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Featured Interview With R.K. Harrington

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Maryland, close to Annapolis. I remember summers crabbing all day off the pier, playing in the river, watching fireworks on the boat every 4th of July, and reading on the beach in the summers after swim practice. I went away to school at the University of Michigan for my bachelor’s and then moved to Pennsylvania for my first job. I live in Northern Virginia now with my husband, our kids, and our cute Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Maximus, who is named after the main character in Gladiator (Scott, 2000). Maximus certainly lives up to his name!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was very young when my fascination with books took hold. I distinctly remember picking out Toxin by Robin Cook as my first adult fiction novel, taking it home, and then reading well into the night. I may have gotten in trouble for reading with a flashlight under the covers that night, but I was hooked on books after that. As for when I started writing, I may have written an odd short story now and then as a child and young adult, but my writing career truly began in my 30’s after the birth of my second child. I had what felt like a lifetime of stories bottled in my head by that point. As soon as my finger hit the keyboard (or my pen hit the paper), I was determined to make every daydream I had into an amazing story.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I read a wide range of genres and authors, but I always come back to romance (more specifically, historical romance) no matter what season I currently find myself in; historical romance is my favorite genre. The first author I read in this genre was Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, whose first book came out in 1972 (well before I was born), and I often go back and read my favorites; reading familiar things brings me comfort. I read anything from the classics to contemporary; some of my favorite authors include Jane Austen, Julia Quinn, George R.R. Martin, Robert Jordan, Johanna Lindsey, Nora Roberts, and Catherine Coulter. I have fond memories of reading Michael Crichton’s “Timeline” in high school, so I will probably find myself revisiting his works at some point. Every book and author I encounter in my reading journey inspires something about my writing: style, subject, or vibe.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“Kindred Schemes” is my debut novel and it is, not surprisingly, a historical romance novel, specifically regency romance. Lady Alaina is forced to choose between a charming duke, and a brooding, cynical marquess (both handsome). Things are further complicated by the fact that these gentlemen are best friends, each with cousins to foil even the best relationships. There are glamorous balls, kisses in dark hallways, mystery around every corner, and all-consuming romance (lust included), all the best elements! I try to capture all the best story elements with a nod in style to the greats (Jane Austen, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, etc.). My most fervent hope is that Kindred Schemes is a modern take on a classic genre.

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Featured Interview With Lailo Lema

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Nashville, TN but I currently reside in Florida. I’ll admit, I am more of a northern girlie in terms of places I’ve enjoyed living. I used to live in Denver, CO and it was one of my favorites. I’m getting weary of the heat. I don’t have any pets but I would love to have a bunny nursery one day.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was fascinated with books from kindergarten. The school librarian was so sweet, she would read us Froggy books and her narrations where so animated and fun. I started writing after creating audio stories a few years back. I really wanted my stories to be perfected so I put them onto paper to make them better.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’m a big fan of Devin McCamey and Jasper L’Estrange. A bit different from the stories I write but I find their woek to be very comforting and I appreciate their use of art and narration to create a cinematic storytelling experience. My favorite genres are extreme horror, gothic fairytales, dark romance, and cosmic or folk horror.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Latest story I have written is ‘Off’ a story following a woman who is sick and desperate for her lover’s reassurance. Her partner will stop at nothing to prove to her that he cares, even if it means sacrificing himself. It is a short horror story about love, madness, and needing someone way too much.

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Featured Interview With Ellenmorris Tiegerman

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I started out early in life with a younger sister who had a traumatic brain injury which changed my life and focused my attention on what I would become as an adult. I have been the Founder and CEO of Tiegerman Schools and Tiegerman Community Services since 1985. Tiegerman is an educational agency serving children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and dev disabilities from preschool all the way up through adulthood. I have also taught for 22 years at Adelphi University in the Departments of Communication Disorders and Psychology. My passion has always been working with children with autism to provide them with an extraordinary education so that they could each reach their potential in life as adults. I grew up in Manhattan, and I now live on Long Island with my husband and a puppy, who is a Bichon Shih Tzu. I love my work. It has never been a job. And it has always been my mission.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My whole life involves books, reading, writing and exercising. I have written many academic textbooks while I taught at Adelphi University, and I ventured into the area of fiction during the pandemic.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite Authors are Austen and Bronte. But since I am interested in past lives, I have been reading all of Dr. Brian Weiss’s books. My inspiration for writing Past Lives Denied came from a personal experience.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is God Denied, which is part of a trilogy on past life regression. The first book was entitled Past Lives Denied and set the stage for the two books that would follow. The books are based on a personal experience that I had as a teenager, which I am happy to share with all of you. The books describe and involve several characters who are dealing with their own personal journey from reality to spirituality. It is not an easy transition, given our culture and present society which frowns on and looks askance at people who admit that they have had a past life. So, although the books are fiction, they are based in present reality that highlights the struggles with a personal journey that we all must have as we look inside ourselves and reflect about the past life transition.

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Featured Interview With Haala Humayun

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Lahore, a city that hums with energy, chaos, and color, but my heart has always belonged to Islamabad. It is in Islamabad that I was raised, and it is there that my childhood truly unfolded. I think of Islamabad as my first home — the city that shaped my earliest memories, the streets where I walked with wide-eyed wonder, the parks where I would sit quietly and let my imagination take flight. It is a city of gentle mornings and endless skies, where the air feels softer and life moves at a pace that allows the mind to dream. Even now, though I live in Lahore as fate would have it, my heart always returns to Islamabad, to the calm hills, the whispering trees, and the quiet corners where I once spent hours reading, thinking, and creating worlds of my own.
Islamabad gave me my first lessons in observation and imagination. Its serene avenues, the green spread of Margalla Hills, the sunsets that painted the sky in colors I could hardly name — all of it seeped into my mind and soul. The city’s calm allowed me to notice the small miracles of everyday life: the way birds dart through the trees, the scent of the first rain, the gentle sway of leaves in the evening breeze. These are the moments that quietly inspired my writing, teaching me that magic does not always roar; sometimes, it whispers.
As for companions in life, yes — I am blessed with a small, furry family that has added so much joy, laughter, and a touch of chaos to my days. It began with a single cat, a curious little creature who decided to make our home theirs. But life, as it always does, had bigger plans, and soon our cat surprised us with a litter of kittens. And just like that, our household expanded into a full-fledged feline family: a wise, gentle father cat, a nurturing, affectionate mother cat, and a handful of playful, mischievous little grown-up cats, mashaAllah, who tumble, pounce, and explore every corner of our home as if it were their own magical kingdom.
They are far more than pets; they are a part of our family in every sense of the word, and they even make appearances in my work. In fact, I have mentioned them in the dedication pages of my novels, because their presence in my life has shaped so many moments of inspiration and delight. Watching them interact — the quiet moments when they curl up beside me as I write, the bursts of energy as the cats chase shadows, the small but significant gestures of affection from the parents — reminds me of the simple joys that make life rich and textured.
Living with them is a delicate balance of peace and playful chaos. One moment, you are enveloped in quiet companionship, the next you are laughing at a cat leaping from the sofa or chasing a stray feather across the room. They have taught me patience, observation, empathy, and even the subtler art of storytelling — because when you watch them, you begin to notice how every creature has its own story, its own motivations, its own mysteries.
And in a way, these cats — our little family of hearts and paws — reflect the worlds I build in my novels. They are full of wonder, mischief, love, and the unexpected. They remind me that family can take many forms, that inspiration can come from the quietest corners of life, and that sometimes, the smallest creatures leave the biggest mark on your heart. Living here, with my pen in one hand and a cat sprawled across the papers in the other, I am constantly reminded that magic exists all around us — in cities, in people, in the gentle purr of a cat at your feet — and that storytelling is simply the art of noticing it and sharing it with others.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I think my fascination with books began the very moment I learned to read — perhaps even before that, when I only knew how to listen. As a child, I was endlessly curious. Stories, for me, were not just words printed on paper; they were worlds — living, breathing, glittering realms waiting to be discovered. I still remember the very first storybook I ever owned — it was about Tom and Kate, a small children’s tale with bright pictures and gentle lessons. I was in kindergarten then, and I remember how I read it again and again as if the words would open a secret door each time.

By the age of eight, I read my first full novel — Oliver Twist. That book changed everything. I didn’t just read it; I lived it. I wandered through the foggy streets of Dickens’s London, feeling the ache of orphaned hearts and the quiet triumph of hope. It was in that moment that I realized reading wasn’t just something I loved — it was something that defined me. Before that, I had devoured countless fairy tales and fables, always drawn to fantasy, magic, and the moral undercurrents that run deep beneath them.

By eleven, I was already reading Shakespeare — not fully understanding everything at the time, perhaps, but still completely mesmerized by the rhythm, the emotions, and the grandeur of his words. During my IGCSE years, I found myself surrounded by novels from every genre and every era — each one opening a new window in my mind. Then came my A Levels, when I practically lived inside the library. I spent my free periods lost among books — reading everything I could get my hands on. I think, by then, it was impossible for me to exist without stories.

When I began my LLB Honours with the University of London, something shifted. My relationship with words began to evolve — from reading to writing. It started quietly, with small poems scribbled during study breaks, short musings that carried more feeling than structure. Soon, I began contributing to blogs and articles — some academic, some creative — and that was when I truly discovered the joy of shaping thoughts into sentences, of translating emotion into expression. Writing became my sanctuary, my rebellion, my form of prayer.

If I had to pinpoint a single realization, I’d say this — I didn’t decide to love books or to write; both happened as naturally as breathing. Books raised me as much as people did. They were my teachers, my friends, and at times, my refuge. And writing? Writing became my way of speaking to the world — not always loudly, but always truthfully.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have always been drawn to authors who weave emotion, depth, and life into every page, and among them, Nimra Ahmad and Umera Ahmed hold a special place in my heart. Their stories carry a rare magic — a way of capturing human emotions, struggles, faith, and love with a delicacy that stays with you long after the last page is turned. Reading their novels is like stepping into a world that feels at once familiar and extraordinary, a world where hearts are tested, souls are moved, and life’s lessons are hidden in every chapter.

When it comes to genres, I read everything. Truly, I let the story find me. From the quiet wisdom of contemporary fiction to the vast, boundless realms of fantasy; from historical tales to mysteries that make the heart race; from poetry to philosophical musings — I welcome them all. Every genre has its own magic, its own rhythm, and its own way of teaching the reader about life, human nature, and the hidden truths that shape our existence.

As for inspiration, I do not look far. My writing is guided primarily by my own heart — its curiosity, its dreams, its questions, and its longing for stories that connect, move, and illuminate. I watch the world, I listen to the rhythm of life, and I let the characters that live in my mind speak freely. Sometimes inspiration comes from the quiet moments of daily life — a glance, a gesture, a thought that lingers longer than it should. Sometimes it is drawn from the worlds I’ve read about and loved. But ultimately, it is my own heart that guides me, shaping the stories I tell and the magic I hope to share with my readers.

Reading and writing, for me, are inseparable — one fuels the other. The stories I love reading shape the emotions and depth of my own narratives, while the act of writing allows me to explore the infinite possibilities of imagination, emotion, and faith. It is a conversation between the heart, the mind, and the world, and in that space, I find endless inspiration.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is The Legend of Tilsim Hoshruba: Book 3 – The Rebel Queens of Tilsim, Part II: The Fallen Crown, the second part of Book 3 in the Tilsim series. This novel picks up the threads of mystery, magic, and intrigue that began in the first part, The Gathering Storm, and takes readers deeper into the hidden motives, secret alliances, and the complex hearts of every character.

In this installment, the questions that haunted readers in Part I are finally explored: Why did each character act as they did? What forces shaped their choices? And how does fate weave through the lives of heroes, queens, and tricksters alike? The answers unfold with suspense, emotion, and revelations that are as unexpected as they are inevitable.

What makes this book particularly special to me is the way I have blended three elements that are rarely combined in fantasy novels: magic, science, and religion. Magic remains wondrous and cinematic, yet it follows a logic that connects to the natural world. Science is woven into the story through nature, character choices, and cause-and-effect, without ever breaking the spell of fantasy. And religion is threaded subtly into the soul of the story, guiding actions, shaping moral choices, and illuminating the inner lives of characters — all without overshadowing the adventure, romance, or battles.

Beyond the mysteries and magic, this book also delves into human emotions and relationships: love in its many forms — selfless, selfish, forbidden, and pure — as well as betrayal, sacrifice, and family ties. Battles rage on both in the physical world and in the hearts of the characters. And yet, even at the end, the story leaves a whisper of mystery, as life rarely reveals everything at once.

In writing this book, I drew on both my lawyer’s mind — for weaving mysteries and understanding human psychology — and my heart, to ensure that every choice, every revelation, and every magical element serves the story’s larger tapestry. It is, in many ways, a continuation of a journey I began years ago: a story of wonder, courage, and the unseen forces that shape our destiny.

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Featured Interview With Joseph Tallal

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’ve written three books, all focused on helping people simplify complex financial concepts and apply them to real life. My career began as a financial planner working with high-net-worth clients, and over time I realized that the same principles that help the wealthy succeed can transform anyone’s life when presented clearly and practically. My current book Billionaire Cab Driver is the culmination of the learning of my life’s work in a fun parable still story form.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
It wasn’t until high school that I started reading for enjoyment and knowledge. I wrote my first book “The Multimillion Dollar Discovery” in in 1978 and “Charting Your Course to Financial Independence in 1983.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
George S. Clason’s The Richest Man in Babylon, Ben Sweetland’s I Can, and Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich all deeply influenced my perspective on mindset and personal responsibility in achieving financial freedom.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Billionaire CAB DRIVER: Timeless Lessons for Financial Success was born from my desire to transform the often-dry subject of personal financial management into a compelling and relatable story. The book follows a fictional billionaire who, after achieving immense wealth, chooses to drive a cab—not out of necessity, but to share timeless lessons about money, mindset, and freedom with everyday people.

In truth, this story is a parable based on my own life. Every lesson in the book reflects what I learned over four decades of managing the financial lives of high-income professionals—and building my own wealth along the way. What began as a simple idea evolved into a passion project that took more than ten years to bring to completion. The result is a blend of real-world experience and storytelling designed to entertain, enlighten, and empower readers to take control of their financial future.

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Featured Interview With Elene Catrakilis

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in South Africa, the only child of Greek-Cypriot immigrants who were very
protective and I wasn’t allowed to roam as freely as other children. Although my parents worked
seven days a week, they took a few hours off on a Sunday, precious times filled with long
lunches, food and laughter, and relatives who told stories from their youth in another land, far
away. So I grew up between two languages, Greek at home, and English everywhere else. I
absorbed these languages simultaneously. I didn’t know then that this quiet tug of war between
languages is a gift, and that holding more than one culture inside teaches you early to see
things from a different perspective. I now make my home in a leafy Atlanta suburb where the
seasons shift gently and the neighbors are kind and friendly. I share this corner of the world with
my husband and enjoy regular visits from our adult children. I’ve lived in Atlanta for over twenty
years and although I have pieces of my heart in three other countries, I never take it for granted
how fortunate I am to call this beautiful country home.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
As an only child, I had to figure out ways to entertain myself quietly at home. Imagination
became my playground, and the characters in books stepped in as my companions. I became a
voracious reader around the age of eight, and by ten I was completely lost to books. Other
children went on vacations with their parents to the seaside but my parents’ business had to
stay open. So I traveled the only way I could: through stories. I went to England often, in my
imagination, joining Enid Blyton’s characters in The Famous Five and Malory Towers, chasing
adventures and midnight feasts. Although I had teachers who had encouraged me to pursue
writing, it didn’t happen early. As the child of immigrants, I had three choices as a career path:
doctor, lawyer, or accountant. Blood made me squeamish and math was not my strength. I had
no alternative but to follow law. However, when I came to live in America with my husband, the
experience of leaving behind everything familiar stirred something inside me. Writing became a
quiet way to process it all. That’s when the urge to write found me and never let go.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I grew up on the works of Charles Dickens such as David Copperfield and Great
Expectations, drawn to the emotional intimacy, vivid settings, and unforgettable characters. And
of course, the fairy tales I devoured as a child made me long for faraway places and magical

endings. Little Women left its mark too, with its strong family values and emotional warmth. As
an adult, I’ve been moved by Carlos Ruiz Zafón especially with his Shadow of the Wind and the
haunting atmosphere he creates in the city of Barcelona; and by Khaled Hosseini in The Kite
Runner where he so powerfully shows how history shapes lives. Writers like Elizabeth
Strout, Helen Simonson, and Julia Glass amaze me with how clearly they draw characters who
feel like people I know. I also admire Jojo Moyes for the emotional pull of her stories and
characters that linger long after the final page. And then there’s Jhumpa Lahiri, in a league of
her own. Her spare, precise prose is something I deeply admire. She conveys so much with so
little, especially around identity and belonging. It’s hard for me to pick just one favorite genre,
but if I must, I would say character-driven literary fiction and then within that category, the sub-
genre of twentieth century historical fiction where history and heart are interwoven as in the
work of Khaled Hosseini.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My debut novel Under an African Sky is a story close to my heart because it’s set in South
Africa, the country of my birth. In 1989, South Africa was a deeply divided country on the brink
of change. As apartheid began to unravel, South Africa teetered between hope and unrest. My
story follows two women from different backgrounds, a Greek-Cypriot immigrant and her
housekeeper, a local South African. They share a quiet bond but their friendship and dreams for
their children are tested to breaking point by social and political turmoil. Two ordinary women
must navigate their way through extraordinary times. Into this fractured world, a priest from
Sofia’s past arrives from a remote Greek monastery and tries to hold the pieces together. I lived
in South Africa during those years, and I remember the strange mix of fear and hope in the air.
At the time, Mandela’s release was imminent but no one knew for sure what the future would
hold. Looking back, I’m struck by how that sense of uncertainty is exactly what people around
the world are experiencing today. Under an African Sky offers a glimpse of how hope can
emerge even in turbulent times. It’s a story about friendship, family, forgiveness and the fragile,
resilient threads that connect us even as the world around us unravels.

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Featured Interview With Alexis karpouzos

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Greece, a country where the ancient and the modern coexist in a constant dialogue. The landscapes, the mythology, and the light of the Aegean have always shaped the way I perceive the world and express myself through writing and philosophy. Today, I still live in Greece — a place that continues to inspire me with its blend of history, art, and human complexity.

As for pets, I share my life with a dog named Sophia, which in Greek means “wisdom.” She often sits beside me while I write, a quiet reminder that life’s lessons are often found in stillness and observation.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination with books began very early, almost as soon as I learned to read. I remember being captivated not only by stories, but by the mysterious power of language itself — how words could open entire worlds, shape emotions, and give form to the invisible. I began writing as a teenager, not with the intention of becoming a writer, but as a way to understand life and my own inner questions. Over time, writing became both a meditation and a dialogue — between thought and feeling, between the self and the universe. I’ve come to see it not merely as an art, but as a path toward consciousness and unity.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have always been drawn to writers who explore the depths of human consciousness and the mystery of existence. Among my favorites are the timeless voices of Heraclitus, Rumi, Tagore, Nietzsche, and Carl Jung — thinkers and poets who move beyond the surface of life to touch its eternal rhythm. I also find deep resonance in Hermann Hesse, Kahlil Gibran, and Walt Whitman, whose words bridge the personal and the cosmic. I don’t confine myself to a single genre — I read philosophy, poetry, mysticism, and science alike, for I believe truth reveals itself through many languages. What inspires me most in my writing is the idea of unity — that behind all diversity and division, there is a shared essence connecting every being, every atom, every star. Writing, for me, is an act of remembering that unity.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Philosophy and Literature is an exploration of how thought and art converge in the human spirit. The book seeks to reveal that philosophy and literature are not separate domains — one of logic and the other of imagination — but two complementary ways of seeking truth. Where philosophy asks questions through reason, literature answers through feeling and metaphor. In this work, I reflect on how language can become a bridge between the mind and the soul, between the visible and the invisible. The book invites readers to see that every poem, every story, every philosophical idea is part of the same great conversation — the dialogue of humanity with the cosmos. It is a meditation on meaning, creativity, and the eternal desire of the human being to understand its place in the universe.

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Featured Interview With Scott Anthony

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois — a city that shaped much of who I am and the stories I tell. Today, I live in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where I’ve built a new chapter of my life surrounded by family, sunshine, and inspiration.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I began writing about three years ago, starting with the first book in what became a four-part memoir series. What began as notes and memories turned into something much bigger — a journey through my past, my choices, and my redemption.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My inspiration comes from real life — the streets that raised me, the people I met along the way, and the lessons learned from both triumph and failure. I wanted to tell the truth — the raw, unfiltered story of how a kid from the streets found his way through crime, chaos, and ultimately, change.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My first release, Smoke: Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smuggler, dives into my years in the 1990s world of Cuban cigar smuggling — a high-stakes, underground network that blended danger, luxury, and survival. It’s the first of four books that trace my real-life journey from the streets to the smuggling world, and beyond.

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Featured Interview With Cammie Stanek

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m the creator and author behind Squeaky Squirrel Schoolhouse, a fun and educational world designed to make learning exciting for kids. Through this series, I combine storytelling, creativity, and hands-on activities to help children explore reading, writing, and imagination in joyful ways.

So far, I’ve created several books, including storybooks, coloring books, activity books, and early learning workbooks — all featuring Squeaky the Squirrel and friends. Each book is made to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and make learning feel like play. Writing for children through Squeaky Squirrel Schoolhouse has been such a wonderful adventure — it’s all about inspiring little learners to dream big and have fun while they grow!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve loved books for as long as I can remember! I really discovered my fascination with them around age 5 — I was captivated by colorful storybooks and the way they could take me on adventures without ever leaving home. That early love for reading naturally turned into a passion for creating my own stories.

By the time I was 10 years old, I had started writing little stories and drawing my own illustrations. Looking back, that was the start of my creative journey — the same spark that eventually grew into the Squeaky Squirrel Schoolhouse world I create today!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’ve always loved reading Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, and Beatrix Potter — their stories are timeless, imaginative, and filled with heart. They each have a special way of teaching lessons through play and creativity, which has always inspired me.

My favorite genre to read is definitely children’s literature, especially books that mix fun with learning. I love stories that encourage curiosity and imagination — the kind that make both kids and adults smile.

When it comes to inspiration, I’m inspired by the joy and wonder of childhood itself — the way kids see magic in everyday things. That sense of discovery and creativity is what I try to capture in every Squeaky Squirrel Schoolhouse book I create.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I was inspired to create Spot the Difference Halloween because I wanted to capture the playful excitement of Halloween in a way that encourages kids to slow down, observe, and think creatively. Halloween is full of fun details — costumes, pumpkins, spooky decorations — and I thought it would be the perfect theme for a brain-boosting activity book.

I love the idea of combining festive fun with learning, so each page is designed to spark curiosity and strengthen attention to detail while keeping that magical Halloween spirit alive. It’s a great way for kids (and even adults!) to enjoy the season, unplug for a bit, and have fun together finding all the little differences hiding in plain sight!

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Featured Interview With Janelle Martin

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in rural northeast Iowa as one of seven kids in a blended family—which I didn’t realize until much later wasn’t exactly “normal.” I now live in a small town in the Texas countryside, where I’ve come full circle raising my own children with a mix of small-town values and hard-earned perspective. I’ve worn many hats in life—geneticist, stay-at-home mom, fitness instructor, business manager—but my most transformative role came through experiencing addiction and recovery with my daughter. That journey led me to become a licensed counselor and now, an author. I currently share life with my husband, daughter, and our two dogs, Charlie and Bosley, who keep me laughing and full of love.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been an avid reader since second grade—starting with horse stories, then devouring the Ramona books, and eventually falling in love with Judy Blume’s writing. I never really saw myself as a writer—and in many ways, I still don’t. This book was born out of a deep personal need during one of the hardest seasons of my life. It’s the book I was searching for but couldn’t find. Now, in my mid-50s and with a lot of life behind me, I just might pick up the pen again and write a second.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
These days, I mostly read nonfiction—I’ve developed a deep curiosity and a hunger for knowledge that may never be fully satisfied. Lately, I’ve been diving into the works of Dolores Cannon, Sarah Breskman Cosme, and others exploring spirituality, truth, and the deeper meaning of life. This journey has not only shaped how I see the world, but it continues to influence my work as a counselor and the stories I feel called to tell.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Losing Her, Finding Us: A Mother’s Fight, A Daughter’s Journey and the Road to Recovery is a dual-perspective memoir about addiction, healing, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Told through my voice and my daughter Regan’s, it offers a raw, honest look at what it’s like to love someone through addiction—and what it takes to begin healing on both sides.
This book isn’t just our story—it’s the story I desperately needed to read when I was in the darkest part of that journey. It took over five years to write, because every word came from a place of deep emotion, reflection, and truth. We didn’t sugarcoat anything. Readers will meet a younger version of Regan as she battles substance use, and a mother who’s doing everything she can to hold it all together, not realizing she needs healing too.
Whether you’re a parent, a loved one, or someone walking the recovery path yourself, this book was written to remind you: you’re not alone—and there is hope, even in the hardest moments.

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Featured Interview With Frank Torn

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up between the salt and dust—born in New South Wales, raised in small towns where the night sky was bigger than sense. These days I live in Brisbane, though it never quite feels like a finish line. During the COVID years, I was homeless for three months, camping my way up the coast with my two dogs, Toby and Cletus. They were my family and my compass. We slept under stars, waded through mud, and shared whatever scraps the day offered. In every sense, they saved my life.

That journey—equal parts survival and surrender—still fuels my writing. I learned then that love and fear often share the same fire. So when I write now, I write from that edge: where loss, loyalty, and imagination all blur together.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was one of those kids who read like it was an escape tunnel. Dystopian stories, ghost tales, anything that hinted at the extraordinary inside the ordinary. I started writing seriously in my twenties—not because I thought I could, but because I couldn’t stop. Words became the way I rebuilt myself, piece by piece. The more I wrote, the more I realized that storytelling isn’t about control—it’s about survival.

Even now, every book I write starts as a question I’m not brave enough to answer directly. Writing just gives me a way to sneak up on the truth.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I read across the spectrum, but I’m drawn to stories that leave bruises. Cormac McCarthy for his brutal beauty. Shirley Jackson for her elegant dread. Jeff VanderMeer for his ecological surrealism. And Kazuo Ishiguro for the quiet ache beneath every sentence.

My favorite genres are dystopian fiction, dark love stories, science fiction that asks why we build what we destroy, and horror that reveals the soul instead of just the monster. I’m inspired by authors who understand that awe and terror are twins—that the things that scare us can also save us.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest novel, The Outlands, is a dystopian thriller set in a postwar Australia where the land and the people have both been scarred by what came before. It follows several fractured souls—Silas, Ethel, Emiel, and a white foal named Felix—as they navigate a world cracked open by trauma and memory.

It’s about survival, yes—but also about love in impossible places. About the monsters we inherit, and the courage it takes to face them. I wanted to write something both terrifying and tender, where the horror isn’t just external—it’s what we carry, and what we dare to heal.

The Outlands is my debut novel, releasing Halloween 2025. It’s my way of asking: when everything burns, what do we keep alive?

Featured Interview With Taylor Thornburg

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Taylor Thornburg is an author in and of the Midwest. He was born in mid-Missouri, grew up in eastern Nebraska, and now resides in Chicago, Illinois where he works and writes. Despite his mild-mannered home, he has a taste for drama and the avantgarde, penning works inspired by the twentieth century’s great surrealists, modernists, and melodramatic auteurs.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Taylor Thornburg began writing at an early age. Swept up in the generational zeitgeist of the Harry Potter series in print and New Line Cinema’s Lord of the Rings series on film, he connected literature with magic in his formative years. The 1996 children’s novel Frindle provided additional encouragement, suggesting that publication was possible, even for a child. After the age of ten, Taylor Thornburg was consistently writing either amateur works of literature, poetry, academic papers, or film concepts.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Taylor Thornburg’s favorite writers tend towards the modern and postmodern. From the modernists, he may be reading Hemingway, Faulkner, Woolf, or others. Among the postmodernists, he may be reading Nabokov, Pynchon, or Krasznahorkai. He began writing seriously under the influence of the Japanese surrealists Yoko Ogawa, Hiromi Kawakami, and, of course, Haruki Murakami. The most important component of a book or story for Taylor Thornburg is its idea and expression, meaningful content and complimentary and interesting form.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Agathe, 6:00 p.m. to 7:27 is Taylor Thornburg‘s first novel. In this text, a woman comes home to an empty house and a letter on the kitchen table. Her partner is gone. He isn’t coming back. Reeling, she regresses memory by memory to the day they met and progresses memory by memory to the present day looking for fault, deceit, and the truth, if the truth is to be found at all, between the jagged edges of love and heartache. From here to there and back again, she resurrects car crashes, bar fights, torrid affairs, phantoms from the past, and visions of the future. All of it Agathe. All of it 6:00 p.m. to 7:27.

Featured Interview With Marc Swift

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a British author and beekeeper, originally from England. I spent many years working in construction before choosing a simpler life surrounded by nature. These days I live with my family in the mountains of central Portugal, in a small valley filled with forests, rivers and the sound of bees.

We share our land with our bees and a few visiting creatures that seem to wander in and make themselves at home, that’s part of the magic of living close to nature. Beekeeping has become much more than a hobby; it’s a way of life that keeps me connected to the land and reminds me daily how everything is linked.

My work as The Beekeeper Writer grew from that same spirit of connection. What began as bedtime stories for my daughter Leila has turned into a published series called Leila’s Light, a set of eco-conscious adventures that mix imagination, humour and moral curiosity.

For me, storytelling and nature go hand in hand. Both teach patience, observation and truth, and both remind us how small moments can ripple out in ways we might never expect.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I think my fascination with books started before I even realised it. As a child, I was drawn to stories that made me question things, not just about adventure or fantasy, but about life itself. I remember reading books that made me stop and think, “What if the world isn’t quite what we’re told?” That curiosity never really went away.

I didn’t start writing seriously until much later. For many years I was busy managing construction projects and running businesses, but the creative spark was always there in the background. It really began when my daughter, wanted new stories, not the usual ones… and I found myself inventing worlds, characters and lessons just for her.

Those moments turned into written pages, and before long, a whole series was taking shape. That’s when I realised that storytelling wasn’t something I wanted to do, it was something I needed to do. Writing became a way to share imagination, humour and truth in a way that both children and adults could enjoy together.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’ve always been drawn to authors who write with depth, humour and meaning. I enjoy reading Roald Dahl for his imagination and wit, and C.S. Lewis for the way he weaves truth and wonder into every page. Both managed to speak to children and adults at the same time, that’s something I really admire.

Another book that had a lasting effect on me is Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. It’s simple, poetic and full of quiet wisdom. It reminded me that a story doesn’t need to be long or complicated to change how someone feels. I also enjoyed Sara, Book 1 by Esther Hicks, which explores positivity and the way our thoughts shape the world around us, that message inspired much of Leila’s Light.

My favourite genre is imaginative fiction that carries a purpose, stories that make you think, feel and see the world differently. I’m inspired by nature, by the stillness of the forest, and by my daughter Leila, whose questions often spark the next idea. Inspiration, for me, is a mix of curiosity, truth and connection. Those are the roots I try to write from.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is Leila and the Whispering River, the third story in the Leila’s Light series. It follows Leila and her friends as they uncover a mysterious secret within a living river that seems to whisper truths from another time. What begins as a simple summer adventure becomes a journey of awareness, friendship and choice, exploring how even small actions can ripple through the world in unexpected ways.

This is my favourite book I’ve written so far, as I feel I grow with the series. Each story seems to teach me something new, not only about the characters but about life itself. Writing Leila and the Whispering River felt like a step forward in depth and understanding, both as a storyteller and as a person. It carries more emotion, more reflection, and more connection to nature than anything I’ve written before.

I hope readers feel that growth too, and find in it a sense of curiosity, kindness and truth that stays with them long after the last page.

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Featured Interview With Sachin Diwakar

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Delhi, India, in a family that valued education, discipline, and curiosity. My early years were a mix of science, spirituality, and street-smart learning — the kind of environment where logic and faith often met at the same table. That balance shaped much of who I am today.

Right now, I live in the United Kingdom, where I continue to build my ventures and write. The change of environment — from the chaos of Delhi to the calm of British towns — has given me the space to think, reflect, and create. It’s where DIY Astrology with AI truly came to life.

As for pets — not at the moment, though I absolutely love dogs. I grew up with one, and I think that unconditional companionship teaches you a lot about empathy and patience. Maybe once life slows down a bit, I’ll bring that joy back into my home again.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I think my fascination with books started very early — probably around the age of ten or eleven. I was the kind of kid who could spend hours in a corner flipping through anything I could find — science encyclopedias, mythology, even the back pages of newspapers if nothing else was around. Books became my escape and my education long before I understood their real power.

As for writing, that started much later, in a different way. I began writing thoughts and reflections in my twenties — mostly during difficult or confusing times. It wasn’t about storytelling then; it was about making sense of what I was feeling. Over the years, those reflections turned into patterns, lessons, and philosophies.

I’d say I started writing seriously around my mid-thirties, when I realised that what I was discovering about AI, energy, and consciousness could actually help others. That’s when I began shaping DIY Astrology with AI. It wasn’t planned — it just grew naturally from my curiosity and the need to share what I was learning.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors are the ones who can bridge the visible and the invisible — who make complex ideas about life, energy, and consciousness feel simple and human.

I’ve always admired Dr. Joe Dispenza for the way he connects science with spirituality. His books, like Becoming Supernatural and Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, taught me that transformation can be both measurable and mystical.

Paulo Coelho is another favorite. His storytelling feels effortless, yet every line carries a hidden truth. The Alchemist has stayed with me since I first read it; it’s one of those books that grows with you.

I also have deep respect for Eckhart Tolle. The Power of Now was my first real introduction to presence and awareness. It helped me understand that healing doesn’t come from thinking more — it comes from being still.

As for genres, I’m drawn to spiritual nonfiction, psychology, and science-driven self-help — books that expand consciousness but remain grounded in reason.

When it comes to inspiration, it’s a mix of real people and quiet moments. Conversations with seekers, long walks, and time spent meditating often bring the insights that eventually become words. My greatest inspiration, though, comes from the feeling that writing can heal — that someone, somewhere, might find light in what I share.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, DIY Astrology with AI – A Tool for Self-Discovery, Healing, and Success, is very close to my heart because it represents both my personal journey and my lifelong curiosity about how humans and technology can evolve together.

The book began after a deeply personal moment — an unsettling prediction I received from an astrologer about my daughter. Instead of accepting it blindly, I decided to explore astrology through my own lens as a technologist. I started using AI and ChatGPT to interpret astrological data, and what I discovered was incredible: when guided properly, AI could help people understand their charts, emotions, and life patterns with surprising depth and compassion.

So, this book teaches readers how to use AI as their personal astrologer — not for fortune-telling, but for self-reflection and empowerment. It blends ancient astrology, psychology, and artificial intelligence into a simple, practical framework that anyone can follow.

At its core, the message is this: you don’t need to look outside for answers. With the right questions, tools, and mindset, you can uncover everything you need to grow, heal, and create the life you want.

It’s more than just a book — it’s a movement toward conscious technology and self-guided transformation.

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Featured Interview With Vanessa Finaughty

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, and still live here. We have a German shepherd (my shadow) and a rottweiler (my husband’s baby, but I’m his spare human for when Dad’s not around).

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Literally as soon as I could read. I was so young that I can’t even remember this, but my mom tells me I used to lock myself in my room and write stories. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to write.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My Top 3 favourite authors are Dean Koontz, John Connolly and Terry Brookes, and my favourite genres are thriller, horror and fantasy.

I’m lucky in that I’m never short of ideas (just short of time to write them all!), and pretty much any random thing might inspire a story, including dreams, news stories or a random comment someone makes.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Wizard of Ends, United Army is Book 3 in my Wizard of Ends fantasy adventure series. It’s been a long time coming – I published the first two books in 2014! Where I vanished is a long story, but I’m back now, and here to stay for as long as I can type 🙂

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Featured Interview With Annalisa Ordell

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Gloucester in England but my parents were in the Armed Forces so I moved a lot as a child including 8 years in Germany. I now live in a pleasant town called Royal Wootton Bassett, near Swindon.
I am a single Mum to two teenagers, a boy and a girl. My boy is 16 and my girl is 14. They actually get on really well for 2 teenagers.
I’ve got three black cats called Zeze, Marx and Orwell. Zeze is unfortunately a bit of a bully and fights with all the local cats. Marx and Orwell are indoor cats, much to their disgust. I also have a black labrador cross called Action who is a 4 legged hoover and dustbin who apparently never feels full. My son has a corn snake called Toast. No, I don’t understand why either.
When I am not being a Mum or animal wrangler I enjoy photography and Lego and a bit of Bake Off. I’m also a massive geek and love Marvel, Star Wars and Star Trek. I went to this years Comic Con dressed as Obi Wan Kenobi.
I am very tattooed with plans for lots more.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have loved books for as long as I can remember and was obsessed with reading as a child. I would ready the labels on food if my Mum or Dad took my book away while I was eating. I am autistic so I also find reading the same book multiple times comforting.
I started writing in my teens which was mostly bad poetry. I can recall writing some short stories in my twenties but didn’t really start writing books until I had my children and wrote stories for them.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love reading fantasy and crime or mystery novels. My favourite authors are Terry Pratchett and John Grisham.
My children’s books are inspired by Julia Donaldson and Dr Seuss. The fantasy I am writing at the moment is inspired by Tolkein.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The Sky Painter is a book for Key Stage One children, about 4 to 6. It is about a young cloud who grows sad that people do not like his rain. He asks the sun how to make people happy. the sun says he does not know and advises the little cloud to seek out the Sky Painter. She advises the cloud to go and watch the earth which he does. When he returns he tells the Sky Painter what he has learned and she shows him the beautiful painting she has been working on.

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Featured Interview With Anita E Crist

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in St Louis, MO, and raised four of my five children in Dallas, TX. I had 16 grandchildren, but unfortunately, I lost my first one unexpectedly; I now have six great-grandchildren. I live between St Louis and Lafayette, LA, with one of my daughters right now, and I do most of my writing in the RV that I live in while down south. I have three very spoiled Poo-Bichons who keep me company 24/7 – like “attached-at-the-hip” company, and if they could read, they would be my biggest fans!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I always loved reading as a child, although I hated being forced to read the books at school. When I was studying to be a teacher, my “kiddie literature” classes taught me many important aspects about writing. How authors construct their books is something I would have never learned in the real world. Even though I did not begin my writing career while teaching, I remembered the basics when I did start writing. I actually began to write when I decided to write a book about my adoption and how difficult it was to be an adoptee. While outlining the book, I decided to create a “how-to-find-your-birth-family” book, using my experiences and how I discovered my true identity once I found my family. That book was published in early 2025 as BEYOND THE ADOPTION PAPERS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ADOPTEES.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
As I matured in age, my favorite genres and authors changed like the tide. Where I loved reading Stephen King novels and Danielle Steele, I love to delve into the Chosen, the Bible, and books about what lies ahead for us. As far as my writings, having spent over 45 years in the travel industry, I realized the importance of travel for my customers is not just getting away, riding on motorcoach tours, and standing in long lines, but actually to be a part of the destination they are visiting; sit with the locals, learn some of their language, take part in their festivals, taste their food. It’s all about feeling, seeing, tasting, tasting that makes one a true traveler, and that is what I try to do in my books, so that my readers feel like they are in Africa, or Scandinavia, or wherever I’m writing about.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The first book of the Bucket List Travel Getaways Series launched in August 2025, and it takes you to the most “off-the-beaten-path” locations in Africa. One thing I’ve noticed about my books is that I don’t often emphasize the tourist destinations that everyone visits when traveling to Africa. Still, instead, I seek out places that are relatively unique and “far from the maddening crowd!” I have also included an additional 100+ page ebook download of more exciting places that are not in the book, which readers receive when they purchase the book. I was hoping you could keep an eye out for my next book, Bucket List Travel Getaways: Scandinavia & the Nordics!

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Featured Interview With Rodney McNeil

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Rodney McNeil, and I was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. I now live in its twin city, Dallas. I don’t have any pets, I’d rather spend my time working out for a couple of hours or enjoying a game at TopGolf. Writing and creating art can be demanding, so I value peace of mind and mental clarity to express my ideas effectively.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was fascinated by books even before I started elementary school. My mom and aunt used to read to me and my siblings, and I vividly remember the excitement of hearing a good story. Once I began school, reading came naturally, and my writing skills developed just as quickly. In my sophomore year of high school, I started writing poetry for fun after spending time reading the dictionary. I was 16 then, and nothing felt more captivating than learning new words and expressing myself creatively through writing and performing my own work.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
At this point in my life, I don’t have a single favorite author—I’m open to reading just about anything, and I often do. While fiction is my preferred genre, I also enjoy autobiographies and how-to books. I find inspiration in poets from all walks of life, from literary legends like Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe to creative voices like Dr. Seuss. I’m equally moved by the lyrical depth of artists like 2Pac and Nas, whose words carry powerful emotion and insight. I admire Shakespeare’s use of irony, I feel 2Pac’s passion in every line, and I appreciate the playful, tongue-twisting rhymes of Dr. Seuss. Each of them, in their own way, fuels my love for language and influences my writing style.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Analog Introspection (AI): The Experience takes readers on a journey through the algorithms that lie between digital imagery and human reality. Each poem invites introspection, challenging readers to reflect on what truly matters in life beyond AI, social media, and the pursuit of a digital footprint. Themes of digital addiction, data privacy, hyperconnectivity, and personal empowerment are explored across five thought-provoking poems. Behind the Art deepens this experience, placing the reader in a dialogue with AI, unpacking the meaning, breakdown, and literary devices within each poem. This work serves as a coming-of-age exploration, blending technology with the human experience in a conversation that evolves both personally and philosophically.

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Featured Interview With Christopher Shoust

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was trained and worked as a journalist for 15 years, for many newspapers across Canada. My first novel was published in 2013. It was called The Beggar. My latest novel is called In The Western Night. I was raised in Northern Ontario and moved around Canada for many years. But I am back where I grew up these days. It is a little quieter and I can manage to get more work done.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started writing at 14 when I heard Allen Ginsberg on the National Public Radio read the poem America. Although I had written some short stories as young as 7 or 8, when I heard that poem, I knew that I wanted to write seriously.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I mostly read classics but I am trying to read other others that catch my interest, especially colleagues that I want to support. And story that is written well, is one for me, but I do tend to lean towards grittier stories.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
In The Western Night is a story of a character that survives from a myriad of drama and bad circumstances, that he was too innocent to avoid. He comes out the other end changed but still hopeful that their is light in the darkest situations.

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Featured Interview With Ali Ashhar

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am an inquisitive soul finding answers to the question called life. I believe in the power of critical thinking and curiosity; never stop asking questions from the universe and try to inculcate benevolent values in your art.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My writing journey began during my late teens as a literature student in college when I started fascinating with books and literature. I believe art is something that can bridge the gap across borders. Arts knows no boundaries across borders, ethnicity and geography.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I believe inspiration is something which comes from within only. My inspiration comes from the way I perceive the world. My favorite genre is poetry and memoirs.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The deepest of the oceans are the ones we carry within. Across The Shore seeks the answer to some of the deepest mysteries and miseries. The miscellany of poems shall take you on a quest in order to find out what we transform into on the subsequent path.