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
Interview with Author – Marshalee Patterson
About Marshalee Patterson: Marshalee Patterson was born in Kingston, Jamaica. She has always had a love for reading. It was while attending the Merl Grove High School that she discovered that she loved writing stories. Some of her favourite novels were written by Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo, as she found she liked the true to life stories that we all can relate to. However, after leaving high school, she went on to pursue a career in banking as a Bank Teller and didn’t follow up on her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Marshalee Patterson
Interview with Author – Michael De Sapio
About Michael De Sapio: Michael De Sapio is a writer and musician from Alexandria, Virginia. His articles on music, religion, and cultural history have been featured in such publications as Fanfare, Touchstone, and The Twilight Zone Museum. "The Incredible Life of Joey Coletta" is his first screenplay. What inspires you to write? The compulsion to express an aesthetic or moral idea. Tell us about your writing process. My writing process is a bit unconventional. I rarely if … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michael De Sapio
Interview with Author – Trina Boice
About Trina Boice: Trina Boice grew up in California and moved to Las Vegas a few years ago. In 2004 she was honored as the California Young Mother of the Year, an award which completely amuses her 4 sons. She’s the author of 23 books, with another hitting store shelves soon! You can see them all on TrinasBooks.com Trina currently teaches at the famous Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Las Vegas, as well as online for BYU-Idaho. She’s a movie buff and writes movie reviews at … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Trina Boice
Interview with Author – Sandra Danby
About Sandra Danby: Proud Yorkshire woman, author, tennis nut & tea drinker. Unlike Rose, the identity detective in her books, Sandra is not adopted. What inspires you to write? Like Justine Tree, the protagonist of my new novel Connectedness, I grew up on the East Yorkshire coast and left home to study in London. I also stayed ‘down south’ after university as that’s where I found work as a journalist while my family remained in Yorkshire. So it is fair to say that some of Justine’s … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sandra Danby
Interview with Author – Mary Elizabeth Fricke
About Mary Elizabeth Fricke: Mary Elizabeth Fricke has lived her entire life within five miles of the Missouri River. She and her husband of 37 years have lived 35 of those years on a farm that has been consistently owned and operated by his family for five generations. They have two grown sons married to wonderful women and two beautiful grandchildren. A graduate of the Writer's Institute of America and a member of the Heartland Writers Guild, she has published a number of articles in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mary Elizabeth Fricke
Time to Deceive (Sweet Pea II) by Mary Elizabeth Fricke
Time to Deceive (Sweet Pea II: 1973-74) Getting married means you’re going to live happily ever after with your true love. Right? Unfortunately, for Johnie, the first thing she learns after marrying Phil is the necessity of deception as she conceals her love for Jake. Fate continues its cruel intervention when members of Johnie’s family meet untimely deaths and Jake returns to mourn the loss of his sister. Jake and Johnie reunite briefly, painfully, in determination to adopt their … [Read more...] about Time to Deceive (Sweet Pea II) by Mary Elizabeth Fricke
The Art of Enchantment by M A Clarke Scott
The Art of Enchantment by M A Clarke Scott Grand Prize Winner of the Chatelaine Prize Ecstasy is the only thing on Clio’s mind. Specifically, ecstasy as portrayed in the Renaissance art of Italy. Clio is a shy art history doctoral student, clinging to her last chance at achieving the college degree of her father’s dreams, when she meets fast-living, sexy Italian architect Guillermo. They come from two different worlds, but share a deep passion for history and beauty. Clio can’t resist … [Read more...] about The Art of Enchantment by M A Clarke Scott
Interview with Author – Kelly Wilson
About Kelly Wilson: Kelly Wilson is a Portland author and comedian who entertains and inspires with stories of humor, healing, and hope. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Kelly writes and speaks about finding hope in the process of recovery. Through both stand-up and improv comedy, she brings laughter to audiences of all ages using a wide range of subject matter, including silly songs, parenting stories, and jokes and anecdotes revolving around mental health issues. Kelly Wilson is … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kelly Wilson
Devil in the Kitchen by Ang Kemp
When Ian Devilish loses a bet to his twin brother, he didn’t expect to end up on a reality cooking show. Shame he can’t cook. The one bright spot is that he’s teamed up with a pretty little female - and now he’s going from a simmer to a full-on burn. Laughter makes the world go around, love makes it sweet, and the Devilish clan of men make it a very hot and entertaining ride! A fast, fun and steamy read. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I like to read … [Read more...] about Devil in the Kitchen by Ang Kemp
Miracles and Foolishness by Safiya Reynolds
Growing up is a challenge for everyone. Transitioning from a child to a teen to a young adult comes with many surprising and unsettling revelations - that parents aren't perfect, sometimes you will lose your way, and the Disney channel might have overgeneralized those life lessons a little. The process of becoming mature can sometimes feel like an adventure, a great series of personal triumphs. It can also feel like an endless spiral of crippling disorientation. It is undoubtably one of the most … [Read more...] about Miracles and Foolishness by Safiya Reynolds
The Viking’s Apprentice by Kevin McLeod
The Viking's Apprentice by Kevin McLeod The Viking's Apprentice is a permafree book now on Amazon and other retailers. What would you do if you discovered nothing was as you thought, and the fate of your friends, perhaps even the world was in your hands? That’s the reality Peter must face in this award-winning middle Grade adventure, The Viking’s Apprentice. Campbell’s Cove is a small town surrounded in mystery and intrigue. The history of the Cove tells us of dragons, trolls, goblins and … [Read more...] about The Viking’s Apprentice by Kevin McLeod
