About Athene Z. Adam: Athene self-published her debut novel, Imperious Realm. By day, Athene works in the corporate world. By night and on weekends, she's tinkering around with new ideas for her writing projects. When she's not writing, Athene is baking confections for her friends and family, and obsessing over comic book, action, and fantasy/science fiction movies. What inspires you to write? I've always had this creative energy that I needed to get out. I've tried … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Athene Z. Adam
Confessions of a Carnivore by Diane Lefer
After Rae's ear is shot off by a jittery security guard at the health food store, the insurance settlement allows her to take a year off from teaching. She spends it volunteering at the Los Angeles Zoo. Except for her best friend Jennie, Rae has little use for human beings. She loves cats–lots of cats. The refugee she cares for, airlifted from Afghanistan to safety, is not a person but a mountain goat. As the US goes to war and baboons fall deeply, tragically, in love, … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Carnivore by Diane Lefer
Interview with Author – Shenandoah Chefalo
About Shenandoah Chefalo: Plagued and embarrassed by her name (a humiliation enhanced by a nomadic childhood that made it impossible to build lasting relationships), Shenandoah Chefalo developed a tough skin at an early age. Along the way she learned to deal with disappointment, push through discomfort, overcome adversity, and accurately gauge people, qualities that have helped her to succeed. After spending nearly 20 years as a Law Office Administrator, Shenandoah became unsettled by the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Shenandoah Chefalo
