About Jan Foster: By day, Jan juggles consultancy work with her family, but by night she sneaks off, into the past. Her penchant for sprinkling history with magic is fueled by coffee and Cadburys. When not writing, Jan takes her dogs and small monsters into the countryside, especially if there is a castle or historic building there with a cosy coffee shop in which to escape the rain of Manchester, England. What inspires you to write? I think my curiosity - I often visit historic places and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jan Foster
Ava Penguin and the Townhouse Gang by David Scott Meyers
Ava Penguin is an eight-year old in the third grade. She lives in a set of townhouses, and she has a few friends in the neighboring buildings. Together, they discover a wooded hideout right in their own backyard! They plant a garden, make new fun games, fight some bad guys, and find a new friend in a mysterious "visitor". Targeted Age Group:: Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My daughter had a group of friends in our subdivision that discovered a wooded … [Read more...] about Ava Penguin and the Townhouse Gang by David Scott Meyers
A Wasted Word by Donald Johnson
In A Wasted Word, you will find a young boy is lying in bed at night thinking over his day. How he did not say anything to anyone. But he stopped to consider why he didn't say anything. It started out because he was simply to busy. But in the end, he did not want to waste a word by just saying something that was meaningless. This book emphasizes the importance of using words in a way that builds up and supports other people. Targeted Age Group:: 3- 5 Years What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about A Wasted Word by Donald Johnson
Interview with Author – WILLIAM JAMES DORSEY
About WILLIAM JAMES DORSEY: William James Dorsey better known as Dorsey (Born November 8, 1984) in Delaware is currently a Network Security Video Systems Specialist and has experience in Data Security, Photography, Modeling, Protective Services, Design and Information Technology. Ordained by United Life Church with a Graduate Certificate in Information Security and a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management he is both a member and avid supporter of Equal Rights for People of Color and the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – WILLIAM JAMES DORSEY
Featured PermaFree eBook: Drokes Book 1 by Randy Kaufman
About the Book When her undersea world is threatened with destruction, and her mother disappears, fifteen-year-old Rev starts a series of events in a quest that changes lives on two planets. But with Razor, the ruthless invader hot on her heels, Rev must be braver and smarter than ever before to ensure her survival. Download book here … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: Drokes Book 1 by Randy Kaufman
Interview with Author – Alan J. Hesse
About Alan J. Hesse: Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan’s work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational children’s books full of quirky, comic humour and fun action, and usually bearing a message about … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alan J. Hesse
Interview with Author – Owen Crane
About Owen Crane: Owen was born in Malaysia but moved to England when he was still a baby. He grew up in the countryside in a small village outside of Brighton. After university in Manchester and a few years in Bradford he moved to Northern Ireland with his family. He loves food, fireside chats with good friends and long walks along empty Irish beaches. Owen has always loved stories. His early years were consumed by A.A Milne's tales of 100-acre wood, which was just down the road from … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Owen Crane
Interview with Author – Uncle Dave Howard
About Uncle Dave Howard: I am an award winning children’s book author and illustrator. I was born with dyslexia, ADD, and autism. I was in special education classes all through school. I graduated from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh with an associate degree and then I graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelors in fine arts. What inspires you to write? My family mostly and my past experience. I wrote at first to escape reality. I was bullied in school and my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Uncle Dave Howard
Interview with Author – Jennifer Nicely
About Jennifer Nicely: Jennifer Nicely hails from the sunshine and saltwater of Miami, Florida. She’s an avid book-lover, blank-page adventurer, and lifelong learner and educator. Nicely spent her childhood in much the same way she’s spent her adulthood so far—trading off between playing outside and having her nose pressed in either a book or over her keyboard, typing. She loves getting lost in a good book, crafting her own stories, and encouraging readers and writers of all ages to do the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jennifer Nicely
Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
About Anna Luciano: I am 36 years old, married and have a little girl by the name of Jessica. Ever since Jess was born I have enjoyed watching her grow into the beautiful (if not cheeky) 4 year old she has become. Jess was and is my inspiration and the reason I decided to write a children's book, 'Jess and the Pirate Hat' I have always believed that there is nothing more wonderful than a child's imagination and Jess never ceases to amaze me with hers. Writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
Interview with Author – Sherman Lau
About Sherman Lau: Sherman Lau is an award winning filmmaker and television producer. His work has appeared on MTV, VH1, Discovery Channel, TLC, TruTV, History Channel, Bravo, National Geographic, PBS, Netflix and Nickelodeon. This is his first childrens book. He lives with his wife and two sons in New York. What inspires you to write? My inspiration is my family. I am always looking to develop stories and characters I feel would be good models for my children. Tell us about your writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sherman Lau
Interview with Author – Jason Kondrath
About Jason Kondrath: I am new to childrens books, really these are just tales that my parents told to me when I was a child, and I had never heard them before, so I wanted to pass them on. I tried to write down as much of the story as I heard it and then illustrated it with what I thought of as it was being told to me. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. What inspires you to write? Childhood memories. Tell us about your writing process. Just stories I was told … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jason Kondrath
