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
Interview with Author – DJ LeJeune
About DJ LeJeune: DJ LeJeune sends his readers on near and far future Science Fiction adventures, blended with a dash of thriller and a lot of character. Grand Prize winner for the Summer 2020 Writing Contest at Short Fiction Break, he minored in Creative Writing in college, and is finally using that forgotten degree. He enjoys gaming, tech, and Donatello, because he's the MVP of the Ninja Turtles. Check out some of DJ's books today. What inspires you to write? The desire to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – DJ LeJeune
Interview with Author – Derek Power
About Derek Power: I began writing in early 2001, mainly focusing on short stories. After winning the odd contest here and there I figured I would try and write something a little longer. A few false starts later I managed to complete my first novel, titled Filthy Henry: The Fairy Detective, in early 2013. I currently live in Skerries, Dublin, Ireland. What inspires you to write? Write a book that you want to read yourself, isn't that the saying? Well that's why I write. I have … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Derek Power
Interview with Author – N. M. Rudolph
About N. M. Rudolph: N. M. Rudolph was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Bonn, Germany. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and teaches a great range of subjects at Gamut Academy. He has dabbled in music, painting, programming, and more. He is the author of such books as Meadowvale, Untold Tales, and Rumination. What inspires you to write? There is a constant nagging in the back of my brain, telling me I need to write. It's definitely partly just my favorite pastime, but I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – N. M. Rudolph
Interview with Author – Alison McBain
About Alison McBain: Alison McBain is a Pushcart Prize-nominated author with over two hundred short stories, poems, and articles published worldwide. Her books have been honored with gold in the Literary Classics International Book Awards, as well as being finalists in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards and IAN Book of the Year. Her forthcoming novel, The New Empire, won gold in the When Words Count Pitch Week contest and will be published in October 2022. When not writing, Ms. McBain is the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alison McBain
Interview with Author – JB McDonald
About JB McDonald: JB writes character-driven fantasy and m/m romance. She most enjoys making terrible things happen to or around perfectly innocent imaginary people, and then seeing what results afterward. If she isn't writing she's probably riding her horse, chilling with her husband, or out with her BFF (Doc, her service dog and Best Furry Friend). JBs are notoriously difficult to spot in the wild, but once caught may become tickled and embarrassed or bright and bubbly. In … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – JB McDonald
Interview with Author – Naomi Valkyrie
About Naomi Valkyrie: Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers. The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Naomi Valkyrie
Interview with Author – Tiffany Joissin
About Tiffany Joissin: I'm an author of fantasy and science fiction stories. I have been writing since I was young and love to explore worlds that people have never thought of. My first book Void came out in July of 2021 and I am hard at work on its sequel. What inspires you to write? What inspires me to write is that I find reality boring. I think that my life is really boring so I like to imagine myself in outlandish scenarios. It was one of these scenarios that was so much fun that … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tiffany Joissin
Interview with Author – Kat Satava
About Kat Satava: I am an indie author of epic fantasy and supernatural fiction. I love exploring the human connection through fiction. I live in the fiery hot state of Arizona with my family of three sons. I am also a grandmother. In addition to writing, I have worked in the mental health field for a decade. It has led me to a passion for inclusion, cultural diversity, and self-awareness. I am an avid supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. I love to read and binge-watch true crime documentaries, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kat Satava
Interview with Author – Jon Cronshaw
About Jon Cronshaw: Jon Cronshaw is a full-time fantasy and speculative fiction author based in Morecambe, England. Born in Wolverhampton, he has a PhD in the history of art and has written for local and national newspapers across the UK. He's an avid reader, podcaster, and history geek. What inspires you to write? If I don't write, the demons get me. It's that simple. What authors do you read when you aren't writing? Robin Hobb, Terry Pratchett, Gene Wolfe, Michael J. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jon Cronshaw