiast and writer, I pour my heart into stories and create magical children’s tales too. I’m a passionate cook, always inventing new recipes and exploring vegan and healthy diet options. When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll find me solving and crafting puzzles or unwinding with my adult and kids’ coloring books. I’ve written and published 12 books

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called DASH Diet Cookbook for Beginners: A Collection of Easy, Low-Sodium Recipes to Lower Blood Pressure, Lose Weight, and Improve Your Health I love to cook and use diet recipes to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner for myself

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always write down recipes in a notebook when I make breakfast or lunch, and then from those notes I form them into a book

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I review different books by different authors that are bestsellers in a given niche

What are you working on now?
I am very interested in the Carnivore Diet topic. I am currently researching and trying to cook on this diet

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
PPC advertising on Amazon helps a lot and also really liked this site awesomegang.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s always very difficult to write your first book. There are doubts about whether it will work or not. Don’t be afraid, start writing, if mistakes appear, correct them and move on And you will succeed!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Writing a book is only part of the process. In order for it to sell, you need to be able to promote it or use services such as your

What are you reading now?
I love contemporary romantic love stories. There are so many books by young authors. I find them on different resources, including yours

What’s next for you as a writer?
There are a lot of ideas, but time is short as always. I have an idea to write a romantic adventure in a big city. Already have a plot

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 it’s of course the book The Life and Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, also The Adventures of Robin Hood, also Ernest Hemingway’s book Men Without Women and Other Stories

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Bonnie L. Boyles

Interview With Author Bonnie L. Boyles

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Primarily I write from a Christian perspective but I felt compelled to write about spirits when I led a writers group and the topic was ‘How to write a ghost story.’ I believe in the spirit world and wanted to show that there is a positive connection between the living and the non-living. I introduce the reader to many facets of the spirit world that are believed by people around the world in the series: Helpful Spirit Series. I have written six-books. Two non-fiction, one Novel and three Novellas.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Again, I was inspired to write about the spirit world by teaching about the spirit world and ghosts. I wrote the series of three books in Helpful Spirit Series, as a way of drawing from experiences shared by other cultures and ethnicities. Molly and The Ghost introduces, ‘Keening Ceremonies and dives into the Salem Witch Trials,’ Private Zedekiah Bonham’s Ghost introduces mental health issues surrounding those who believe in ghosts and The Stagecoach spirits reveal animal spirit connections and drumming up spirits through music.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I run with it. In the writing of these three books I kept writing until I had nothing left to say for the day. Then I stopped. In some cases, the stories wrote themselves.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have always devoured real stories of hope and healing. Many Christian authors have helped me overcome my struggle with understanding the Bible and it’s meaning. I have no one favorite.

What are you working on now?
Having just finished the three novellas, I’m taking a break for a minute. I’m deciding if there will be a fourth in The Helpful Spirit Series or a follow-up to ; At Home On Manny’s Acres: A Place of Inclusion, a novel which was released last year.

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

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for the fun of it. We can’t all be Nicholas Sparks.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing!

What are you reading now?
On my nightstand is a book by Joan Lunden called, “Why Did I come into This Room,” that I dove head first into. She writes from first person accounts of growing old. Next to it is Sacred Tears by Lindsey Wheeler.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I don’t plan too far in advance. I can’t say what will move me to write about or even think about. I remain an ‘open 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 Bible’, (maybe with no distractions I will finally be able to understand it), ‘If You Want To Walk on Water, You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat’, by John Ortberg. It’s my all time favorite book that I have taught to four bible studies and read five times from cover to cover. My memoir, ‘Lowly Me and Jesus’, would have to come with me. When my body is found, they will know who I am!

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ken dube

Interview With Author ken dube

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a fiction writer focusing mostly on the inner visions of the mind. I have a Trilogy that focuses on the inner creative world turn against the Author – “Edge of Obscurity” which started it all. My second book, “Utopia: The Futures Past” is a dystopian work mirroring the very issues of today in a future Utopian civilization consisting of a species that has evolved to the top. My last book is “A Collection of Dreams & Nightmares” consisting of short fiction stories that influenced the books that came before it.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last book is “A Collection of Dreams & Nightmares” consisting of short fiction stories that influenced the books that came before it. The stories are a mix of horror, humor, and commentary on human nature. The inspiration for these came primarily from movies and books I’d absorbed.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write to music. The music helps me to visualize and focus. Biggest influences are Yes, Hawkwind, Genesis, Queensryche, and Pink Floyd to name a few.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King was probably my biggest influence. His take on horror and vague dark forces interested me. My favorite was “The Shining.” It was also one of his thinner books. That is the direction I went with my writing.

What are you working on now?
I am considering developing a story based on the jester from the band “Marrillion.” It is a tragic jester who I had started to develop a story from 2 points of view looking at his yearning for a love and his apparent murder of that love.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Most of my promotions have gone through Amazon.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t sweat the details or worrying about getting it perfect while writing. Just get your ideas down and shape them afterwards. Don’t worry if anyone will like it. Get your story out there. You may be the influence for people 100 years later. One person impacted by your writing is worth it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just write.

What are you reading now?
I am between books.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue to find time to market my books and develop the next one.

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 Foundation
The Shining
Edge of Obscurity Trilogy

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Ginger R.

Interview With Author Ginger R.

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an avid reader of mainly nonfiction books. I developed a passion for writing at age eight through writing poetry. This later became a passion for songwriting and eventually writing books in early adulthood. I have written and self published two books. The first is a fictional story called “Curing the Pain in Forgiving Them”, and the second is a true story based on my personal life called “Colorful Love Life”.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Colorful Love Life. It was inspired by the emotional torment I faced by my own family for dating and eventually marrying my now husband who is outside of my race. We were heavily covertly discriminated against by my parents who raised me to essentially be prejudiced. In spite of the hatred we faced, we fought for each other and never left each other’s side. We’re better people with better lives because we chose each other.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Some of my songs and poems were really funny and corny as a child and even as an adult. I’ve created multiple silly playful jingles about my hubby which I’m pleased to say he tolerates.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I appreciate the literary works of Adeline Yen Mah. Her books detail the harrowing experience of childhood trauma that she faced. I can relate to this because of the emotional trauma I faced for decades both in and outside of the household I was born in. Jennette Mccurdy and Shima Kindelin’s life stories also inspire me. I can strongly relate to Jennette’s mother-daughter relationship filled with psychological manipulation and control. Shima’s story truly resonates in that I know what it’s like to be black in America, but feel like you fit nowhere.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I am marketing my second book. I have been sharing my story with multiple professors and experts on racial issues in the United States.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have had great success reaching out to professors who teach about the same subject that my life story highlights. The published works of their own have been a great inspiration to continue to fuel the passion centered around sharing my story with the world.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Please stay persistent. Almost every book has the potential to be a best seller once it gets in the hands of the right person. Do not be discouraged by the lack of sales. Be encouraged by what you’ve done thus far and what you’re going to do. Hold on tight to your passion and always persevere.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard was from the Bible. In particular, the verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This has proven to be true throughout my life. Once I started praying to God and telling him that I could not accomplish anything without him, my prayers were being answered almost instantly. I would not be alive today nor have any of the blessings I have if it weren’t for the Lord Jesus, and I will forever stand firm in my faith.

What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m reading the book “Evidence that Demands a Verdict”. It is an informative book that highlights the historical evidence centering around the events in the Bible, and most importantly, Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection.

What’s next for you as a writer?
A goal of mine is to be a bestseller. I also intend to write even more books on other aspects of my life that may be avoided subjects of conversation for many.

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 the Bible, a survival guide, and Evidence that Demands a Verdict.

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Kiana Griffin- Padgett

Interview With Author Kiana Griffin- Padgett

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Kiana and I’m a first-time author and proud new mother. As a passionate entrepreneur, I’m always seeking new projects, reflecting my belief in staying engaged and curious. I have written 3 books and published 1

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My debut children’s book, Roses Are Not Just Red, was born out of a desire to connect with my daughter through unique adventures. My goal is to foster a love of reading while supporting my child’s development. Roses Are Not Just Red, is a heartfelt project inspired by my journey as a new mom and my desire to connect with my daughter through creativity and storytelling.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I like to write when I get a moment to myself. It’s all about the ambiance for me. I usually set up candles, jazz music and dim lights.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My love for books started as a child. J.K Rowling definitely was the first author to capture my attention. Stephenie Meyer Is another great author that sucked me into her world of storytelling.

What are you working on now?
I am currently working on another kids book in honor of my daughter’s birthday. This series is based on my family and our adventures real and fictional.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Currently I am on all platforms but I love instagram. My username is @cozycornerswithkiana

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Some advice I have for new authors is to find the time to work on your craft no matter how busy you are. Life will always be busy, it is up to us to put in the work.

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 an island I would definitely take one of my books of course, anything by Carl Weber & power

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Poetic Diva504

Interview With Author Poetic Diva504

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been writing fiction and poetry for thirty years, and I published my debut novel in 2020. I have six books published to date in both erotica and poetry genres.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Unspoken Letters. It is a book of poetry I’ve been writing for thirty years and is ready to see the light of day. I had writer’s block, so I write poems to personify my creative barriers.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Procrastinating and daydreaming.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anna J, De’Andrea, Josie Blake, Kaitlan Farrior, Unique Lashay

What are you working on now?
A thanksgiving erotic novella full of family drama

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Reaching out to influencers on social media to help me get the word out. Also booking interviews with book bloggers.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Patience is key when writing for publication. We all want instant gratification. But if you let your story slow brew and write every day, the years will fly by and you’ll have gained more wisdom in the process.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write what you want to read,

What are you reading now?
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

What’s next for you as a writer?
Publishing more erotica books and taking time to grow an organic audience for it.

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 Laws of Human Mature by Robert Greene
You owe You by Eric Thomas
The most powerful woman in the room is you by Lydia Fenet
Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker

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