About Michael Meyerhofer: Michael Meyerhofer grew up in Iowa where he learned to cope with the unbridled excitement of the Midwest by reading books and not getting his hopes up. His debut fantasy novel, Wytchfire (Book I in the Dragonkin Trilogy), won the Whirling Prize from the Kellogg Writers Series and was nominated for a Readers' Choice Award by Big Al's Books and Pals. Book II will be out this summer. An eclectic writer, he has also published several books of poetry. His fourth, What To Do … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michael Meyerhofer
Interview with Author – Dorothy Bigguns
About Dorothy Bigguns: I'm an avid shuffleboard player, YouTube junkie and a fan of all comedy. My favorite things to do are read, write and talk about myself behind my back. I studied at Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) for one semester and discovered that schooling cost too much, so I dropped out to become a full-time porter at a hospital while pursuing a career in writing. During my free time I volunteer at the local humane society caring for dogs, cats and rabbits. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dorothy Bigguns
My Own Private Hollywood by Amelia Allen
My Own Private Hollywood is a YA romantic comedy about the unorthodox adventures of a young woman named Mona Benjamin: Mona is your average girl—until she meets the runaway celebrity heartthrob Dmitri Dante. Now she can be not-so-average, the girlfriend of the most beautiful man on earth, and live happily ever after, right? Well, there's just one thing: She hates him. Targeted Age Group:: Teens What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I moved to Fort Collins, CO at the tender age of 15, … [Read more...] about My Own Private Hollywood by Amelia Allen
The Tale of Miss Susie and her Steamboat: And Other Songs from your Childhood Explained by Sonja N. Kreps
Based on the song, "Miss Susie had a Steamboat," which is just a simple song from your childhood, right? But have you ever wondered how Miss Susie got into all those messes? Or what that song was specifically referring to? Imagine that the story of Miss Susie isn't an innocent, age-appropriate song. What if she was a party girl, whose life intertwined with other campfire song characters? Forget the eight-year old thrill of almost saying a bad word while chanting this song over slapping … [Read more...] about The Tale of Miss Susie and her Steamboat: And Other Songs from your Childhood Explained by Sonja N. Kreps
Welfare Mother Goose by Brandon Sindos
In this witty and incisive satire on the American political scene, Brandon Sindos uses the medium of Nursery Rhymes to poke fun at the insane antics that the people have come to accept as a normal part of politics. While reading Welfare Mother Goose the Rhymes will make you laugh, the reality will make you cry, and the whole book will make you think. Targeted Age Group:: 25-65 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The world of modern American politics has become analogous to an episode of … [Read more...] about Welfare Mother Goose by Brandon Sindos
How the Animals Do It by Larry Feign
The bedroom antics of the animal kingdom...revealed! Amazing facts and hilarious illustrations about the intimate habits of our gilled, winged, furry and slimy cousins in the animal kingdom. Did you know... Penguins do it at 70 below zero? Minks do it for 8 hours non-stop. Octopuses lose an arm when they mate! Ever wondered how starfish do it? How do porcupines mate without causing serious bodily injury? Easy to find out! Read (well, first buy) this fascinating, true but funny … [Read more...] about How the Animals Do It by Larry Feign
Interview with Author – S. E. Zbasnik
About S. E. Zbasnik: S.E. Zbasnik is the author of the Dwarves in Space series – think Tolkien and Hitchhiker’s merged in a horrific transporter accident – as well as a bunch of other fantasy novels. You can find her on twitter as well as facebook, and hopefully not standing right behind you. What inspires you to write? Human foibles fascinate me. I want to know why people do what they do, what drives them. And if I can throw a dragon or two in while they're having an existential crisis … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – S. E. Zbasnik
Interview with Author – Lynda Hilburn
About Lynda Hilburn: Lynda Hilburn, author of the Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series, writes paranormal fiction. More specifically, she writes books about vampires, witches, ghosts, psychics and other supernatural creatures. After a childhood filled with invisible friends, sightings of dead relatives and a fascination with the occult, turning to the paranormal was a no-brainer. In her other reality, she makes her living as a licensed psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, professional … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lynda Hilburn
Ghost in the Canteen by Jen Rasmussen
Demon serial killers, evil toddlers, handsome dead guys. Not to mention the PTA. Lydia Trinket has a few challenges, but she's got it all (mostly) under control. Until she goes to banish an evil spirit, and he banishes her instead. Then Lydia is trapped in a netherworld with all the ghosts she's sent there, and it turns out that resting in peace isn't really a thing. Hunted, defenseless, and surrounded by enemies, her goal is simple: live long enough to get out. Sometimes simple does not … [Read more...] about Ghost in the Canteen by Jen Rasmussen
How Many Planes to Get Me? Nine children adopted into a New Zealand family by Jonquil Graham
A funny heartwarming story of a New Zealand couple who adopted nine children and fostered many more. Shocked by the plight of Romanian orphans, Jonquil flew to Romania and brought home tiny malnourished identical twins. But she never forgot the little boy she left behind. Leaving her husband and eight children on the family's kiwifruit orchard, she returned to Romania, but never imagined the protracted nightmare ahead. Later she flew to Russia and adopted 8 year old twins from an orphanage near … [Read more...] about How Many Planes to Get Me? Nine children adopted into a New Zealand family by Jonquil Graham
Interview with Author – Calvin Bowden
About Calvin Bowden: Calvin Bowden worked many years with juvenile delinquents, adult criminals, law enforcement officials and members of the state and federal judiciary as a probation/parole officer. During that time, he learned much about the various levels and types of criminal behavior, including those offenders classified as habitual criminals and criminal psychopaths. He witnessed the strong points and the tragic shortcomings of our state and federal criminal justice systems, along with … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Calvin Bowden
Interview with Author – Cindy K. Green
About Cindy K. Green: Cindy K. Green has worked as a middle school history & English teacher, a frozen yogurt server and a golf magazine employee. Today she's a multi-published, award-winning author, a mother, a wife, and a homeschooler too. This native Californian now resides in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and two cats named Chloe & Kassey. What inspires you to write? Inspiration comes from everywhere. Observations, books, TV, but my greatest inspirations come … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Cindy K. Green
