About Nathan Ayersman: Born in the flat rural terrain of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, I occupied my mind with the escapism of fantasy novels to explore the worlds created by Robert Jordan, Brian Jacques, and Christopher Paolini. Eventually, the image of a sword with a hilt in the shape of a dragon's mouth came to me and inspired me to write what would eventually become the Ancient's Armor series. The first book "The Dragon's Rising" took several years to write while … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nathan Ayersman
Interview with Author – Mauro Martone
About Mauro Martone: I was born in Glasgow, raised between Edinburgh and the East Neuk of Fife and attended residential school in the north of Scotland. I have been a waiter, a Barista, a wine sales person, and a taxi driver. I keep dogs, feed foxes and enjoy football. What inspires you to write? I guess having several stories to tell. I imagine little scenes as I walk the dog or drive my car, then I feel the urge to write these down and cook them all into a tale of sorts. Then I want to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mauro Martone
Interview with Author – Kathy L. Brown
About Kathy L. Brown: Kathy lives and writes in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Her hometown and its history inspire her fiction. When she’s not thinking about how haunted everything is, she enjoys hiking, crafts, and cooking for her family. What inspires you to write? When I was ten, I was captivated by a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories. Somehow that was when I realized that every story has a maker, and I could be a maker, too. I immediately wrote a knock-off Sherlockian story, which was … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kathy L. Brown
Prepper Mountain by Chris Bostic
School's getting out for the summer, and Zach has finally worked up the courage to ask Katelyn to walk home with him—only to find the Feds parked in his driveway again. His unemployed accountant father is an outspoken critic of the recent default on the crushing national debt, which brings on most of their problems with the law. But his mother is the real complication when it comes to bringing potential girlfriends over to the house. She’s a fanatical prepper. Though Zach can’t see the imminent … [Read more...] about Prepper Mountain by Chris Bostic
Interview with Author – Rachel Veznaian
About Rachel Veznaian: Born and raised in Massachusetts, Rachel Veznaian attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she majored in English. After school, she returned to Boston, where she now lives, works, and writes. Her works include Ballardvale Blues and A Life Stage Soundcheck. What inspires you to write? I find that events in my life are generally what sparks an idea and that usually centers around an interpersonal relationship. Both novels I've written are … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rachel Veznaian
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 – Kimberly Beckett
About Kimberly Beckett: Ever since she can remember, Kimberly Beckett has loved horses. She wore out 4 rocking horses before she was 5 years old, and as she got older, she read every horse story in print, from Black Beauty to My Friend Flicka. It wasn't until she got her first job as an attorney for the federal government, however, that could afford to buy her first horse, and she hasn't been without at least one ever since. She has been riding dressage for several years and has … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kimberly Beckett
Interview with Author – Nathalie M.L.Römer
About Nathalie M.L.Römer: Nathalie M.L. Römer is an author based in Gusselby, Sweden. She lives here with her partner Anders. Before this, she lived for over two decades in Britain. She was born and initially raised in the Netherlands, and later also lived in Curaçao. Nathalie considers herself a multi-genre author, publishing them under her imprint Emerentsia Publications she co-owns with her partner. Nathalie writes primarily science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and romance, and she's … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nathalie M.L.Römer
Interview with Author – Joann Keder
About Joann Keder: I spent most of my life in the Midwest, observing. After obtaining an MFA and moving to the Pacific Northwest, I realized these stories had to be told. If not now, then when? What inspires you to write? It's not inspiration but self-confidence that allowed me to write. I spent half a century bottling this part of my being up, telling myself it wasn't ok, I wasn't good enough. Once I gave those words permission, they tumbled out. Tell us about your … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Joann Keder
Interview with Author – Rusty Blackwood
About Rusty Blackwood: I grew up during the 1950's on my paternal grandfather’s farm in rural south-western Ontario, Canada. My loving parents are gone now, and I miss them everyday, but I still have my brother. I am the proud mom of two wonderful sons, and loving grandmother to three beautiful granddaughters and one handsome grandson. I am also great grandmother - or G-G - as I am known to my delightful great grandson. I have always loved to write. This adoration for English composition … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rusty Blackwood
