Living in a world clouded with shadowy images of what constitutes a real man caused John to suffer from misguided perceptions for years. Although he meant well, reactions to his “reality” always led to disasters in every area of his life. He was incarcerated and didn’t know it. Untreated alcoholism and addiction have the only prison cells on the planet where the keys to escape are located on the inside… Follow John’s voyage of recovery as he navigates a myriad of adversities - some would stop … [Read more...] about What’s in it for me? A Personal Journal of Recovery…and Hope by John L.
Interview with Author – Joy Mutter
About Joy Mutter: I was born in Jersey in the Channel Islands too many decades ago to mention. I was a graphic designer for twenty years after gaining a Graphic Design Degree in Coventry. I then lived briefly in London before becoming a wife, mother and divorcee in Kent. After developing a chronic back condition in 2012, not wishing to claim benefits I took the bold, some might think foolhardy, action of selling my house in Kent and moving to the north of England in order to help fund my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Joy Mutter
Interview with Author – Judah Knight
About Judah Knight: Story telling has been a part of my life for as far back as I can remember. I told countless bedtime stories to my six children through the years making them an important part of each adventure. My first written story came at the age of six when I wrote about the experience of the death of my dog. Now, as an adult, I can lose myself in an adventure and take thousands of people along for the ride. I can also encourage, challenge, counsel, and give people hope with stories … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Judah Knight
Interview with Author – J Drew Brumbaugh
About J Drew Brumbaugh: J Drew Brumbaugh lives in northeast Ohio where he spends his time writing sci-fi, fantasy and suspense novels, teaching and training at the karate dojo he and his wife founded, building a Japanese garden in his back yard, and taking walks in the woods with his wife. He has four novels in print, a collection of short stories, and a co-authored children’s book. He continues to work on his next book and seems to always have several stories in various stages of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J Drew Brumbaugh
Interview with Author – E. L. Tenenbaum
About E. L. Tenenbaum: Hello! I'm one of those people who think that a bookstore is the happiest place on earth. My love for stories in different shapes and sizes has led to a degree in journalism, a stint as a script reader and a few runs as a writer/ director for community theater, musicals specifically. What inspires you to write? Writing is something I love to do so much, my fingers get itchy, my mind becomes unsettled if I stay away for too long. Inspiration and ideas come from the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – E. L. Tenenbaum
Interview with Author – Darrell Case
About Darrell Case: When he is not writing, Darrell is in jail,actually several jails or prisons. And he’s been there for over 30 years. As the co-founder of Souls for Christ, Darrell ministers to serial killers, mass murderers robbers, drug dealers, and other serious lawbreakers. Born in 1945, Darrell grew up on his family’s farm. He spent his summers reading, wandering in the surrounding woods, fishing in the neighbor’s pond and learning to love nature. In high school, he perfected the art of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Darrell Case
Interview with Author – Connie L. Smith
About Connie L. Smith: Connie L. Smith spends a decent amount of time with her mind wandering in fictional places. She reads too much, likes to bake, and might forever be sad that she doesn’t have fairy wings. And that she can’t swing dance. Much of her preferred music is severely outdated, and as an adult she’s kind of obsessed with Power Rangers. She has her BA from Northern Kentucky University in Speech Communication and History (she doesn’t totally get the connection either), and her MA in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Connie L. Smith
Interview with Author – Joel Thimell
About Joel Thimell: Passionate about writing, food and travel, Joel's love of adventure led him to hitchhike from Kenya to South Africa, whitewater raft the Zambezi River, canoe the Okavango Delta, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, and hike the Chimanimani Mountains. The thrill and terror of those first hand experiences are brought to life in his character's adventures. Joel began his career as a government bureaucrat and erstwhile journalist and is now making amends to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Joel Thimell
Interview with Author – Charlie Avinash Nicholas
About Charlie Avinash Nicholas: I have a passion for writing poetry and short stories. My motto is to always include at least a little bit of hope in the literature that I compose, even when I'm writing about heavy thematic material, because I don't want to leave my readers without hope. What inspires you to write? Discovering the reality of hope, even through the most severe adversity. Tell us about your writing process. 1) I never write outlines. After I have an overall idea of what I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Charlie Avinash Nicholas
Interview with Author – Carrie Doyle
About Carrie Doyle: Carrie Doyle was the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Russian edition of Marie Claire Magazine. She is currently a Contributing Editor of Hamptons Magazine and has written extensively for Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country and has also written for Women’s Health and Avenue on the Beach. With Jill Kargman, Carrie co-wrote the film Intern (which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1999), as well as several screenplays sold to Showtime, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Carrie Doyle
Interview with Author – Kendrah Molnar
About Kendrah Molnar: Kendrah lives in Ashtabula County, Ohio with her two sons and their devil-like dog. She would love to say that she spend her time with family and friends, taking long walks on the beach, and reading literary epics. She would love to say that, but in actual fact, she spends most of her time cleaning up after the aforementioned sons and dog and watching Netflix. What inspires you to write? I'm not sure inspired is the right word for what happened to me. I'm a big reader … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kendrah Molnar
Interview with Author – Wondra Vanian
About Wondra Vanian: I am an American native living in the United Kingdom with my husband of twelve years and our army of furbabies. After earning my BA (Hons) in English Language & Literature - the second time around - I left my job working for The Man, both to pursue a career in writing and to concentrate of finding happiness while living with a chronic mental illness. What inspires you to write? The darkness. Nightmares. That creepy, skin crawly feeling that you get when you feel … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Wondra Vanian
