About Robin Rowles: Robin grew up in a small village in Urchfont, Wiltshire, in England. As a young boy, Robin remembers a happy childhood with his parents and two elder brothers. He married his wife in May 1999. Robin loves reading and writing books. He was inspired to write by his favourite author, Enid Blyton. Robin was fifty-nine years old when he published his first children's book in September 2013. It's called: 'Anne and Stan's Magical Salt and Pepper Pot Adventures'. This book is a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Robin Rowles
Interview with Author – Sofiya Turin
About Sofiya Turin: I began writing in elementary school. It is all I have ever wanted to do. I am a poet and a writer of stories for readers of all ages. I combine my extensive experience in education and over 20 years of working with children of all ages to write stories that will touch hearts and enrich lives. I am a mother of two amazing children who inspire me to write every day. What inspires you to write? Daily life inspires me to write. Everything from a falling leaf to the wag of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sofiya Turin
Interview with Author – Ayala Saar
About Ayala Saar: What inspires you to write? I am inspired by an individual who faces challenges, and overcomes difficulties and obstacles in order to fulfill his dreams. I am inspired by individuals who put others before themselves, and make a significant contribution to society. I am inspired by those who try to make the world a better place. Tell us about your writing process. My stories are based on my personal experience and my values. First, I choose the topic of the book and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ayala Saar
Interview with Author – Sam Bowring
About Sam Bowring: I'm an Australian author and stand-up comedian. My main genres are fantasy and children’s books. I like to take cliches and tropes of the genre and twist them around in new and interesting ways. I've written plays and for television. I was named after the family cat. I like croissants a lot. Too much, perhaps. What inspires you to write? I have always been somewhat of a show-off, and yet also somewhat lazy. Writing is a great way to show off without actually having to be … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sam Bowring
Interview with Author – Olivia M. Lake
About Olivia M. Lake: Olivia M. Lake lives with her partner, their son and Marble, (their lively cat nick named 'Pretty Bird'), in British Columbia--where she was born in 1975. She has also lived in Alberta and Olympia, WA. Olivia has accumulated many babysitting hours over her lifetime; and has volunteered as a teacher and a chaperon in Queretaro, Mexico and Victoria, B.C. She has attended several schools to study architecture and design, TESL, natural nutrition, photography and a little … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Olivia M. Lake
The Children’s Writer’s Guide by Simon Rose
The Children’s Writer’s Guide examines how you can get started as a writer, create time and space to pursue your craft and deal with lack of motivation and writers block. Topics covered include where ideas come from and how writers turn them into stories, choosing names for characters that are appropriate to the story, the importance of historical research if your novel is set in a different era, writing science fiction and fantasy, and the use of magic in stories for children. The guide … [Read more...] about The Children’s Writer’s Guide by Simon Rose
Interview with Author – Heidi Angell
About Heidi Angell: Heidi Angell is a bibliophile, lexicomaniac and wordsmith! She is the author of The Hunters Series, The Clear Angel Chronicles, and The Hell School Series. She also created Royal Prince Vince, and Creative Exercises to Inspire, When she is not reading and writing, she can be found spending quality time with her lovely family camping, hiking, swimming, or binge-watching Netflix. What inspires you to write? Reading allows me the freedom to explore ideas and share world … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Heidi Angell
Interview with Author – Brenda Kay Winters
About Brenda Kay Winters: Brenda Kay Winters and her daughter Mignon Morgan have written and published over 70 books. Most are non-fiction, Children's books like Pix the Rabbit and Political Candidates Biographies and much more. Brenda was born in Vernon, Texas and became a Nurse at the age of 19. She later graduated from Texas Tech University. Brenda had her own Ballet studio. She is a master pianist. She has worked many years as a Nurse and teacher. She was a Jail Nurse and Prison Officer. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Brenda Kay Winters
Interview with Author – David Chuka
About David Chuka: David Chuka lives in London with his lovely wife and two adorable children. His family are usually the first people to hear his funny and quirky tales. He was inspired to write his first book, 'If You See a Doctor' after he struggled to find a book for his daughter who was a beginner reader. He's gone on to write more books including the popular 'Billy and Monster' series, a funny set of books about a little boy and his Monster who get into all sorts of funny situations … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – David Chuka
Interview with Author – Werner Stejskal
About Werner Stejskal: Born in Vienna, Austria, Werner is now living in the paradise of Perth, Australia with his wife, two married children and three grandchildren. He worked many years in the printing industry and later for the United Nations in Vienna. His wife had been a pen-friend, whom Werner visited in Hong Kong and finally got married to. After an eventful life, now retired, he began to write children's stories, had them illustrated through Odesk, narrated them himself for YouTube and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Werner Stejskal
Interview with Author – Jane Stadermann
About Jane Stadermann: I write books for kids and adults. I also illustrate. :) What inspires you to write? For my novels...the idea of being whipped into another life inspires me to write about that other life. For picture books...other picture books inspire me to write. Images basically rule my world. Tell us about your writing process. Seat-of-my-pants writer and drawer always. I am an impatient sort. What advice would you give other writers? Believe in yourself. How did you … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jane Stadermann
Eden Undone by Anna Lindsay
Take the biblical tale of Creation. And then ask... what if Eve... had said no? Would evil have given up all attempt? Or would it instead have carried on, scheming, waiting to pounce? And what then? From that joy-filled world where the lion lies down with the lamb, where we are in perfect relationship with Glory and where there is neither death nor sadness nor dissonance... how would that Unfallen family, mirroring God's heart, react to the Fallen - and the other way around? By imagining a … [Read more...] about Eden Undone by Anna Lindsay