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This is a list of our featured author interviews. These authors take a few minutes out of their busy schedule to sit down and answer a few questions. Get to know what they are working on next and what types of books they like to read.

Featured Author Ellenmorris Tiegerman

Featured Interview With Ellenmorris Tiegerman

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in Manhattan in Washington Heights in a Housing Project. I was one of three children. I was the oldest. And my Sister, Susan, was the middle child while my Brother was the youngest. When I was seven years old, I went with my Mother and my four-year-old Sister to a playground which, at the time, had a cement base. My Sister walked up the slide and fell off. She remained unconscious for several weeks, and the entire family was traumatized. When she finally woke up and came home, she had lost most of her speech and language functioning. My family was never the same after that. When it was time for my Sister to go to school, the local public school refused to take her, since she was clearly developmentally disabled. There was a point in time when the family actually considered institutionalizing her, but obviously, this was a very traumatic and drastic decision.

My Father decided that he was going to teach my Sister, and he borrowed money from his pension to purchase school books that he used at home for instructional purposes. He worked with my Sister for 12 years every night and rarely, if ever, missed a day. When she graduated from high school, my Sister gave him her diploma and said: “Mommy gave me my first life, and you gave me my second.”
The experiences I had as a child, which were clearly traumatic, were also formative and inspirational. While teaching as a Professor at Adelphi University, I had the opportunity in 1985 to open a preschool program for 36 children with language disorders just like my Sister’s. I loved working in this program, and I worked very hard to expand its services so that now there are 800 children and adults attending the program from all over Long Island and in New York City.

What did I learn? I learned about my Father’s persistence and devotion of love. He never gave up on my Sister, and I never gave up on my school. As painful as my childhood was, I am grateful for the lessons that I learned and the struggles that I had. I think we all need to take a step back and reflect on the blessings that we have received from our parents and our families. These are the lessons that shaped us into the adults that we become in time.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I always loved to read. I read everything I could possibly get from the library. I was most interested in fantasy and science fiction. When I started teaching at the University, I decided to write a textbook about my Sister’s problem, since I realized that there were so many children with language and communication disorders. As much as I loved reading, I loved writing even more. So, I wrote several textbooks on developmental disabilities. It is only recently that I considered venturing off to write something a little more creative based on an experience I had as a teenager when I was traveling in Crete.

While I was on a tour at an archeological site in Crete, I had the sensation and flashback memories of having been there before. In fact, I knew where everything was located at the site. I felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity. It was frightening. When I spoke to my parents about it, they insisted that I never tell anyone about the experience. So, I kept it a secret for many, many years. It wasn’t until I took a therapeutic training seminar and course with Dr. Brian Weiss, a renowned Psychiatrist, that I realized I was not the only person who had experienced a set of flashbacks on a past life. Based on that seminar, I decided to write a book about a university Professor, such as myself, who had flashbacks but used the experience to solve a murder mystery on the campus of the university. This was my first venture into the world of creative fiction. A dramatic departure for me, given my scientific textbooks.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love the great British literary giants, such as Bronte and Austen. Presently, my favorite books consist of Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss and the Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Past Lives Denied incorporates my personal experiences at the university on the University Personnel Committee. My years teaching serve as the backdrop for the protagonist, Caitlyn Morrys, to investigate and attempt to solve a murder mystery on campus. Professor Morrys also has nightmares and flashbacks about past lives, and she also is uncomfortable with dealing with the possibility of the reality of past life regression. It’s not quite mainstream in our society, and without a doubt, most people are of the opinion that the entire topic is “weird.” It’s only someone like Dr. Brian Weiss who has the reputation and stature to carry the admission that he has had multiple past lives. It’s a fascinating topic for discussion and certainly for self-exploration.

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Ellenmorris Tiegerman’s Website

Ellenmorris Tiegerman Facebook Page

 

Featured Author Lee Adam

Featured Interview With Lee Adam

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a part-time procrastinator, a full-time dreamer, and a father of two. I spend most of my free time with my head in a book and a cup of tea in my hand.
I was born and raised in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, where I still live with my wife, our two beautiful daughters, dog, and corn snake.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always loved books from a young age, but my true passion was born at the age of 36 after Watching Reacher on amazon prime, then I started reading the Reacher series of books by Lee Child.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My current favourite authors are Lee Child and David Baldacci. I enjoy reading crime and thriller books, and apart from my wonderful family, I as inspired to write after discovering the work of Lee Child.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, which is my first, is a crime novel based in Glasgow/Edinburgh Scotland. The story is about the turbulent relationship between a father and his teenage daughter, who has herself wrapped up in the criminal underworld with her drug lord boyfriend. The book has some tear-jerking moments, some funny moments, with a little bit of violence thrown in.

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Lee Adam’s Website

Lee Adam Facebook Page

 

Featured Author Electra Nanou

Featured Interview With Electra Nanou

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece. I moved to the UK in 2012, eventually ending up in Norwich, Norfolk, where I started to find my unique little place in the publishing industry. Now, I’m a freelance content writer and editor while creative writing, beta reading, and reviewing books on the side.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I loved to read as soon as I was able to and started writing as a hobby around the age of 12. I was determined to write an epic fantasy trilogy, which will now be a saga. Since then, my reading and writing interests have expanded to many different genres of novels and short stories.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I lean towards indie authors for their unique style and voice. I still love fantasy but prefer quirky stories, ranging from general and speculative fiction to dark fantasy and magical realism, the latter being my absolute favourite. It was Tolkien and Robert Jordan who triggered my writing journey. The likes of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende, Laurel Hightower, and many more took over.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
To Save a Thorn is the second book in my epic fantasy series Aerieti Chronicles of the Fall. It follows a young witch who finds herself honour-bound to leave her matriarchal island community and deliver an ancient scroll to a complete stranger on the dreaded mainland. Her courage and magical talent can only take her so far, however, as new enemies snap at her heels and doubts about who to trust claw at her conscience. What is she willing to sacrifice in order to survive? It’s a story two years in the making about overcoming trauma and redefining yourself.

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Electra Nanou’s Website

 

Featured Author Murray Moffatt

Featured Interview With Murray Moffatt

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Murray Moffatt is a former broadcast journalist, senior public relations consultant and musician.
Over the course of 25 years, Murray wrote countless radio news stories and delivered tens of thousands of newscasts.
As a public relations consultant, Murray wrote hundreds of media releases as well as briefing notes and magazine articles on behalf of clients. He delivered media relations training to executives from a wide variety of public and private companies and organizations.
For years, Murray did extensive volunteer work with various organizations. He received a Mayor’s Award of Merit from the City of St.Catharines, Ontario and a provincial award (Ontario) for his work with Brant/Brantford CrimeStoppers.
Now retired, Murray is the author of seven novels including, ‘Play’, ‘Murder Best Unsolved’, ‘Murder Maybe Relative’, ‘Murder Maybe By Evil’, ‘Murder Maybe Cold’, ‘Murder Not Quiet Buried’ and ‘A Murder Solved Twice’.
Born and raised in Ontario, Murray now lives in Alberta.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
By the time I was in Grade 6, I had become a huge fan of thrillers and I remember the librarian at my school telling me that perhaps I should be reading more books for my age categorym but I was drawn to adult fiction. I didn’t start writing for something other than my profession until retired.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love mysteries and thrillers but have always been a fan of horror from the masters of the genre like Stephen King and Peter Straub. I consider James Lee Burke to be one of the best novelists in the world and I’m always inspired by his writing.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My new novel, ‘A Murder Solved Twice’, is the latest in the Shane Daniels Mystery series I’ve been working on for several years. Shane Daniels, the main character in ‘A Murder Solved Twice’ is an investigator for a lawyer and he has a compelling backstory. He’s a former cop who was permanently disabled when he was shot in the left knee and must deal with his memories of his father, a convicted killer also involved in the murder of Shane’s mother. Shane’s partner, Emma Carstairs, who lost her left leg while in the Canadian Forces, counsels other amputees.
In ‘A Murder Solved Twice”, Shane is kidnapped and told he’ll be killed if he doesn’t solve the murder of a young woman for which a man has already been convicted. Gavin Benson was found guilty by a jury of killing the much younger woman he was having an affair with.
Emma searches desperately for Shane, with the help of Ben Chen, Shane’s foul-mouthed, politically incorrect childhood friend, but they’re not even sure why he’s missing. Is it related to the Benson trial or their foster child Lan’s testimony against members of a Vietnamese-Canadian criminal organization?
While Shane tries to survive and find a way to escape, ‘A Murder Solved Twice’ takes the reader back in time to follow the Benson murder trial and defence lawyer Jason Burke’s ill-fated attempt to prove his innocence.

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Murray Moffatt’s Website

 

Featured Author Lori J 🌞

Featured Interview With Lori J 🌞

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a retired Early Childhood Educator. I was the licensee (owner/operator) for a large preschool in New Zealand for about 14 years. I was raised in Cresent Beach BC. Then Moved to NZ with my new husband in my early twenties and
lived there for 36 years til I headed back home 7 years ago (without husband). I don’t have any pets…but I do have a partner 😂

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
In Elementary school I developed a love of reading. As an ECE teacher I learned to put the learning of the children into story form. I loved to write about what I saw the children learn through play and their friends. I would use photos and pictures to illustrate. I started to seriously write 5 years ago. It took another couple of years to pluck up the courage to investigate the possibly of publishing my stories and the rest is history…

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I am not sure I have a favorite author. I like: Ellen Degeneres, Jordan B. Peterson, Allen W Watts, Alessandra Woodward, Deborah Crombes, Christiane Northrup, MD., Patricia Maclachlan, J.R.R. Tolkien… I love them all. My inspiration comes from the world, nature and the people around me. Aspecially watching the wildlife and my grandchildren playing.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My first book is:
Squeak The Little Grey Squirrel. This book is about my grandchildren from NZ visiting their Great Gramma in White Rock BC. They meet a little Squirrel named Squeak. There are no squirrels in New Zealand. So you can imagine the excitement…
My second book is:
Squeak Meets New Friends. Fresh off the press…again my grandchildren find a baby Squirrel that fell out of its nest up the tall tree beside Great Grammas porch and Great Gramma know exactly what to do….

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Lori J 🌞’s Website

 

Featured Author Dell S. Henry

Featured Interview With Dell S. Henry

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hello Book Reader Magazine,
My name is Dell S. Henry and I am 72 years young. I was raised in East Orange, New Jersey and their were eight
family members, now there are four. I currently live in West Orange, New Jersey, one minute from the famous Thomas A. Edison Museum! I do not have any pets. (I used to have a large German Shepherd many years ago named KONG)

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was four years young I liked to read simple books like The Cat In The Hat By Dr. Seuss, etc. In Jr. High School and High School reading books were a must and I always had my Brother for help! When I went to Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey I wanted to be a Doctor BUT Trigonometry chased me away from those dreams! After my Family and many Friends kept begging me to write a book about my life, I finally gave in to them and started writing.
It took me six years of research to write my first and only book, Titled F.R.U.I.T.S. (Family Research Uncovers Important Time Secrets) and I recently received Ten Winning Book Awards for my efforts! I am now 72 Years old
and I am grateful for every single day. (For those who read my book will understand why I am grateful daily.)

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I honestly do not have any favorite author since I jumped into the writing arena so late in life!
My book is my favorite Autobiography Genre because it is my only book! In my life EVERYONE who is in my book has
INSPIRED ME!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Please forgive me, but I only have this one book, and if you see the Front Book Cover and the Sub Title you will see the Theme!

 

Featured Author Ambrose Gibbs

Featured Interview With Ambrose Gibbs

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Ambrose Gibbs in Inkster Michigan I was raised in Inkster Michigan I have one iguana

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started writing poems because I was always writing song.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Stephen king I like scary movies but my favorite genre is poeo

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My book is a book of poems and short stories that reflects on humanity.

 

Featured Author Roger E Pedersen

Featured Interview With Roger E Pedersen

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH ROGER E. PEDERSEN

As a video/ computer game designer whose life turned upside-down without a job, car, and residence forced into a homeless shelter.
Instead of wasting hours watching TV in the shelter, Roger used his laptop and research to write his first Sci-Fi Dystopian book SuperPower The Ability to Fly, or to Become Invisible ‘The Deal of the Art.’

QUESTION: Roger, could you tell us about your book, The Deal of the Art, which is the first book in the series of SuperPower book series? How does this book come about?

ANSWER: (as violins are playing in the background…LOL) I lost my job, my live-in girlfriend left me, my car caught on fire, I could not pay my expensive rent so I moved into a homeless shelter in NY City. I had a laptop and wanted to do something significant more than watching TV. I had heard that J.K. Rowlings was poor on welfare and wrote Harry Potter. Later, writing my third book I found out in Porto Portugal she was an English teacher, and seeing her documentary as a child, she pretended to be a witch with her redheaded male friend.
I researched and discovered that Comedian, and talk show host, John Hodges wrote in American Life Magazine about the most asked question “If you had one SuperPower would you want to fly or become invisible?”
I researched if anyone had ever written a book about this even when dozens of magazines had, even, the first Shazam film had the handicapped child asked the new foster child that question. In the NY City Democratic Candidates for Mayor Debate, the second to last question was that. So, I decided that in the first book, some people discover that they have the SuperPower to fly or to become invisible. Playing on Donald Trump’s book The Art of the Deal, my book humorously is The Deal of the Art as my SuperPower people steal $3.5 billion of masterpiece artwork from the world’s top art museums in NY City, London, and Paris.
I was one of the top video/computer game designers in the industry so every book has three games in them such as a name the reference to a film, a book or music. For example: In book #3, when the richest 20-year-old in the world is about to marry the world’s top SuperModel and she finds out her agreement with the Professor has turned sour and she and her maid of honor vacate the wedding, his twin brother states, “Your Pretty Woman has become The Runaway Bride. Two Julia Roberts and Richard Gere films.
In the first book, when Paul is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY City and is sitting behind the Beatles drum set, (from Book #1)
“I will be your huckleberry, Ringo.” Paul chuckles, knowing that he is merging the two different adversaries Ringo’s, Johnny Ringo, and Ringo Starr.
Readers get game points here for listing a film and music references.
There are two adversarial groups DODGE the Department of Defense Genetically Engineered Initiative and the Golden Eagle Organization headed by Professor Steele.
Besides, SuperPowered people, all births are done in-vitro, LGBTQ marriage is not only legal but the majority and following death only a cremation is legal.
All my books have the same cover with s different subtitles and are numbered, with the names of my four daughters, friends, and tv/ film characters like Tom Handkerchief.
One day my best friend wined to me that he was not in my book. He is the only NY State Jewish Republican. At that time, Biden was running for President and people questioned could former President Obama legally be his Vice President, to satisfy my best friend Yarjovski, I put in a similar named character in the first book, Bob Yarjo is the first Jewish Republican President the following books his daughter is President Roberta Yarjo and Bob Yarjo is her VP.
In books #1 and #2, I wrote over six songs that the talented female singers sing in concert.
The first book, I have written a screenplay to and the film series may be optioned on StoryRocket.Com.
The five-book series is on Amazon as a paperback and eBook, Google Play as an eBook, and audiobook,
IngramSparks as a paperback and eBook, in catalogs of B&N Walmart and Target.

Question: Then you have the follow-up title in the name of The Next Generation, for readers who have not read it yet, and without giving much information away, could we have a sneak of what we would expect to pick up The Next Generation?

Answer: The second book takes place twenty years after the first book and being a Star Trek fan hence The Next Generation. The twins of Diego Martin and Carmen Marti from Spain in book #1 move to San Fransisco in book #2 and have twins Salvador and Pablo. The Professor has adopted after his brother’s death his twin sons, Apollo and Rocky.
In Book #3, when I mentioned the SuperModel marriage to a billionaire twin, when the Steele twins meet her, they both want to date her.
In round one, they try their best to win her over and when the Professor asks her which twin she wants, she states it is a tie (film Rocky, Apollo ties Rocky) and after further wooing by the twins, she selects Rocky (film Rocky 2, Rocky beats Apollo).
From Book #2 onwards, all SuperPower people can fly or become invisible plus they have another unique SuperPower ability.
Books #2 through #5 are sequential in time and the series has won prestigious awards.

Question: I have always been fascinated by how authors, especially novelists craft long sentences and bring words together in a way that it eventually makes a great novel. This always leaves me thinking about how exactly they got their ideas and inspiration. Now, as far as writing is concerned, how do you get your inspiration and ideas?

Answer: I am blessed because I come up with an idea and months later that is exactly what I need. I also borrow from every source that I put a ‘citation section’ stating free usage law as a secondary protection.
I have written two computer game design books and this five-book series but I do not type even as a programmer I only use my two index fingers. On my cell phone, I have a ‘Speech-to-Text’ app and I chat all day having the app write for me. There are plenty of funny items like when I say ‘which is, and the app writes ‘witches.’
I email my lengthy speech to myself and store everything in Word where I review the grammar and spelling. I listen having Word read each chapter back to me and make fixes where needed.
As a long-time developer, I use Calibre but need to spend hours writing my own HTML code and stylesheet code.
Jokingly, I state I wrote seven 400-page books without typing.
I begin each book with an outline and spend hundreds of hours researching everything. Then, I write the first and last chapter so I know how I begin and where I going. I keep lists of names and for what country, people’s name is from. All the books have lots of humor as I think smiling and laughing makes reading fun.

Question: I am curious to know if you experienced any challenges while writing your book, if there is any, could you share with us what challenge it is, and how you ultimately overcame it? Also, how do you handle criticism as a writer?

Answer: I tell other authors that progress is moving forward so even if you have writer’s block, write a few sentences to advance the story.
A reviewer stated ‘I had the most amazing book but the grammar was edited badly. I complained on Facebook to other editors who stated that even Harry Potter originally had grammar problems but readers bought the book.; Critics are like rears everyone has one, right?

Question: Apart from SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible book series, do you have any other works you have authored, or currently working on?

answer: I imagine the series can go on forever even 100 years from now after I am gone since there is so much as a book series and a film series.
Hollywood realizes that sci-fi, dystopian books make great movies like the Harry Potter series, Twilight, Hunger Games, and Divergent.
Why stop there when I have the SuperPower Series with flying like Harry Potter broomsticks, Twilight’s vampires, and invisibility like the Hobbit and Harry’s cloak?
And besides, I wrote as the author, the first book’s script is ready to start today and producers can get on free to StoryRocket.com and read about the five-book film series.
Tagline: The Thomas Crown Affair art heist on steroids
Logline: What would you do if you had the SuperPower of flight or invisibility? Professor Steele and FA-King get a team with the newly acquired SuperPowers of flight or invisibility to rob the world’s renowned art museums in NY City, London, Spain, and Paris of $3.5 billion in one well-planned night.

Question: Could you tell us what publishing is like for a published author like yourself? Are there any challenges you have encountered ever since you got published?

ANSWER: The challenge is time and strategy of what is the most important item right now.
In 2010, when I wrote the two-game design books, publishers paid me money to write a book and had ten thousand copies stored in a warehouse. Today, it is almost impossible to get a publisher and why should the author share the money from their hard work? Do not get me wrong, as an author and publisher, I work 16/7 on this series but I am homeless right now so I have lots of time.
The industry is now print on demand, you buy SuperPower on Amazon and Amazon prints your copy of SuperPower. SuperPower is also available as an eBook and audiobook.
No warehouse and I as the author can make changes if needed anytime.
I write or chat, edit, and market my series on 500 Facebook groups, Instagram, LinkedIn, X or Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit, answer messages from other authors and marketers on Facebook, create my book covers for eBook and paperback, write, and edit the paperback and eBooks, matching them making sure the eBook matches the paperback, lots of little items that must be done like podcasts like this excellent one.

QUESTION: Is there anything that you will love to share with the viewers about your books that we did not mention in this interview and you would love the viewers to know?

ANSWER: The Google audiobooks are $14.95; eBooks are $9.99 to $13.99 and the paperbacks are $24.95 to $34.95 US in English.

Question: As a published author, what sort of advice do you have for writers who are still struggling with publishing a book?

Answer: Write anything. Do it to accomplish something, do it to see your name in print.
Today’s world is DIY Do It Yourself, learn to DIY.
Have fun with it, and improve the world by thinking, laughter and emotion.
I tell my daughters, this is a book, not an apple, in six months that red apple will not look or taste great. Tolkien’s Hobbit and LOTR films came 28 years after his death so books will survive forever.

QUESTION: Where can readers get a copy of your book?

ANSWER:

SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: – Books on Google Play

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I lost my job, my live-in girlfriend left me, my car caught on fire, I could not pay my expensive rent so I moved into a homeless shelter in NY City. I had a laptop and wanted to do something significant more than watching TV. I had heard that J.K. Rowlings was poor on welfare and wrote Harry Potter. Later, writing my third book I found out in Porto Portugal she was an English teacher, and seeing her documentary as a child, she pretended to be a witch with her redheaded male friend.
I researched and discovered that Comedian, and talk show host, John Hodges wrote in American Life Magazine about the most asked question “If you had one SuperPower would you want to fly or become invisible?”
I researched if anyone had ever written a book about this even when dozens of magazines had, even, the first Shazam film had the handicapped child asked the new foster child that question. In the NY City Democratic Candidates for Mayor Debate, the second to last question was that. So, I decided that in the first book, some people discover that they have the SuperPower to fly or to become invisible. Playing on Donald Trump’s book The Art of the Deal, my book humorously is The Deal of the Art as my SuperPower people steal $3.5 billion of masterpiece artwork from the world’s top art museums in NY City, London, and Paris.
I was one of the top video/computer game designers in the industry so every book has three games in them such as a name the reference to a film, a book or music. For example: In book #3, when the richest 20-year-old in the world is about to marry the world’s top SuperModel and she finds out her agreement with the Professor has turned sour and she and her maid of honor vacate the wedding, his twin brother states, “Your Pretty Woman has become The Runaway Bride. Two Julia Roberts and Richard Gere films.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Norton JusterThe Phantom Tollbooth

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The SuperPower book series by Roger E. Pedersen revolves around individuals who possess extraordinary abilities.
Let me break it down for you:

SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: The Deal of the Art (Book #1):
In this thrilling setup, regular people discover that they have the SuperPower to either fly or become invisible.
They team up with Professor Steele and his associate, the FA-King, to pull off the world’s largest one-night $3.5B heist of major art museums in New York City, London, and Paris.
The story unfolds as the next generation realizes they now have received one of the two SuperPowers:
DODGE (The Department of Defense Genetically Engineered) Initiative vs. the Golden Eagle Organization.
The stakes are high as these SuperPower individuals aim to steal from prestigious art museums, and the tension builds as the two organizations clash.

SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: The Next Generation (Book #2):
Twenty years after Professor Steele’s heist, the twin sons of Diego and Carmen Martin take over the DODGE Initiative.
Elijah Moses Jr. and the Professor’s two nephews lead their respective organizations.
Both groups recruit SuperPower individuals for missions worldwide—some for riches, others for glory, and a few for humanitarian reasons.
Every SuperPower individual has acquired an additional SuperPower besides flying or becoming invisible.
The battle between SuperPower vs. SuperPower unfolds, with twists, turns, ending in a final air battle that depends on everyone’s abilities.

SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: Golden Eagle Has Yielded (Book #3):
-Delving deep into the clandestine and turbulent world beneath the facade of power, this book explores the aftermath of past events into the ongoing conflict between SuperPower factions.
-The Golden Eagle Organization faces its most critical challenges yet, and the stakes have never been higher.
-The Steele twins, Rocky and Apollo fall madly in love with the gorgeous SuperModel Myrena Gorgona who despises rejection and lies.
-Secrets, alliances, and SuperPower abilities collide in a thrilling conclusion to the series.

Roger E. Pedersen has created a compelling story series with unique characters, combining elements of science fiction, action, and intrigue. If you’re a fan of dystopian settings, SuperPower abilities, and high-stakes heists, this series is worth checking out!

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Featured Author Racquel Ambersley

Featured Interview With Racquel Ambersley

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hello, my name is Racquel Ambersley. I am the only girl among my three siblings. I am proud to be a Jamaican and a devoted Child of God. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, watching comedies, and simply relaxing.

For over 12 years, I have worked as an educator in a public high school on a full-time basis. However, I am now exploring part-time teaching, public speaking, real estate, and pursuing any other calling that God has placed in my heart. My ultimate goal is to positively impact lives and encourage everyone I meet to live their life for God and to also positively impact others they come across.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Before 2018, I did not have a great interest in reading books. I would only read occasionally. However, from 2018 to 2019, I found myself drawn to reading. This newfound interest stemmed from my desire to grow in my faith and deepen my understanding of what it truly means to live by faith. So, I started reading more and more books related to spirituality. Two books that had a significant impact on me were “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren and “Rebuilding the Foundation of Faith” by Pastor Dean Brown. The more I read, the more I learned and grew in my faith.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favourite authors are Rick Warren, Pastor Dean Brown, Crystal Daye, Sarah Jakes-Roberts, John Maxwell, and Robert Kiyosaki. I enjoy reading non-fiction books on spirituality as well as business. Pastor Dean Brown’s preaching about faith has greatly motivated me and inspired my writing.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The title of my book is “Changing Seasons: Transitioning from Fear to Faith”. It’s a powerful yet simple book intended to help women who are going through a changing season in their lives but are hesitant to move into their new season due to a lack of confidence and courage to venture into something new. The book provides scriptures, reflections, call-to-actions, and songs that readers can use to help them take incremental faith steps and ultimately become faith walkers, pursuing a new chapter and experience in their lives.

It explores different emotions and mindsets that a person will have to deal with and looks at topics such as building your faith muscles, stick-to-itiveness, dealing with feelings of uncertainty, and thinking differently to live differently.

After reading this book, women will have the confidence and faith to pursue new career paths and gain greater clarity on what God is calling them to do. They will also be better able to walk by faith and not by sight in their daily journey.

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Featured Author Ivan de Monbrison

Featured Interview With Ivan de Monbrison

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Paris, France, he still lives there.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started writing after my father’s death at 15.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I am mostly inspired by writers like Beckett, Proust, Artaud and the poet Pierre Reverdy.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is a poetry chapbook made mostly of short incisive poems in a very abstract style.

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Featured Author Melanie Jackson

Featured Interview With Melanie Jackson

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
California is my home state but these days the spouse and I live in Las Vegas with our domestic house panther, Butterscotch Jones.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
It was the Christmas when I was three and beginning to site read when someone read to me A Visit From Saint Nicholas ‘By Clement C. Moore’. And I realized that the book had been made by a person. From that point on I wanted to be a person who created that most magical thing– books.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Favorite authors is tough because I read in many genres and eras all the way back to Beowulf. These days I mainly reader cozy mysteries or thrillers, but there is always room for any special book that catches my eye. The book that probably inspired me to try my hand at romance was Elizabeth Lowell’s Tell Me No Lies.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My heart has been with Miss Henry this last year and more. Miss Henry is closest to my age of all the heroines I write and we are simpatico. Her last adventure was Toys In The Attic. I don’t have a new title yet. Sometimes I know at the start what a book will be titled but from time to time I have to wait until I am in the throes for a proper title to present itself.

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Featured Author Noam Josephides

Featured Interview With Noam Josephides

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
After a service as an Air Force Captain, I joined film school where I majored in screenwriting and directing, and went on to create films that have won multiple Internationsl awards.

I also founded four technology startups in the media and movie industry.

I try to manage writing while juggling a job, 3 kids, a loving wife and an exceptionally cuddly dog named Luna.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Writing has been part of my life ever since I tried to start my great adventure novel at 9 years old. That project ended after 8 pencil-scrribbled pages, but I didn’t give up!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My all-time favorite book is Shibumi, written by the mysterious thriller writer Trevanian.
My Scifi genre master would be Heinlin, and especially “Time Enough for Love”

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“Generations” is a soft scifi noir mystery (as in: it’s set on a generation-ship travelling through space, but there are no aliens or space battles in my world – it’s just where humans live now. Think “Silo” in space…)

Publisher Weekly’s BookLife described it as “An epic Science Fiction political noir!”

Here is the official blurb:

FROM AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER AND DIRECTOR NOAM JOSEPHIDES, COMES THE 2024 AWARD-WINNING NOVEL ‘GENERATIONS’ – A HEART-POUNDING ROLLERCOASTER OF CONSPIRACY, LOVE, TREACHERY AND REDEMPTION ABOARD THE GENERATION-SHIP ‘THETIS’.

“Thought-provoking, innovative and brimming with emotional depth!” – SciFi Book Review

For eight generations, the Thetis has been a peaceful haven, carrying the last remnants of humanity on a journey to resettle on a new planet. Nearing its final destination, Thetis is seemingly a Utopia: egalitarian, tolerant and united. A society ready for a new beginning.

But when a strange extortion attempt targets the ship’s leader, that idyllic façade begins to crack. And when SANDRINE LIET, the introvert Archivist tasked with investigating the case starts poking around – the prime suspect mysteriously disappears.

Nobody disappears on the Thetis.

Sandrine is pulled into a web of intrigue and deception, sending her on a direct collision course with the most powerful people on the Thetis – and with her own values. Every step she takes, her suspicions of a grand and far-reaching conspiracy grow – as are the personal consequences for her future if she keeps pursuing the investigation.

To uncover the truth, Sandrine will have to confront the specters of her past, gather unusual allies and embark on a journey to the very origin of the Thetis.

GENERATIONS is a masterful tale of mystery, intrigue and personal sacrifice where long-buried secrets, betrayals and shifting loyalties intertwine. It is the story of the indomitable will of a woman who refuses to bow down to tyranny, and of the enduring power of truth in a world built on lies.

Praise for “Generations”:

“Like the best Science Fiction classics, Generations reminds us that the future is a canvas of our making, and with it – our definition of being Human.” – Reader Review

“Generations’ message hits hard, while being a fun and engaging rollercoaster.” – SciFi Book Review

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Featured Author LaToya Lawrence

Featured Interview With LaToya Lawrence

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am an individual who is very confident, determined, and strong-willed.

I was born and raised in Queens Village, New York. I still reside in the state of New York.

I love puppies and dogs I always had them growing up during childhood. One beloved canine that I owned I had for seventeen years. We literally grew up together. I adopted her from North Shore Animal League when I was ten and she was put to sleep when I was twenty-seven when her hind legs started to give out due to arthritis. She was part German Shepherd and Rough Collie.

I currently do not own any pets but I do plan on getting two or three puppies when I move to a bigger apartment or house.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I realized my fascination with books very early on. My mother had me reading at the age of two and a half years of age.

During adolescence I always received high marks whenever I turned in a book report so that told me I had great writing skills.

After one of my book reports impressed my fourth grade teacher and after I wrote a play for a class project that I cast class members in my teacher gave me the lead role as Robinhood in the school play Potpourri.

At the age of ten or eleven I had the opportunity to get the short stories I used to write published by a mainstream publisher.

At the age of 23 I self published my first novel titled My Cup Overflows.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I used to love reading St. Martin’s True Crime Library years ago. Those books kept me up all night. Those books are very interesting, intriguing, and they engulfed me as a reader because true crime stories and shows like forensic files and the like captivated my attention a lot back then.

I do not have a favorite author but there are a number of authors works that I loved.

My favorite genres are suspense, thriller and supernatural with a tinge of mystery. I also like noirs.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is titled The Demons and is the third and latest installment in a four-part series of My Tantalizing Tales In The City short stories collection.

However, the book I am currently promoting I published this year in February titled Inherent: The Birthright. It is a two-hundred and fourteen or sixteen page read depending on what edition is purchased.

It is about a woman born with a caul (denoting clairvoyant ability). She comes from a family of special spiritual gifts and supernatural practices rooted in the Yoruba religion.

The main character Emery Bledsoe is a good, hardworking woman dedicated to her profession when she is done wrong by jealous coworkers who sabotage her career.

Unaware of the powers that Emory possess they all receive a rude awakening when Emery resurfaces and their lives enigmaticlly turn upside down.

Without giving anything away, the story also delves into another factor regarding a spell that goes wrong unbeknownst by a family member that ties into Emery’s life to escalate matters already unraveling.

It is a story of karma that comes back hard through preternatural ability combined with the occult.

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Featured Author Bref McHugh

Featured Interview With Bref McHugh

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi there! I’m Bref McHugh. I was born in England and grew up since I was seven, in Ireland. In my early twenties, as part of my adventures and wanderlust, I traveled to the US. A summer turned into the rest of my life…so far.

Today, I live in sunny Florida (Yes, I wear sunblock every day :), I am blessed to have a beautiful wife, and life partner, plus two amazing young boys.

I’m an absolute soccer junkie, self-confessed, growth-obsessed entrepreneur, and visionary business builder. As the co-owner of ClinicGrower, I spearhead the leading Growth Marketing agency for medical and aesthetic practices in America.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Since I was little, my parents instilled in me a growth mindset and work ethic. From ages 7 to 17, I wrote fantasy stories while I worked at my parents’ grocery store back home in Ireland. As I grew older in my early teens my interest and intrigue with the world of business also grew. The lessons I learned watching my parents handle a business with such care still drive me today. It was rewarding and stressful at times, and it gave me the ingredients to start my career.

I came to the United States in my early 20s with nothing to my name except a mattress and a point to prove. I had always been interested in marketing, so I spent my college years in Ireland studying marketing and management. In the U.S., I worked my way up through different marketing roles, cutting my teeth in advertising and eventually landing a national sales position managing millions in advertising dollars.

I realized I wasn’t reaching my full potential or utilizing all of my skill sets. So, I started a research project in 2015, which eventually turned into a business in 2017. I began reaching out to different clinics to see how I could help practices grow, and I discovered such a need there. Busy practices were focused on transforming their clients’ lives but didn’t have the resources, time, or strategy to build their brand and client base.

I’ve also been known to like a good detour. Back in 2010, I quit my corporate life to travel the world with my wife. We backpacked across India and South America during which time I was able to satisfy my journalistic and story-telling itch by writing my travel blog at that time.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Today, I love my nonfiction. I am a big fan of Tim S. Grover, Jeb Blount, and Napoleon Hill. My writings are inspired by the people I work with, the people I serve, and the hard-working entrepreneurs across the world.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I am thrilled to have written my first book, alongside my co-author and business partner. “Seductive Digital Marketing & Sales For Aesthetic Practices” is not just a book; it’s a journey into the heart of modern digital marketing strategies tailored specifically for the aesthetic industry. Whether you’re an established business owner with a thriving practice or just laying the foundation to market your practice, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to accelerated growth and success.

It took me almost exactly one year to write my first book. Between work, life, family, and my constant revisions before I said good is good enough..it took a few minutes longer than I expected! The second will be better/ easier I’m sure!

As an entrepreneur, a business owner, a parent, or a growth-oriented individual who dares to dream big…you are not alone. Thank you for your interest in my book.

You can garb it right here on Amazon: https://a.co/d/82FNwRB

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Featured Author Slavica Joković

Featured Interview With Slavica Joković

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a Doctor of Economics, Independent Researcher, Senior Economic Policy Advisor with extensive experience and track record, with many years of experience in the General Association of Civil Engineering, and a Public Procurement Expert with more than 10 years of relevant experience; specialized in the area of public procurement at the ILO`s International Training Centre in Turin, Italy; certified trainer in the field of public procurement in the Western Balkans and Turkey; published 12 books and over 70 articles by various international and local publishers; Member of the academic research network “Public Contracts in Legal Globalization”, Associate Member of the Procurement Law Academic Network-The PLAN Network, American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI) Member, Readers` Favorite 2017 International Book Award Contest Giveaway Prize Winner for the eBook ”Winning Public Procurement Contracts in Serbia-Manual”, 2017
https://www.linkedin.com/in/slavica-jokovic-669a54108/

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I loved to read a lot. I read different books, starting with children’s books, then books about the Wild West, and novels by famous writers, such as Victor Hugo and Leo Tolstoy. It even happened to me that I read some novels two or more times, first in my early youth, and then after a few years, when due to experience it left a different impression. At that time, I had no idea that I would later write books myself, but everything was based on my great love for reading.
Since I spent years investing in my education, I read many books on economics, international economic relations, finance, law, etc. After all, it is not surprising that I started writing books in the business and finance genre.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My first works, articles, and books are related to my education and professional training in economics. I graduated from the Faculty of Economics and postgraduate studies, with a master’s and doctorate, in economics. As a doctor of economic sciences, I wrote scientific and professional papers in economics, which I published in domestic and international journals (over 70 papers).
When it comes to what influences my writing the most, it is books. If I had to single out one contemporary writer, it is Paulo Coelho who symbolizes the phenomenon of success with his work.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
This year I published my new book titled THE UNUSUAL STORY.
THE UNUSUAL STOEY is a collection of short stories and articles about creativity and life’s paradoxes. The articles talk about creativity in the form of creative writing, covering topics, from inspiration to financial independence. The short stories are based on true events from real life which is full of twists and turns. In them, facts and feelings intertwine.

Why THE UNUSUAL STOEY – is up to the readers to find out. It includes: “Inspiration for Writing: Road to Santiago”, “Ways to get financially ahead”, “Celebrity Memoirs”, “An Unusual New Year’s Story”, and other short stories.

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Featured Author Kristina Hall

Featured Interview With Kristina Hall

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a sinner saved by grace who seeks to glorify God with my words. I’m also a homeschool graduate and hold a degree in accounting. When I’m not writing, I’m spending time with my husband, reading, editing, cooking, cleaning, arm wrestling, and lifting weights. I don’t currently have any pets, but I’m hoping to get a couple of cats in the near future.

As far as writing goes, I like to switch genres (even though “they” say it’s bad for marketing). All my books are Christian fiction, but within that broad genre, I’ve written some historicals, some romantic suspense books, some dystopian novels, and a couple of non-magical fantasy novellas. I’m currently drafting a romantic suspense novel about a woman whose memory was erased.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was a little kid, my mom read tons of books to me. That led to a love of reading. And that led to a love of writing. I started writing in 2017, and I’m still going strong.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Some of my favorite authors to read are Susan May Warren, Madisyn Carlin, Vanessa Hall, Patricia Bradley, and many more. My favorite genre to read would have to be Christian romantic suspense, but I also enjoy historicals, contemporary novels, and fantasy stories. Basically, if it’s a clean, well-written book with relatable characters and an engaging, exciting plot, I’m most likely going to enjoy it.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is Heart of Trust, a Christian historical romance novella that’s the first in the multi-author series Hearts of the West. It follows the adventures of a married couple as they move out West, purchase a ranch, and find out they’ve run afoul of two cattle barons. It’s got faith, action, wholesome romance, high stakes, powerful villains, and a happy ending.

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Featured Author Neil Vickers

Featured Interview With Neil Vickers

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was in the late fifties and went to school in Derby England, manly in midstream education. It was a lack of concentration that made me lose my place at a top grammar school. I still live in Derby where I started my own business as a self employed plumber installing central heating systems moving into building and property development creating a portfolio of property rentals. I do not have any pets at the moment but have had dogs and birds in the past.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started writing manuscripts on a variety of different subjects that have not been published after school. I did not start writing books until 2021 and had my first book published April 2022.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have not read a novel as I was more interested in nature and referred to reference books on different animals and their environments. My early days would be spent walking in the countryside with friends seeing nature thriving around us. I still enjoy going out and getting as close to nature as I can. I have never read any fiction books and do not affiliate my writing with any other author and do not mimic the style of any. I try to make my books exciting to read and entertaining for the reader.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I have two books currently in the worldwide market True Love Unlimited and True Love Unlimited The Conclusion. The latest book True Love Unlimited The Conclusion has won a gold prize for its genre Romance, Action, Thriller from Chick Lit Café. These books follow Jasmin and Mateo’s exciting journey across Europe as they run from different government forces that are after a chip containing critical laser information that Mateo invented. Their relationship blossoms during their perilous journey. It took me about 40days to write the first book but it did take a bit longer for the second book due to other commitments.

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Featured Author Andrew Masseurs

Featured Interview With Andrew Masseurs

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My Name is Andrew Masseurs and I am from Wellington, New Zealand. I’m a crazy guy who loves to play sport, exercise, make music and write novels. I’ve got two dogs and two cats. A wife who I love dearly and four beautiful kids.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started at 48. Yes, 48. I was on holiday and was struggling through a book when I decided to write my own. Before you know it I had my first novella written. A Day in the Life book one in my apocalyptic series. Where did it come from? I don’t know. Did I plan it? No. Did it write itself? Pretty much. Am I happy with it? Hell yeah.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Stephen King, George R R Martin, J K Rowling, Thomas Harris,Suzanne Collins. I loved to get whisked away into another world. The best books were the ones I couldn’t put down. There really is something special about keeping the reader guessing.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The latest book is The Day After. The sequel to my first book A Day in the Life. The series is about family. In this world everyone has mysteriously vanished. It is about the family trying to survive in a world that wants them dead. I can’t say too much as it would give away the secrets that you need to discover. It was written in a month. It doesn’t always happen like that. I have two unreleased novels that took a year each to write. This one kicks their ass. It’s like writing a good song. When it happens it’s as easy as eating your favourite pie. Quick and delicious.

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Featured Author Tim Wright

Featured Interview With Tim Wright

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Tim Wright. I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota but have lived in Glendale (Phoenix), Arizona since 1984. My wife, Jan and I, have been married since 1979. We have two adult children, five grandchildren, and two dachshunds. I enjoy traveling, riding my recumbent bike, Disneyland, reading, especially Fantasy Adventures and British Mysteries, and being a grandpa. I am also a long-suffering fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals, having watched my two teams lose a combined 5 Super Bowls.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been writing since I was a kid. In third grade we had a school-wide play writing contest and the play I wrote, John and the Ogre, took first place for our grade. We had the chance to perform it in front of the whole school. I discovered way back then that I enjoy the creative, imaginative process.

The first books I wrote grew out of my work as a Lutheran pastor. The books were more information/strategy oriented, but I always tried to write as creatively as I could, using stories and humor to unlock the imaginations of my readers.

I only started writing my middle-school fantasy adventure series a few years ago. It’s always been something I wanted to do, and finally, having grandkids, I felt the push to go for it. It was and is such a joy, thrill, and an adventure in and of itself to see where the story will take me. While I’ve been fortunate so far (two books published, the third soon to be released and the first draft for the fourth completed) in that I’ve yet to hit any writer’s block, there are probably some things I’d go back and fix in book 1 now that I know where the story is going. But that’s the challenge, I’m guessing, with any series. The first book lays the groundwork. The rest of the books build on that groundwork, and, at times, can be a bit constricted by them. The tongue-in-cheek style of this series offers me a lot of freedom to make a course correction or two without totally losing the storyline of book 1.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I didn’t discover the joy of fantasy adventures until I was in college. In 11th grade we were assigned The Hobbit, but for some reason it didn’t capture my attention. But the Hobbit bug caught me after High school and I couldn’t get enough of Bilbo, Frodo, Gandalf, Sam, and Middle Earth. I moved on to the Shannara Chronicles (Terry Brooks), the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant (Stephen Donaldson), The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis), and a host of other fantasy books that didn’t include Chronicles in the name—including, of course, Harry Potter. These writers wrote with such wonder. Their character and world-building, and the joy of their stories, are so compelling and memorable. Their ability to put words together in interesting and new ways held my attention.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The series is called: The Adventures of Toby Baxter. In book 1: The River Elf, the Giant, and the Closet, 13-year-old Toby Baxter is summoned to a strange land through his closet to assist the river elves in their battle against the trolls. Toby is a reluctant HERO, and as will be the case in each of his adventures, he will be challenged and stretched to discover who he is and his place in the world.

Book 2: RiverHome for the Holidays, has Toby back in RiverHome for a rematch with his archnemesis from book 1, the troll leader Clygon. Will Toby give in to his fears and doubts, or will he be WISE as he moves deeper into his Quest to save RiverHome?

Book 3: Aloha RiverHome: The GOOD Prophecy, sees Toby back in RiverHome. This time around old enemies must become allies to overcome the threat to the land. An ancient prophecy compels Toby and Clygon to find the GOOD in order to rebuild the Sword that protects RiverHome. During the Quest Toby stumbles into a brewing civil war among the giants, finds himself tempted in Para-dies by a sly serpent, and must battle stalagmites, stalactites, and continuous homonyms. The book should be out Mid-May of 2024.

I’ve been working on book three for about a year.

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Featured Author Carolyn Watson dubisch

Featured Interview With Carolyn Watson dubisch

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m originally from New York and grew up just outside of New York City. I studied children’s book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and that’s where I met my husband, Mike Dubisch. Together we’ve traveled across the United States and around the world, had three kids, created a lot of art and written a lot of stories. Currently, we live in Mexico on the Pacific Coast and released our YA comic book “Deluge; The People That Melt in The Rain #1” (a series we’ve created together). It’s been receiving some rave reviews and we’re really excited about it!
We live in Mexico with our youngest child, Naomi, and have a very old dog we moved here with named Oscarr. We also have 4 Mexican street cats that we’ve taken in, and one cat that we sent off with our oldest daughter to live with her in Chicago. All the animal rescue we’ve been doing inspired my most recent children’s book, “The Lighthouse Cats of Mazatlán”. This book is very close to my heart. I teach art at a local elementary school and some of my students were kind enough to model as the characters for me, so I could base my illustrations on them.
My newest book is called “The Water Devil, The Dragon in The Closet, Issue #4”. This is the latest installment of “The Dragon in The Closet”, my long running children’s comic book series. It’s for middle grade readers and is full of monsters, magic, and adventure! I also run the story as a web comic on Comic Fury with weekly updates.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I started reading all the time around age 7 or 8, I suppose. It never seemed all that unusual when I was growing up in the 1980’s, but I guess it is now. I read as much as possible as a kid because my home life was something I wanted an escape from.
I started writing in high school and my creative writing teacher was very encouraging, she felt I could be a professional writer and was the first person to ever suggest such a thing. I was obsessed with pursuing art at the time and while I took writing classes in college, art was my focus.
Over time I realized it worked best for me to combine the two. I like to think visually and have art with my writing. However, I have done some professional writing that doesn’t have pictures. I used to be the Art and Crafts reporter for a local news journal in San Diego.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I enjoy reading a range of genres. For a while I was focused on memoirs, then I was reading any fiction or non-fiction set in Africa (for some reason that region always fascinates me), and lately I’m reading a lot of YA fiction. I’m reading a book by Sarah Rees Brennan called Unspoken (The Lynburn Legacy Book 1). So far it’s fun and riveting and full of wit.
I also read about five picture books a week, because that’s the genre I write in and I try to keep up with graphic novels as well. My favorite one recently is Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment, It’s ghostly and magical and the art is stunning.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My new book is called “The Dragon in The Closet, The Water Devil, Issue 4” it’s the latest chapter in my long running middle grade comic book series.
In this new issue, Orin Bean and Dragon continue their journey north to the Realm of the Ice Goblins in their quest to undo Orin’s curse. However, a new and terrifying monster is chasing them.
Will they survive the attack of this powerful creature? Will they ever meet up with Orin’s Nana and his friend Lucy?
So far the Amazon reviews have been quite positive:

Kids’ book with dragons, magic and a whole lot of imagination…
“I think “The Dragon in the Closet: The Water Devil, Issue #4″ by Carolyn Watson-Dubisch is a captivating mix of fantasy and horror. I liked how the characters faced daunting challenges, and the subtle cliffhangers kept me eagerly turning the pages. Overall, I feel like it’s a must-read for anyone interested on a thrilling adventure in a vividly imagined world.”-Kat

Action Packed!
“A barrage of fantasy action. Colorful & dynamic. Great for young lovers of magic & imagination. I’ have loved this as a good read & inspiration when I was a kid.”- Steven Avila

Adventure, excitement and beautiful illustrations!
“What a beautiful book! I personally love dragons and thought that the illustrations ( especially the dragon ones) were so beautiful!
This magical story is a continuation of a fantasy adventure about a boy called Orin and his adventures with the dragon.
Mystical characters, magic, an exciting plot and stunning illustrations and dragons! What. More could you ask for!
Additionally, there are paths to be chosen too!
Check it out – it’s such a great book!”-ZN

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