About Marshalee Patterson: Marshalee Patterson was born in Kingston, Jamaica. She has always had a love for reading. It was while attending the Merl Grove High School that she discovered that she loved writing stories. Some of her favourite novels were written by Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo, as she found she liked the true to life stories that we all can relate to. However, after leaving high school, she went on to pursue a career in banking as a Bank Teller and didn’t follow up on her … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – A. K. Frailey
About A. K. Frailey: As an author and teacher with a degree in Elementary Education, Ann Frailey has written and published ten books, and several of her articles have been published in national magazines. In 2016, she earned a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University and won two course director’s awards. Ann home schools and manages a rural home with her children and their numerous critters. She currently is working on science fiction & … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Brian Kindall
About Brian Kindall: Brian Kindall writes books – some for kids, some for grown-ups – brimming with the absurdity, beauty, and mystery of life. He crafts his stories to join the finest qualities of literature with large doses of adventure, peopling them with one-of-a-kind characters you won’t soon forget. He is a master at playing humor against pathos, and fairytales against reality, all for the sake of a good (and sometimes quirky) read. He loves mountain climbing and free-diving and his wife … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Laura N. Andrews
About Laura N. Andrews: Canadian born Laura N. Andrews moved to Australia when she was three years old. When she finished high school, she successfully completed her studies in law enforcement. Since then, she's been working for over seven years as a pharmacy assistant. When she's not working or spending time with family and friends, you can find her either curled up with a book or writing one of her own. What inspires you to write? I'm not entirely sure how I became inspired … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Alison Bruce
About Alison Bruce: Alison Bruce writes history, mystery and suspense. Her books combine clever mysteries, well-researched backgrounds and a touch of romance. Her protagonists are marked by their strength of character, sense of humor and the ability to adapt (sooner or later) to new situations. Four of her novels have been finalists for genre awards. Copywriter, editor and graphic designer since 1992, Alison has also been a comic book store manager, small press publisher and web designer. … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Marianne Sciucco
About Marianne Sciucco: During swim season you can find Marianne Sciucco, a dedicated Swim Mom for ten years, at one of many Skyline Conference swim meets cheering for her daughter, Allison, and her team, the Mount Saint Mary College Knights. Marianne is not a nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse. A lover of words and books, she dreamed of becoming an author when she grew up but became a nurse to avoid poverty. She later brought her two passions together and writes about … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Amber Foxx
About Amber Foxx: Amber Foxx was raised on Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes by an English professor mother who taught a course on The Mystery Novel as Literature—an influence that lives on in Amber’s writing today. Her great-grandfather on her father’s side, a Union corporal during the Civil War, often dreamed the outcomes of battles the night before. She had her first psychic experience at age twelve, which her father assured her was normal—something that ran in the family. Amber has worked … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Iscah
About Iscah: Commonly found somewhere north of the South Pole and south of North Pole (but seldom at the equator), Iscah resides near an Athens but neither in Greece nor Georgia. Lacking the necessary talents for professional baseball or ballet, Iscah avoids embarrassment in both occupations by pursuing a writing career. What inspires you to write? An overactive imagination that needs a practical outlet. Tell us about your writing process. I usually have a story worked out in my head … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Elizabeth Guizzetti
About Elizabeth Guizzetti: Much to my chagrin, I discovered I am not a cyborg and growing up to be an otter would be impractical, so began writing stories. I currently live in Seattle with my husband and two dogs. When not writing, I love hiking and birdwatching. I am the author and illustrator of independent comics: Faminelands, Lure, and Out for Souls& Cookies! My debut novel, Other Systems, was a 2015 Finalist for the Canopus Award. I continue to write science fiction, horror, and … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Peter J. Maher
About Peter J. Maher: I was born in Nottingham City, United Kingdom to Irish parents. After a formal education I entered the Civil Service for a number of years until I wrote my first novel. Previously I have had my poetry and short stories published in a variety of magazines and anthologies. I have travelled extensively and enjoy exploring far away places. My life long interests include history, science, philosophy, travel, poetry, films, art. My favourite city is currently Hong Kong. I am … [Read more...]
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...]
Interview with Author – Clark Nielsen
About Clark Nielsen: Clark Nielsen is an American-born author and web/game developer who loves to travel as much as he loves to write. He has over two years of experience teaching English abroad, which was the subject of his best-selling memoir, Yes China. Presently, he and his wife live in Los Angeles, where Clark continues to spend his free time writing science fiction and fantasy. His influences include David Sedaris, Bill Bryson, Jack Vance, and Eiichiro Oda. What inspires you to … [Read more...]
