About Rena Koontz: I’ve been writing forever. I made my career as an award-winning journalist but even before that, I was always writing lengthy letters to my friends and family – especially my mother. She saved them, a child’s script scrawled in pencil and printed haphazardly between the lines. I’d always wanted to write a book – a story that would transport readers into another world and make them laugh, or cry, or suffer angst right along with my characters. “Broken Justice, Blind … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rena Koontz
Interview with Author – Elaine Cantrell
About Elaine Cantrell: Elaine Cantrell was born and raised in South Carolina where she obtained a master’s degree in personnel services from Clemson University. She is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary society for women educators and Romance Writers of America. Her first novel, A New Leaf, was the 2003 winner of the Timeless Love Contest. When she’s not writing or teaching, she enjoys movies, quilting, reading, and collecting vintage Christmas ornaments. What inspires … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elaine Cantrell
Interview with Author – Ariel Marie
About Ariel Marie: Ariel Marie is an author who loves the paranormal, action and hot steamy romance. She combines all three in each and every one of her stories. For as long as she can remember, she has loved vampires, shifters and every creature you can think of. This even rolls over into her favorite movies! She love a good action packed thriller! Throw a touch of the supernatural world in it and she’s hooked! She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where she currently resides with her husband and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ariel Marie
Interview with Author – Jolyse Barnett
About Jolyse Barnett: Contemporary romance author Jolyse Barnett loves mysteries, solving puzzles, romance, good vs. evil, and happily-ever-afters. In her Mystic Escapes series, she adores blending reality with the mythological because she believes there’s an element of the supernatural in the unexplained miracles and happenings of everyday life…the magical things in our world that give us hope for something beyond our existence. What inspires you to write? I find inspiration everywhere, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jolyse Barnett
Interview with Author – Keisha Baker
About Keisha Baker: I am a new author and I am very excited to start sharing my work with the world! I always loved to read and just recently made the leap from reader to author. I grew up in Compton, CA (Los Angeles), and currently reside in the Los Angeles area. I feel like I add a fresh interesting perspective to my storytelling due to my background, and at the time I am focused on fiction/romance/chick lit writing. My goal is to work my way up to my favorite genre historical fiction. I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Keisha Baker
Interview with Author – Elizabeth Anne Porter
About Elizabeth Anne Porter: I, too, am often curious about the authors I read. Therefore, I will try to keep this short and interesting (although the “interesting” part may be difficult). I was born some time ago in a small town known as Ely. Yes, it was named after the eels that were so prominent in this area way back in the seventeenth century. It happens to be located on that little island we know as England. Beautiful place and I suppose that is where my heart will always be. I am … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elizabeth Anne Porter
Interview with Author – Beth Trissel
About Beth Trissel: Married to my high school sweetheart, I live on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with my human family and furbabies. An avid gardener, my love of herbs and heirloom plants figures into my work. The rich history of Virginia, the Native Americans, and the people who journeyed here from far beyond her borders are at the heart of my inspiration. I'm especially drawn to colonial America and the drama of the American Revolution. In addition to historical romance, I also … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Beth Trissel
Interview with Author – Elizabeth Guider
About Elizabeth Guider: I am a longtime entertainment journalist who has worked in Rome, Paris and London as well as in New York and Los Angeles. Born in the South, I hold a doctorate in Renaissance Studies from New York University. During the late 1970’s I was based in Rome where I taught English and American literature and where much of the action of my first novel, The Passionate Palazzo, takes place. While in Europe I worked as an entertainment reporter for the showbiz newspaper Variety, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elizabeth Guider
Interview with Author – Beth Lynn
About Beth Lynn: Beth is the teen author of the Glacier Series. She was born and raised in sunny South Florida and has been writing since she was six years old. What inspires you to write? My characters and their story inspires me to write. I feel like I am the only one who can speak for them. Tell us about your writing process. I usually don't write outlines. I have the story mapped out in my head and I just write. My main goal is getting words on the page. I don't worry about grammar … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Beth Lynn
Interview with Author – Stephanie Payne Hurt
About Stephanie Payne Hurt: Stephanie Payne Hurt has been writing stories since she was a teenager, but only started publishing her work in 2012, 30 years later. The romance genre drew her in at an early age. Since 2012 she's published over 25 Romance novels/novellas. One of her books is now published through Solstice Publishing. Stephanie is a busy lady. She's a Children's Minister, Accountant, wife, and mother along with a blogger and writer. She now has a publishing service called … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stephanie Payne Hurt
Interview with Author – Stephen Douglass
About Stephen Douglass: Born, raised and educated in Canada, Stephen spent the first half of his career working for the two largest oil companies in the world: Exxon and Royal Dutch Shell. He spent the second half working for one of the smallest oil companies in the world; his own. He has three sons and one daughter, all of whom are grown and “off the payroll”. Now retired, he spends his summers with his wife, Ann, and their two cats, Abby and Samantha, at their Canadian home near Niagara … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stephen Douglass
Interview with Author – Joie Schmidt
About Joie Schmidt: Joie Schmidt is the author of “Dreams of the Heart” vol. I & II book compilations of poems about love, life, loss and inspiration and “Keep Joy in a Pocket & Love in a Heart Locket”. Humanitarian efforts are very dear to her heart and she often volunteers and donates to a variety of organizations like “Save the Children”, “The Red Cross”, and efforts to help the homeless among others. She is also a writer for “Kids on the Porch” (KOTP) a TV show created to help … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Joie Schmidt
