About Neil S. Plakcy: Neil S. Plakcy is the author of over 70 novels in mystery, romance and adventure. A retired college professor, he lives in South Florida with his husband and two somnolent golden retrievers. He has a passion for rubber ducks, stuffed bears, and raspberry mocha coffee. What inspires you to write? The voices in my head! Seriously, characters start to talk to me, or ideas pop up and I can't stop thinking about them. I'm inspired by people at the grocery store, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Neil S. Plakcy
Interview with Author – Troy Ford
About Troy Ford: Troy Ford is an author and editor, and the publisher of two popular newsletters: the writing-focused Ford Knows Books, and Qstack, an LGBTQIA+ Directory, Platform, and Community of newsletter writers and readers. As a creator and advocate, his mission is to give voice to queer people and issues by promoting their visibility through media projects and collaborations, and through his own fiction and essays. Troy's short film "Unsung: Queer Portraits of Authenticity … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Troy Ford
Interview with Author – Nancy Christie
About Nancy Christie: Nancy Christie is the award-winning author of three Midlife Moxie novels, Reinventing Rita, Finding Fran and Moving Maggie, and four short story collections: The Language of Love and Other Stories, Mistletoe Magic and Other Holiday Tales, Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories and Peripheral Visions and Other Stories. Her nonfiction books include two books for writers and an essay collection. The host of the Living the Writing Life podcast and the founder of the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nancy Christie
Interview with Author – Jack Selvaggio
About Jack Selvaggio: When I started writing, I jumped into it blindly. My first creative passion was martial arts which was a big part of my life. After having to part ways with a path in MMA due to an injury, I looked for something to fill that void. Writing was something I was always pretty good at, no joke probably saved me from getting bad grades in school. Ultimately I took the chance to create something people could enjoy through writing. I was able to fuse my martial arts experience to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jack Selvaggio
Interview with Author – Dudu Zimba
About Dudu Zimba: I’m a South African author with a deep fascination for the darker, more intricate sides of human nature. My writing focuses on crime thrillers, where I explore themes of morality, justice, and the unseen forces that drive our decisions. I love crafting suspenseful, fast-paced stories that not only keep readers hooked but also challenge them to think about the complexities of the human condition. So far, I’ve published two novels, each of which has helped me grow as a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dudu Zimba
Interview with Author – Hanna Perlstein Marcus
About Hanna Perlstein Marcus: I have come to my literary adventures rather late in life, following a long career as a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. My educational background is in psychology and counseling at the University of Massachusetts and University of Connecticut. I have had the idea for a memoir in my thoughts for many years, always thwarted by career and family obligations. I finally turned to writing my true stories after completing my social work career and I have … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Hanna Perlstein Marcus
Interview with Author – William Matthies
About William Matthies: Like his main character, William Matthies served in the U.S. Army including a year-long stint in Vietnam during the war. After leaving the service, he graduated college, married, raised two sons, and eventually found his true calling as a serial entrepreneur. His first book, The 7 Keys to Change, is based on years of research on personal and professional change management. His other accomplishments include earning a lifetime ban from Catalina Island at 13, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – William Matthies
Interview with Author – Michelle M. Pillow
About Michelle M. Pillow: Michelle M. Pillow is a prolific NY Times & USA TODAY bestselling author with over a million books sold. Though she writes in many genres, she is best known for romance and mystery. Her rich world building creates portals for the imagination. She is a winner of the RT Reviewers' Choice Award. Fan favorites include the Qurilixen World (a multi-series collection) and Warlocks MacGregor series. She loves to interact with readers. Visit her at … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michelle M. Pillow
Interview with Author – C.R. Drakeloch
About C.R. Drakeloch: My name is Christopher Riddle, but I go by the pen name C.R. Drakeloch. I am 27 years old, soon to be 28 on Earth Day, and I am a novelist who was born and raised in Central Missouri. Growing up I always had a very vivid imagination. I often liked to draw, and whenever I would draw I would often end up dictating a story for whatever was going on in the scene. This I think, was probably the spark for what would eventually lead me to become the author I am today. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – C.R. Drakeloch
Interview with Author – Jo Szewczyk
About Jo Szewczyk: Jo is a post-modern reject who spent most of their time writing jokes only Norm Macdonald, Thomas Pynchon, and Rachel get. Much to his amusement, his newest book, the controversial “Surviving Gen X”, has been banned by churches, certain nation states, and from his mother's house. When not being the top-ranked feline whisperer of Minnesota, Jo juggles his time between academia, his podcasts What's Kraken? and Streamin' Demons, and his websites of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jo Szewczyk
Interview with Author – Michelle Summers
About Michelle Summers: Michelle Summers has been writing since age eight, when she wrote a script that she hoped would be made into a movie starring herself, with Tom Cruise and Meg Ryan as her parents. Michelle has a B.A. in Studio Art and years of experience as a manager in retail. These helped her land the prestigious job of an abused executive assistant which she inevitably quit, to be a freelance graphic designer, and when that failed, a domestic goddess. Michelle is most proud of the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michelle Summers
Interview with Author – Jenni Gudgeon
About Jenni Gudgeon: Jenni Gudgeon began storytelling with preschool adventures to her big brother about exploring the galaxy in their bunkbed. His space name is lost to history, but hers was the elaborate Moondoggy James Facetail Wood… Jenni wore the costume her mum made everywhere, and the photos are unbearably cute. She lives with her partner and son in a tiny village in Fife, Scotland. When Jenni isn’t writing, she’ll be found searching the night sky for intergalactic beds. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jenni Gudgeon
