Fiction

Interview with Author – Jackie Haley

Interview with Author – Jackie Haley

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Jackie Haley is a nationally recognized, award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur. She’s appeared on CBS, NBC, among many other major media outlets and traveled the country representing her books.

Her first novel, Crystal Beach received many powerful endorsements following it’s release in 2012, including one from the Des Moines Register, but Jackie didn’t stop there. In 2017, Jackie published her sequel, Truce Island and continued to speak and hold book signing events across the country.

Shortly after, was approached by David Schmitz to write his family’s truly inspiring story about his late wife that left a gift for him which he received two years after she passed from ovarian cancer. Brenda’s Wish was released in 2020 with several excellent endorsements including two national foundations and many incredible reviews.

Jackie has a passion for writing, for making a difference and for helping others with similar passions.

Jackie launched a new entity Dream to Author to help aspiring writers become published, providing assistance through online training and coaching services.

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Interview with Author – Vered Neta

Interview with Author – Vered Neta

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I am an author, scriptwriter & speaker I write character-driven drama stories focusing on women and the challenges they face in today’s society.

In my work, I focus on bringing kindness and positivity into the world. I am the co-founder of Open Circles Academy, located in Amsterdam. I have worked with more than 150,000 people and have written several books on motivation and relationships. My book, “Financial Independence for Women” has sold more than 50,000 copies.

In 2010 Vered was awarded the TIAW World of Difference Award, an award given to women whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally or worldwide.

I’ve been an archaeologist, a top manager in high-tech companies and health institutions and, for nearly 30 years, a personal coach, trainer, and motivational speaker while owning and running the fastest-growing training centre for entrepreneurs in The Netherlands.

But after doing all that, I came to realise that I’m not growing anymore. I still had more things I wanted to learn and develop, which is how I came to challenge myself with a new career as a writer. Being heavily dyslexic, as a non-native English speaker, writing novels or scripts seemed like a Mission Impossible for me. Add to it years of non-supportive beliefs that I’m bad at writing and that I am not creative enough, and that sounded like a good challenge to tackle and grow through.

Since I started on this journey in 2017, I’ve written 4 movies and TV scripts, 2 novels, and I am now developing a TV series and writing my 3rd novel.

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Interview with Author – Pamela Joyce Hayes Liggins

Interview with Author – Pamela Joyce Hayes Liggins

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Pamela Joyce Hayes is a Harlem native, born and raised in Lincoln Projects. Pamela is the
oldest out of three children born to Viola Hayes and the late John Hayes. Pamela was a devoted wife
for fourteen years, and an amazing mom to two beautiful sons Darrell and Xavier.
Pamela has been writing since she was nine years old. She has a love for creating stories on paper and

always dreamed of becoming an author. She decided to put her story on paper when her now ex-
husband was arrested in February 2003. This turned her family upside down. Pamela and her family

were devastated. Her family did not know what to do and the prison system does not come with
instructions. She lost everything. Her and her family was hit with the harsh reality of life when one of
your family members goes to prison.
On Saturday, May 23rd 2009 it changed Pamela’s life. She became a published author. Pamela has
been writing all of her life. But when your world of emotions, pain, sadness, become public it is an
indescribable feeling. You are letting the world into your world. That is what being an author is to me.
Creating your world as you see, feel and experience it and allowing people in to experience how you see
the world. You are allowing the world to know you on an intimate level.
Her first book Family Tyme! Don’t Get Caught Up! Her second book is Family Tyme! Pay Back is a
BITCH! And her third book is FYER! The Diary of a BI Sexual Woman! One of her big
accomplishments besides writing her books is her first book is an audiobook. This project is a movie
without the picture. She was one of the first urban authors to do a audio book in this format.
Pamela latest series that will be taking the book world by storm is “Side Chick”, coming this winter.
Pamela is happy to be building her own world as while is break out in new ventures. August 2019 she
entered into a new area of the writing world. Pamela introduced the world to” Brown Girl” which is her
first of many children’s books to come. Stay tuned for several new stories, characters, and adventures.
Pamela just finished recording her second audio book “Falsely Accused” which is also her first short film this month September 2023. Pamela is happy to be making her mark in the world.

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Interview with Author – Jamell Crouthers

Interview with Author – Jamell Crouthers

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Jamell is a poet, prose author, blogger and podcaster who has taken on a journey of writing in the prime of his life. He has been writing since the age of 13 but never thought he could utilize his talent to tell stories and write books. He is not the traditional author as he writes his books in prose format with a focus on storylines and social issues.

His goals and plans are to continue writing books on taboo subjects that aren’t discussed enough in today’s world and bringing those main subjects to the forefront. Jamell’s blogs and podcasts focus on how he writes his books, his journey as an author and some motivational blogs that will get you to focus on your goals. His goal and moniker is, “to change the world, one book at a time.”

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Interview with Author – Philip La Croix

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Philip La Croix is a long-time knight at Medieval Times in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is constantly looking to expand his talent beyond his use of the sword and lance. He graduated from California State University Fullerton with a BA in theater and has been an entertainer all his life. He is channeling his many experiences into telling new tales.

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Interview with Author – Emmy Vine

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I grew up in NY, the middle of 5 children. My head was always in the clouds; I spent all my school hours with a book under a desk. In high school, with four years looming ahead, I decided to write a book. Damian’s story began when I was in 11th grade, but took a very long hiatus–through law school, various jobs, and a bunch of kids of my own. Today, I live in NJ with a husband, children and a very cute, obnoxious little dog who hates everyone but me.

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Interview with Author – Stephen Kristof

Interview with Author – Stephen Kristof

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Stephen is an author of both fiction and non-fiction books, who has enjoyed an extensive and exciting career. His keen insights into people and situations developed during his 35 years in roles spanning media, education, management, advertising, professional consulting and creative arts. His academic background includes university degrees in Media Communications and Teacher Education, multiple certifications and Graduate studies.

As an author, his vivid imagination comes to life with fascinating stories, richly-developed characters and captivating scenarios. Whether it’s romance, adventure, fantasy, mystery, crime, passion, paranormal or feel-good nostalgia, Stephen loves spinning tales that keep his readers engaged and wanting more!

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Interview with Author – Richard Fulco

Interview with Author – Richard Fulco

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Richard Fulco’s first novel, There Is No End to This Slope (Wampus Multimedia) was published in 2014. His second novel, We Are All Together, was published by Wampus Multimedia in November 2022. Richard received an MFA in playwriting from Brooklyn College where he was the recipient of a MacArthur Scholarship. His plays have either been presented or developed at The New York International Fringe Festival, The Playwrights’ Center, The Flea, Here Arts Center, Chicago Dramatists and The Dramatists Guild. Richard’s one-act play Swedish Fish was published by Heuer Publishing and his stories, poetry, interviews and reviews have appeared in The Brooklyn Rail, Failbetter, Gargoyle, Across the Margin, Fiction Writers Review and American Songwriter (among others).

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Interview with Author – Lynda Faye Schmidt

Interview with Author – Lynda Faye Schmidt

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Lynda Faye Schmidt is a storyteller who writes from the heart. Her novels are emotionally impacting and character-driven. A huge part of her writing journey has been her daily journaling practice, and she has also written a guided journal.

Before becoming a writer, Lynda earned a Bachelor of Education. She taught in a variety of settings, sharing her love of reading, writing and creating with children.

After her move to the Middle East in 2015, Lynda kicked off her writing career with her blog, Musings of an Emotional Creature. She was also a contributor for DQ Living magazine.

Lynda has published two novels based on real life as a series, The Healing and The Holding. She launched her guided journal, The Holding & The Healing Companion Journal on October 23, 2022. Lynda’s third novel, The Rogue Scorpion, is set to be released on April 23, 2023.

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Interview with Author – Mitch Maiman

Interview with Author – Mitch Maiman

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Dr. Mitchell Maiman became a physician at age twenty-four and is now retired. As a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and sub-specialist in Gynecologic Oncology, he has had a distinguished academic, clinical, and research career in medicine. He has been recognized for his numerous educational contributions in the field and his devotion and commitment to the teaching of residents and fellows. His real passion, however, has always been writing.
Mitch lives in Long Island, New York with his wife, Dr. Judy Levy. He is a devoted practitioner of yoga as well as a tennis enthusiast.

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Interview with Author – Chhavi Gandhi

Interview with Author – Chhavi Gandhi

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Dr. Chhavi Gandhi Juneja is a Clinical Microbiologist, an Infection Control Officer, and an up-and-coming author of the new novel “The Mess in her womb: A couple’s journey through Infertility.” After serving her time in the reputed laboratories and the hospitals of India before and during the pandemic, she got inspired by the resilience of the human race to survive in the adversities, but at the cost of mental peace and lucidity. The misconstrued decisions against the restoration of mental health and the complete obscurity regarding the importance of it, she took some time out to pen down her experiences with two stigmas ruling our society: Infertility and Mental Health.
As a dedicated healthcare worker, Dr. Chhavi has been featured in the Doctors’ day 2020 edition of the esteemed Readers’ Digest.
During her free time, she enjoys a cozy cup of hot chocolate while reading the novels by Cecelia Ahern or Nicholas Sparks.

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