Interviews

Interview with Author – Jacob Callcut

Interview with Author – Jacob Callcut

Jacob Callcut wrote his first story, “The Jakes”, while in the third grade. Since then, he’s been devoted to creating engaging, action-filled, and relationship-rich adventures filled with twists and turns that keep readers eager to know what happens next. His various pieces–both published and unpublished–exemplify these goals.

Having a life-long interest in technology and all that is our Universe, Jacob completed degrees in both Astrophysics and Computer Science, putting the latter to use in his day job as a software development manager and engineer. When not working or creating his next piece of literature, Jacob enjoys tinkering around the house, making new memories with his wife and children, and eating out for lunch.

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Interview with Author – Adeline Yeo

Interview with Author – Adeline Yeo

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Adeline Yeo is an Freelance Author, Writer Lyricist, Composer and Producer. With no prior musical knowledge and experience, she stumbled upon a new music program and she began her music compositions in her Indie music journey. As she continues composing and practising her craft, her fingers became more nimble and soon she was able to produce beautiful melodies. She felt that music brightens up her life and she hoped to do it to others.

In 2021, Adeline has been affiliated with BMI and SoundExchange as a writer in their performing rights organizations. During the same year, she has been approved by Free Music Archive, Jamendo and Tribe Of Noise as one of their music artists and producers in their free royalty-free music music platforms. In 2023, she was awarded Amazon Music For Artists, Expand Your Merch Table, Voice Programming 101 and Amazon Music Programming Certificates Of Achievements after her completions of her Musician Courses. In 2023 and 2024, she joined in ISSA (International Singer-Songwriters Association) and IWD (International Womens Day’s) organisation became one of the members as well.

Currently, she have already released a few music singles and EPs in popular online music streaming stores including; Apple Music, Amazon, Amazon Music, Spotify Music, Deezer Music, Anghami, KKbox, Qobuz, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others.

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Interview with Author – Susan Bradford

Interview with Author – Susan Bradford

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Susan Bradford brought her Midwestern, Minnesota roots to 1960’s Berkeley where she transformed into an enlivened hippie and then set out hitchhiking on sailboats, living and working in the South Pacific and Asia in search of direction and meaning in her life.

Her global pilgrimage coupled with her joy of discovery. indomitable spirit, and passion for understanding the world around her deeply influenced her later work as a psychologist, political activist, and environmentalist, including co-founding the Hawaii Land Trust. Susan divides her time between Maui and Minneapolis.

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Interview with Author – Elizabeth Standish

Interview with Author – Elizabeth Standish

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I’m a Denver-based corporate attorney. I’ve been telling stories to myself all my life, mostly by narrating my day-to-day activities. For a while I used that skill to practice criminal defense appeals, but I gave that up when I realized that writing about self-discovery and romance and the weird ways people get into relationships was so much more fun (and satisfying!)

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Interview with Author – Duncan Whitehead

Interview with Author – Duncan Whitehead

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Award-winning writer Duncan Whitehead was born in England and is the author of the best-selling and award-winning GORDONSTON LADIES DOG WALKING CLUB Trilogy. The series, inspired by the quirky characters and eeriness in the real-life Savannah neighborhood in which he once lived, is a humorous mystery that boasts an assortment of characters and plot twists. The first book in this series won the 2013 Reader’s Favorite Book Award for Comedy.

He has also written over 2,000 spoof and comedy news articles under various aliases for a variety of websites both in the US and the UK. Duncan now resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has written further novels, including the four-book FOREST PINES MYSTERY SERIES and a stand-alone comedy, THE RELUCTANT JESUS, which won the 2014 Reader’s Favorite Book Award for Comedy.

The final and fourth book in the FOREST PINES SERIES was released in December 2023, written after a four-year hiatus from writing. He is the author of the parody A COZY MYSTERY…WITH ZOMBIES!, which was released in January 2024. He has recently completed his next book, a comedy, and parody entitled MURDER, SHE HOPED and has commenced work on his next comedy/mystery, THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT FLETCHER’S END.

Duncan is well known for his charity work and kindness to animals, children, and old people. His charity, ‘Habitat for Hotties,’ where he finds housing for retired Hooter’s waitresses, was recently voted the least likely charity anyone would ever donate to. He has donated several organs to puppies and kittens and, to help save the planet, does not leave a carbon footprint, as he only wears slippers. In February 2040, he invented time travel and now spends much of his time in either the future (where he has won the lottery an astonishing 117 times) or the present day. Attempts to return to 1985 and write The Harry Potter series of books have thus far failed.

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Interview with Author – V.Ophelia Rigault

Interview with Author – V.Ophelia Rigault

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I am a highly accomplished professional with a Master’s degree in Education specializing in Educational Leadership. With over 20+ years of experience in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion, I am a sought-after Speaker and Trainer. I am also the owner of Real Talk Solutions, a company dedicated to providing training in equity and diversity to inclusive leaders and organizations.

I am passionate about creating communities of belonging, and I am committed to partnering with inclusive leaders and organizations to foster equitable and inclusive work cultures and communities.

Through my engaging keynote speeches, impactful training sessions, community-building initiatives, and media appearances, I actively promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Having personally experienced exclusion based on gender and race, I bring a deep understanding and empathy to my work. Drawing on my extensive background as a business consultant, entrepreneur, educator, and mindset coach spanning over 20 years, I possess a unique ability to engage diverse groups of people across various sectors.

My expertise lies in facilitating difficult conversations about race, gender, privilege, mental health awareness, and equity. I empower HR managers, business owners, and community leaders to develop their equity-building skills and create spaces where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Approaching my work with empathy, compassion, and encouragement, I am dedicated to forging a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

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Interview with Author – Julie Catania-Shady

Interview with Author – Julie Catania-Shady

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Julie is a Law & Order: Special Victims Unit junkie; literacy advocate, spouse to a retired Air Force airman, and mama who is simply making it through the day by the grace of caffeine and Jesus.

She has a degree in broadcast journalism and criminal justice from he University of Maryland in College Park. She went on to work in television, specializing in crime TV and then advanced to investigations for the federal government. Her most favorite job has been being a mommy and is most recently known by her social media followers for her recurring pieces #conversationswithcolton.

Julie lives in Oklahoma with her husband and son.

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Interview with Author – Haley Cavanagh

Interview with Author – Haley Cavanagh

Haley Cavanagh is a military veteran, wife, and mother. She was awarded the League of Utah Writers 2020 Silver Quill Award for Retaliation, the second novel in her Oceanstone Initiative series. Haley is an alumna of Columbia College, a musical theater nut, and she loves to dive into any book that crosses her path. Haley resides with her family in the United States and enjoys spending time with her husband and children when she’s not writing. She loves to hear from her readers and encourages you to contact her via her website and social media.

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Interview with Author – Keath Silva

Interview with Author – Keath Silva

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Keath Silva is a non-binary trans man and poet in Los Angeles, California who also practices holistic healing arts. Keath is the author of King Crone and The Empty Nest, Lady Death and other Poems venerating Change and is the transcriber of Fire Heart The Life and Teachings of Traditional Healer of Belize Miss Beatrice Torres Waight. In his free time he is a hiker, avid gardener and sings in a chorus.

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Interview with Author – Langdon Franz

Interview with Author – Langdon Franz

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I grew up a Navy brat and for the first twenty years of my life, I was moving every two to three years. I’ve lived everywhere from Maine to South Carolina to Washington State. Because of this, I didn’t have many friends growing up, so I found my solace in reading fantasy novels. By the time I was thirteen, I was already working on writing my own stories. They weren’t very good. When I was twenty-two, I joined the Navy, got married and moved to Washington State to operate a nuclear reactor on a submarine. Six years later, and I was out and moved back to North Carolina where I currently reside with my wife, two daughters, two dogs and two cats. I finished my Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering Technology in 2016 and quickly realized I no longer wanted anything to do with nuclear power and power plants. I began writing again, and by 2020 I had completed two books and started a third. But like my attempts when I was thirteen, they weren’t very good. I decided to pursue a MA in English and Creative Writing and finished it in 2022. One year later, and I’ve published my first book, Heirs of the Promise!

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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 – Rebecca Holmes

Interview with Author – Rebecca Holmes

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I’m a fantasy author based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. When I’m not writing or reading, I sew my own clothing and play games on PC. My favourite video games are the strategy, survival, building types – especially those rich in lore and immersive world building. I’d by lying if I said the games I play never influence my writing! I used to think that inventing entire worlds and cultures in my head was something everybody did in their spare time. Then I realized this may or may not be a talent I should put to good use.

As a reader, I devour as many fantasy books as I can get my hands on, with the occasional diversion into science fiction or purely historical fiction. Genre-bending, trope-smashing and upside down perspectives are always welcome. I seek novelty and aim to create it in my own work. I’m an ‘oddball’ reader, who will seek out hidden gems that no one is talking about in preference to the big names of the moment.

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Interview with Author – Madhushree Das

Interview with Author – Madhushree Das

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Madhushree Das is an intuitive versifier and artistic idealist. Empowering people through the magic of words is my mysticism. She loves the rainbow, sunshine, and poetry. She just recently a few years back started writing and has published two books of poetry. Her first book is “When the Mystic Meets a Starfish and my second book is “Caravan to the Cosmos “. Both books are enriched with poetic wordplay and pioneered by the interconnectedness of human emotions and nature’s elicitations.

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