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So You Want To Write A Book: An Informational Guide to Planning, Writing, Editing, Publishing, and Marketing Your First Book

About So You Want To Write A Book: An Informational Guide to Planning, Writing, Editing, Publishing, and Marketing Your First Book:

Discover the Secrets to Writing and Publishing Your Dream Book with Douglas Owen’s So You Want to Write a Book

Are you dreaming of writing a book but don’t know where to begin? Or perhaps you’ve started but feel stuck? Acclaimed author and publisher Douglas Owen is here to guide you every step of the way with his latest release, So You Want to Write a Book. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide is now available, offering aspiring writers the tools, strategies, and inspiration they need to turn their ideas into reality.

From finding your big idea to navigating the world of publishing, So You Want to Write a Book covers it all. With practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and actionable steps, this book is designed to empower both beginners and seasoned writers. Whether you’re crafting the next great novel, a memoir, or a how-to guide, Owen’s engaging style and wealth of experience make this book an indispensable companion for your writing journey.
What You’ll Learn:
How to discover your unique idea and refine it into a compelling concept.
Tips for planning and outlining your book in a way that suits your writing style.
Techniques for overcoming writer’s block and silencing your inner critic.
The ins and outs of self-publishing, traditional publishing, and marketing your book.
With humor, encouragement, and expertise, Owen takes the fear out of writing and replaces it with confidence and clarity.

Free for January 18-19

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Framed & Hunted by Edward Williams


About Featured Book: Framed & Hunted by Edward Williams

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The reader is taken on a whirlwind tour of the world with the protagonist as he is targeted for malevolent and occult persecution by some very devious, well-funded and well-organised others. Framed & Hunted details the gradual intensification of control and manipulation exercised over the author as he attempts to create and define his own life in a world that seeks to subjugate and define us all. Its about sexual honey traps, inversion engineering and life sabotage; poisonings, druggings, neuro tech, power, gang stalking and much, much more.

“A powerful and beautifully written book that I think everyone should read at some point in their lives.” (Applepole, 6/9/24)

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The Divine Feminine Awakening: A Guide to Unlocking Your Inner Power by Jameka James

About The Divine Feminine Awakening: A Guide to Unlocking Your Inner Power by Jameka James:

The Divine Feminine Awakening: A Guide to Unlocking Your Inner Power is a transformative journey into the depths of feminine energy and self-empowerment. This guidebook offers practical steps and spiritual insights to help you heal, embrace your authenticity, and connect with the divine feminine within. Discover how to activate your inner goddess, break free from societal limitations, and create a life aligned with your true essence. Perfect for those seeking self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth, this book will inspire you to reclaim your power and transform your life.

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Featured Author Ms. Angel Clancy

Featured Interview With Ms. Angel Clancy

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I like to read and write poems, children’s books, and cookbooks. Im from Lakeland, Florida. I don’t have pets.I

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started writing in 2022.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I like reading Barbara Park Junie B. Jones and I like read poems and children books. Barbara Park inspire me.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
It is going to be great time of the year and mother and daughter is enjoying seeing the snow fall down. The little girl is excited to hear Santa sleigh and Carolers singing. She smell cocoa and gingerbread cookies. She like to see Christmas lights and trees everywhere. She goes to the mall and tell Santa her wish.

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Featured Author Christina Callahan

Featured Interview With Christina Callahan

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi, I’m Christina Callahan—though you can call me Christy! I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and now I live in Southern Maryland. I don’t have any pets at the moment, but I grew up with guinea pigs, and I’m planning to surprise my husband with one very soon! Maybe I will write a story about his reaction!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was never really into long novels—more of an internet blog reader myself. When I was six, I told my mom I wanted to change the world and write stories. My English teachers, though, made me feel like a terrible writer, which crushed my dreams for a while. But after writing a few books, my readers have told me otherwise. Apparently, I’ve got a gift! It’s better to discover than now than when I’m long gone. I’ve got a quirky sense of humor that definitely comes through in my writing, keeping things exciting and fun.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Myself and The Bible. I’m open to learning about more authors, though.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
This is an inspirational memoir straight from the heart, based on my real-life journey. It’s a passionate, hopeful story filled with faith, love, and some downright miraculous moments through life’s ups and downs. It’s bound to resonate with so many people.

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Featured Author Fia Sylvan

Featured Interview With Fia Sylvan

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up all over the East Coast of the US, we moved constantly, so I’ve lived in a lot of places. I currently live in Oregon with my husband, two dogs and a cat.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was reading from a very early age and it quickly grew to be a passion and an escape. I started writing in middle school, journals and poetry for classes and realized how much I enjoyed it.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I read widely, nonfiction (memoirs and history mostly), fantasy, fiction and some science-fiction. My favorite authors are Diana Gabaldon, Jean Auel, George R R Martin, and Sara Donati.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
A deeply honest look at a true American family. Poor, dysfunctional, blended, biracial, and mentally ill. This story is different from other memoirs in this genre in that I did not go on to be highly successful, famous, or even educated. A story at times ugly, raw, emotional and messy, in the truths I share, and the wild extremes to which my family swung. It is also quirky, imaginative, and unusual, taking readers from the dark depths of my childhood experiences to the unique and exciting adventures of my young adulthood. A transition made possible by the chaos from whence I came.

From the cold and lonely streets of Buffalo, New York, to the wilderness of Montana and Alaska. Training Iditarod sled dogs, living among Latino immigrants, working construction in Texas summer, wildfire fighting in Idaho, and working my way across Scotland.

My life has been anything but predictable, even less what people expect from surface appearances. My experience is that most people exist in shades of grey-not a black-and-white system of absolutes where right and wrong, love and hate, are simple, uncomplicated, and self-evident. A middle-class, educated woman is not automatically a good mother. Biracial relationships are not always free of racial conflict and deep-seated bias, and all mothers are not necessarily fit to raise children. Parental mental illness leaves a lasting legacy on isolated children, and the systems intended to protect vulnerable populations fail, time and again.

A story for anyone who appreciates journeys about personal transformation and the triumph of the human spirit, that stubborn, unexplainable spark that refuses to be quenched.

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Featured Author Maria Davies

Featured Interview With Maria Davies

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m from Essex, UK and I’m 23 years old. I have dogs, a cat, and a tortoise.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was really young when I realised how much I liked books, but was around 13 when I started writing poetry myself.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love poetry, like Neil Hilborn and Rhiannon McGavins style, yet I also love a romance book.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My recent release was ‘Letters Through a Storm’ and it’s about mental health, as are my other books. I have 4 out – on Amazon and in 2 independent bookshops. I had the poems sitting in a notebook for years before I got them into an actual book. I never did it for money, I just wanted to see if I could help even one person.

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Featured Author Matthew E. Johnson

Featured Interview With Matthew E. Johnson

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Church Hill, Tn. It’s a small town right at the roots of the Appalachian mountains. Around here, the arts of music and literature are not well respected as this is mining and farm land. However, I am now the Choir Director of the local High School where I once attended. Now, I teach young minds the wonders of music and literature.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve always been a super imaginative kid. The first time I tried to write a “book” was in second grade. It was supposed to be a thriller about scientists trying to defeat the Kraken. However, my passion was not fully realized till high school when I got into DND and started making worlds and lore and characters. So, the books I write are all based on the DnD campaigns I have and/or am currently running.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’m a fantasy or classical lit guy. My favorite series ever is, of course, the Lord of the Rings. However, I love books like Dune, Area X trilogy, ASOIAF (we’ll never see it finished), the Wheel of Time, anything epic and dark fantasy. I try to write like GRRM and Jordan combined.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My most recent book, “Inquisition of the Damned” was released in Nov. of 2023. It’s the second book in my “Atheneum Cycle” which will span a total of 14-16 novels. The cycle is broken up into 3 separate sagas that occur in the same universe.

Inquisition of the Damned follows “The Guardians” who have just barely escaped death when the capital city if Valistar was destroyed. Now, as a shadow grows in the sky to herald the coming tides of doom, the Guardians must find out a way to reduce their kidnapped friend and prevent the fall of their world into the Void.

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Featured Author Jenny Clift

Featured Interview With Jenny Clift

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am British but my twin sister and I were born in France, as my parents were diplomats. We then lived in Malaysia, China, Canada, Northern Ireland and England. …
While I was at boarding school in England I started to play the violin.
I now live in Madrid, Spain, with my Spanish husband and three daughters, and our two cats, Muffin and Pepper.
I am a professional freelance violinist and an EFT – Emotional Freedom Techniques – Tapping coach.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always been a voracious reader…first of novels and fiction, and more recently of non-fiction, especially personal development books.
As a somewhat frustrated performer, facing fears and insecurites, I was very drawn to books such as Susan Jeffer’s ‘Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway’ and Timothy Gallwey and Barry Green’s ‘The Inner Game of Music’.
As I progressed I read a lot of books about the Law of Attraction and then discovered the energy healing modality, EFT. That lead to working with a Life Coach, EFT expert Brad Yates, and making a LOT of changes in a relatively short space of time…. moving from mainly teaching to performing.
I then trained as an EFT practitioner myself – and felt inspired to share what I have learnt, first in my more autographical book, The Music Inside, and now in THRIVING ARTIST.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
When I was a child my favourite book was Enid Blyton’s ‘The Faraway Tree’!!
Then a mixture – classics (all of Jane Austen, Trollope etc) and novels by Lynne Reid Banks, Rosie Thomas, John Irving, Jeffrey Archer…anything with a great story and great characters.
I love authors like Michael Crichton (I read his ‘Travels’ 3 times!) and Bill Bryson. Starting on my personal development journey I read all of Scott Peck’s ‘The Road Less Travelled’ series as well as Alan Cohen’s books.
My writing is inspired by so many authors, coaches and thought leaders. I LOVE googling ‘inspirational quotes’ by Einstein, Gandhi, Benjamin Franklin and Churchill to name just a few.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Since publishing my first book The Music Inside, back in 2016, I’ve been working as both a violinist and an EFT Tapping coach.
For the last couple of years it’s been on my mind to share what I’ve learnt about this amazing modality, Emotional Freedom Techniques, and specifically how it can help musicians, performers and creatives with the different challenges that come up.
I started writing it via blogs on my website and then got serious about pulling it into book format a few months ago.
The actual writing was pretty easy, but turning the draft into a real book, with beautiful book cover (IMHO!!), edited content, formating, and finally all the marketing and promoting required to self-publish a book, well that’s the hard part!
But the whole experience has been amazing.

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God’s Pale Horse by James Ryan


About Featured Book: God’s Pale Horse by James Ryan

“God’s Pale Horse” by James Ryan is a profound and unsettling exploration of historical injustice, intertwining divine mandates with human atrocities. Through a meticulous examination of the conquest and subsequent devastation of the Americas, Ryan unveils how the invocation of divine authority has been historically manipulated to justify the unspeakable: the systematic extermination of indigenous peoples.

This book takes the reader on a harrowing journey through history, starting from the apocalyptic riders in the Book of Revelation, echoing through the arrival of Columbus, and resonating in the genocidal policies against Native Americans. Ryan compellingly argues that these events were not merely acts of survival but orchestrated campaigns of extermination sanctioned by misinterpretations of Christian doctrines and fueled by economic greed.

From the shores touched by Columbus to the battlefields of the American Indian Wars, “God’s Pale Horse” explores the theological and political justifications used to rationalize the horrors committed against Native populations. It examines the portrayal of indigenous people as obstacles to the divine promise, destined to be conquered or annihilated.

Ryan challenges the reader to reconsider the narratives of American history and the sanctified violence carried out in the name of God and country. This book is not only a historical account but a moral inquiry into the depths of human cruelty and the enduring fight for justice. It is a crucial read for anyone seeking to understand the darker chapters of American history and the implications of using divine justification for terrestrial horrors.

“God’s Pale Horse” is a call to acknowledge and rectify the past, urging a reexamination of the myths that have shaped American identity. It’s an essential addition to the discourse on history, religion, and the ethics of power.

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Glory Through Pain

About Glory Through Pain:

Hey there! My name is Christy Callahan. I’m a published author who writes with a mix of honesty, a little quirkiness, and a whole lot of heart. Recently, I published a book on Amazon that is rated as a Hot New Release in the Family Health Genre. I’m super excited to share my memoir with the world! Below is my synopsis from Amazon, which is where my book is currently published!

Glory Through Pain is a riveting memoir of faith, perseverance, and the miraculous. One phone call altered Christy’s world forever—the call that delivered the news that her brother had been in a life-threatening head-on collision. Afraid and uncertain, she rushed to the hospital, where the next few weeks were filled with tension, prayer, and waiting.

As Christy endured the agonizing hospital ordeal, she couldn’t forget the miraculous moments from her past that had changed her life. These memories of divine intervention strengthened her faith, leaving her hopeful as she witnessed God’s grace at work during times of uncertainty. She held onto the belief that miracles happen in God’s perfect timing, even when the future seemed unclear.

Throughout this heart-wrenching journey, Christy also faced her own battles. Her heartache led her to new experiences, including a fresh start in Southern California. But through her brother’s journey in the hospital, Christy witnessed how God’s miraculous power can heal even the most broken pieces.

Glory Through Pain is a true testament to the power of belief and the transformational nature of God’s love. Christy’s story will encourage you to believe in the miraculous, even when all hope seems lost.

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Dark Obsession: An Age Gap, Bratva Romance by K.C. Crowne

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About Featured Book: Dark Obsession: An Age Gap, Bratva Romance by K.C. Crowne

“Keep your distance, princess. Or I’ll be your ruin.”

I should listen.
I’m Bratva royalty, and he’s my brother’s closest ally.
Older. Scarred. Lethal.

But as his dark gaze locks with mine, full of the desire he’s tried to bury,
I know I’m ready to break every d*mn rule written in my book.

When masked men crash my birthday with the intent to make it my last,
It’s Grigori who saves me.
​​​​​​​In the shadows of a safehouse, he becomes my obsession. And I, his.

His words tell me I deserve better.
But his eyes reveal a hunger he’s buried for years,
A desire he’s fought every step of the way.

They say a savage enforcer with bloodstained hands will only destroy me.
And I’m ready to burn for him.

Because walking away from the only man who’s ever made me feel alive isn’t an option.
Not when I’m carrying the one secret that could destroy us both.

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Featured Author Olivia Gold

Featured Interview With Olivia Gold

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I live in hot and sticky Florida with my husband, three kids, two dogs, two sheep, two cats, twenty chickens, and a miniature zebu. When I’m not writing or dodging animal doo-doo, I’m teaching almost a hundred rambunctious seventh graders. Occasionally, I read my writing to them so they can give me advice. They never let me down with their feedback!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been stapling together pieces of paper and calling them “books” for as long as I can remember. When I was seven years old, I sent my first manuscript to a publisher. It wasn’t accepted, of course, but they sent me the cutest rejection letter imaginable, and I kept writing books in notebooks, on scraps of paper, and eventually on the family computer.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I am a die-hard Gordon Korman fan. My students love his books too; we really can’t get enough of them. Still, my biggest inspiration has to be my students. I crunched the numbers, and I’ve taught about a thousand kids!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Hidden was such a fun book for me to write. I didn’t want the length of the book to discourage readers, so I kept it around 170 pages long, and it only took five months to write. Xander witness what MIGHT be a crime and is thrown into witness protection in the strangest Utah town imaginable. He has to figure out how to fit in when all of the kids are obsessed with school spirit and all things Utah. My favorite part of the writing process was reading the chapters to my students as I wrote them. It was so fun to hear them laugh or gasp aloud as I read, and as I mentioned, they gave me amazing advice. It’s a memory I will definitely cherish.

 

Featured Author Jackie Ross Flaum

Featured Interview With Jackie Ross Flaum

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a water aerobics enthusiast, amateur jewelry maker, struggling bridge player, and kick-ass grandmother in addition to writing stories. I grew up in Kentucky, went to college at the University of Georgia where I had way too much fun, and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in journalism. After college, I worked for the Associated Press then became a reporter for “The Hartford Courant” in Connecticut. I married there and our two daughters were born there. My newspaperman husband got a job in Memphis and we moved there. I became a freelance speechwriter, publicist, and marketing person for major companies in town, but my favorite gigs were with the Memphis City Schools and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. I retired and began doing what I’d always wanted to do: write fiction. I wrote short stories that appeared in such anthologies as “Now There Was a Story”, “Low Down Dirty Vote II and III”, “Mayhem in Memphis,” and “Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem”. Since I liked short stories, I tried my hand at a longer form and wrote a novella of love and murder, “The Yellow Fever Revenge.” What I really wanted to write a novel, and so was born the civil rights era suspense/thriller series, Sterling Brothers Ltd. So far the series includes “Justice Tomorrow,” “The Price of a Future,” and coming soon, “Wigs, Mustaches, and Other Disguises”. I am the immediate president of Malice in Memphis a Killer Writing Group and mother to one very disobedient dog.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was reading before the first grade and always listening to radio programs and making up stories to go with them. Many times teachers had to remove a novel from inside my math book—needless to say I stink at math today. I actually wrote my first ‘novel’ in the sixth grade and my mother, bless her heart, typed all 100 pages of it.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Harper Lee, Zora Neale Hurston, SA Cosby, Faye Snowden, Charlaine Harris, and JD Robb (Nora Roberts)
I love all their books. I stumbled on “Their Eyes Were Watching God” when my granddaughter asked me for help with an essay on the book. What a treasure I found.
But I love thrillers and mysteries and suspense stories, especially those with a romantic flavor. I am constantly surprised by authors and books that I read just to please a friend or because I’m about to meet the author. For example, I didn’t think I would like Charlaine Harri’s Sookie Stackhouse series because I’m not into vampires and werewolves. Boy, was I wrong! That proves a well-written book in almost any genre will get me interested.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“The Price of a Future” took me two years to finish. I wrote short stories in the meanwhile, but mostly I stewed and stewed about it.
First, I couldn’t think of a way to make the exchange after Socrates Gray is captured and his partner Madeline Sterling agrees to give up her newborn daughter for him. All her angst wore me out and I cut a bunch of it (You’re welcome, readers.) I had to be smart: Sterling has no intention of keeping her end of the bargain, but it took me a hot minute to figure out how to make all that happen. Second, I finished with 105,000 words, and my Malice in Memphis critique partners went “Whoa! Nobody’s gonna read a thriller that long. Besides, you have two books there.” So I divided it–the third book in the series “Wigs, Mustaches, and Other Disguises” will be out by summer.
Third, I spent a lot of time making sure the scenes and the dialogue in the book were true to the 1960s and the people of that time.

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Neanderball by Sofia Diana Gabel


About Featured Book: Neanderball by Sofia Diana Gabel

Geneticist Lucien Roux’s cutting-edge experiment to clone Neanderthals creates blurred lines between ambition and ethics after the clones are stolen and forced to play a brutal and violent game dubbed Neanderball. Lucien is haunted by his realization that hubris overpowered morality. He and his ex-Marine girlfriend set out on a dangerous journey to save the Neanderthals before it’s too late.
Racing against time as a military faction and a sinister adversary close in, he has one chance to expose the real reason his research was taken. It’s an all or nothing fight for redemption, leading to a showdown for his survival, and freedom for the Neanderthals.

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The Price of a Future by Jackie Ross Flaum

About The Price of a Future by Jackie Ross Flaum:

On the run across the 1960s South, agents for a covert civil rights group are hunted by ruthless killers determined to silence them.
Madeline Sterling and Socrates Gray uncovered damning evidence in the brutal murders of civil rights workers.
Now, they’re the targets of relentless thugs.
Hunted by shadowy figures, they must evade capture while piecing together a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.

When Gray is captured, Sterling faces an impossible ransom demand: surrender her newborn daughter.
Torn between protecting her child and saving her friend, she embarks on a desperate rescue mission.

Gray always warned that her crazy schemes would get them killed.

But it could be more horrific than that.

This pulse-pounding thriller explores the dark underbelly of the Civil Rights Movement, where justice is a fragile illusion and the fight for freedom comes at a devastating cost.

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RIOT: A 1960s Love Story

About RIOT: A 1960s Love Story:

FREE on Kindle: January 10-14, 2025

A fast-paced journey on an emotional roller coaster, bursting with political and sexual passions.

It’s the late 1960s. The Vietnam War, the Antiwar Movement and the Black Power Movement are rushing toward their explosive peaks. In the midst of this charged environment, an inter-racial pair of young activists fall madly in love. Awaiting them are excitement, danger, heartache and redemption.

RIOT: A 1960s Love Story chronicles these lovers’ challenging journey: their coming of age amidst an unpopular war, a racially polarized city, a hostile mayor and ever-mounting threats, all while working through their own deep psychological issues.

1968 is marked by campus unrest, assassinations and urban rebellions, as well as political violence that thrusts the duo into clashes with Chicago’s police and the National Guard. The suspense builds breathlessly to a heartrending climax during the street protests surrounding that summer’s Democratic National Convention.

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Featured Author Elle F. Kingsley

Featured Interview With Elle F. Kingsley

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hello, I’m Elle!
I’m an award-winning futurist, AI ethicist, and bestselling sci-fi author, recognised among the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™ and TechWomen100 honourees. My work spans AI ethics, legal tech, and global policy, advising organisations like the UK Parliament, the Commonwealth, and the European Commission. I’ve also worked on cutting-edge technologies like generative AI in Big Tech and specialise in cyberlaw, data protection, and privacy.

I put all this into my sci-fi work, weaving deep insights into technology, society, and policy to imagine future worlds—so that you don’t have to. My work explores how emerging technologies shape humanity, crafting stories that inspire thought about our digital futures.

I’m originally from England, spending time in Guildford before moving to London, where I’m currently based. My work has me travelling frequently across Europe and Asia, especially to Germany, China and South Korea, so I’ve learned to embrace a life that’s always on the move!

While I’d love the idea of a pet, my lifestyle makes it tricky, so I channel my energy into exploring new places and making the most of wherever I find myself. I love exploring new cultures, connecting with people, and finding inspiration in unexpected spots. Life’s an adventure, and I’m always eager for the next chapter.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve always had my head buried in a book! I was fortunate to pick up reading at a young age—by 6 or 7, I was devouring classics like Alice in Wonderland and Grimm’s book of Fairy Tales. But a defining moment came when I was 8, during a school assignment to write a scary version of the Macbeth witches’ potion, which when then go up on the wall in the corridor. Knowing my audience would be other students and inspired by Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, I conjured up witches tearing out naughty children’s intestines and putting them into their cauldron.

Needless to say, teachers were not pleased. They called my parents in, claiming my story was “far too dark” and would terrify the other kids. When asked why I’d written something so gruesome, I replied, “But you told me to make it scary!”

The teachers insisted I rewrite it, removing the scary parts. But my mum stood by me, arguing that I’d simply followed instructions.
Unsure what to do, the school suggested punishment.
The punishment? I was taken to the bookstore and free to pick any book I wanted while proudly called a “mini Stephen King.”

Fast-forward to today, and The Last Garden reached the same bestseller list as King at #30 on literary short stories. It’s reached #2 on the new releases list, just below Dostoyevsky. Life has a funny way of coming full circle, doesn’t it?

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’m a sucker for the classics, especially in sci-fi and dystopian genres. Authors like Orwell, Huxley, and Kafka shaped my love for tales that explore dread, paranoia, and the human condition. Fahrenheit 451 is an excellent addition and commentary on literary rates. The Terror by Dan Simmons is another favourite that masterfully combines historical fiction with a creeping sense of doom.

On the sci-fi front, there’s Dune, which is iconic in its own right. I thoroughly enjoy Liu Cixin’s Three-Body Problem, which blends dystopia with speculative science and a lot of philosophical and ethical debates.

Similarly, I draw a lot of inspiration from classic philosophical ideas, especially those related to technology, surveillance, and freedom. Thinkers like Voltaire, who challenged ideas of progress and freedom, and Jeremy Bentham’s concept of the Panopticon, which explores surveillance and control, really influence the different nuances of the role of surveillance, technology and control in shaping society. These concepts help shape the moral dilemmas I explore in my writing, particularly in dystopian worlds where the lines between freedom and control blur.

These texts challenge us to think critically about power, surveillance, and the role of the individual within society. I apply these ideas to my storytelling, creating dystopian worlds where morality, freedom, and technology collide

Beyond books, I draw inspiration from other forms of storytelling, too. Anime like Psycho-Pass, series like Black Mirror or Mr. Robot, and graphic novels like V for Vendetta, and even games like Orwell, We Happy Few, BioShock feed my creative energy. Great storytelling, in any form, really inspires me to create my own worlds and narratives.

These immersive adventures remind me of the power of storytelling—it’s the only medium that can truly transport us to entirely new realities.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“The air, thick with smog, choked the sky with a never-ending amber haze. Ivy tightened her mask, its edges biting into her skin. Around her, the forgotten shuffled, their makeshift filters from scavenged waste barely keeping the lethal air at bay—each breath, a gamble.”

In a world gasping under the weight of environmental collapse, The Last Garden is a short story, exploring humanity’s desperate attempt to reconnect with nature amidst the fallout of failed climate goals. Towering domed cities like Solara shine with technological brilliance and innovation, protecting their inhabitants while the world outside lies in ruin—a barren wasteland abandoned to those left behind. Within the dome, advancement flourishes, but at what cost?

Unchecked reliance on technology has created an illusion of progress while erasing the natural world and the very essence of life it was meant to protect. Meanwhile, outside, the Seed Savers, an underground faction, risk their lives to preserve Earth’s final seeds of hope.

What sets The Last Garden apart is its nuanced portrayal of morality, where I invite readers to consider their own complicity in systems of convenience and destruction. The Last Garden was born in a whirlwind of creativity, with the first draft written over two intense, caffeine-fuelled days to meet the deadline for its original publication in Futurescapes Zine.

The story poured out of me, driven by a sense of urgency to explore the themes of hope and humanity’s relationship with nature. Though the writing came quickly, the ideas behind it had been simmering for years—drawing from real-world climate concerns, the recent UN Summit of the Future, and my fascination with speculative fiction. Using the Three Horizons Method, I envisioned a utopian world where systems coexist, then stepped back to focus on the challenges and issues that may arise. This exclusive extended edition, published by Pariah Tales, was then finely tuned over a few months.

This tale is for anyone who has ever asked, “What would I sacrifice to create a better world?”

You can find your copy of the The Last Garden here: https://amzn.eu/d/0PP8ZYe

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Featured Author Dr. Phyllis Pobee

Featured Interview With Dr. Phyllis Pobee

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m Dr. Phyllis Pobee, a triple-board-certified genetic weight loss physician, author, and founder of GeneLean360°, a personalized weight loss program inspired by my own 100-pound transformation. I was raised in Canada as the daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, where I learned the values of hard work, persistence, and self-belief that continue to guide me today.

I currently live in Canada with my husband and two young children, who keep me grounded and motivated. While I don’t have any pets, my home is always full of energy, laughter, and the occasional dance party in the kitchen.

Through my writing and work, I’m passionate about empowering women to reclaim their health, confidence, and joy through personalized, science-backed strategies.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I realized my fascination with books at a young age, around 8 or 9 years old. I loved getting lost in stories that transported me to new worlds or helped me see life from a fresh perspective. Books became a source of comfort, inspiration, and growth for me, and that fascination has only deepened over the years.

I started writing much later, inspired by my own 100-pound weight loss journey and the realization that I had a story and expertise that could help others. Writing became a way to combine my personal experiences with my professional knowledge to empower women to transform their health and lives. While I didn’t grow up imagining myself as an author, once I started, I knew it was a path I wanted to continue for life.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love reading authors who inspire action and transformation, both in life and in health. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, is one of my favorites for his practical yet empowering approach to building habits that stick. Maxwell Maltz’s Psycho-Cybernetics had a profound impact on me—it taught me how much our mindset and self-image shape our outcomes, a message I weave into my own writing.

My favorite genre to read is personal development and health science. Books that offer both relatable stories and actionable steps resonate deeply with me because they reflect the kind of writing I aim to create. I also enjoy memoirs that highlight resilience and transformation, as they remind me of the power of storytelling to inspire change.

When it comes to inspiration, my readers and clients are my greatest motivators. Knowing that my writing could provide someone with the tools and hope they need to reclaim their health keeps me focused and passionate. Authors like Jen Sincero (You Are a Badass) and Dr. Jason Fung (The Obesity Code) also inspire me to communicate complex ideas in a relatable, accessible way that empowers readers to take control of their journey.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, Lean Genes: A Physician’s Guide to Genetic Weight Loss — Eat What You Love, Lose Weight for Good, and Break Free from Diets and Medications, is a deeply personal and empowering guide to transformation. It’s inspired by my own journey of losing 100 pounds through the groundbreaking science of genetic weight loss, and it’s designed to help women over 30 reclaim their health and confidence in a way that’s sustainable and personalized.

This book challenges the outdated, one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss by focusing on the unique role genetics play in cravings, metabolism, and fat storage. I combine relatable stories from my own struggles with practical, science-backed strategies to give readers the tools they need to create lasting change without deprivation or frustration.

Lean Genes isn’t just about losing weight—it’s about breaking free from the cycle of diets and discovering a path that works specifically for your body. It’s a call to embrace your unique genetic blueprint and take back control of your health, all while enjoying the foods you love and living life with joy and freedom.

For anyone who’s felt stuck, defeated, or overwhelmed by weight loss, this book offers hope, clarity, and a proven way forward. It’s more than a guide—it’s a revolution in how we think about weight, health, and transformation.

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Featured Author Kate Damon

Featured Interview With Kate Damon

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Writing as Margaret Brownley, I’m a New York Times bestselling author with forty-plus romance novels to my credit. “Jury Duty is Murder” is my first mystery.
When I’m not writing, I enjoy spending time with the grandkiddies, raising Monarch Butterflies, and playing a wicked game of bridge. I’m sad to say we’re between pets right now as we recently lost our little furry friend.
I’m not sure what my next project will be, but since I’ve recently remarried, my thoughts have turned back to what else? Romance!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t fascinated with books. As a child, I would be so happy when I got sick and could stay in bed and read all day. I wrote my first book in 6th grade, a mystery I didn’t know how to end. I didn’t start writing seriously until my children were in middle school.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’m primarily known as a romance writer, so of course I enjoy reading them. Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, and Diana Gabaldon are among my favorite authors. I also enjoy a good mystery. Among my favorite mystery authors are Gillian Flynn, Lee Child, and Richard Osman, whom I recently discovered.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I never thought to write a mystery, but my life took a sharp turn with the loss of my husband to cancer just before the Covid lockdowns. This shifted my focus away from romance and “Jury Duty is Murder” is the result.
I have to laugh at the thought of murder crossing my mind during that ordeal. Life sure does have a way of steering us in unexpected directions. I like to think that this book is a reflection of my journey and the resilience we find in our darkest moments.
Here’s a preview of “Jury Duty is Murder”:
The verdict is in; a famed athlete is headed for prison. The jurors have done their job and are free to go back to their lives.
But after being sequestered for three months, life as most jurors knew it, no longer exists.
HAROLD ASHMAN’s house is almost destroyed when a reporter drives through it. Exotic dancer, CEECEE LAINE, discovers that her boyfriend is two-timing her, and she no longer has a job. Actor ALEX MANNING learns his career is down the tubes, and 72-year-old, HELEN RYDER, discovers her family is plotting to put her in an old folks home.
Then things take a turn for the worse. When jurors start dropping like flies, CeeCee, Helen, Harold, and Alex are convinced there’s a killer on the loose. Now the feuding foursome must find the killer before he finds them—or before they save him the trouble by killing each other.

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