Top Selling Authors: Get To Know Them Better

Featured Interview With Melissa Wright

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in the Midwest, and now live in New England with my husband – my high school sweetheart – and four cats. I am a linguist, data analyst, and avid reader. I am also frequently locked onto my PS5, where I play anything from Fortnite to Far Cry to Assassin's Creed. I've also started learning how to embroider.
Recently, I have started making sourdough (my starter is name Sourah Jessica Parker), which is just a lovely hobby, as the reward is carbs. There's nothing better.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was about three when I knew I adored books – both writing and reading. I would write and illustrate my own stories and make my parents staple the pages together so I could flip through the pages. The first book I remember really loving is The Twits by Roald Dahl – I read it probably 100 times when I was young. I would climb the large tree in my back yard and read while lounging against the trunk.
I wrote stories on the family computer from a very young age. Probably as young as six. I dabbled in everything from first-person POVs about getting lost while on an errand with their parent and having to navigate their way back home to Star Wars-inspired epic fantasies.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite genres are fantasy, romantasy, and contemporary romance. I also love reading essays and classics. My favorite authors include Cyril Connolly, Oscar Wilde, Helen Hoang, Terry Brooks, Julie Olivia, and Melissa Grace.
My writing is often inspired by the seemingly "small" characters – those who are never the center of attention, whose anxiety may get the better of them, and who often are seen (even by themselves) as the side character. I love writing about people who others may overlook so I can watch them grow into the main character.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is called "Of Pies and Men," and it is my debut novel. It is a cozy contemporary romance that takes place in a small town, Ford Shore, that is full of quirky characters and coffee shops. It has a love triangle, fierce female friendship, and protagonist often uses baking as a coping mechanism.
The main character, Stewy, tends to hide behind her baking recipes and stories she writes, but by being forced to make a decision on who she wants to be with (which is a very hard choice, as there is no "lesser" option), she has to take ownership of her own story.
Stewy is surrounded by people she cares about – her friends Poppy and Jess are her two best girl friends who encourage her to make the most of life and what it throws at her. I really enjoyed being able to write strong women who support each other and who will be there for each other and alongside each other through the ups and downs of life. These women are die hard friends, and I had so much fun writing about their relationships with Stewy.
The two men in the love triangle, Garner and Liam, each bring complementary and loveable traits to the table. Liam wears his heart on his sleeve and thinks second. Garner thinks things through and processes how he feels later. I have really loved hearing which team people choose as they read the story.
Because I love the characters so much, the book took me more time to edit than it did to write. I continually re-thought how I wanted someone to say something or when they should say it. I wanted Stewy's decision on how her love life ended up to be really difficult, but I may have made it too difficult on the poor girl at times, and there were a few scenes that had to be removed to ensure readers could understand why she made some of her decisions. I read the book many, many times in order to make sure each character – even the side characters – got the attention they deserved and that the story did them justice.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Melissa Wright’s Website

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Nora Doyle

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I'm an Italian author with a background in both the arts and marketing, two very different things. Creativity taught me how to tell stories, while marketing taught me how to understand the people reading them. Best of both worlds, someone with a wig once said.
I began my writing journey through poetry, choosing to write in English despite it not being my native language. So far, I've written and published two poetry collections that explore themes of love, grief, folklore, loss, and the quiet beauty hidden in everyday moments. Those books became the foundation of my voice as a writer and eventually led me toward fiction.
When I'm writing, I'm rarely truly alone: my black cat is usually sitting on my lap keeping me company through long writing sessions, while my big white shepherd dog makes sure I remember to take breaks by demanding well-deserved cuddles. They have become part of my creative routine, quietly supervising every story that comes to life!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was little I was an avid reader and I would often write extra stories featuring the characters from my favourite books, imagining new adventures and worlds beyond the pages. I also spent years writing bedtime stories to read to my little sister. Those moments were probably my first real experience of storytelling: creating something from my imagination and sharing it with someone else. Looking back, I think those small stories helped my creativity grow and taught me the joy of bringing ideas to life for other to enjoy.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
When it comes to poetry, there are a few writers I always find myself returning to that inspire me every day. I deeply admire Mary Oliver for the way she writes about nature and the human spirit. I'm also endlessly inspired by John Keats and the richness of his language, I admire his works so much!
Among contemporary poets I love Andrea Gibson and Ocean Vuong, they had a big impact on me. Their work is fearless, intimate, and emotionally honest. They remind me that vulnerability can be one of the greatest strengths in more than just writing.
As a fantasy writer, I love books that leave you with the feeling that you've stepped into an old legend, where every place, every character, and every line carries a little bit of magic. That's the atmosphere I hope to create in my own work as well in the future! I've been inspired by J.R.R. Talkien (duh what fantays author dosn't love him?) forever, his love of rich descriptions and intricate world-building has definitely rubbed off on me. If I'm being honest, I have the same tendency to linger on details for pages. In recent years I've also fallen in love with the amazing world building and voice of Christelle Dabos, writer of the "The Mirror Visitor" series (That is my all time favourite saga!), and Alix E. Harrow with her legendary short story "The Six Deaths of the Saint" (My absolute favourite short story!) that made me completely obessed with plotwists and tales that feel ancient and mythical.
My favourite book of all time tho, is "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It has a very special place in my heart because it hepled me ubnderstand something I deeply believe in: the idea that healing takes time and is possible for everyone if you look at things in the right way. There is something almost magical about the way the garden becomes a place of transformation, not through grand spells or battles, but through small acts of care and connection!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My first book "The Loneliness of the Fox", was published in 2025. It was a collection of my earliest poems, pieces that weren't always technically perfect, but were full of curiosity, sincerity, and potential. I deliberately kept many of those early works because I wanted readers to experience my growth as they turned the pages. By the end of the book, I hoped they would feel they had grown alongside me.
My latest collection "Starry Is the Night", published in 2026, is a very different book. I like to think of it as a farewell to my twenties. It's a deeply personal journey through womanhood and the complicated emotions that come with love, loss, change, and everything life throws at us. While my first collection was about discovering my voice, this one is about learning to live with it. It's more raw, more chaotic, and marks a new chapter in both my writing and my life.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Nora Doyle’s Website

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Morgan Lee Clasper

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I write primarily dragon rider fantasy, and I have nine books as of writing this. My debut and flagship series, The Frostwing Quadrilogy, follows a girl and her dragon as they survive in the Frozen Wilds. Meanwhile, the Chronicles of Alcabaza explores a harsh and dangerous Badlands with ancient ruins, gangs of raiders, and the giant eagles they fly.

I’m also a copywriter, and I’ve written over 4,000 blurbs for authors including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. My business and my passion are to help authors sell more books and grow their careers. To that end, I’ve written The Blurb Puzzle, a free book on copywriting.

I grew up all over the place, having moved over 16 times across 3 different countries. I was born in the UK, but I’ve spent most of my life on the beaches of New Zealand. I’ve often lived rural, including on a lifestyle block/mini farm for five years with many different animals. We had chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs (kunekunes are such a wonderful breed), and many more.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been crafting stories since I could first write, honestly. I fondly remember my first novel attempts as a child, when I wrote a comedic detective series about a character named Jim Stupid. Fast forward to 2018 and I began writing as a serious endeavour. Multiple different projects later, I released my debut series, the Frostwing Quadrilogy. I still have a (virtual) drawer full of half-finished and unreleased projects, so keep an eye out for future books!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite genre is (no surprise!) fantasy, though I fondly remember listening to cassette tapes of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five as a child. I wasn’t a massively voracious reader until quite recently, funnily enough. I finally bit the bullet and bought an ereader, and while I’ll always love a good paperback, it does make things more convenient.

I try to learn something from every author I read. I love seeing how different writers tell stories and express their craft. I tend to read plenty of fantasy, as well as some science-fantasy crossovers. For non-fiction, I spend most of my time reading classical philosophy, psychology, and theology.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is a return to my original Frostwing world, with brand-new characters and brand-new dragons. One thing I enjoyed most was the interactions between my two MCs, Seraya and Mikhail. They have completely opposite personalities – Seraya being a tough, feral outlaw girl and Mikhail being a pampered noble.

Having them both bond with the same dragon and have to work together led to many of my favorite moments in the book. You can see them start so cold and distrusting toward one another, then they slowly warm as they try to keep this dragon safe.

The other thing I enjoyed was writing the primary antagonist, Rovan Greycoat, the charismatic outlaw leader and Seraya’s surrogate father figure. He’s a force of nature, as firm and unshakeable as the icy mountains themselves.

I tend to write quickly. At 2-3k words per day, I can finish a first draft in as little as a month. After that comes around 5 editing passes – my own self-edit, a readthrough, and then three passes from my editor, Darcy Werkman. After that, I read my physical proof copy, and that lets me catch any final typos.

Because I'm a heavy outliner, my first drafts are structurally sound and (touch wood) have never required big overhauls. I start my books with a 10k word scene-by-scene outline that tells me exactly what I should be writing. That doesn't mean I can't tweak the outline, and things usually evolve during the writing process, but it keeps my focused and lets me avoid messy first drafts.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Morgan Lee Clasper’s Website

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Richard Clayman

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Fourth-generation Angeleno (Los Angeles). Still there, within a five-minute drive of the house my parents bought when I was one. Above the line in Hollywood for 25 years, writer, producer, director, actor, production exec at most studios and networks. Taught at top film schools for 15 years. With my own film company for the past two decades.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I've been reading since I was probably four. Have always written. My current novels grew from my first, multiple award-winning play, Rocky Mountain Sunday, and now span the fictional Colorado town in specific periods from 1860 to 2007. I don't know about you, but every time I read them, I laugh and cry. What a softie, right?

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Novels. 18th, 19th Century. Detective fiction. Henry Fielding, George Eliot, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Raymond Chandler, Ross MacDonald, Thomas Love Peacock. They all inspire me, and hundreds more, but I suppose the most direct inspiration is whatever I'm reading at the time I'm writing. Currently, Hemingway's "Across the River and Into the Trees." "L.A. Confidential" is on deck.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Part Five of the Town of Beaver Tales series, "Rocky Mountain Friday (1945)." The folks and their dramas shortly after the end of World War Two. Others in the series (in order) take place in 1992, 2007, 1860-66, and 1873. Part Six, currently being rewritten, is in 1850.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Richard Clayman Twitter Account

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Isha Williams

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and now live in Central New Jersey with my family. Growing up with modest means, I had big dreams and a strong curiosity about the world beyond what I could see around me. I feel fortunate that my career eventually allowed me to live in Brazil and Ecuador and work across many countries and cultures.

Professionally, I spent much of my career as a global marketing executive, helping to grow well-known healthcare brands that people use every day. Today, my work in social impact focuses on advancing health equity around the world.

We also have a cat named Catty. She was abandoned in Brazil, where we adopted her. She moved with us to Ecuador and then to the United States, so she has her own international story—and perhaps the most interesting biography in our family.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I became fascinated with books as a young child. I was especially drawn to stories about different cultures, places, and ways of life. Books allowed me to travel well before I could afford to go anywhere, and they helped me imagine possibilities beyond my immediate circumstances.

I fell in love with writing at about age 10, when I began keeping a diary. Throughout middle and high school, I wrote daily about my thoughts, fears, dreams, and goals. Those pages became a private place where I could be completely honest and imagine the life I hoped to build. Many years later, writing a book felt like a natural extension of something I had been doing since childhood: making sense of life by putting it into words.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorite authors, and The Poisonwood Bible is a book I can return to again and again. I love the way it brings together family, culture, love, tension, and unintended consequences. It draws you completely into another world while challenging you to examine your own assumptions.

I am most drawn to literary and historical fiction that helps me understand cultures and experiences different from my own. I also enjoy nonfiction about leadership, courage, human behavior, and personal growth.

My writing is inspired by people I have encountered throughout my career—especially talented, dependable people who contribute far more than others realize. I want to give language and practical guidance to those who know they have more to offer but have not always known how to make that value seen.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is The Performer’s Trap: 10 Shifts to Move from Quiet Excellence to Intentional Power. The actual writing took about a year, but the journey toward the book began several years earlier.

Mentoring has always been important to me. During COVID, when many of the places and opportunities for mentoring disappeared, a friend and I created a YouTube series called GirlExec. It allowed us to continue having honest conversations about leadership, career growth, and the lessons we wished someone had shared with us earlier. Those conversations planted some of the earliest seeds for the book.

I then looked more broadly at a pattern I had witnessed throughout my global career: talented people doing excellent work but remaining overlooked because they assumed their results would speak for themselves. The book offers 10 concrete shifts—from communicating your contribution more clearly and building relationships before you need them to asking for opportunities instead of waiting to be noticed.

I want readers to recognize themselves in the book, but more importantly, I want them to finish it knowing what they can do differently tomorrow. Becoming more visible should not require becoming someone you are not.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Isha Williams’s Website

Isha Williams Facebook Page

Featured Interview With Michael Andrade

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Well, I was raised in two places really. Fremont, California and the U.S. Army. I live in Mountain house, California with my family. Pets? Oh, yes. A dog. Coda. He's a Blue heeler. I spend more time with him than anyone else. Not complaining. He's an excellent companion. He doesn't hold grudges. He doesn't keep score. He doesn't withhold affection. When I'm deep in writing mode, he'll lay across my foot just to be near me. we're pretty close.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
11 or 12 in junior high. I read The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe. My mind fractured. I began to consume horror, science fiction, dark fantasy, and mythologies from Greek, Norse, Celtic, and Arthurian mythos. Writing? Oh, I wrote as much as I read. Short stories at first.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Favorite authors to read? Depends on who I'm reading at the time. But consistently, I'd say Dan Simmons, Stephen King, Nick Cutter, Ray Bradbury. Favorite genre? Horror, science fiction, dark fantasy, mythological works, and historical biographies. As far as who inspires me in my writing, there are too many great writers to list. So many giants. I will say, however, that I have a special appreciation for the writing styles of Ernest Hemmingway and Cormac Macarthy.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Step To It went live on Amazon in May of 2026. It won an award for Best in Literary Horror. I'm happy about that honor but my true reward is for readers to enjoy it. Step To It tells the story of an ancient intelligence that begins its conquest in the lives of three ten-year-old boys in 1960s suburbia. As the world declines, the boys grow to find their places in the future's drama.

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With K.V. Write

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, where I’ve spent much of my life surrounded by forests, mountains, and small communities that encouraged my imagination from an early age. Today I live in Prince George, British Columbia, and continue to write while growing Equal Myth Press, the independent publishing company I founded.

I’m an author, journalist, and human rights advocate with a passion for stories that explore empathy, justice, morality, and the human experience. Whether I’m writing fiction, creating free resources for writers, or working on new ideas for Equal Myth Press, my goal is always the same: to create something meaningful that leaves the world a little better than I found it.

My husband and I share our home with a 10-year-old cat named Ezra. We rescued him from an abusive home, and over the years he’s become a much-loved member of our family. He’s usually nearby while I’m writing, and like many cats, he seems convinced that my keyboard is the best place in the house to take a nap.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve loved stories for as long as I can remember. Growing up, books weren’t just entertainment to me. They were places to explore, ideas to wrestle with, and reminders that a single story could change the way someone sees the world.

I began writing when I was young, creating little stories simply because I enjoyed imagining new worlds and characters. As I grew older, that passion became more purposeful. I realized I wanted to write stories that did more than entertain. I wanted readers to feel something, ask difficult questions, and perhaps leave with a little more empathy than they had before they opened the book.

That passion eventually led me to found Equal Myth Press, giving me the freedom to publish the stories I believed needed to be told while also creating helpful resources for other writers.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Fantasy has always been my favourite genre because it allows writers to explore very real human experiences through extraordinary worlds and characters.

J.R.R. Tolkien has had a tremendous influence on me through The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. His ability to create worlds with depth, history, and hope continues to inspire me. Sherilyn Kenyon has also been a major influence because of the emotional depth she brings to fantasy and the way she develops unforgettable characters. One of my favourite books is Dream Hunter, which left a lasting impression on me as both a reader and a writer.

For my own book, “When The Candle Went Out,” I also found inspiration in the psychological tension of Shirley Jackson and the haunting atmosphere of Edgar Allan Poe. Their work showed me how powerful a story can be when it trusts readers to think for themselves.

Outside of fiction, I read a surprising number of spiritual and personal development books. I’m currently working through Joe Vitale’s collection of books and hope to eventually own and read them all. My favourite so far is The Key. I believe reading widely helps me become a better writer because every genre teaches something different about people.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is “When The Candle Went Out,” an illustrated dark urban fantasy novelette inspired by questions surrounding justice, compassion, and the value of a single human life.

The story follows a condemned man during the final hours before his execution. Rather than telling readers what to believe, I wanted to create a story that invites reflection and conversation. As a human rights advocate, I was inspired by the difficult questions surrounding capital punishment, but my goal was never to write a political novel. Instead, I wanted to tell a deeply human story about conscience, remembrance, and the choices that define us.

I spent a great deal of time refining the story because I wanted every scene to serve a purpose. It’s a relatively short book, but I hope readers discover that some of the smallest stories can ask the biggest questions.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

K.V. Write’s Website

K.V. Write Facebook Page

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Gary Parker

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Three railroad tracks ran straight through the downtown of Greenwood, S.C. where I grew up, a distinction that allowed it to claim the title of the “widest main street in the world.” The Greenwood Emeralds Friday night football games brought more people together than any other event. Chickens lived in fear because they knew Sunday dinners would most likely feature them fried to a crisp beside a helping of mashed potatoes.

Growing up what some would call “poor,” I learned early the value of work. A paper route, at a grocery store, digging ditches for the foundation for a new house—I turned my hand at all of them at one time or another. When not playing baseball or “earning my keep,” I discovered the treasures found in books. Though not a formally educated man (no high school), my dad read a lot and I eagerly followed his example. My teacher in the 6th grade held a contest to see who could read the most books by the end of the year. I won by reading 67 books.

Education at Furman University and a Ph.D. at Baylor followed my days in Greenwood and I now live in north Atlanta, a sprawling suburb which is the opposite of my hometown. But the same values continue with me. Read a lot. Work hard. Encourage others to do the same.

As for the pets, do grandsons count? If so, I have four, aged nine months to eight years. These days I spend my time writing, playing golfing and the guitar, riding a bike (the pedaling kind) and hanging out with my wife and family.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
As a kid, my favorite possessions were my baseball glove, my bicycle and my library card. I literally walked about two miles each way to the local library almost every week, sometimes running to escape an older kid who enjoyed terrorizing me when I passed by his house. The books I read served as the seedbeds for my writing. Because I loved to read, I soon tried to write. Encouragement from teachers followed. The 6th grade teacher I already mentioned. An English teacher my junior year in high school (who happened to be the mother of my 6th grade teacher). An English professor in college. All pointed to my writing as something I did well.

I became a more serious writer in college, first as a reporter with the Greenville Newspaper while at Furman. Also, as the copy editor of my university annual. Magazine articles followed that a few year later, then three non-fiction books. The first novel arrived later and led to fifteen more and 5 novellas by traditional publishers. I describe my discovery of writing to be like a guitar player strumming on the front porch and finding out the neighbors liked to hear him play. I started writing and found out that at least a few others liked reading what I wrote.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
A few years ago, I did a lecture at a university entitled, “The Books to Take if Stranded on an Island.” These included Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck, Pillars of the Earth by Follett, Lonesome Dove by McMurtry, and A Prayer for Owen Meany, by Irving. All of these represent the kinds of authors and books I appreciate. Complex, sprawling, epic. Not that I don’t enjoy a Jack Reacher type novel every now and again. Or a narrative nonfiction tale like Boys in the Boat. In the past year or so, A Gentleman in Moscow, Endurance, and The Hundred-Year-Old Man who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared have proven themselves as top shelf reading for me. One a literary historical novel, one a nonfiction adventure and one a farcical tale of absurdities but all done with style and distinction.

As to who inspires me in my writing? It’s not so much a who as a what. An article or book I read. Something I hear someone say. Or something I see that stirs my curiosity. Since I’m not a genre writer, my inspirations come from various sources and lead me to say, “I write about the things and people that interest me.”

Tell us a little about your latest book?
An epic story inspired by true events, Judgment Tree began over coffee with a long-time friend named Enoch Booth. As we sipped coffee a few years ago on a deck overlooking a salt marsh near Charleston, S.C. Enoch told me the story of his great-grandfather James, a young Confederate soldier who deserted his post to go home to see his dying wife. Soon arrested for his desertion, James was sentenced to die by firing squad. I’ll leave the ending to Booth’s story untold here. But it’s a story of love, loss and redemption in unexpected ways.

Just recently Kirkus did me the favor of a wonderful review, calling Judgment Tree “A damning indictment of the excesses of unchecked privilege, delivered with gravitas and grace… A skillfully crafted, searing look at the meaning of honor and obligation during the Civil War, told with flair and finesse.”

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Gary Parker’s Website

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Author Hope Engel

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am originally from Orange County, California, then attended college in Portland, Oregon, and now live in the New York City metro area. I have a senior cat named Sasquatch.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
As long as I can remember. My parents taught me to read at age 3, and my grandma always tells the story of taking me to the library and letting me choose a book and stunning the librarian that I was able to read well enough to select my own material! I have always written. My bachelor’s degree is in English where I focused on creative nonfiction and playwriting. I began writing novel length fiction when I was 30.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Some of my biggest author inspirations are Ali Hazelwood, Alexis Hall, and Paisley Rose. Outside of romance, I am a big fan of Gillian Flynn and Martha Wells’ Murderbot series. I grew up reading mostly mystery/thriller type novels, but I don’t think I could ever write one!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
At Your Pace is a college sports romance entirely from the male perspective. It’s a true coming of age story as we watch Emerson fall in love for the first time, stumble along the way, get help from his friends, and set boundaries with his family as he grows. In romance, I always enjoy reading the guy falling for the girl, so I wanted to read a whole story from that perspective without the dual POV benefit of knowing what’s going on with the other love interest.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Author Hope Engel’s Website

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Brandy Withey

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Jersey Shore Pennsylvania; there is not a shore there unless you go to the river. Now I live in Williamsport Pennsylvania; home to the Little League World Series. I have two cats. Lucy and Luna

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always kept journals. I would joke even at a young age that I am going to write a book. it was just that, a joke. I didn’t even enjoy reading until I was in my early 20’s. I have continued to write in journals even to this day. I think that helped me through the writing process more quickly.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I really do not have any favorite authors or genre. I pick up books and if that back cover sparks something in the moment I will read it. All of the people I write about in my recovery portion inspire me on a daily basis.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I never expected to survive my addiction – and certainly not never expected to find a life worth living for. I talk about where I came from. The struggles and traumas, and the degradation. I was put through a lot and I also put others through a lot. I speak without a filter in this memoir. I share with the reader where addiction took me and how I got out of the active addiction. I have a clean date of 7/21/18. That is the most important day of my life. I tell my recovery side and how I get through each day. How I get to the other side of people dying, car accidents, and pain of all sorts.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Brandy Withey’s Website

Brandy Withey Facebook Page

Featured Interview With f.d.Von/FaRose DéVon

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My pen name is f.d. Von but my real name is Tiffany, and I am a poet, writer and creative based in London, where I was also born and raised. Growing up between cultures as a black British woman of Angolan heritage has she the way I see the world and, in many ways, the way I write. My poetry is deeply reflective, exploring identity, faith, transformation and the quiet process of becoming.

Outside of writing, I'm naturally a night owl. some of my best ideas arrive in the stillness of the early hours of the morning, when the world is quite enough for me to listen. Currently, I don't have any pets but would absolutely love to adopt either a cat, a rabbit, a turtle or a snake. If I'm blessed, maybe all four animals! I have a deep appreciation for creativity in all of its forms, whether that's poetry, music or creating spaces where people feel seen.

More than anything though, I hate my writing reminds people that transformation is rarely neat, but rather it is necessary and always meaningful.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My lover books really began during secondary school, around year 8 or year 9. I had two very different friendship circles growing up. One was interested in all the typical teenage things, while the other loved the books, thoughtful conversations and exploring ideas. Spending time with both groups gave me a balance, but it was the readers who quietly opened the door to a lifelong love of literature.

I started writing, in general, when I was about 11 years old. At first, it was music. I would write lyrics before I truly understood that poetry could exist on its own. However, my music teacher encouraged me to embrace both, reminding me that writing could be meaningful, not only to me, but to others as well. That encouragement stayed with me.

Today, I see my poetry on my music as two distinct creative expressions. My poetry is reflective and rooted in themes of identity, faith and transformation. My music exists in a different creative space. Although both come from me, they both explore different parts of who I am and I enjoy allowing each to have its own voice.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Some of my biggest literary inspirations include Lauren Kate's Fallen series and Reflections of a Man by Amari Soul. Although they're very different books, they both influenced me in different seasons of my life. Fallen captured my imagination as a teenager and introduced me to stories that felt atmospheric, emotional and larger than life, whereas Reflections of a Man encourage me to think more deeply about relationships and introspection.

Interestingly, although I'm a poet, poetry isn't usually the first genre I reach for. I'm actually gravitate towards fantasy and young adult fiction. I love stories that transport me elsewhere, where mythology, romance and imagination intertwines. Books like Harry Potter, Twilight and the House of Night series are wonderful examples of that.

As a writer, though, my inspiration comes from more than books. I'm inspired by Scripture, by conversation, by people, by the quiet hours of the night and by the journey of becoming. I think that's why my poetry often feels symbol symbolic and reflective. I enjoy using imagery to explore truths that are sometimes difficult to express directly.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Metamorphosis is a poetry collection that explore identity, grief, healing, faith, and the quiet courage it takes to become yourself. Although many readers initially assume it's a book about heartbreak, I believe it's really a book about transformation. It's about honouring every version of yourself that helped you survive, while giving yourself permission to become someone new.

I chose the title Metamorphosis because I don't believe we're meant to stay the same forever. Growth often feels uncomfortable, uncertain and even painful (a lot like a seed hidden under the soil), but I've come to see that every season has a purpose. This book became my journal of that journey.

The collection took around three years to complete, although some of the poems began much earlier. A few pieces were written when I was still a teenager, which means the book catches different versions of me across different seasons of my life. Looking back, I can see my own growth through its pages.

Rather than following traditional characters, the central character is, in many ways, the self. Each poem becomes a conversation between who I was, who I believed I had to be, and who I was slowly becoming. My hope is that readers don't simply recognise me in these pages, but recognise themselves.

If Metamorphosis leaves readers with anything, I hope it's the reminder that transformation is rarely clean and tidy, but it is always worth embracing.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

f.d.Von/FaRose DéVon’s Website

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Rajat Chohda

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Pathankot, Punjab, India, where I currently live with my family. My journey has taken me through Italy, France, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands for education, work, and life experiences, but eventually I realized that home is where I wanted to build my future. Living in different cultures taught me that, despite our differences, every human being is searching for the same thing—peace, happiness, and freedom. I don’t have any pets at the moment, but I deeply enjoy spending time in nature.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I wasn’t fascinated by books as much as I was fascinated by questions. Since childhood, I kept asking why people believe what they believe and why so many live without questioning their own lives. I started writing seriously only a few years ago while living in the Netherlands. I never planned to become an author—I simply began capturing observations and experiences, which eventually became The Divine Flow of Satyuga (Age of Truth).

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I don’t have a favorite author because I intentionally wanted this book to emerge from my own direct experience rather than someone else’s ideas. If I had to name my greatest inspiration, it would be life itself—travelling, observing people, nature, silence, and everyday experiences. I enjoy books that encourage awareness, critical thinking, and self-discovery rather than telling people what to believe.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The Divine Flow of Satyuga (Age of Truth) is not just a book about spirituality—it is an invitation to question everything we have accepted without understanding. It encourages readers to move beyond borrowed beliefs and discover truth through their own direct experience.

I didn’t write this book to create followers or promote a new philosophy. I wrote it to help people become more aware, more peaceful, and more free from unnecessary fear, expectations, and conditioning. The ideas in the book were gathered over several years through observation, travel, conversations, silence, and life itself. My journey through India, Italy, France, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands helped me realize that although cultures differ, every human being is searching for the same thing: peace, happiness, and freedom.

This book belongs to every human being, regardless of religion, nationality, or background. If it inspires even one person to think independently and live with greater awareness, it has fulfilled its purpose.

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Georgine Hodgkinson

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a writer and a teacher. I have also served as program coordinator for Re-Emerging Scholars, an academic program designed to support formerly incarcerated college students. The communication studies courses I teach shape the why and what of my writing. They also shape my author identity: I'm a memoirist fascinated with relationships. My writing explores family dynamics and human connection — with others and with ourselves.

Since 2020, I've split my time between California and Puerto Rico. As you probably guessed, I love warm weather and sunshine! This bi-coastal lifestyle was made possible by a pre-retirement program at my college — I teach in the fall and write from my home office in Puerto Rico each spring. There are other reasons I'm lucky enough to live in two beautiful locales, but you'll have to read Crypto Island to learn all the details!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I've been obsessed with books for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I would hide myself away — under the bed or tucked into the bushes in the backyard — so I could read the next Nancy Drew mystery I'd checked out from the library, uninterrupted.
By fifth or sixth grade, writing was already an important part of my life. I poured my heart out on the page, each entry beginning with the same looping "Dear Diary" scroll. I was a committed journaler even then. I have a mountain of these diaries packed away in my garage — the kind little girls loved in the '70s — little notebooks that locked with a tiny key.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Mary Karr, hands down. She's inspired me on two fronts — her knowledge of craft and her skill as a writer. The Art of Memoir is one of my favorite books on writing, and her own memoirs, Liar's Club, Cherry, and Lit, exemplify everything she teaches. Beyond Karr, I admire so many memoirists: Lara Love Hardin, Glennon Doyle, Melissa Febos, Elizabeth Gilbert, Joyce Maynard, and Sue Monk Kidd have all written books that stayed with me — the list really does go on.

Favorite genre: Memoir, without question — I'll admit to a bit of an addiction. I love the range within the genre: addiction and recovery, coming-of-age, relationship, grief, travel, cultural. I'm drawn to varied forms too — epistolary, braided, hybrid. And while I appreciate humor in memoir, I'm most moved by a confessional tone.

What inspires me: I find a front-row seat to other people's experiences irresistible. I want to understand their motivations, desires, and obsessions, and to share in the messiness of life alongside them. What a well-crafted memoir teaches me, again and again, is that at our core, we're more alike than different — we all carry grief, shame, love, and joy. That common ground is what keeps pulling me back to the genre, both as a reader and a writer.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
It's a memoir — that probably won't surprise you! Specifically, it's about facing past mistakes and embracing second chances. Crypto Island is a reminder that personal growth never stops, and that living authentically often demands both resilience and reinvention.

I once saw a t-shirt that said, "Bad decisions make the best stories," and as a young person, I made plenty. Before I was a wife, mother, and college professor, I was a wild and rebellious teen who struggled with poverty and substance abuse. In Crypto Island, I weave those adolescent stories into a major life transition: relocating to Puerto Rico with my husband, Mark, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, we moved to the island under Act 20 & 22 — tax legislation that grants residency in exchange for tax breaks — and my first year there was an adventure. I met other transplants who'd relocated for the same reason, and got swept into Puerto Rico's thriving (and often outrageous) cryptocurrency community. But the island had more to teach me than crypto — I also found myself untangling the political complexities woven into Puerto Rico's history and identity, and reckoning with what it meant to call this place home.

That same year, I turned fifty, became an empty nester, missed my daughters more than I expected to, watched my teaching job go remote, and learned to trade crypto. Turns out there were plenty of midlife lessons hiding inside all of it.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Georgine Hodgkinson’s Website

Georgine Hodgkinson Facebook Page

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Shane Keleher

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in Guelph, Ontario, but spent a good chunk of my younger years living abroad in the Netherlands and Asia, which completely changed how I look at the world. I came back to Canada about 15 years ago and now live in Kitchener with my partner, Leo. We used to have a wonderful dog, though sadly she passed away a few years ago and we still miss her. On the professional side of things, I hold a degree in English Literature and Language from the University of Waterloo and am a graduate of the Humber School for Writers. My schooling really fed into my deep obsession with 20th-century history—specifically, looking past the textbook timelines to focus on the deeply human stories of marginalized communities, which is exactly what drives my historical fiction writing today.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My love affair with books started early, around five or six years old, when I absolutely fell in love with L. Frank Baum’s Oz books. I was just completely captivated by the world-building and the adventure. That fascination naturally turned into writing pretty quickly. I actually wrote my very first (and very short) book when I was eight or nine. It was a mystery about a group of farm animals who realized one of their friends was missing and teamed up to go find him. Looking back, I guess I was already testing out the waters of ensemble casts and missing-person narratives before I even hit double digits!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My absolute favorite genre to read is historical and literary fiction, especially stories that dig deep into the emotional aftermath of major historical moments. When it comes to the authors who inspire my own writing, Margaret Atwood is at the absolute top of the list. I completely worship her sharp insight into human nature and her brilliant world-building. I’m also deeply inspired by Michael Ondaatje. His poetic, lyrical prose and the gorgeous way he treats memory and trauma is a huge influence on how I want my own writing to feel. And finally, Khaled Hosseini’s masterclass in writing about family, resilience, and the devastating impacts of war on ordinary people is something that constantly pushes me to make my own characters feel as honest and authentic as possible.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My debut novel is called Bring Me Into the Light, and it's a dual-narrative historical drama set against the stark, haunting contrast of 1940s Berlin and the bustling streets of 1950s Toronto. The premise is built on a single, devastating idea: in the wreckage of Nazi Germany, silence was survival, but in postwar Canada, it becomes a prison.

The story follows Anna, a woman who has spent a decade meticulously burying her past beneath her daily life in 1950s Toronto, operating under the quiet assumption that what is lost to the rubble stays there. But her carefully constructed life completely fractures when an impossible encounter reveals that her sister, Gerta, is actually alive. When they reunite, Anna discovers that the girl who used to skip over Berlin cobblestones has been replaced by a woman entirely hollowed out by the exact same shadows Anna has been trying to outrun. To find their way back to one another, they have to excavate the dangerous secrets they kept just to stay alive. It’s a visceral, heart-wrenching exploration of the archaeology of memory, the hidden scars of trauma, and the incredible amount of courage it takes to finally speak the truth.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Shane Keleher’s Website

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Rob Mullen

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
While I grew up in West Bolton and neighboring Jericho, Vermont, and currently live in West Bolton, I spent many years “away.” After graduating from the University of Vermont with a biology degree, I left for Manhattan to pursue biological illustration, but skidded into freelance advertising art. 16 years later, I returned to Vermont with two brilliant daughters and have been a full-time professional wildlife and wilderness artist ever since. My daughters are both grown, and I now live amidst tens of thousands of acres of forest on the western flanks of the Green Mountains, within a minute’s walk of a large beaver pond with my wife Bonnie, my 94-year-old father, our husky/border collie, Piper, and Luci (short for Lucifur), a stray cat we took in as a foster almost six years ago. She’s still here.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Dad probably started reading adventure books to my brother, Frank, and me by the time we were three and four (Frank is one year younger than me). I suspect that children’s stories bored him, so along with his own “Eibbor and Knarf” stories (Robbie and Frank backwards), he started us on Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Rice Boroughs, and J.R.R. Tolkien. When I learned to read, I just kept going.

Art, science, and the outdoors have always been my central interests. My first published writing was in 2002 for Canoe & Kayak Magazine about my first wilderness art expedition in 2001, and most of my subsequent writing – a smattering of magazine articles – has stemmed from other wilderness canoe art expeditions that are the backbone of my current book.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My taste in literature is as broad as my taste in music and wildlife painting subject matter, which is “from bugs to bears.” As a teenager, I was mad for science fiction and read everything by Isaac Asimov (and that is saying something!). I still enjoy some sci-fi. Unsurprisingly, I read a fair amount of natural history, science, and history. Asimov again, along with Rachel Carson, Farley Mowat (Never Cry Wolf – a major inspiration), Barry Lopez (Arctic Dreams), John McPhee (The Survival of the Bark Canoe), Barbara Tuckman (Distant Mirror), Yuval Noah Harari (Homo Deus), Jared Diamond (Guns, Germs, and Steel), and a host of others. Recently, I enormously enjoyed “Fuzz” by Mary Roach, and have been inspired in my current work by Joe Roman, PhD (Eat, Poop, Die – How Animals Make Our World), and Ben Goldfarb (Eager, and Crossings). I love the diversion of a good mystery, thriller, or spy novel, having read a long list of Dashiell Hammett’s Nick and Nora Charles novels, Sue Grafton’s alphabet murders, Dan Brown, Michael Crichton, John Grisham, and Robert Ludlum. I’ve always enjoyed well-researched historical fiction such as Follow the River by James Alexander Thorn, the American history series by Allan W. Eckert, virtually all of Kenneth Roberts’ books, and Ken Follett’s Kingsbridge series. My favorite BOATs (books of all time) are, ironically, from a genre that I typically abhor (well, except for recently, the Game of Thrones and Spellmonger series by George R.R. Martin and Terry Mancour): fantasy. Between my father reading them to us when we were kids, my reading them on my own, and my reading them to my kids, I have read J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy five or six times. The title of my book comes partly from The Hobbit, and there are several allusions to Tolkien in the text and in a couple of images (“Wilderland” as seen below is the Hobbit term for the wild, mysterious, and dangerous lands east of the Misty Mountains).

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Boreal Wilderland – Art, Science, & Adventure in Earth’s Greatest Wilderness uses paintings, photography, and stories from over 20 art expeditions spanning North America from Labrador to Alaska to present a richly illustrated exploration of the boreal forest, the largest terrestrial ecosystem in the world, essential for carbon balance, climate regulation, indigenous cultures, wildlife, coastal marine productivity, oxygen production, and fresh, clean water.Over 30 nationally and internationally known artists and several researchers have been on the expedition crews, and all of them have work included in the book. Since shortly after the inception of this boreal forest project in 2001, I have worked with the Smithsonian Institution’s Arctic Studies Center at the National Museum of Natural History, and Dr. William Fitzhugh and Dr. Stephen Loring have essays in the book (Stephen and I have been on a few wilderness adventures together, too). The official release is August 18, 2026, and it is widely available for pre-sale now.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Rob Mullen’s Website

Rob Mullen Facebook Page

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.

Featured Interview With Debadrita Sarkar

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Debadrita Sarkar (20/11/2008) is an author, bilingual writer, bilingual poct, blogger, Podcaster, record holder, self illustrator, editor (Magazine), compiler and advocate for environment. Human rights and mental wellness based in India. who is also interested in translating. She has opened a platform Abhiyanam", where she has held
campaigns and published e-books and online magazines for the advocacy of environment, Mental Wellness and Human rights.

I am raised in Haripal of West Bengal and still living in Haripal with my parents.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
At the age of 12, I started writting in my mother tongue, Bengali which gradually shifted to English when I turned 14. At 14 years age only, I realised that I should keep engaged in my writting career. At 15, I started my publishing career and now at 17, I am an author of nine books !

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I read writtings of many authors. Sometimes, the legends and sometimes the new comers in the bestsellers. I read in both English and Bengali. I like stories and songs in Bengali and mainly poetry in English.

Though, I would say my favourite author in Bengali is "Kaviguru Rabindranath Tagore", "Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay" and "Satyajit Ray".

In English, I like the writtings of "William Wordsworth" and "Shakespeare".

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My recent book, "Unknown Braves Of Mother India" is the first part of "Bharat Katha Series". My book released on 21st June 2026 where I have explored and written short biographical notes on unknown freedom fighters of India and their notable actions for mother India. There were many children martyrs, courageous teenagers and adults and even older freedom fighters who dreamt of an independent India.

Preview –

"Unknown Braves Of Mother India" is the first book of Bharat Katha Series, The book consists many names of the unknown freedom fighters and their notable protests against the Britishers. The book consists both violent and armed revolutionaries, who have been forgotten by many of us through the passage of time. "Unknown Braves Of Mother India" is written by Debadrita Sarkar to remind all of the Indians about the forgotten braves who have sacrificed their lives selflessly for mother India.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Debadrita Sarkar’s Website

Debadrita Sarkar Twitter Account

Featured Interview With Aquah Goddess

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a dark fantasy and paranormal romance author who has always been fascinated by the way stories can explore the deepest corners of human emotion. I was raised in Nigeria, where storytelling is woven into everyday life through culture, family, and tradition. Today, I continue to write and create stories that blend fantasy, psychology, romance, and the supernatural.

When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading, researching human behavior, exploring mythology and folklore, and connecting with readers online. My constant companion is my soul pet a peanut brown tabby cat who loves to curl into my lap and cause mischief. Writing has become both a creative outlet and a way to explore the complexities of love, desire, fear, and power.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination with books started when I was very young around six, seven, or eight. My mom would tell me stories, mostly African folktales, but then she moved on to classics like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. She even read me stories from the Bible.

Once she realized I was old enough to read on my own, she would start a new book for me, read it halfway through, and then refuse to finish it. I’d be forced to pick it up and read the rest myself. She didn’t even realize when I transitioned into reading novels; I just became a 'book devourer,' reading every single thing I could get my hands on. I was constantly exchanging books with friends it became my escape whenever I felt unhappy or sad.

Back in high school, people would approach me and say, 'You need to stop living in books and start living in the real world.' But I thought that 'real life' was so boring. In books, I could be someone different someone extraordinary. Maybe that is one of the reasons I have such a deep understanding of human behavior.

I started writing seriously as a teenager, around sixteen. It was wonderful to see people love my stories and connect with them. I realized that writing was one of the few ways I could express things I couldn't even discuss with people in reality. I pour my emotions into my work; it’s not just a hobby, but a form of therapy.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors include Nora Roberts, Enid Blyton, Sidney Sheldon, and Francine Rivers, all of whom have influenced my appreciation for strong characters and engaging storytelling.

I enjoy reading dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and psychological fiction, especially stories that challenge traditional ideas of love and morality.

My inspiration comes from psychology, mythology, dreams, and folklore, as well as the complexities of human behavior—particularly how people change when pushed beyond their limits.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest novel, My Possessive Incubus Demon, is a dark fantasy romance that explores the blurred line between dreams and reality.

Raven has spent her entire life haunted by the same recurring nightmare: a magnificent palace of gold and obsidian, a mysterious man with a dagger buried in his chest, and an overwhelming sense that she has forgotten something important. Every night the dream ends the same way until one night, it doesn’t.

When she pulls the dagger free, the man awakens.

Azriel is an incubus demon imprisoned for centuries, and the moment he opens his eyes, he knows exactly who Raven is. He claims she is the bride who betrayed him, the woman responsible for his imprisonment. Raven insists she’s never met him before, but as dreams begin bleeding into reality, she discovers that the truth may be far more complicated than either of them imagined.

At its core, the novel explores psychological power dynamics, obsession, devotion, identity, and the many forms love can take. I enjoy pushing characters to their emotional breaking points because those moments reveal who they truly are beneath society’s polite façade. The story took months of planning and writing, and it remains one of my most ambitious projects to date.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Aquah Goddess’s Website

Aquah Goddess Facebook Page

Aquah Goddess Twitter Account

If you enjoyed this writer’s interview, check out our Featured Authors page. We have some of the best authors to learn about. They are just waiting for you to discover them. If you enjoyed this writer’s interview feel free to share it using the buttons below. Sharing is caring! If you are an author and want to get exposure to new readers submit your book to our book promotion service.