About DJ Slater: DJ Slater is a Milwaukee native with a love for sharing stories. He wrote his first in third grade followed by several more during his school years, mostly about dinosaurs and an ambitious detective. His passion for writing took him on an appropriate career path – journalism, magazines and marketing. He has a BA in journalism and history from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. His career path includes roles at DeanHouston, KHL Publications, and the Wausau Daily Herald, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – DJ Slater
Interview with Author – Alex Masih
About Alex Masih: Alex Masih is a short story writer and novelist. He's an Indian fiction writer who also writes under his real name, Amin Masih. Actually, Alex Masih is a pen name of Amin Masih, who has written dozens of short stories and hundreds of poems so far. As Amin Masih, he wrote his first book in May 2018, and as Alex Masih, he wrote his first book titled "Game Over" in June 2025. What inspires you to write? When I read a book or watch a movie, I feel that I, too, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alex Masih
FEATURED: Fool’s Gold Folly: A Story of Irish Resilience by J.D.R. Hawkins
Fool's Gold Folly: A Story of Irish Resilience by J.D.R. Hawkins It has been four years since the Civil War ended, and westward expansion seems imminent. Thirsty for adventure, Patrick Mulligan, a young Irish immigrant, learns of gold being discovered in Colorado Territory, so he moves his family from Pennsylvania farmland to the wilderness. Gold lust lures him to the small town of Breckenridge, where he befriends several Irish immigrants and miners. One man in particular, Silas Garvey, … [Read more...] about FEATURED: Fool’s Gold Folly: A Story of Irish Resilience by J.D.R. Hawkins
Interview with Author – Susan McDonough Wachtman
About Susan McDonough Wachtman: I'm a kayaker, writer, mother, wife, gardener, teacher, cat lover and book addict. I self-published Snail’s Pace and Arabella’s Gift after their publishers went out of business. Matriarchs: Eliza’s Revenge won best genre novel from the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference. Ferry Findings, a collection of short stories, was published by Kitsap Publishing in 2016. “Well written,” “quirky sense of humor,” and “doesn’t fit the genre” are the comments I hear most … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Susan McDonough Wachtman
Amnesia of June Bugs by Jackson Bliss
AMNESIA OF JUNE BUGS redefines what a novel can be. Hurricane Sandy has just smashed into the Eastern Seaboard, trapping four passengers on the C train: a Chinese American graffiti artist grieving his father’s death, a mixed-race graphic designer struggling to become a mom, a Moroccan French translator escaping his heartache in Paris, and an Indian American traveler leaving Chicago to regain control of her life. Amnesia of June Bugs is an ambitious, infatuated, and furious book about the time we … [Read more...] about Amnesia of June Bugs by Jackson Bliss
Interview with Author – Alexander R Davis
About Alexander R Davis: I love stories, movies and books alike. Though it may sound silly or cheesy, I actually learned many of my morals from the heroes in books and movies when I was younger. People have teased me about being a knight, more than once, haha. Because I saw how much of an impact stories had on me, I wanted nothing more than to be able to do that for someone else! A story has such power to change. There is something about them that can touch hearts in a way that simple facts … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alexander R Davis
Interview with Author – Rachel Griffin
About Rachel Griffin: Hometown: Cleveland, OH Occupation: Founder/Owner/CEO of Pen & Camera My writing journey began at age thirteen when I wrote my first poem. Finally deciding to start story writing in high school, I took writing as a whole seriously enough to make it a career. There were plenty of moments where I doubted myself. Mostly during the early stages of my first book release. After seeing what I could do after regaining some determination and motivation, I’m glad I made the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rachel Griffin
As Our Lives Intertwine by Divine Walker
Jacob was a shy and timid kid who was always bullied in school. The bully would do all kinds of nasty things to him but he ignored them. One day, he climbed over the fence from the back of the school in order to avoid the bullies but they were there waiting for him. They push him around, back and forth like a toy. Jacob had enough and fought back, overpowering them with few martial moves he learnt from the TV. One day, he was on his way for an errand but he bumped into the bullies on the street. … [Read more...] about As Our Lives Intertwine by Divine Walker
FEATURED BOOK: LOST HELIX by Scott Coon
A sci-fi adventure/mystery by award winning writer Scott Coon Stuck on an asteroid mining facility, DJ dreams of writing music. But when his dad goes missing, DJ finds a file containing evidence of a secret war of industrial sabotage, a file encrypted by his dad using DJ's song Lost Helix. Caught in a crossfire of lies, DJ must find his father and the mother he never knew. "Black Mountain had done that. A faceless entity, imaginary but powerful—it was no one and everyone. It had ripped … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: LOST HELIX by Scott Coon
Interview with Author – Scott Coon
About Scott Coon: Scott Coon is an award-winning short story writer and former U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst. He served for six years, including a tour in Kuwait where he received the Joint Service Achievement Award. Now a software developer for a major bank, Scott brings his computer and military experience into his work, along with a sense of spectacle. See his website for links to his published shorts and his papers on the art and business of writing, as well as his debut novel, LOST … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Scott Coon
Interview with Author – Michael Kenneth Smith
About Michael Kenneth Smith: MICHAEL KENNETH SMITH is a former mechanical engineer and retired business owner who has always had a knack for telling stories. An avid Civil War buff and meticulous researcher, he is the author of several works of historical fiction, including The Thin Gray Line, book three of a Civil War trilogy. What inspires you to write? The concept that somebody can write a story that captivates and/or educates a reader is inspiring. In addition, as an author, reducing to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michael Kenneth Smith
Interview with Author – Betty Godfrey
About Betty Godfrey: I was born in Philadelphia during the Great Depression. I attended public school and graduated from Dobbins High School. At eighteen I married and moved to New Jersey. I attended and graduated Rutgers University. I had three beautiful children and a happy married life. After the children were older, I bought and worked two businesses and had a full life. My husband passed away and several years later I met a very adventerous man whose dream was to sail around the world in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Betty Godfrey
