Author Bio: An avid gardener, artist, musician and writer, Emily-Jane Hills Orford has fond memories and lots of stories that evolved from a childhood growing up in a haunted Victorian mansion. Told she had a ‘vivid imagination’, the author used this talent to create stories in her head to pass tedious hours while sick, waiting in a doctor’s office, listening to a teacher drone on about something she already knew, or enduring the long, stuffy family car rides. The author lived her stories in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Emily-Jane Hills Orford
Interview with Author – Laura Smith
Author Bio: Laura Smith is an office worker by day and an indie author/blogger/editor by night. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, she earned her B.A. in Creative Writing from Carlow University in 2007. She has since self-published three middle grade novels and is at work on her first middle grade series. She has also blogged for several websites, most recently HubPages, and is a volunteer editor for LitPick student book reviews. When she's not writing, she's usually drawing, watching movies, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Laura Smith
Interview with Author – Lee Harris
Author Bio: Lee Harris was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and now resides by the coast in Oulton, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Lee works in the Travel industry but has recently had his first Children's Picture Book published. With three children ranging from 19 Months old - 11 Years old, Lee has had plenty of experience in reading Children's books to his girls. These years of experience have given Lee the confidence to write his own stories. What inspires you to write? Writing for me is a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lee Harris
Interview with Author – Michael Mardel
Author Bio: Michael Patrick Mardel (1949-) was born near the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He has trained to be a teacher-librarian ending up with a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma of Librarianship. At the age of 40 he started studying psychology as that is what he always wanted to do. He graduated with a Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Psychology) and has spent his time since then counselling, teaching students how to drive, and being a carer. In 2004 he assisted … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michael Mardel
Interview with Author – Cynthia Kumanchik
Author Bio: Cynthia Kumanchik is the author of several young adult and women’s novels. She attended the University of Missouri–Columbia, graduating with a degree in journalism. She is a marketing and public relations professional. Cynthia lives with her husband in Pasadena, California. What inspires you to write? I like science fiction and writing about the future. The present can be very dark, but as a writer you can develop your own world and setting. In my last book, "Lake … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Cynthia Kumanchik
Interview with Author – J. Edwards Holt
Author Bio: Born in North Carolina, United States, J. Edwards Holt always always knew that he wanted to be a writer. After graduating high school, he attended college and pursued a degree in education, but later decided to change course and pursue his dream to become a novelist and children's author. Now a full-time writer, illustrator, and blogger, Holt spends his free time dreaming up stories and reading. He is passionate about spreading God’s Word through his writing, watching Science … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J. Edwards Holt
Interview with Author – Lee Williams
Author Bio: I am a journalist and writer living in Dorset with my wife and rampaging toddler. I write about technology, innovation, green issues and political commentary for various publications including The Independent, The Guardian, Wired, Private Eye and International Business Times. Skeryvore is my first, and hopefully not last, novel! In my spare time I enjoy... oh wait... I don't have any spare time. What inspires you to write? A basic urge. It is all I have ever wanted to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lee Williams
Interview with Author – Christopher Galvin
Author Bio: I'm from Croghan in County Offaly, Ireland. My background is in TV and Film and I have a Ba Hons Degree in Video. I write a lot, short film scripts, short stories, reviews, comic scripts, books and novels! 'Strings' is my first self published children's book, and is available on amazon for kindle and paperback. It is not the first one book I've written. I am busy editing my YA fantasy novel, 'Arthur Smallwood's Quest For Magic' at the moment. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Christopher Galvin
Interview with Author – Ben Dobbs
Author Bio: Ben Dobbs, born 1961 in Nashville Tennessee and currently residing in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Currently working as a deputy sheriff for the Haywood County North Carolina Sheriff's Office. Thirty year law enforcement officer and firefighter. Previously worked for the Greenville Police Department and Pitt County Sheriff's Office which are located in Pitt County North Carolina. Specialized in child abuse investigations and was assigned to major crimes … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ben Dobbs
Interview with Author – Shane Barker
Author Bio: Shane Barker is an avid skier and snowboarder and a former member of the National Ski Patrol. He takes his dog for long mountain-bike rides through the hills every morning (except in winter, when they cross-country ski), then spends the next couple of hours on his farm writing and editing his books. He is a licensed pilot, a certified scuba diver, and an Advanced EMT. What inspires you to write? I've always got stories swirling around in my head, and once I latch on to one … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Shane Barker
