About D.L. Timmerman: I have been failing miserably at the craft that is writing since the ripe old age of five. It was then that I penned the tale of children, swamp beasts, and evil corporations threatening to build luxury hotels. Oh sure. I have written short stories like "Nebula" that go on to win awards. Or "Christmas Day" that won an Author Fest. Or "HeadSpace" that won a 24 Hour Film Fest. But awards do little more than offer you a trinket and a nice little pat on the back. For me, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – D.L. Timmerman
Interview with Author – Kelly St Clare
About Kelly St Clare: When Kelly St Clare is not reading or writing, she is dreaming up a story in her head; the cause of many headaches for her friends and family, who have struggled to encourage her participation in normal activities - such as everyday life. Books have always been magical and mysterious to her. One day she decided to start unravelling this mystery and began writing. Her aim: To write stories she would want to read. A New Zealander in origin, Kelly currently resides in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kelly St Clare
Interview with Author – Debey Sklenar @DebeySklenar
Author Bio: Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, a little baby girl was born. As she grew, Debey Sklenar dreamed of writing fairy tales. But an Evil Queen called Life saw what Debey was doing and wanted to stop her from writing any fairy tales of her own. Hence, the Evil Queen put a curse on Debey so that she would be distracted from writing fairy tales. And so, for most of her life, Debey was distracted with other things, such as reading and dancing and playing hockey, not to mention … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Debey Sklenar @DebeySklenar
Interview with Author – Alan Spade
About Alan Spade: Alan Spade worked for eight years for the press, reviewing video games. In his youth, he acquainted himself with the classic French authors, while immersing himself in the works of H. P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, J. R. R. Tolkien and Stephen King. That wide range of influences is reflected in his style, simultaneously approachable, visually evocative and imaginative. Alan likes to say that "a good book is like a good old pair of shoes: you feel at ease inside, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alan Spade
The Franciscan by WR.PARK
“The pope is not infallible.” When the newly elected Pope Francis utters this bold and unprecedented statement, he captures the attention of the world’s population. His reforms leave no corner untouched as he strips away the mask so long held before the face of the papacy. Bringing with him an open-minded candor rarely seen by public figures—he’s an inspiration to his followers—and a threat to those who oppose him. The Franciscan begins with a tale of Vatican suspense and intrigue plaguing … [Read more...] about The Franciscan by WR.PARK
Interview with Author – Raymond M. Wong
About Raymond M. Wong: Raymond M. Wong earned the Eloise Klein Healy Scholarship and the MFA in Creative Writing at Antioch University Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in USA Today, U-T San Diego, Chicken Soup for the Soul, San Diego Family, Small Print Magazine, and Segue. His memoir, I'm Not Chinese: The Journey from Resentment to Reverence, was published in October 2014 by Apprentice House. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Quyen, and their children, Kevin and Kristie. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Raymond M. Wong
Interview with Author – Aéyess
About Aéyess: Aéyess is a ground-breaking multimedia artist who has penned the world's first book series to be accompanied by a full-length original soundtrack of songs he wrote and performed. What inspires you to write? I'm not exactly inspired to write. I'm more compelled to write. It's not like I have a choice in the matter. These stories develop in my mind and if I don't let them out, they begin to haunt and torture me. If I had to dig deep and find something specific that inspires me, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Aéyess
Interview with Author – Isabel Brown
About Isabel Brown: Isabel Brown is an author and freelance designer. She adores chocolate-covered strawberries, anything by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and anywhere she could sink her toes in the sand. She lives with her husband in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her at http://www.isabelbrownbooks.com. What inspires you to write? My inspiration comes from a combination of things—a news headline, a movie I watched on television, or something I heard. Ideas are everywhere. The inspiration is always there … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Isabel Brown
Interview with Author – C D Brosnan
About C D Brosnan: I have been inventing stories and characters for as long as I can remember. We all do this as children, but I count myself extremely lucky to have never lost this gift of inventive creativity. When in my teenage years, I was long past the phase of playing with action figures and building towns as backdrops for their individual stories and conflicts, but I found another outlet for this intense imagination I harboured. That outlet was writing. I wrote poetry and short stories. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – C D Brosnan
Interview with Author – P.S. Bartlett
About P.S. Bartlett: Her first novel, "Fireflies," was published with GMTA Publishing in 2013 and the prequel to "Fireflies," entitled "Hope From the Ocean," was published in March of 2014. She loves history and historical fiction. She gets her history fix via movies, television and of course, books although she enjoys reading almost every genre. Her motto is: "I'm taking a fantastic voyage. Won't you join me?" What inspires you to write? Everything inspires me. Reading, watching a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – P.S. Bartlett
Interview with Author – Angel Hammer
About Angel Hammer: I am a stay at home mother to a beautiful son, and a devoted wife. I love my life and I try to live it fully and without regret. I love to read, write and paint. I also read tarot and auras, I'm a life coach and I interpret dreams for fun. You could say i'm a busy girl! I am a huge believer in The Law of Attraction. Like attracts like, we are all an extension of source energy. Vibrational beings, in a vibrational universe. I write in every genre, including non-fiction and I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Angel Hammer
Interview with Author – Matthew W. Grant
About Matthew W. Grant: Matthew W. Grant is the author of several screenplays and novels in various genres including the Slaters Falls series and the Northbridge series. Publishers Weekly declared Matthew's novel, Secrets Of Slaters Falls, "Tragicomic deliciousness!" noting that the "Bawdy, snappy humor catches spark right away." PW also noted the novel's balance between "Class-conscious dirty realism and the prurience of nighttime soap operas." Secrets Of Slaters Falls achieved … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Matthew W. Grant