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Featured Interview With Keisha Williams

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi, I'm Keisha! I'm a lawyer, a former educator, a tennis enthusiast, and a mom — and I've always believed that the most important stories are the ones that show you something is possible before you ever thought to try. I am first-generation Jamaican-American and was born and raised in Maryland and still call it home.

These days you can find me in Silver Spring with my wife, my 2-year old son Cosmo and our rescue dog Elsa, a Chihuahua terrier mix who loves a good cuddle.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always loved fiction books and getting lost in stories. I started reading more as an adult in an attempt to bring more joy and whimsy into "adulting."

I find joy through reading, play and exploring the beauty in the little things in nature. Even seeing the droplets of rain on a blade of grass is something new that I have discovered.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite books to read with my son Cosmo are the Little Blue Truck series.

My favorite genre for myself is fiction and I also love self-help books. Untamed by Glennon Doyle and An American Marriage are recent favorites of mine.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
When my son Cosmo came along, story time became one of my favorite parts of the day. We read everything. But after a while, I kept feeling like something was missing. I wanted a book that would tell him what I believe every child needs to hear — that you can do anything you put your mind to, that falling down is just part of the journey, and that just because you've never seen something done doesn't mean you can't be the one to do it.

That became Purple Panda Learns to Ride a Bike, my first picture book and the first in the Purple Panda Adventures series. It's a rhyming picture book about courage, perseverance, and trying something you've never seen done before. But honestly, it's just as much about friendship and community and about the people who show up and cheer for you while you're still figuring it out (chosen family).

I'm also the founder of Magical Cosmic Tales, LLC, which is named after my son Cosmo. My biggest hope is that every child and caregiver who reads this book walks away not just having visited a magical world, but feeling deep down that they are the magic. This is a message for my son but I also realize that it is a message that I needed to hear also.

Cosmo's smile he gives every single time he hears his name on the dedication page warms my heart and I hope it touches children and caregivers everywhere.

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Featured Interview With Dakota J Dawson

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
"I was raised with a deep appreciation for storytelling and the power of a quiet mind. Growing up in Ireland, I was always surrounded by a culture that values both deep conversation and the beauty of the natural world. That upbringing heavily influenced my writing style; I believe in being direct, honest, and grounded.

Currently, I still call the heart of Ireland my home. There is something about the landscape here—the rolling greens and the unpredictable Atlantic weather—that perfectly mirrors the themes of my book. It reminds me daily that while we can’t control the 'weather' of our lives, we can certainly build a strong foundation within ourselves.

As for companions, I share my home with a very spirited dog who serves as a constant reminder to live in the present moment. Whether we are out exploring the local coastlines or tucked away in the office while I write, having a pet keeps me grounded and ensures I never take life’s little uncertainties too seriously!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
"I think my fascination with books began the moment I realized they were more than just stories—they were blueprints for how to live. By the age of eight or nine, I was the kid who would disappear into a corner of the library for hours. I wasn't just reading for the plot; I was fascinated by how a few well-placed words could completely change the way I felt or thought about a problem.

I started writing shortly after, around age eleven, but it didn't start with 'books.' It started with journaling and short essays. I found that the world could be a very noisy, overwhelming place, and writing was my way of creating a boundary between the chaos outside and my thoughts inside. If I could put a feeling into a sentence, it no longer had the power to confuse me. That early habit of using a pen to find clarity eventually evolved into the philosophy behind my work today. I’ve always believed that if you can write your way through a problem, you can live your way through it, too.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I am a voracious reader of Personal Development and Modern Philosophy. I’ve always been drawn to books that don't just tell a story, but provide a practical 'operating system' for the mind.

Currently, my favorite genre to dive into is applied Stoicism. I find immense value in authors who can take ancient, rugged wisdom and make it feel essential for our high-speed, digital lives.

As for who inspires me, I have a few 'north stars.' Mel Robbins is a huge influence; her recent work, The Let Them Theory, has been a massive hit this year and perfectly aligns with my belief in releasing the need to control others. I’m also deeply inspired by the Irish author John Connell. His latest book, The Wisdom of Farmers, is a beautiful reminder of the grounding power of nature and patience—lessons that are vital in today's world.

Ultimately, I’m inspired by any writer who has the courage to be direct. I admire authors like Mark Manson and Nedra Glover Tawwab because they don't hide behind academic jargon. They speak to the reader like a trusted friend who isn't afraid to tell them the hard truths they need to hear to grow. That’s the kind of 'honest' writing I strive to bring into my own work.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
"'Stop Letting Everything Affect You – Unshackled" is a roadmap for anyone who feels like they’ve been living their life at the mercy of their own emotions. We live in a world designed to keep us overwhelmed—whether it's the pressure of social expectations, the spiral of overthinking after a minor interaction, or the heavy weight of 'empath fatigue.'

WHAT MY BOOK IS ABOUT?

UNSHACKLED is a transformative guide for people-pleasers, overthinkers, and anyone who has spent their life prioritizing everyone else's needs while neglecting their own. Written with raw honesty and zero fluff, this book speaks directly to those who are exhausted from emotional hypervigilance, chronic guilt, and self-sabotaging patterns.
This isn't your typical self-help book filled with platitudes and toxic positivity. UNSHACKLED delivers hard truths, practical strategies, and actionable tools that create real, lasting change. It's for people who are done performing for others and ready to reclaim their peace, their power, and their lives.

My book is a transformative guide to emotional intelligence and mental resilience — designed to help you reconnect with your worth, refine your standards, and protect your peace. It is not about becoming someone new, but about returning to who you truly are.

My book is a deep dive into the art of emotional sovereignty. I wanted to move beyond the usual 'just be positive' advice and provide raw, practical strategies for breaking the cycle of self-sabotage and guilt. I explore how to set boundaries that actually stick, how to recognize manipulation before it drains you, and how to practice 'compassionate detachment'—learning to be unbothered without becoming cold.

Ultimately, it’s a book for the overthinkers and the people-pleasers who are ready to stop being 'emotional radars' for everyone else and finally start protecting their own peace. It’s about realizing that while you can't control the chaos of the world, you have absolute jurisdiction over your internal response.

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Featured Interview With Anna Moore Bradfield

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a born and bred Michigan girl! I have lived other places, but I always come back to my sweet homeland. My husband and I are empty nesters, but our pup, Blue, keeps our days full and immersive and playful and frustrating all at the same time! We live on a little inland lake and love hosting summer cookouts and tooling around on our pontoon boat.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been drawn to stories for as long as I can remember. Before I even knew how to write, I would create my own picture books—drawing out the scenes and filling the pages with loopy lines where the words were meant to go. Even then, I think I understood that stories mattered.

Writing, however, didn’t become a focused part of my life until much later. What began as curiosity—especially around the quieter, often overlooked figures in Scripture—gradually grew into something more. Over time, that curiosity turned into a desire to explore those stories more deeply, and eventually, into a calling to write them.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’ve always loved the depth and richness of Victorian authors like Charlotte Brontë and her sisters, as well as Charles Dickens. There’s something enduring about the way they develop character and atmosphere. Though he’s from a later era, I also appreciate how John Steinbeck draws readers into the emotional landscape of his stories. And stories from the Renaissance era greatly influence my life and my writing.

Of course, I’m especially drawn to biblical fiction—stories that take familiar accounts and explore them more deeply. More than anything, though, Scripture itself is my greatest source of inspiration. It provides both the foundation and the questions that lead me into each story I write.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, Loosed: Michal’s Story, continues The Lambswool Chronicles by stepping into the life of one of Scripture’s more complex and often misunderstood women.

Michal is introduced in the Bible as the daughter of King Saul and the wife of David, but her story is filled with tension, silence, and unanswered questions. I was drawn to those spaces—what it meant for her to love David, to lose him, and to live within the shifting power of a divided kingdom.

In Loosed, I explore themes of control, identity, and what it truly means to be set free. Michal’s journey is not an easy one, and it’s not always what we expect—but it’s deeply human. Writing her story required both research and reflection, and it became one of the more emotionally layered books in the series.

As with the other books, I approached the story with a desire to remain grounded in Scripture while thoughtfully imagining the personal and emotional experiences that may have existed within it.

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Featured Interview With Anna Moore Bradfield

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a born and bred Michigan girl! I have lived other places, but I always come back to my sweet homeland. My husband and I are empty nesters, but our pup, Blue, keeps our days full and immersive and playful and frustrating all at the same time! We live on a little inland lake and love hosting summer cookouts and tooling around on our pontoon boat.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been drawn to stories for as long as I can remember. Before I even knew how to write, I would create my own picture books—drawing out the scenes and filling the pages with loopy lines where the words were meant to go. Even then, I think I understood that stories mattered.

Writing, however, didn’t become a focused part of my life until much later. What began as curiosity—especially around the quieter, often overlooked figures in Scripture—gradually grew into something more. Over time, that curiosity turned into a desire to explore those stories more deeply, and eventually, into a calling to write them.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’ve always loved the depth and richness of Victorian authors like Charlotte Brontë and her sisters, as well as Charles Dickens. There’s something enduring about the way they develop character and atmosphere. Though he’s from a later era, I also appreciate how John Steinbeck draws readers into the emotional landscape of his stories. And stories from the Renaissance era greatly influence my life and my writing.

Of course, I’m especially drawn to biblical fiction—stories that take familiar accounts and explore them more deeply. More than anything, though, Scripture itself is my greatest source of inspiration. It provides both the foundation and the questions that lead me into each story I write.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, Loosed: Michal’s Story, continues The Lambswool Chronicles by stepping into the life of one of Scripture’s more complex and often misunderstood women.

Michal is introduced in the Bible as the daughter of King Saul and the wife of David, but her story is filled with tension, silence, and unanswered questions. I was drawn to those spaces—what it meant for her to love David, to lose him, and to live within the shifting power of a divided kingdom.

In Loosed, I explore themes of control, identity, and what it truly means to be set free. Michal’s journey is not an easy one, and it’s not always what we expect—but it’s deeply human. Writing her story required both research and reflection, and it became one of the more emotionally layered books in the series.

As with the other books, I approached the story with a desire to remain grounded in Scripture while thoughtfully imagining the personal and emotional experiences that may have existed within it.

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Featured Interview With M.S. Ocampo

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I'm a Jersey girl currently living in Texas who likes birdwatching and playing Baldur's Gate 3. I'm autistic and asexual who deals with anxiety issues.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I've been reading ever since I was a little kid. I started writing in 8th grade. I came up with the idea for My Ex is a Vampire in 2017. It was inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors are Jane Austen, Marissa Meyer, Xiran Jay Zhao, Jose Rizal, and C.S. Lewis. I love reading romance novels (either contemporary YA romcoms or historical romances). My writing is inspired by authors like Gabriella Buba and Elisabeth Wheatley.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My Ex is a Vampire has Filipino-American vampire hunters who have to balance normal lives as teenagers with vampire hunting. Jane is the perfectionist honor student dating the boy on the football team. Andy is the new kid in town, a total punk whose girlfriend is obsessed with vampires. Jane and Andy have a frenemies to lovers dynamic.

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Featured Interview With Jason Johnson

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Southeast Missouri, which taught me a lot about hard work, resilience, and observing people closely — small places teach you how human behavior really works. Today I live internationally and spend much of my time traveling, writing, and building conversations around emotional health and personal responsibility.

I don’t currently have pets, but I spend a lot of time walking cities and nature trails, which honestly feels like its own kind of grounding ritual.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Books became important to me when I realized they weren’t just stories — they were perspectives. I started writing seriously as an adult, not because I wanted to be an author, but because I had questions that wouldn’t leave me alone. Writing became the way I worked through truth, patterns, and experiences I saw repeating in people’s lives.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’m drawn to writers who tell uncomfortable truths clearly — authors who explore psychology, behavior, and personal transformation. My favorite genre sits at the intersection of personal development and real human experience. I’m inspired by thinkers who challenge assumptions and help people see themselves differently.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, Detrimental Kindness, explores how being “nice” can sometimes become destructive — especially when kindness is used to avoid conflict, suppress truth, or abandon personal boundaries. The book helps readers recognize when generosity turns into self-neglect and how to reclaim honesty without losing compassion.

It’s not about becoming less kind. It’s about becoming real.

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Featured Interview With Mohamed Nabil

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Freelance Marketing Consultant, Author of The Bachelors of Egypt novel, Enlightened Populism: Reflections on the News Cycle of a Pandemic, My Interview with ChatGPT, Global Justice novel and Philosophical Debates with AI. Creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One’s Publications), one of the founders of the “harass the harassers” campaign, a founder of multiple community development initiatives, winner of the outstanding leadership award for contributions to the fields of Marketing and Advertising awarded by the Marketing 2.0 Conference in Dubai. A citizen of the world, born and raised in Egypt.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always been fascinated with books, I wrote my first book when I was 23 years old (2013), however I didn’t publish that and I published another book in 2017, The Bachelors of Egypt novel.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Philosophy is my favorite genre, Dialogues of Plato and Beyond Good and Evil are among my favorites.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is titled Philosophical Debates with AI, published in 27 January 2026. It’s the first book in which I apply AIDOP.
I created AI Debates on One’s Publications (AIDOP) by using AI tools to conduct debates on my own published books; The Bachelors of Egypt, Enlightened Populism: Reflections on the News Cycle of a Pandemic, My Interview with ChatGPT and Global Justice and published the whole exchanges in a book titled Philosophical Debates with AI.
I used the same approach to conduct debates with AI tools on my previously published essays and published the whole exchanges under a category in my blog titled Philosophical Debates with AI, along with the book’s sample.
My debates with AI tools in the book tackled Enlightened Populism, Radical Globalism, Corporate Corruption, Global Justice, Moral Universality, Activism, the role of AI in future societies, the practicality of establishing a single world government with equal rights for all citizens and critiques of The Bachelors of Egypt novel’s philosophical premise and “My Interview with ChatGPT” book… the blog posts under the mentioned category naturally tackled more topics extensively.
My own use tackled my own areas of interest; Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Economics… yet the method can be adopted across several fields causing serious disruption to how content is published and how readers interact.
Purpose:
The goal of these debates isn’t to “win” or “lose”, the main objectives include stress-testing ideas through AI; effectively making them sharper by responding to criticism, refining one’s own thoughts, simply accepting criticism as valid or agreeing to disagree on certain points… inviting readers to explore the mechanisms of the thought process instead of simply asking them to accept conclusions, and documenting where AI tools stand at the time of publication. AIDOP effectively turns your work into living texts with open discussions instead of closed chapters.
The method encourages Enlightened Populism:
As highlighted in my essay Enlightened Populism Explained, Enlightened populism is presented as a healthy alternative to the two dominant behavioral patterns of communication in today’s world, “Blind Elitism” and “Ignorant Populism”; it may help provide the essential infrastructure for human beings to dismantle tribalism, cronyism, polarization, toxic competitiveness, oppression, systemic bigotry…
Blind Elitism involves blindly following a certain “expert” or an “elite” without investigating the information, Ignorant Populism also involves the absence of investigation while relying on feelings or trends. Enlightened Populism involves listening to multiple experts, trying to understand how they reached certain conclusions and investigating the information to discern the truth.
By inviting readers to the thought process while presenting arguments and counter arguments, the content creator effectively encourages them to act as Enlightened Populists.
Radical Transparency: Instead of using AI for ghost writing which I consider as unethical as hiring a human ghost writer, or refining thoughts behind closed doors, you can invite readers to your own lab while demonstrating that your ideas can survive scrutiny.
Methodology:
1. You start by asking the AI tool to take a position opposing to yours, for example you can ask the tool to criticize your own published works or ask it if a certain disruptive idea of yours is applicable.
2. You engage in back-and-forth argumentation with the AI tool.
3. You copy-paste the whole conversation without editing anything (or narrate it fully for video/audio content).
4. For free publicly available content like blog articles and essays, you should copy-paste the whole content while asking the AI tool to take an opposing position. For content existing behind a paywall like books and academic papers, you can choose whether to provide the whole content to the AI tool or let it rely on publicly available data points to form its initial response.
5. Publish the content within 24 hours of the exchange, to effectively document where one or multiple AI tools stand at the time of publication.
Recommended AI tools:
Based on my own experience the best sparring partners today among the publicly available AI tools are ChatGPT and Gemini.
Adoption process:
To encourage the adoption of AIDOP, I will personally promote any content created using the described methodology through my blog and/or social media, as long as it mentions me and AIDOP while linking to this webpage:
https://mohamednabil.world/aidop

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Featured Interview With Hope Redgrave

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi, I’m Hope Redgrave! A 23 year old Indie author juggling through engineering and building a fantasy world of my own. I was raised in very small country called Bangladesh. It’s a small country with many beautiful places to visit. That’s where I still live now. I used to have a pet rabbit, named Athens. He died a few years back which made me very upset.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was around 16-17. I was a huge fan of this Indian boy band called SANAM. And I was obsessed with their guitarist. That’s kind of when I started writing one-shot fanfictions, Instagram post fanfictions. That’s basically when it all began. I started to realize I have a thing for imagination. The fascination with book came during COVID. The lock down turned me into an absolute bookworm.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors would be Jennifer L Armentrout, Jeanine Frost, Rina Kent, H.D. Carlton, Arthur Conan Doyle, Osamu Dazai and Fyodor Dostoevsky. I enjoy all sorts of Genre. Fantasy, Dark Romance, Young Adult, New adult, spicy, adventure, Detective, Thriller, Horror. I love everything with a good twist and capability to overwhelm me. That’s also the inspiration behind my writing. I like the feeling of overwhelming emotions and that’s what I like to portray in my books. Along with other stuff like psychological issues, societal issues, etc.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The latest book would be the one I’m currently working on. DESIRE. It’s the second installment from the Destiny Series and the sequel to Obsession. It’s a monstrocity of around 90k+ words which took me around six months to write. This book explores the role of a princess and her knight in politics in a kingdom that’s clearly at advantage. The characters are deep, Nix and Wrath. They’re the reincarnation of Aveoth and Raizel from the first book. I did my level best to portray a badass princess who can, on one hand, handle war and on another hand, fall in love. The other side of the coin is the knight, Wrath, who bounces between his duty to protect the princess and his feelings for her in the midst of an upcoming war. I think the readers will enjoy this book more than they enjoyed OBSESSION.

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Featured Interview With Gail Daley

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in California, although as a child we moved all over the US. For a few months I lived in Michigan and Ollahoma, but we always returned to California.
My husband of more than 50 years and I live in Fresno, with our grown son, and two cats, although over the years our menagerie has included a lot of dogs and a guinea pig.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always been a reader and a story teller. I started writing about my imaginary worlds in High School, but I never published anything until I was in my early 60’s.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Favorite Authors as a child: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Zane Grey, Louisa May Alcott, Jules Verne, Alistair Maclean
As an adult, I still love these writers, but my taste has expanded to include Louis L’Amour, Donna Andrews, Georgette Heyer, Amanda M Lee, and so many other authors it would be impossible to name all of them. The truth is, I am an omnivorous reader whose taste in books runs the gamut through Science Fiction, history, fantasy, romance and mystery

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The idea for this book and the ones to follow have percolated in the background of my psyche for a long time, but I didn’t start writing the book until I had a vague plotline generated. I am what we writers call a ‘pantser’ (I write by the seat of my pants rather than using a detailed outline). The real joy of writing fiction is you can create people you like and inhabit their world with them for a time.
A bit of background about the parent series which The Inheritance Genome springs from: That particular series actually started because of a wild hair I had about what would happen if the if all the pronouns in the Bible were reversed: you know she, instead of he and Goddess instead of God and the daughter of the goddess, instead of the son of God that kind of thing, and that was how the Clans Vensoog were born.
I actually introduced the premise for the characters in this book and the ones to follow in The Designer People. Lucinda and Juliette who appear in that book as young adults met their genetic doubles who were still children. The characters are NOT clones. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of genetic manipulation and the idea of creating designer people using DNA and tissue samples already on hand.
I intend to write several books about the next generation of Zack and Katherine‘s children. The first two books will cover Patrice, who is learning to become a legal advocate, and Selick’s year as a police rookie. I decided I was going to involve some older characters like Gorsling who does have a grudge against the O’Teagues. I’m also going to be expanding the clan system with a couple of sub clans that I think might be interesting. A Cajun clan for the for the L’Roux clan, and maybe a couple of Lupin clans for the O’Teague’s.
This is a link to a book trailer: https://youtu.be/AUE7dQe1aE8

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Featured Interview With Barbara Caver

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in South Carolina and I now live in New York City after moving for college to become a filmmaker. Specifically I live in Jackson Heights, part of the borough of Queens, which is supposed to be the most diverse neighborhood in the United States. I have one very large devil’s ivy plant named Twee.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination with books started shortly before I could read. My father says that when I was around three years old, he would read me the same storybook every night before bed until I had the book memorized. He was able to fool my grandmother into thinking I could read with some well-timed page turns! I started writing stories very early too as assignments in elementary school. When I was nine, I started keeping a journal and skipped recess with my best friend to write stories.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite genres are memoir, literary fiction, and speculative fiction/fantasy, and my favorite authors are their own pantheon. Sue Monk Kidd, Willa Cather, Mark Twain, Phillip Pullman, Madeleine L’Engle, Dani Shapiro, Beth Kephart, Elizabeth Acevedo, Alice McDermott, Laura Hillenbrand, Susanna Kearsley… I could go on. I love discovering new authors and my contemporary author-colleagues.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
A Little Piece of Cuba: A Journey to Become Cubana-Americana is my debut, and it chronicles my journey to connect with my Cuban heritage after a five day trip to Havana. I grew up without a good understanding of what it meant to be Cuban, and I was always curious about it. As soon as I arrived at the airport in Havana, I didn’t feel like I was visiting a foreign country; I felt like I was coming home. I wanted to explore that connection, to mine my own memories and experiences, and to define for myself what it meant to be Cuban. For me, the journey was internal and almost mystical, and I realize now that many people feel a connection to a place that they can’t quite put their finger on.It turns out that I am and have always been more Cuban than I thought.

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Featured Interview With Nijas N

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
“Hi, I’m glad to be here. My name is Nijas N. I’m an author and a podcast host of “nijas n podcast”. I began my journey through self-publishing, and now I’m moving forward to publish my new works more seriously and professionally.
I was born in Kollam, Kerala, and I’m currently living in Kollam as well. It’s my hometown and a place that has deeply influenced my writing and creative work.”

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I began my writing journey at the age of 14–15, starting with short poems and reflective pieces on a writing app called Poetizer. Sharing my work on this platform allowed me to connect with other writers and poets, many of whom offered valuable feedback and encouragement. Their appreciation played an important role in motivating me to take my writing more seriously and continue developing my skills.

As I continued writing, I decided to compile my poems and quotes into a structured collection. This effort eventually led to the publication of my first book. During this phase, I spent time exploring different literary genres to understand where my writing felt most natural. Through this process, I discovered that motivational writing and poetry aligned best with my thoughts and writing style.

My work primarily focuses on motivation, self-reflection, and mindset. I aim to write in a way that helps readers question negative or limiting perspectives and encourages them to think more clearly and positively. Rather than offering advice in a complex or preachy manner, I try to present ideas in simple language that readers can easily relate to and reflect upon.

Building on this foundation, I began expanding my writing beyond poetry and quotes. I am interested in expressing my ideas through stories and novels, allowing me to explore human thoughts, emotions, and experiences in greater depth. One such effort is my second book, Stupid Thoughts, which focuses on identifying and reducing unhelpful thought patterns that often affect everyday decision-making and emotional well-being.

At present, I continue working on similar projects that revolve around motivation, personal growth, and thoughtful observation. Writing remains a medium through which I share my perspectives and connect with readers who are interested in self-improvement and meaningful reflection.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Almost every author and writer has influenced me in one way or another. I believe that every writer has something meaningful to share with the world, and they express those thoughts through their books. In doing so, they not only reach readers but also inspire other writers by expanding the way ideas, emotions, and perspectives can be expressed. This collective influence has helped shape my thinking and approach to writing.

My preferred genres are self help and twisted thoughts novels like Dostoevsky , and my work mainly focuses on these areas. I am drawn to writing that encourages reflection, inspires positive change, and gives readers a new way to view their thoughts and experiences.

When it comes to inspiration, much of it comes from my own experiences and personal explorations. Observing life, reflecting on emotions, and questioning everyday thoughts often lead me to write poems or short notes. Over time, I refine and combine these pieces, shaping them into cohesive works that eventually become my books.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My book 100 Pages has been officially postponed to a later date. At present, I am focusing on a new novel, which is still in the outline stage. I will share further updates and detailed information through my official Twitter account and other platforms once the project progresses.

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Featured Interview With Priya Hutner

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a non-fiction writer, author, and private chef. Passionate about literary arts and music, I cofounded the Tahoe Literary Festival, which celebrates the literary arts. The Seasoned Sage, a catering company, I own, supports my creative life. I live in a small mountain town near Lake Tahoe.
From the suburbs of Philadelphia to the streets of New York, I was exposed to spirituality at a very young age. I started meditating and became a vegetarian when I was twelve. My parents moved our family into the communal houses of their spiritual teacher. The guru, a charismatic Brooklyn housewife turned spiritual teacher, were parents’ beacon of light. For me, barely a teenager, New York offered me freedom from the mundane world of suburbia. Here, I roamed the streets, drank in the chaos of the city, and partied. I lived with one foot in the spiritual world and one foot in the worldly world. Eventually, I moved to the guru’s ashram in Florida.
I’ve met hundreds of spiritual teachers, meditated over 10,000 hours, participated in some bizarre spiritual rituals to attain enlightenment and became an integral part of managing the ashram.
After leaving the ashram I moved to Truckee. When I am not writing, cooking or teaching you can find me outdoors biking, hiking, or skiing. I currently have no pets, although the occasional bear does drops by. I am definitely a dog person.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Books were my world from the time I could read and I was a voracious reader. From Dr. Suess to Anne of Green Gables, Watership Down, A Wrinkle in Time, Little Women, and The Hobbit, I spent a lot of time reading. Even in elementary school, I’d sneak into my father’s room and raid his bookshelf. I was dropped into the worlds of Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger, Truman Compote’s In Cold Blood, HG Wells’s War of the Worlds, Orwell’s Animal Farm, 1984, and Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, which left an indelible mark on me. I guess I was a book nerd and didn’t even realize it until this moment. I loved required reading in school, The Good Earth, Lord of the Flies, and Jane Austen. I devoured almost all of Stephen King’s books.

I feel like I’ve been writing my whole life. Growing up, I had a diary, then a journal, and later I wrote copy and content for work. I started writing my first book after my traumatic exit from the spiritual community I’d devoted my life to. I’ve been writing professionally for the last 11 years. I write feature stories focused on arts, entertainment, food, and culinary trends, book reviews, and interviews with authors, songwriters, and interesting people doing extraordinary things.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I feel like I’ve been writing my whole life. Growing up, I had a diary, then a journal, and later I wrote copy and content for work. I started writing my first book after my traumatic exit from the spiritual community I’d devoted my life to. I’ve been writing professionally for the last 11 years. I write feature stories focused on arts, entertainment, food, and culinary trends, book reviews, and interviews with authors, songwriters, and interesting people doing extraordinary things.

My love of reading is eclectic. I’m definitely a mood reader. There is a time and place for what I pick up to read. My book queue is ridiculously large at the moment. I am currently reviewing memoirs and non-fiction books about cults. Some are journalistic, speaking to the topic, while others are close encounters of the first kind. Stories from people who have experienced life in highly controlled groups fascinate me. These memoirs resonate having been there myself.
I read a lot of memoirs and non-fiction as it is the genre, I write in. Non-fiction books about music, pop culture, and the culinary arts are always on my list to read. Being dropped into a good fiction story, delivering me to other worlds, times, places is magical. At night, I enjoy curling up with a book that I can wind down with and escape into. A good historical romance novel that takes me back to pre-18th-century Scotland is my kryptonite. Must be some of my Scottish roots.

Inspiration is everywhere- it may be cliché, but it’s the truth. Tahoe is one of the most inspirational places, being outdoors fosters my creativity. Hiking, biking, skiing or gazing upon the lake stirs the imagination. Reading books about the outdoors and nature inspires me. Eve Quesnel’s Snow Fleas and Chickadees, or Tim Hauserman’s book on solo hiking are thought provoking. I draw inspiration from Patti Smith’s depth, Michael Branch’s humor, Carl Hiaasen’s satire, and any author who bares their soul, reveals their vulnerability and bleeds on the page is inspirational. Books by debut authors and colleagues inspire me. Creativity and storytelling inspire me. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Tara Westover, Elizabeth Gilbert, Cheryl Strayed and Jeanette Walls-all of these authors books spoke to me and encouraged me to write my story.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Chasing Nirvana: A Seeker’s Story of Love, Loss, and Liberation chronicles my epic quest for liberation, my devotion to a charismatic female guru, and my journey to break free from the cult-like spiritual ashram I dedicated my life to.

Growing up under the sway of a Brooklyn housewife turned guru, I was drawn into a world shaped by bizarre rituals, I drank Manischewitz wine from a human skull cup and ate the ashes of the dead. There were the spiritual promises -If I served the guru, held onto her feet, meditated, and served humanity, I would attain nirvana. And the oppressive beliefs, there were many like I’d attain enlightenment (whatever that means) if I was celibate. I indeed lived a spiritual adventure. My life was unique, I felt special, and my world was filled with meaning and purpose. I’ve travelled the world, became an unwilling swami, had an affair with an American Sikh from another ashram, until I eventually woke up to the realization it was time to leave. My exit was traumatic and terrifying.
A spiritual adventure story and a cautionary tale, Chasing Nirvana is a story of love, heartbreak, and redemption that offers a powerful reflection on the perils of blind faith and devotion.

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Featured Interview With Darney K. Born Rivers

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Harlem in 1968 and raised in the Bronx during one of its most turbulent eras. The Bronx didn’t just shape me — it tested me, challenged me, and ultimately refined me. I grew up between strong Southern parents and New York street culture, navigating loyalty, grief, survival, music, justice, and identity long before I had language for those concepts.

I still live in the Bronx today. It’s home. It’s legacy. It’s responsibility.

I’m a father of five and a proud grandfather. My life today is rooted in community service, youth mentorship, and advocacy through the nonprofit I founded, I Am My Community Inc. One female Pitbull but my grandchildren keep me busy enough.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I realized early that words had power.

As a child, I was academically strong and curious. But I didn’t fully understand my relationship with writing until hip-hop found me. Lyrics were my first structured storytelling. By the late 1980s, I was recording as K Born of The Classical Two, blending lived experience with rhythm and commentary.

Later, I wrote professionally for The Source Magazine for seven years, Hip Hop Weekly for two years, and served as Head Editor of Behind The Scenes Magazine for three years.

Writing wasn’t a hobby. It was survival. It was documentation. It was truth-telling.

The Debt Never Clears is my first book, but not my first time putting life into words.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I gravitate toward memoir and literary nonfiction — stories that carry emotional weight and historical truth.

Maya Angelou’s dignity in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings deeply influenced me.
Elie Wiesel’s Night taught me the power of bearing witness.
Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle showed me how to write resilience without romanticizing struggle.
Ta-Nehisi Coates inspires me in how he blends personal narrative with social analysis.
Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime reminds me that trauma and humanity can coexist on the same page.

I’m inspired by writers who tell hard truths without bitterness and who write from lived experience rather than theory.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is The Debt Never Clears: A Bronx Memoir of Justice and Belonging.

It took years of reflection and lived experience to write — not just months at a keyboard. This memoir traces my journey from a disciplined Southern household to the volatile Bronx streets of the 1980s and 90s, through loss, betrayal, wrongful conviction battles, survival of violence, and ultimately transformation into a community leader.

One of the central threads of the book involves fighting for a man who served 19 years in prison based on false testimony — and the complicated aftermath of loyalty, betrayal, and justice.

The book explores:

• Grief and losing both parents young
• Street politics and survival
• Criminal justice and reentry
• Loyalty and betrayal
• Redemption and transformation
• Faith and spiritual encounters
• The systemic neglect of the Bronx
• Building purpose through service

It’s not written to glorify the streets. It’s written to expose the ledger society keeps — and how some debts are never considered paid.

This is a memoir about justice, belonging, and evolution.

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Featured Interview With Michelle Childress

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in California, but my storytelling heart has always leaned Southern. I grew up surrounded by books, wide skies, and the kind of family stories that stretch across generations. That mix of West Coast upbringing and Southern roots shapes how I write—my stories tend to live in places where history lingers and relationships run deep.

I live a quiet, family-centered life now, filled with writing, outdoor adventures, and the everyday chaos that somehow always becomes story material. I believe ordinary moments are where the best stories hide.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I don’t remember a time when books weren’t part of my life. I was the kid who carried stories everywhere. Reading felt like stepping into other lives, and writing eventually became my way of understanding my own.

I started writing seriously when I realized stories weren’t just escape—they were connection. They were a way to sit with complicated emotions and turn them into something meaningful. Once I understood that, I never stopped.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’m drawn to emotionally honest writers—authors who aren’t afraid to let their characters struggle and grow. I love contemporary fiction and romance that focuses on people first and plot second. Stories that linger.

Writers like Kristin Hannah, Nicholas Sparks, and Robyn Carr inspire me because they balance emotional weight with accessibility. Their books remind me that storytelling doesn’t have to shout to be powerful—it just has to be true.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest novel, Her Heart Knows the Way to Paradise, is a story about grief, healing, and the unexpected places love finds us when we’re rebuilding our lives.

At its center is a woman learning how to stand in a world that suddenly looks unfamiliar. The landscape becomes part of her healing—wide spaces, quiet work, and a community that slowly draws her back into herself. The romance is a slow burn, grounded in trust and emotional honesty. Nothing comes easily in this story, and that’s what makes the love feel earned.

This book took time because it needed space to breathe. I didn’t want to rush the emotional journey. Readers who love small-town heart, layered characters, and stories about second chances will find themselves at home here.

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Featured Interview With Lucy Lee

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
We are a sisters writing duo, who grew up in reside in Florida. Between us, we have three dogs and a cat.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
We have been avid readers since early childhood. We wrote a lot of plays and even had our own mock radio station and newscast as children. It is always been a dream to do a collaborative project together and write a book.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
We enjoy a lot of contemporary romance authors, including Emily, Henry, Ali, Hazelwood, Carly Fortune, and Kennedy, Ryan. We are inspired by every author we read.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
As lifelong romance readers, we knew exactly what we loved—and what we were ready to reinvent. We wanted to flip the familiar formula by pairing the sharp banter and humor of a romcom with the emotional depth and character growth of contemporary romance.

Liar Liar follows two deeply flawed compulsive liars who meet in a Liars Anonymous group. When one of them wins a contest for “the greatest love story,” she suddenly has to produce a fake soulmate for the cameras. Together, they’re forced to decide whether honesty is worth the risk—and whether two people who lie for a living can build something real.

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Featured Interview With Regina Clarinda

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in a faith-filled environment in Indonesia, which inspired my love for devotional writing and reflection. I still live in Indonesia, where I spend my days writing, reflecting, and working on new devotional projects. I don’t have any pets right now, but I love quiet moments with a warm cup of coffee and a good book by my side.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I realized my fascination with books when I was just four years old, after my dad subscribed me to Donald Duck magazines. I remember being completely captivated by the stories and illustrations, it felt like discovering a whole new world.

I started writing when I was around fifteen. What began as a simple love for stories slowly grew into a deeper desire to express faith, reflection, and encouragement through words. Writing has been part of my journey ever since.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love reading inspirational books that lift the heart, but I also enjoy mystery and thriller novels—it’s a fun mix of faith and suspense! 😄 My favorite authors include Joel Osteen and Sarah Young, who inspire me to make faith approachable and comforting.

In my own writing, I’m inspired by everyday life, the Bible, and other devotional writers who show that even small reflections and prayers can have a big impact. Somehow, I like balancing quiet spiritual moments with a little thrill from a good mystery!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is Held by His Love: A Christian Devotional for the Weary Heart Seeking Faith, Healing, and Hope. It’s a collection of over 200 reflections, poems, and meditative writings designed to bring comfort, encouragement, and spiritual clarity to daily life. The goal of this devotional is to help readers pause, reflect, and feel God’s gentle presence, especially during times of weariness or uncertainty.

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Featured Interview With Philip Arklow

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a crime novelist being considered as a factional, page-turning writer. Based on real facts, I create fictional stories drawn from my deep expertise in the security and pharmacy world. I am in my late-fifties and a full-time author, living primarily in my native Belgium.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was six years old, and started writing when I was 22.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Cody McFadyen, Terry Hayes, John Grisham, Jeffrey Deaver, Lee Child, Stieg Larsson, Harlan Coben, Frederic Forsyth, Dan Brown, and many more

Tell us a little about your latest book?
At the pharmaceutical company CytoSerum, Gordon Harris and his team of scientists are working on a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, one that could put a stop to it for good. While this might seem like something that could bring nothing but good to the world, the harsh reality of it is that a discovery such as this one is worth a lot of money, and with a lot of money on the line comes a lot of danger. It doesn’t take long for rival companies to catch wind of CytoSerum’s state of the art technological advances and before long Harris, his loyal colleagues and their families are under violent threat from all directions. A fast-paced, action-packed thriller that ventures from London all the way to Sierra Leone – you won’t be able to get this story out of your head!

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Featured Interview With Lauren Tobey

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a Texas girl through and through. Born and raised here, left for college in Virginia and grad school in Colorado, and then came back home where I belonged.
These days I live in Texas with my husband Scott, my two kids Madison and Damian, and three dogs who run the house: Wolfie the husky, Willow our mixed breed, and our newest addition Reese, a pitbull puppy who is still learning that shoes are not toys.
When I’m not writing or coaching, you’ll usually find us by the pool in the summer or dealing with the chaos that comes with a full house of kids and dogs. It’s loud. It’s messy. It’s exactly what I needed on the other side of everything I write about.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started reading early, and I loved stories because they made sense. A beginning, a middle, an end. For a kid whose brain craved structure, books were the safest place to land.
My older sister was never much of a reader, so my mom made me a deal to encourage the habit: if I read, she’d buy me more books. She regretted that decision very quickly. I burned through everything she handed me and came back asking for more.
Back then, I wanted any book with a horse in it. If there was a girl and a horse on the cover, I was sold. As I’ve gotten older, my taste has shifted to psychological thrillers and fantasy, but the pull is the same. I still love getting lost in a story that takes me somewhere else.
Writing has always been part of my life in some form. I’ve had blogs, journals, random outlets where I needed to put words somewhere. But Spiraling Into Control is my first full-length book. It took living through the material before I had something worth saying at that length.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I read a lot of psychological thrillers and fantasy for fun, the kind of books that pull you in and don’t let go until the last page. But the writers who shaped how I think and how I write are in a different category.
Mel Robbins taught me that practical tools matter. That you can talk about real struggles without making people feel broken. Brené Brown gave me permission to write about shame and vulnerability without softening it into something palatable. Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score gave me the science I needed to understand what my own body had been trying to tell me for years. And Stephanie Foo’s What My Bones Know showed me what it looks like to write about trauma with unflinching honesty while still making it useful for the reader.
These writers influenced Spiraling Into Control because they all do the same thing: they name what’s actually happening without pretending it’s simple, and they respect the reader enough to give her real information instead of empty reassurance. That’s what I wanted this book to be. Not a self-help book that talks around the hard parts. A book that sits in them with you and gives you language for what you’ve been living.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Spiraling Into Control took about six months to write. But I was living it for fifteen years before that.
This isn’t a book about trauma in the abstract. It’s the story of what happened when I lost myself inside a marriage that looked fine from the outside and felt like slow erasure on the inside. The numbness that crept in so gradually I didn’t notice until I couldn’t feel anything at all. The moment I finally said out loud, “Oh, shit. I literally can’t feel anything,” and realized something in me had gone offline in a way I couldn’t override with willpower.
The book follows my journey through what I now call the Spiral Framework: the four states your nervous system moves through when you’re surviving, waking up, and rebuilding. Ashes, when you’re shut down and running on autopilot. Ember, when you start to recognize what’s actually happening. Flame, when you burn away what no longer serves you. And Rise, when you finally start living as the woman you’re becoming instead of the one you were trained to be.
But this isn’t just my story. It’s a map. I wrote it for the woman who is Googling “why do I feel so numb” at 2 a.m. The one who looks like she has it all together while feeling completely hollow inside. The one asking the question I couldn’t stop asking myself: Who am I when I’m no longer who I was?
If that’s you, this book is the answer I wish someone had handed me fifteen years ago.

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Featured Interview With Nancy Hawse

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised with a deep love for storytelling, creativity, and emotional wellness, which now shapes everything I create. I spend my days writing books that help children (and adults) feel brave, calm, and understood. I don’t have any pets right now, but cats inspire many of my stories.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I fell in love with books at a very young age. I started writing seriously as an adult, when I realized stories could be more than entertainment, they could help children feel seen, safe, and strong. That’s when writing became not just a passion, but a purpose.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love authors who write with heart, warmth, and emotional depth, especially those who help children understand big feelings in gentle ways. My favorite genre to read is children’s books and emotional wellness stories, particularly those focused on courage, kindness, and resilience.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is “Brave Heart Bundle”, a collection of empowering stories for children that focus on courage, self confidence, and emotional resilience. Each story is designed to help kids face fears, express their feelings, and celebrate their unique strengths.

What makes this book special is that it’s more than just a storybook, it’s a toolkit for building confidence and emotional intelligence in a gentle, fun, and engaging way. With colorful illustrations and relatable characters, it encourages kids to embrace challenges and discover the bravery they already have inside. 💛

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