Author Bio: Stacy Navarro has been passionate about writing for more than twenty years. After being a stay-at-home mom for 17 years, she finally shook the dust bunnies off her spiral notebooks and began to write seriously. Her dreams became a reality when she won Crossbook's Writing Contest in 2013 with the manuscript for her book, 'Hand Over Your Heart'. Through her characters, Stacy strives to celebrate the fun in everyday life, her faith in the Lord, and how struggles can transform into … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stacy Navarro
Interview with Author – Laura Ward @laurarosnerward
Author Bio: Laura Ward lives in Maryland with her loud and very loving three children and husband. She married her college sweetheart and is endlessly grateful for the support he has given her through all their years together, and especially toward her goal of writing books. When not changing diapers, driving to lacrosse practice, or checking spelling homework, Laura is writing or reading romance novels. What inspires you to write? I've always daydreamed love stories, but now I'm inspired … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Laura Ward @laurarosnerward
Interview with Author – J. F. Hussey
Author Bio: In his brief sojourn on this mortal coil, J. F. Hussey has sailed the Caribbean, skied the Andes, sipped Champagne in Reims, swum with sharks, beaten Army, earned a Ph.D. and fathered multitudes. A man of letters and changer of diapers, he lives in suburban Maryland with his five children, where he rises well before the sun to pound – lovingly – on his keyboard before the chaos that is daylight ensues. His writing reflects his wide interests and his abiding concern for the way … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J. F. Hussey
Interview with Author – Amanda Weaver @AWeaverWrites
Author Bio: Like many writers, Amanda Weaver spent her childhood telling stories. College steered her in a different direction and into a successful career as a designer. Several years ago, she picked up writing again as a hobby, to blow off some creative steam. One thing led to another, National Novel Writing Month happened, and here we are. Amanda Weaver grew up in Florida and now lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, daughter and two crazy cats. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Amanda Weaver @AWeaverWrites
Interview with Author – Kathy Fischer-Brown @KFischerBrown
Author Bio: As a child Kathy wanted to be a writer when she grew up. She also wanted to act on the stage. After receiving an MFA in Acting from the Mason Gross School of the Arts and playing the part of starving young artist in New York, she taught theater classes at a small college in the Mid-West before returning home to the East Coast, where over the years, she and her husband raised two kids and an assortment of dogs. During stints in advertising, children’s media publishing, and education … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kathy Fischer-Brown @KFischerBrown
Interview with Author – P. W. Fox @vulpes500
Author Bio: P. W. Fox, a.k.a. Wayne Howard, although born in Mississippi, grew up in Nevada, Japan and Guam, returning to Mississippi when he began high school. He attended college in Mississippi where he received a degree in chemistry from Mississippi State University, and after working as a plant chemist for two years, he returned to the university, for graduate study in geology and geochemistry both at Mississippi State and the University of Texas at Dallas. On leaving school, he worked for … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – P. W. Fox @vulpes500
Interview with Author – Lauren Lynch @LaurenRLynch
Author Bio: LAUREN LYNCH has lived in nine of the United States, but currently calls a log cabin in North Carolina home, along with her husband, teenage son, two dogs, a cat, five chickens and even the occasional bat. What inspires you to write? I'm a book lover. I think that, in itself, inspires me to write. I was a quiet, bookish kid—the firstborn of two bookworms—so I spent a lot of time alone, lost in fantasy worlds. I also enjoyed historical books featuring courageous girls: the Little … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lauren Lynch @LaurenRLynch
Interview with Author – Clark Graham
Author Bio: I guess I have always had an enjoyment for writing. I like forming stories and adding details and complications along the way and then guide it to a conclusion. I had a teacher in grade eight that used to go through a pile of writing assignments to get to mine first. She would read it and then look over at me and say 'good job.' It made that shy student more confident. What inspires you to write? I had a goal to write a novel before I died, so I wrote Dwarves of Elvenshore. I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Clark Graham
Interview with Author – Ripley Patton @rippatton
Author Bio: Ripley Patton lives in Portland, Oregon with one cat, two teenagers, and a man who wants to live on a boat. She is an award-winning short story writer and author of The PSS Chronicles, a young adult paranormal thriller series. Ripley doesn't smoke, or drink, or cuss as much as her characters. Her only real vices are writing, eating M&Ms, and watching reality television. What inspires you to write? A love of story. Reading and writing have always been the way I make sense … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ripley Patton @rippatton
Interview with Author – R. Curtis Venture @rcventure
Author Bio: R. Curtis Venture was born in the United Kingdom in 1978. A graduate of Applied Biology, he has previously worked in entertainment and hospitality, business development, and intelligence analysis. His first great passion was for science fiction, both in books and on the screen, and he spent his childhood years swooping about on a BMX making "peow peow" noises. He is currently employed full-time in the legal sector, and he therefore makes time to write by completely ignoring his … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – R. Curtis Venture @rcventure
Interview with Author – Jodie Toohey @AuthorJodieT
Author Bio: Jodie Toohey is the author of four books, two poetry collections - "Crush and Other Love Poems for Girls" (2008) and "Other Side of Crazy" (918studio, 2013) - as well as two novels, "Missing Emily: Croatian Life Letters" (2012) and "Melody Madson – May It Please the Court?" (2014). When she is not writing fiction or poetry, Jodie helps people say what they want to say through her professional writing and editing business, Wordsy Woman Word Sales and Service. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jodie Toohey @AuthorJodieT
Interview with Author – Krista Cameron @cookingcheat
Author Bio: As Krista says, "When I cook I can't help myself I cheat all the time. I cheat to save time. I cheat to save money. I cheat to maximize the flavor." Krista's cheats are the shortcuts she has learned to help get a meal on the table. Krista started cooking at a young age by "helping" her mom in the kitchen. She recalls many disasters and the patience and skill her mom deployed to rescue her attempts. She continued to learn by trial and error after she left home and as she become … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Krista Cameron @cookingcheat
