About Michelle Vernal: Hello, I am a New Zealand-based novelist, local newspaper reporter, blogger and avid Facebook user. I am based in the pretty little town of Oxford, in New Zealand’s South Island. Writing is something I have always used as a way of expressing myself. My first foray into the romantic and humorous world of my style of women’s fiction is recorded in my thirteen-year-old self’s compulsory school journal. In it, much to the delight of my English teacher, I described in minutiae … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michelle Vernal
Interview with Author – Chris Stoesen
About Chris Stoesen: Chris is an amateur author with interests in both historical and fictional subjects. He was born in 1970 and raised by fantastic parents in Tampa, Florida. So all of his shortcomings are of his own making and not their fault. His single greatest achievement is being married to the same wonderful woman for over 23 years. He and his family, live in the Atlanta area. What inspires you to write? I love to write about history or semi-historical items. Mostly, I like to put … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Chris Stoesen
Interview with Author – Arley Loewen
About Arley Loewen: Arley Loewen has studied, lived and worked in the South – Central Asian context since 1981. Loewen is a specialist in Persian culture, having earned an MA in Persian from Pakistan and a PhD in Middle Eastern Civilizations (Univ. of Toronto). He is director of a faith-based, multi-media project, established in 1992. He also provides leadership training throughout Afghanistan and the region for university students and professionals and management level personnel in all sectors … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Arley Loewen
Interview with Author – A.B. Michaels
About A.B. Michaels: A native of California, A.B. Michaels holds masters’ degrees in history (UCLA) and broadcasting (San Francisco State University). After working for many years as a promotional writer and editor, she decided it was time to focus on writing the kind of fiction she likes to read. “Life is so darn messy, I just want to make sure some stories end up the way they ought to.” Her stand-alone novels are part of a multi-genre series, “Sinner’s Grove,” which centers around the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – A.B. Michaels
Interview with Author – Laurel A. Rockefeller
About Laurel A. Rockefeller: Born, raised, and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska USA Laurel A. Rockefeller is author of over twenty books published and self-published since August, 2012. A dedicated scholar and historian, Ms. Rockefeller is passionate about education and improving history literacy worldwide. That is why her Legendary Women of World History Series biographies are absolutely free to schools and classrooms of six or more students upon request. With her easy to understand fireside … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Laurel A. Rockefeller
Interview with Author – Paylie Roberts
About Paylie Roberts: Born in communist Poland, Paylie Roberts moved to America due to her Father's exile from his homeland. Now a US citizen, Paylie recognized parallels between communist Poland and America today while researching her Polish roots and the reasons for her family's immigration to America. What inspires you to write? I wrote my first fiction book on a whim, and after receiving some amazing feedback, and being referred to as an author, I realized that people enjoyed my story … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Paylie Roberts
Journey from Donegal by Laurie Smither
In 1875, twenty-five-year-old Michael McElhenny found himself in trouble with the local law and had few prospects in his native Donegal, Ireland. Like tens of thousands of Irish before him, he fled for the wild and beautiful frontier of New Zealand, where he quickly learned that he’ll need to keep his wits sharp and his fists up in his quest to carve out a new life for him and his new wife in this strange and beautiful land. Targeted Age Group:: All ages What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about Journey from Donegal by Laurie Smither
Interview with Author – Laurie Smither
About Laurie Smither: Laurie Smither spent the first ten years of his career working in New Zealand’s high country as a shepherd and shearer. After that, he worked a wide variety of jobs, including heavy machine operator, landscaper, reporter, language tutor in northwest China, and most recently a beekeeper. He has dual Irish and New Zealand citizenship and currently lives in Christchurch, New Zealand. Smither is married, has three grown children and is now retired. The historical novel, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Laurie Smither
The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club by Andy Martello
WINNER OF 13 AWARDS including BOOK OF THE YEAR! A story SIXTY YEARS IN THE MAKING! The unreal but TRUE story of the unknown casino that changed Las Vegas forever. WARNING! Contains Nudity, Prostitution, Vintage Vegas, Celebrities, and (some) Mobsters! After a horrific blaze destroyed Willie Martello’s El Rey Club in 1962, fifty years would pass before anyone knew of how that casino and one-time brothel influenced LAS VEGAS casinos, upset the mob, and inadvertently launched the career of … [Read more...] about The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club by Andy Martello
Interview with Author – Andy Martello
About Andy Martello: Award-winning author, professional comedian, variety performer, and generally cool dude. Originally from the Chicago area, I now make my home in Las Vegas, Nevada where I emcee VIP events, perform for corporate clients and at speaking engagements, and I tour the U.S. and Canada as the announcer for The Price is Right LIVE, Fremantle Media's live stage version of the world's most popular TV game show. You may have seen me on NBC's Last Comic Standing, in feature films … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Andy Martello
Interview with Author – Martini Fisher
About Martini Fisher: I graduated from Macquarie University, Australia, with a degree in Ancient History. I have written a few books, all relating to world cultures, history and mythology. "Wayang: Stories of the Shadow Puppets," is based on the traditional puppet shows in the island of Java. It's a compilation of ancient stories of Javanese creation myths all the way up to the first kings. "Songs from a Mountain," is a novel, also based on East and South East Asian history. I wrote "Time Maps" … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Martini Fisher
Interview with Author – Alasdair Shaw
About Alasdair Shaw: I studied at the University of Cambridge, leaving with a BA in Natural Sciences and an MSci in Experimental and Theoretical Physics. My masters options included gravitational astrophysics, planetary geophysics, remote sensing and high resolution electron microscopy. I went on to earn a PGCE specialising in Science and Physics from the University of Bangor. A secondary teacher for over ten years I have plenty of experience communicating scientific ideas. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alasdair Shaw