Author Bio: Joan Schweighardt is the author of six novels and a memoir. Her first children's book will be published soon. Besides her own projects, she edits, writes and ghostwrites for private and corporate clients. What inspires you to write? An artist friend once said that everything he looks at is either something he can imagine painting or something he can dismiss. Though I am less exacting, I can relate. There are things that happen (in my own life when I was a younger writer and now … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – H.B. Berlow
Author Bio: I studied film-making and screenwriting at the University of Miami in the 80's; was involved in the Boston Poetry Scene in the 90's; and have focused on fiction since 2007. My first two books of contemporary crime fiction are currently out of print. I currently have two books of historical crime fiction as part of a series, The Ark City Confidential Chronicles. What inspires you to write? Words are fascinating. The opportunity to connect words into a sentence, then a paragraph, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Siobhan Clark
Author Bio: I am a historical fiction author based in Glasgow, Scotland. The Children Of Midgard, an adventure set in the Viking era, is my first novel to be published by Abela Publishing. What inspires you to write? From a young age I was encouraged to read a wide variety of books, I grew up loving adventure novels, the idea of discovery and venturing into the unknown has always inspired me creatively. Tell us about your writing process. I do a vast amount of research before I start a … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – N.B. Dixon
Author Bio: "If you enjoy "Robin Hood and Game of Thrones" you will love my "Outlaw's Legacy Historical Series." I am Author, N.B. Dixon and I reside in Fleet, UK. My parents gave me books as soon as I was old enough to hold them. In spite of the fact that I was born blind, they didn’t see why I shouldn’t develop a love of literature. They read to me as much as possible, and when I grew older, they gave me audiobooks. Even today, audiobooks remain my chief way of enjoying a novel. I fell … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Rick Pipito
Author Bio: Voted 2017's "Most versatile local author" by Philly Current Magazine, Rick Pipito has written novels and short stories in the genres of historical fiction, horror, sci-fi, supernatural, non-fiction, children's books and more. When his works aren't in progress or ranking on the top 25 lists of independent authors, he is cohosting his web series "Think, Sip, Write," and writing or playing music. He is the co-owner of sCrypt Publishing, a father of two, and married to Roberta Pipito … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Leanna Englert
Author Bio: In recent years I re-tooled my career from freelance writer and adjunct college instructor to novelist. After years of writing articles about health matters, manufacturing, and banking, I had to radically change my writing style to suit the novel I wanted to write. It's been a great journey. I live with my husband, Timothy, in Austin, Texas, where both of us are volunteer narrators for the Texas Talking Book Program. Inline skating and polymer clay are favorite activities, along … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Ewa Dodd
Author Bio: I am Polish by origin, but have lived in London all my life. I've always loved reading - I was a real book nerd as a child and spent many a half term in the kids' corner of Waterstone's making my way through the shelves. (My dad was a bookseller and I was allowed two new books a week, provided I was on my best behaviour.) I always secretly dreamt of writing my own book, and as I grew older I became fascinated by modern Polish history, so I decided that's what I wanted to focus on in … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Ronald E. Yates
Author Bio: Ronald E. Yates is a former award-winning foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune and Professor Emeritus of Journalism at the University of Illinois where he was also the Dean of the College of Media. He is the author of the Finding Billy Battles trilogy the first in a series of novels. The Improbable Journeys of Billy Battles, published in May 2016, is the second book in the series. He is also the author of The Kikkoman Chronicles: A Global Company with A Japanese Soul, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – David Chadwick
Author Bio: I am a British author whose debut novel Liberty Bazaar was published in May 2015 by Aurora Metro Books. It is a historical novel set in Liverpool during the American Civil War and is based on real events that happened in the city – and could have radically altered the course of the conflict. The novel was named by Kirkus Reviews as one of the 10 Best Historical Indie Novels of 2015 and been positively endorsed by Professor James M McPherson, author of the Pulitzer … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – David Soper
Author Bio: I have been gardening for more than 50 years. I have served on the boards of Seattle Rose Society and Northwest Perennial Alliance. I have 5 titles published on Kindle. What inspires you to write? I love sharing information and the benefit of my experiences. Tell us about your writing process. I am an outliner, and I use Scrivener. I developed a list of questions and began searching for experts. I was surprised at how cooperative these "famous" pros were. Without them, no … [Read more...]
