About Zeecé Lugo: Zeecé Lugo was born in Puerto Rico, grew up in Brooklyn, and lived in many places. Her early love was reading. The worlds of Pern, Middle-earth, St. Mary Mead, and Shrewsbury Abbey had an incredible influence and hold on her imagination. She wrote her first novel, Daniel’s Fork, in two months, spending long hours at her task. During that time, she ensconced herself in her bedroom with her computer, barely coming out to grab a cup of coffee or a snack. One day, her nearest … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Zeecé Lugo
Interview with Author – Debra Daugherty
About Debra Daugherty: Debra Daugherty is from Central Illinois, Land of Lincoln. Her country home is built on ground that has been in her family for six generations, since 1892. Although she doesn’t have any children, she has several nieces and nephews, and is “Mama” to two dogs, Honey, an American Stratford Terrier, whom she rescued from the animal shelter, and a Chihuahua named CeCe. When she writes in her home office, Honey is at her feet, snoring. Both dogs are great listeners when she … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Debra Daugherty
Interview with Author – JOSEPH ÉAMON CUMMINS
About JOSEPH ÉAMON CUMMINS: Irish author Joseph Éamon Cummins taught creative writing and psychology for ten years, earning multiple Best Professor citations. Before that he opted for a less conventional life, over a long period hitch-hiking throughout America and touring with carnivals. He documented these adventures while also photographing a continent that fascinated him - and, as he says, got an invaluable ‘road’ education with lifelong rewards. He later returned to academic work and today … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – JOSEPH ÉAMON CUMMINS
Interview with Author – Laurie Woodward
About Laurie Woodward: "I want children to see the magic inside them," says author and long-time educator Laurie Woodward. As an author, her works include The Artania Chronicles, Forest Secrets and co-writing The Dolphin Legacy. Determined to promote peace with children, Laurie is a collaborator on the Dean and JoJo anti-bullying DVD, Resolutions. Ms. Woodward is an award-winning peace consultant and blogger who helps other educators teach children how to stop bullying, avoid … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Laurie Woodward
Interview with Author – Rachel Richards
About Rachel Richards: After years of struggling with an eating disorder, author Rachel Richards turned her life around and now helps others in pain. Returning to school after earning her BFA in theater from Hofstra University, she graduated from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences and started her own private practice in Manhattan as a licensed and board-certified massage therapist. She hosts a popular YouTube channel and has written many articles on health and self-care, which … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rachel Richards
Interview with Author – Amy Maroney
About Amy Maroney: I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, two daughters, and a wise old dog. I studied English literature at Boston University and public policy at Portland State University, and spent many years as a writer and editor of nonfiction. When I'm not diving down research rabbit holes, I enjoy hiking, painting, drawing, dancing, and reading. The Girl from Oto is my first novel. I'm currently working on the sequel. What inspires you to write? I love art, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Amy Maroney
Interview with Author – Cheryl Aguiar
About Cheryl Aguiar: Born June 30, 1973 Cheryl Aguiar is a first-time author and entrepreneur who has an intuitive admiration and in-depth respect for nature and its wildlife. Cheryl is a hardworking, self-employed salon owner in the small, New England Town of Westport, Massachusetts where she also resides with her husband Jim. Cheryl and Jim live in a quaint, country style home, hand built by themselves near the woods she explored as a child. With nothing more than a high school diploma, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Cheryl Aguiar
Interview with Author – Naomi Stone
About Naomi Stone: Naomi Stone lives and writes in the twin cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. She's been a fan of fantasy and science fiction for years, and a fan of folk and fairy tales since before she even learned to read. Active in f/sf fandom for years, she loves board games, filking, sf conventions and her cat, the rascally Rajesh. What inspires you to write? Most of my stories arise from the desire to heal broken hearts and meet needs the world leaves unfulfilled. The … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Naomi Stone
Interview with Author – Amber Daulton
About Amber Daulton: Writing is the fruit to happiness. Amber Daulton lives her life by that one belief even though she normally isn’t so Zen. As a fan of contemporary, paranormal and historical romance novels alike, she can’t get enough of feisty heroines and alpha heroes. Her mind is a wonderland of adventure, laughter and awesome ways of kicking a guy when he’s down. She probably wouldn’t be too sane without her computer and notebooks. After all, what’s a girl to do when people jabber away … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Amber Daulton
Interview with Author – Dina Rae
About Dina Rae: Dina Rae brings an academic element to her novels by weaving research and history throughout the stories. Big Pharma, Big Agri, Big Conspiracy is Dina's first nonfiction work. Dina lives with her husband, two daughters, and dog outside of Dallas. She is a Christian, avid tennis player, movie buff, teacher, and self-proclaimed expert on several conspiracy theories. She has been interviewed numerous times in e-zines, websites, blogs, newspapers, and syndicated radio … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dina Rae
Interview with Author – J.L. Newton
About J.L. Newton: Judith Newton is the author and co-editor of five nonfiction books on British women writers, feminist criticism, women in history, and men’s movements. Her food memoir, Tasting Home, came out in 2013 and won twelve independent press awards. Her first novel, Oink. A Food for Thought Mystery, has been listed by BookBub.Com as one of the funniest books coming this spring. As a professor, and frequent director, of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at U.C. Davis for … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.L. Newton
Interview with Author – Ella Carmichael
About Ella Carmichael: I am one of those individuals who assumed they would be a writer when they were in their teens, but it never happened. I came to writing late in life after an emotional upheaval left me fragile and alone. I work a full-time regular job and use my free time to create. It's not good but it's how many survive. What inspires you to write? Pretty much everything I see. There is a story in everything. I like to play the 3 objects game. I imagine pulling 3 random … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ella Carmichael
