About J.A. Santana: I’m an IT professional by day and author by night; I’m also a dad to a teenager soon to be an adult; I enjoy a variety of activities, from an active fitness lifestyle to water rafting in the summer and binge watching movies/shows or playing video games in winter. Road trips are something I enjoy. I read across different genres—poetry, supernatural/horror, fantasy, and science fiction—and disciplines like philosophy, mythology, and psychology, which have informed my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.A. Santana
Interview with Author – Andre Michael Pietroschek
About Andre Michael Pietroschek: Born in the summer of 1972, specifically on the second of July in 1972, I became a wrecked little bummer and university dropout. I miss money and comfort, but I also found some of it fits me. While limited in financial options, I occasionally share some info & viewpoints, which mainstream people might have less of a chance to learn from otherwise. I prefer short fiction, and punchlines, like: `Hey, I am a real author, I even wrote a sequel to my first … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Andre Michael Pietroschek
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
Interview with Author – Rishika Desai
About Rishika Desai: Freelance writer, Blogger, and now an author with a debut book titled, 'Can't Be Vocal About It'. I've also been passionate about Cyber Security. Apart from that, you can find me being a full-time pet parent. My goals include- travelling around the world, capturing cloud patterns, writing more books, securing the cyberspace, and many more! What inspires you to write? A quote that inspired me to become an author was, ' A book is a dream you … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rishika Desai
Beyond The Darkness by Isobel Askew
I have always felt like an outsider. A red rose in an otherwise white garden. The one who drowns yet floats simultaneously. While everyone around me was partying and creating this scandalous lifestyle, I was sitting at home with my nose in a book and my head in the clouds. Despite being warned to be cautious of Icarus, I admired him. I suppose flying too close to the sun was worth it if he could soar near the stars. One book after another, I found that literature took me to new worlds, safer, … [Read more...] about Beyond The Darkness by Isobel Askew
Collateral Intentions by Constantine Dhonau
“…it peels back layers and defenses in one’s own psyche and relays the message of vulnerability that is universally common in being human and necessary in the journey of self-love.” “Even now as I read the first page I laughed out loud. I think if you choose to buy this book, I believe you may find something in it to make you wonder, make you laugh, make you want to be a better person, and make you appreciate life just a little bit more.” At what point does practicing vulnerability fortify … [Read more...] about Collateral Intentions by Constantine Dhonau
Beautiful Heartbreak by Perry Kay
"Beautiful Heartbreak" is a seamlessly weaved story of Depression, PTSD, and Anorexia, depicted through a collection of poems. Perry Kay opens a little crack in the world of those who battle their minds every day. From the depths of pain and despair beautiful art was born, hence the title "Beautiful Heartbreak". Through every step in her recovery and personal journey, Perry writes poetry. Her goal with this book is to spread more Mental Health awareness and to normalize and expose the dark and … [Read more...] about Beautiful Heartbreak by Perry Kay
Lockers Speak: Voices from America’s Youth by Brenda Mahler by Brenda Mahler
Lockers Speak occurs as the students exit the school to begin summer break. They leave behind the lockers who personify their thoughts and emotions. As an administrator walks the empty halls, she reflects on the events of the school year. The voices whispering, sometimes screaming from the lockers share stories of friendship, academic struggles, death, abuse, celebrations, and basic human experiences. This book is a compilation of students’ thoughts. The words presented through verse … [Read more...] about Lockers Speak: Voices from America’s Youth by Brenda Mahler by Brenda Mahler
Timeless Poetry: A Collection of Poems by Marshall Armstrong
A heartwarming collection of masterful poetry. Join in the journey aboard the poems of faith, love, and life. This book will touch you. Targeted Age Group:: 18-99 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I started writing in 11th grade. I have been writing poems since then. I write about different life situations, some romantic, some filled with gratitude, and others about the nitty gritty of life. … [Read more...] about Timeless Poetry: A Collection of Poems by Marshall Armstrong
Interview with Author – B.A. McRae
About B.A. McRae: I am a quirky radically optimistic author who has been pursuing my passion for writing since 2008. There was just always something about stories that lit me up inside; whether it was through the pages of a book or watching on the TV screen, I couldn't get enough. And upon discovering that I had a knack for creating stories of my very own, that's when I found my livelihood and I never looked back. My first writing adventures were embarked through poetry, I loved … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – B.A. McRae
It Gets Better B*tch by Gracie Adams
A collection of poetry, diary entries, quotes, and pictures. It Gets Better B*tch is an honest depiction of the hardships that come with mental health issues and being a young person today, capturing the dark and untouched side of mental health that has been kept quiet. However, with humor and an optimistic ending, lightness still prevails. This book is raw, honest, and doesn't hold back when most would, aiming to make those who struggle to feel less alone. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What … [Read more...] about It Gets Better B*tch by Gracie Adams
Rose Hips by Jessica Highstreet
Rose Hips is a nostalgia-bomb portrait of Home- as it exists in place, in ourselves, and within the ones we love. This collection acknowledges life's universal struggles and eases them with messages of hope and acceptance. Jessica Highstreet's debut poetry collection will resonate with anyone who has experienced growth through hardship. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Rose Hips is my first book. I self-published it in June of 2020, when the pandemic left … [Read more...] about Rose Hips by Jessica Highstreet
