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Featured Interview With Dan Chamandy

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Canadian born opera singer, living and writing in Vienna, Austria for the past 23 years.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have been writing and winning competitions from my teenage years. The first competition I won, was during our scout rally.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I take my inspiration from life and work on the stage and off. My favorite author has always been Piers Anthony, and remains to this day.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
What Are You Waiting For? is a treasure of of fail-proof ideas to help dreamers overcome fear, kick procrastination in the rear, and help turn their dreams into tangible realities. With chapters inspired by timeless wisdom from historical figures, WAYWF invites the reader to explore life’s most challenging roadblocks that hinder us every time we think about getting in touch with our goals. It is more than just a book – it is a conversation, a meditation, and a toolbox brimming with pragmatic solutions to real-life problems – one that will appeal to readers seeking can’t-miss strategies and mind-blowing techniques to help gently nudge readers to leap off life’s sidelines, like the everyday heroes featured who dared to step out of their comfort zones and achieve jaw-dropping success.

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Featured Interview With K. E. Blair

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I live in Massachusetts, although I grew up in the Midwest. In addition to reading, I love taking my Australian shepherd mix hiking, and trying out new hobbies, like baking or cross-stitch.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been a fan of reading fantasy books from a young age. My favorite author growing up was Tamora Pierce and I loved getting lost in her Tortall series. I started writing about 10 years ago when I first found out about NaNoWriMo. Since then, I’ve participated every year and built up quite the backlog!I

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love reading Tamora Pierce (still!), Sarah J. Maas, Annette Marie, and any new book that strikes my fancy! I tend to pick up all types of fantasy books (urban fantasy, romantic fantasy, dark fantasy, fairy tail retellings, etc.) depending on my mood.

When I write, I love to be inspired by my travels. I’ll look up local legends of where I’m planning a trip, and love when I can find local myths or legends written as a YA fantasy. This is more rare than it seems, so I’m left with an idea of what I want to write about.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The Hidden Crown is for everyone who loves characters with secret pasts and stories filled with hidden magic, Robin Hood vibes, medieval royalty, fae and a well-done love triangle!

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Featured Interview With Mary McMahon and Jennifer Bucciero Boyles

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Detroit, Michigan. My first book, The Motor City and Me: Our Story, is an intimate and enthralling portrait of life in twentieth-century Detroit. I now live in Houston, Texas and have written two children’s books. My book, Crummy Crazy Coronavirus No Pal Days, tells the story of two girls who progress from discontent to fulfillment throughout the pandemic. I co-authored my latest book, Daddy Is Cool Like That, with Jennifer Bucciero Boyles who had a father that endued multiple sclerosis for many years. Our book is based on both Jennifer’s and her father’s experiences throughout a challenging illness. Our book is a recent gold medal winner for excellence in writing in the 2023 Readers’ Favorite Book Medal and Reviews and Award Contest in the category children’s book regarding social issues.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was in elementary school my mother had me work on grammar each morning during my summer vacation. Later she critiqued my written work, but allowed me to independently improve my own writing. I eventually acquired my mother’s deep love for literature and writing. I began reading books often. When I graduated from college, I taught language arts and assisted my students with writing. My personal writing began when I retired from education and owned and operated a puppet performing company. I wrote puppet scripts my puppet performances.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I prefer reading non-fiction. The author who has inspired me the most is Viktor. E. Frankl. I love his book, Man’s Search for Meaning. He inspires my life and my writing.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
★★★★★ “To say that you will be touched by this book is an understatement. You may even be transformed by it.” – Readers” Favorite Book Review
★★★★★ “Yes, this is a cool book, and yes, daddy is cool like that, too.” – Pacific Book Review

Daddy Is Cool Like That is the story of a daddy who drives cool vehicles, listens to cool music, eats pizza both hot and cold, and asks for the biggest slice of chocolate cake, but that’s not what makes him cool. What makes this daddy cool is all those fun joyful moments he provides for his daughters despite trying frightening circumstances. His courageous upbeat behavior teaches kids to adapt and keep on rocking through adversity. Disabilities and difference don’t define capabilities. The empowering story will open up conversations around how to cherish every moment of one’s life. It will also teach kindness, bravery, acceptance, and self-confidence. Daddy’s daughter, Rachael, fears being different than her friends when her daddy becomes a disabled parent in a wheelchair. She learns though that he is still cool, fun, and adored by everyone. This children’s book can be useful in therapy sessions for a child dealing with a disabled parent or facing any type of social issue. Daddy Is Cool Like That is not only inspirational. It is amusing. Take a look on Amazon.

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Featured Interview With Asia Akpe

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Certainly, here’s a brief introduction:

I was born and raised in Nigeria, a country I hold dear to my heart. Currently, I reside in the USA, where I continue to explore my passions for writing, technology, and reading. While I have a deep appreciation for animals, I don’t have any pets at the moment.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination with books began at an early age, and I’ve been an avid reader ever since childhood. I started writing in my teenage years, gradually transitioning from writing poetry and short stories to pursuing longer-form writing projects.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have a diverse range of favorite authors, including Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, George Orwell, and Octavia E. Butler. I particularly enjoy reading speculative fiction, as it aligns with my love for technology and culture. These authors, along with others, inspire me in my writing journey.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, titled “Vain Shackles,” delves into the struggles and victories that shape our lives. It’s a reflection on the burdens we carry and the resilience within us. The book explores the idea that even in the face of adversity, there’s remarkable strength and potential for triumph. It’s a celebration of the human spirit’s ability to break free from the chains of hardship and emerge stronger.

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Featured Interview With Robin Chappell

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Although I was born in the Mid-West, I spent the majority of my life on the East Coast. Before that, I was carted around the country by my ‘gypsy’ father, and lived in ten different cities before the age of 12. (And they wondered why I didn’t ‘settle down.’)

Since 2005, I have lived in Los Angeles, having moved here because I am(was) an Actor as well as a Screenwriter. I drug myself ‘kicking and screaming’ here because I figured that this was the best place to fit into both of those roles. Little did I know that 2008 was just around the corner, and the issue of “runaway productions” meant that my acting work thinned to nothing.

Since 2020, I began to self publish novels adapted from my scripts, working to get those novels to sell as jumpstarts to getting my productions funded. (Hint: that hasn’t happened yet.) Writing is the easy part. Promoting and getting your book ‘out into the world’ is another matter.

I don’t (as most everyone else does) stick with writing one genre. My first novel was a romantic drama (as opposed to a “romance”) with themes of women’s issues and politics. My second novel is a “Horror”/Science Fiction work that I call Metaphysical Fiction. It has the standard tropes of horror (Devil worship and Dark Forces) but also has the theme of Transformation and spiritual development.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I wrote my first short story at the age of five (long since in the trashbin of my history). I began reading in earnest in elementary school and reading a number of books over several genre’s. I was introduced to the magic of Tolkien at the age of twelve, and that became my go to set of books whenever life became to difficult. By re-reading LOTR, my ‘facination’ with books was firmly cemented.

I began writing in earnest in my twenties, and wrote what I thought was my first screenplay (a treatment really) when I was 27. I finished my first script at the age of 40.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have read just about every (majority) genre there is, but Science Fiction and Fantasy were my mainstays.

I write when I feel driven to write. I’m not sure (since I’ve read so many books) who my “inspiration” might be.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“shadows and Light” is about the nature of reality and the perils of the darker aspects of this world. It follows the journey of the protagonist, Dr. Kathryn Runyon from waking up to finding out that entire life has been a lie, into finally stepping into who she was meant to be. Along the way, Dark Forces try to kill her then subjugate her, but she finds the inner resources to escape and then triumph over her ‘intended’ story.

It is what has been recently called “Elevated Horror.” It has the tropes of horror, but is more than that.

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Featured Interview With Arwinder Kaur

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I came to Canada as an immigrant from India at age 4 in 1962. Our family was often the only minority in the class or school. As teenager I travelled to the UK and India for 2 years. I lived in the lower mainland in BC most of my life. I attended SFU and had a career as a social worker. I love tennis and art. I love my genius dog Monty.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
As a teenager I preferred reading and learning more than playing with dolls. I always had a curious mind and sought mentors in my life. I have been able to express myself when I am passionate about an issue or cause. I started a collection of maxims and eventually added an autobiography as well.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Anything by Daniel Quinn, Dr Irving Yalom, Biography’s, Michael Crichton, Non Fiction, Classics.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
How do we as humans navigate our lives in the complex world we have created? With the high speed in which we are bombarded with images, messages and conflicting ideas, how do we figure out how to live in the world without destroying it and ourselves? Why are we the only species that seems to be struggling to live truly healthy lives?

Masses of us are suffering with feelings of loneliness and emptiness, killing ourselves and each other despite our sense of superiority over all other species. What makes us live the way we do? How do we live better lives with a deeper connection to ourselves, others and the Earth? The answers are not locked away in a secret vault. In fact, they are much closer and simpler than you might realize, but need to know.

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Featured Interview With Anita Job

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada. While I have been fortunate to have traveled to 20+ countries, I’ve never been able to find a place quite like home. I enjoy the mild climate, cultural diversity, kayaking, snowshoeing, ice hockey, hiking, and other sports activities that are available year-round. When I’m not doing these activities I’m working a job I enjoy, volunteering at my church, and promoting my books or writing the next one!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always been a reader, when I was a kid I read books regularly from our local library. In university, I read my textbooks and other books for enjoyment on breaks. I have read everything on my parent’s bookshelf, any book my employer recommends, the Bible, and books others recommend I read. Recently, I’ve been listening to more audio books, learning never stops! I started writing in 2020 when a few friends were going through unexpected job transitions and sought me out for advice as I had already changed employers a few times.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I enjoy reading books on leadership, business, and Christian spirituality. The list of authors I enjoy is too long to write here! My writing style is inspired not by a particular author but instead from my time working as a facilitator where my role was to ask questions to facilitate learning for groups that hired our company.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“I Am Changing Careers” is a series of questions and answers based on the author’s job-hunting experience that will encourage and motivate you on what works to get hired. Topics include choosing your career, getting hired, how to take care of your health, and what to do once you have the job. By the end of the book, you will have clarity on what you want and what you need to do to get there.

I have a new and expanded 30-day plan on how to find a job that will be released on October 15, 2023.

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Featured Interview With Amber Daulton

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I live in western North Carolina, USA, and it’s so beautiful here. A five-hour drive east takes me to the beach, but an hour drive west takes me up the Great Smoky Mountains where I enjoy hikes, picnicking at a waterfall, and visiting historical sites. I love waking up in the morning and the fog is so thick I can barely see ten feet in front of me. At night, the stars are so crisp and clear like a twinkling blanket over the earth.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I read my first romance book when I was 12 after I snuck a Harlequin paperback out of my mom’s bedroom. I couldn’t stop thinking about it, and I wanted to create my own story about two people having an adventure and falling in love. I wrote with pencil in a spiral-bound notebook and finished that 200-plus-page story in about six months. After that, I focused on writing short stories but jotted down a lot of ideas for future full-length novels, some of which I’ve actually written as an adult.
I published my first book almost eleven years ago when I was 26, and Trevor’s Redemption is now my seventeenth book to date. I have several more manuscripts on my computer waiting to see the light of day.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love reading anything in the romance genre, except poetry and Inspirational. Some of my favorites authors/books are: Arial Burnz’s Bonded in Blood series, Tabitha Conall’s Colliding Worlds series, and Bec McMaster’s London Steampunk series.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Trevor’s Redemption is book 3.5 in my steamy romantic suspense series, Arresting Onyx, but I never intended to write it. As I was revising the final Onyx book, a little voice in the back of my head kept telling me to go back and squeeze two novellas into the middle of the series. Believe me, I fought this—hard—but that little voice wouldn’t stop pestering me. Turns out, that voice has a name, and it’s Shea O’Bannon.
I introduced Shea and her best gal pal Chanel way back in book 1, Arresting Mason, as friends to that story’s heroine. As secondary characters, they played well as set dressing and did what I expected from them. But the series continued and they kept popping up here and there. Shea and Chanel were developing into full-fledged characters with hopes, dreams, troubles, and pains that many readers could identify with, and they wanted their stories to be told. They wanted happiness, romance, and adventure, and who am I to argue with that? Oh, wait, I am their author goddess. I’m the one in the control, or so I like to think, but I finally stopped fighting and jotted down ideas for Shea’s story. Chanel, though, spoke louder to me, so I wrote her book first (it’s Ryan’s Temptation, in case you’re wondering). Anyway, I don’t like to make things too easy for my characters, especially when they’ve nagged at me for months. Shea went through a lot of trouble to find her happily ever after with Trevor, but according to her, it was all worth it.
I had a blast bringing Shea’s romance to life, and I hope readers will enjoy it just as much.

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Featured Interview With Cynthia Elomaa

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My Name is Cynthia Elomaa. I was raised in Westchester, NY. It seems a life time ago. So much has changed there since I grew up. I now live in Kent County, Rhode Island with my husband, my two boys and my two Australian Shepard Mini dogs.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I never knew a time when I didn't want to write. It's been my childhood dream.

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 a favorite author. I love books, I love literary works, young adult, contemporary. Just don't ask me to read mystery or romance. I'm not a fan.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My debut book is a picture book tailored towards preschool to elementary school children.
Nicky has to clean his room, but once his clothes are in the drawers, they jump right out again. When he puts his stuffed animals on his bed? They run away eager to play. Nerf toys? Forget it. How can he get all those darts to behave? Mom’s on her way upstairs and Nicky still has to get all his things to behave.

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Featured Interview With Kim Idynne

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’ve lived in the Minneapolis area for most of my life, and I have no plans to leave. I teach English Language Arts at a local school, and on the side I write, paint, draw, and compose music. Some of my artwork has appeared alongside my short stories, but I mostly feature it in local art galleries. Right now I’m working on the sequel to Mahatmas and Monsters (a New Adult vampire-themed novel that was published last year), and on a Halloween-themed album that I hope to release in October 2024.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve loved books and writing since I was little. In third grade, I wrote my first horror novel; it was called Nightmare on Sesame Street, and the plot involved the Sesame Street characters being destroyed by an evil entity that possessed them one by one. The first to go was Big Bird. In chapter two, Ernie loaded his rubber ducky with bullets and stepped out of his bath to go on a bit of a rampage. At the time, I thought this plot was hilarious. Around the same time, I also wrote and illustrated a 42-issue graphic novel series called Linda Michelle Frien, named after one of my friends (the plot involved my friend having adventures in an alternate reality).

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
The Exorcist is one of my all-time favorite books, mostly because of the characters and the contemplation of good vs. evil in the world. I couldn’t put down The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Nervous Conditions was my favorite college read (followed closely by Bastard Out of Carolina and The Liar’s Club by Mary Karr). I don’t have a favorite genre, but I tend to stay away from recommendations in the romance genre—I have been exposed to way too many cringey romance novels! When it comes to inspiration for my own stories, I’m mainly inspired by the people around me.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Most of the stories in To the Solemn Graves focus on natural mysteries rather than the supernatural, but some selections do feature paranormal encounters. In the acknowledgements, I mention that my dad inspired the ghost story Something Undone; I got the story idea from an experience he had while spending the night at an old mansion on historic Summit Avenue. While the story is mostly fiction, I borrowed some details from the true account, such as the dog refusing to enter the apartment, the narrator’s initial sighting of the ghost, and the reaction of the landlady. There are other ghostly accounts mentioned in passing in that story; those are also based on real encounters experienced by my family members. In other tales, such as A Foreign Bride and Lady in a Fur Wrap, the line between natural and supernatural is very thin. I read several of the stories at a local writer’s workshop, mostly for general feedback, but I especially wanted feedback on Consequences because of its ugly ending. I was encouraged to publish it in the collection anyway.

I design my own book covers, but this is my first time illustrating the interior of my one my books (I have done a few illustrations for other people’s books). I had fun coming up with designs for each story. My favorite illustrations in this book are the ones I did for Lady in a Fur Wrap, Yanakoya, and The Hidden Narcissus. The first two convey a more literal interpretation of the stories, while the drawing for The Hidden Narcissus is figurative—and perhaps more disturbing. It shows the subject staring into the cesspool of her own soul, horrified by what she sees there.

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Featured Interview With LeTysha Montgomery

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I became an author 3 years ago during the pandemic. God told me that he wanted me to share my story with more women by becoming an author. I write about my journey with endometriosis. As well as the importance of advocating for yourself and your health. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women but isn’t talked about much. I have lived in the Midwest my whole life. I think living in the Midwest is one of the reasons that it took decades for me to get an official endometriosis diagnosis. There are no official endometriosis specialists in my state and the closest one is 4 hours away in a neighboring state. No, I don’t have any pets.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have been a lifelong reader. My fascination with books started in elementary school. I loved checking out books from both the school library and local public library. I have had my library card since I was 8 or 9 years old. I have always had a lot of books around. The Scholastic Book Fair was always one of my favorite days!

I officially started writing for my first collaborative book Women Inspiring Nations Volume 3- I’m Still Standing in September 2020. I was 39 years old and only had less than two weeks to write my chapter of 1,500 words.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love to read Kimberla Larson Roby, Michelle Obama, and Sarah Jakes Roberts. I like non-fiction, Christian, fiction and thriller books. I get my inspiration from God because he is the one who wanted me to become an author.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I have some collaborative books coming out this summer. One is called Keys to Passion. Purpose and Profits. I talk about how my passion turned into my purpose than profit.

I have another female based collaborative book that I am apart of called Women Who Prosper: Your Time to Flourish Is NOW! This book is all about inspiring women to flourish and grow!

Another collaborative book that I am that is being released this Fall soon is a devotional called Joy 365 A Devotional For Joy Restoration. It’s a devotional for 365 days sure to bring you joy all year!

I am also working on my solo book projects.

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Featured Interview With Angelica Larios

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am 50 years old women, mother, married, entrepreneur, writer, researcher, volunteer, author of several articles and books. I have developed a career under consulting area, I have managed SW implementation projects since my bachelor is on IT. Likewise, I have an MBA, I am certified on Project Management (PMP) and I have a doctor degree on Strategic Leadership from Regent University. I am Mexican, live in Mexico where I have been raised, I have a son, and a lovely pet, which I like to call my son as well.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I love to write since I have memory, I was in elementary school and was in charge of speeches at the end of the year and so on. During my professional studies, since I was very dedicated to studies, I had the privilege to prepare some speeches in front of important people. In recent years I volunteer for the local PMI chapter as editor and my articles were well received, I was upgraded to VP of Communications and later a President of the chapter. In the last years I was contributing to projectmanagent.com and pmworldjournal sharing part of my knowledge and expertise and then I realize I can continue publishing on my own. My main focus is on business, leadership, projectmangement, and mainly I am woman promoter. However, I am preparing my first novel for next year.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Well I have been involved in reading a lot of novels lately but most of them in Spanish. So my favorite author is Gabriel García Márquez, I believe everybody knows him but in case you dont, he won the Nobel Literature Prize, colombian by birth but mexican by hearth. He has a wonderful narrative and his imagination was out of this world. Then is Dan Brown also well known by many because of his success in his novels.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Transformational leadership is a process that changes and transforms people. Female leadership is naturally a transformational one. Women leaders are capable of outstanding achievement. Transformational women’s leadership can have a place in institutions or programs to help them develop their skills. Female leaders inherit transformational leadership because women care about others and put their heart and effort into transforming others and arriving at a safe port.
The manuscript reviews the status of employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership for females in the USA and Latin America, the challenges, issues, achievements, and the needed path to overcome these challenges for having more women in leadership positions. One of the topics relevant to developing transformational female leadership is the importance of believing in oneself.
The Pygmalion Effect is reviewed concerning transformational leadership, understanding that there are two main types of Pygmalion effect. The first is the Pygmalion effect when you have expectations about someone and treat them according to those expectations. How you treat people causes them to act according to your expectations. The second type of self-fulfilling prophecy is where people change their behavior to match that prophecy. Both cases are explained and related to transformational leadership to help improve female leadership.
In the end, it is presented in practical terms, the testimony of 15 female Pygmalion and transformational leaders. Those leaders were selected because they have something in their stories that transcend their original environment and expectations and become extraordinary women and leaders. Still, more than that, they are essential to our book because they have transformed others through their leadership and are excellent Pygmalion examples to follow. Because despite many adversary situations, they kept dreaming and believing they could. And because, after all, despite their greatness, they are still helping others to think they also can, making these examples very special.
This book has written examples of people as real as us, common origins, a common ground where we can find inspiration and role models to look for us as in a mirror and imagine possibilities to deploy our internal leadership. The intention is to see these role models as aspirational and doable examples. That can help more women reading these lines to believe in themselves, aspire more, work harder, transform others, and in general do as many steps as possible described in this book and hopefully be enlisted in the second edition of this book or your books of leadership.

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Featured Interview With Robin M. Farella

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a Chicago native who moved to Southern California about six years ago. I am a diehard Chicago Bears fan, no matter how bad they play. I am a superfan of fantasy fiction and also love Historical fiction. I love to read stories that take you away to magical places or to other times. I have two dogs and one cat who I also like to call my ghost writer, as she is by my side whenever I am writing.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I realized my fascination with books at an early age. Both my parents were librarians. My dad worked at the main branch of the Chicago Public Library and my mom was LRC Director of my school. I guess my love of books is in my DNA. I am a fairly new writer. I started my first book in January of 2023 and am currently working on my second in a series that will consist of five books.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors are Anne Easter Smith, Karen Harper, and Laura Ingles Wilder. My favorite genre to read is a toss up between fantasy and historical fiction. All the authors I mentioned inspire my writing. They take stories that come from history and create stories that open up my imagination with their complex characters and locations.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My first book is called Chronicles of Asadore – Quest to the Emberlands. This is the first book in a planned five book series. Quest to the Emberlands introduces us to Ellie and her journey learning about her family’s secret, that they are from another world called Asadore. She discovers that she is Keeper of the Water Element. She must decide if she will accept her destiny. She journeys to Asadore with her three best friends and meets Elizabeth and George, two other

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Featured Interview With Dr Donald Fabacher Jr

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Harahan, LA. A small town on the outskirts of New Orleans. I now live in Harahan a block away from where I grew up. We have plenty of pets. 2 doodles, a goat named Rocky (who inspired the book series I am writing), three main chickens and a bearded dragon.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Ever since medical school, I felt that I had a knack for writing stories. It started in eighth grade English. But I didn’t start writing professionally until this year. My wife and I have been talking about writing a book about our kids, goat and duck, for a long time. And just recently I found but this is something I could actually do professionally. I started out with writing and producing teaching material for premed and medical students. I also created teaching material for family medicine residents as well. And I have always loved reading to my kids before bedtime, and felt that I would like to bring that back for other families that have reading material with morals and life lessons.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
As of recently, I’ve been reading a lot of material on business I have investments. But in the past I have liked reading the Game of Thrones series and if I had to say my favorite genre, I would have to say it would be famously non-fiction and mystery. I mean going back to my childhood and reading to my kids I would have to say definitely Dr. Seuss Who stories and books have stuck with me through the years and I guess have inspired me to try and write, and that kind of rhyming style.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is the first and a series of books about a goat name, Rocky and a duck named chippy. This series was inspired by my daughter and sons, pet, goat and duck. They became really good friends and chippy. Would follow Rocky everywhere. They would sleep together and play together. They would aggravate one another. They would get in trouble together. And these stories will tell those tales along with some moral lessons and some other life lessons. We will touch on lessons, such as friendship, work ethic, loyalty, bullying, helping one, another, being friendly to one another, and excepting each other for our differences.

I really hope the series brings back good nighttime and bedtime readings for families with wholesome content

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Featured Interview With Pavithra I R

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am from India and I love writing, dancing and enjoy good music. I love interacting with people and being a social magnet. I am super determined, confident and move seamlessly towards my goals – both professional and as a mother.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Well I loved reading when I was young. Enid Blyton books were my favourite. As I grew up, I began writing small articles for a Sharjah Daily newspaper. When I received appreciation for the same, I slowly developed a keep interest towards writing and published my first book at the age of 19 called ‘No Time To Pause’.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love reading Khaled Hosseini books. They just keep me hooked. I love reading fiction novels. My inspiration comes from daily life. Apart from books, I also write articles for prestigious magazines.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
‘Our Perfectly Blended Chaos’ is a fiction novel. Destiny brings its twists and turns when Payal decides to set on a path that defines her fate. She was a beautiful girl with simple dreams who decided to follow her ambition to work on the job she loved. She meets a guy at the airport and it feels like love at first sight. However, she knows her priorities and moves on. Life plays its card when the guy she left behind as an infatuation followed her to prove his mad love for her. New city, new job, new people and a feeling that feels like love but is complicated. What happens later, is a battle of romance, friendship, revenge – a perfect blend of ultimate chaos.

Featured Interview With Rose Titus

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in New England, and even though I’ve travelled the world, New England is where I know I belong. My Author Bio says I have two cats, but that is a little out of date, as I currently have just one cat. She was rescued from a local animal shelter and she is just the best cat in the entire world. I also have a great love and fascination for classic cars, and own a restored ’72 Buick Skylark, which I sometimes take to car shows and have driven in parades. But I usually just drive it around on weekends when the weather is nice, as I drive my little Veloster most of the time. (The Buick is a great car, but the gas mileage is terrible.) For fun I like to go to martial arts classes, visit libraries and museums, and plan my next writing project.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve always loved books, and actually started writing when I was very little. When I was a kid I would just write childish stories on scrap paper. But one day, in my early 20’s, while reading a paperback science fiction novel, I said to myself, I could write better than this! I began writing more seriously and sending stories to small circulation literary magazines. I was first published in a small magazine called Lost Worlds. It was one of the happiest days of my life – I was like, Yes, I can do this!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have way too many favorite authors to list, but I do like Stephen King, Fred Saberhagen, PN Elrod, Tanya Huff, Kevin Anderson, and so many others. I love science fiction, horror, fantasy, but also I like a lot of non-fiction and history. I enjoy reading about cryptozoology and the paranormal – I can’t say that I believe in every supposedly true ghost or UFO story that I read, but some accounts of strange events really do make me wonder about things. I’ve also experienced a few things I can’t logically explain myself. Anyone interested in such things should probably read Michael Harner. I love his books. Also Brad Steiger – although his work seems to be more for entertainment, his books do inspire me. I love to read Loren Coleman and Linda Moulton Howe – but some of what Linda has to say really terrifies me. Don’t read her stuff before going to bed at night or you will have nightmares for sure.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My newest book is All the Way to the Moon, which is the third in the Vampire Next Door Series. But it’s not just about creatures of the night, it’s about the darkness in our society today.

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Featured Interview With Mary Odile LeClair

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m an author living in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Originally, I’m born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I’m 41, and married to an amazing and awesome man named Adam. We’ve been together coming up on seven years, August 2023. No kids, but yes cats.

My first book, ‘Concrete Jungle,’ was released in September, 2021 on Amazon, through Kindle-Direct Publishing, as well as through my own writing production company, ‘Room with a View Productions.’

My next two books are coming out next year, in 2024. My next suspense/thriller fiction book is, ‘Sidewalk High,’ and it will be coming out in January, 2024. I’m also releasing a cookbook, closer to the end of 2024.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was about 7 or 8-years-old when I started writing. I was reading for a few years before that. I think that’s where my passion began.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favourite authors are Stephen King, Susanna Kaysen and Jeannette Walls. The three books that have definitely influenced me are:

‘The Body,’ by Stephen King.
‘Girl, Interrupted,’ by Susanna Kaysen.
‘The Glass Castle,’ by Jeannette Walls.

Three of my favourite books, ever. I’d highly recommend them. I was able to relate to these books on a deeper level, and they were extremely helpful to me in many ways. They still are. Thrillers are my favourite genre to read.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
‘Sidewalk High,’ is the name of my newest, upcoming suspense/thriller book. The many different trials and tribulations of growing up is what has inspired this book. The choices we make, or don’t. What we choose to be a part of, or not. It’s about different levels of life, and the many different people in it. It’s about life and death and everything in between. It’s about growing up, sometimes quicker than we like. It’s about learning the many lessons of the street, and not just the ones that you learn in a classroom. It comes from many different perceptions and multiple views, and the characters are all inspired by real life. It’s about standing up for what you believe in, even if you stand alone.

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Featured Interview With Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids. As a co-founder of Mindvalley, a leading publisher in the personal growth industry, I have dedicated the last 20 years to this career. I was born in Estonia and currently live here, although I was living in Malaysia and the USA as well. I am not sure if I can call them pets – I am a hobby farmer and I have a couple of sheep at my farm here in Estonia.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
With a two-decade-long experience in the industry, surrounded by friends, colleagues, and community members who have authored books, it felt like a natural path for me. The idea of writing a book had always lingered in my mind, as it did for many others in our community.

Throughout my life, I had various encounters with writing that sparked my interest. Even during my school years, literature classes instilled a love for writing in me. Beyond university, I continued writing as a form of personal enjoyment. Whether it was crafting captivating Instagram captions or sharing stories through mind-body marketing, I found pleasure in expressing myself through words.

Although I didn’t fully embrace the identity of a writer at first, the inclination was always present. When the COVID pandemic provided me with an abundance of free time, I finally took the opportunity to sit down and commence writing my book. As I progressed, my message began to take shape.

Upon completing the book and entering the publishing phase, I gradually came to the realization that I had become an author. It was a discovery that unfolded over time, but looking back, there were always signs that writing brought me immense joy. Writing the book was not solely a business decision; it served as an outlet for my creative self as a writer.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I am a fiction fan – I love classic novels by various authors. A few of my favorites are Jane Austen,
Charlotte Bronte, Oscar Wilde, Oskar Luts – one of the most prominent Estonian authors, who painted the most beautiful (and thoughtful) pictures of ordinary life.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Perfection. We all dream of living by it, feeling it, being it…

And it is in the name of perfection, we demonise our flaws, make ourselves ‘less-than,’ and render ourselves vulnerable to the shame of not being good enough.

We live in a society that subliminally encourages us to wear metaphorical masks, slay our inner sadness, and ignore our imperfections, or as Kristina refers to them, her ‘dragons.’

Even within the world of personal development and spirituality, toxic perfectionism lurks in the shadows.

In Kristina’s upcoming book Becoming Flawesome, she reflects on her own story, her battle against perfectionism, and what it took for her to return to what she now deems to be her most authentic self.

Readers can expect to be taken on a psychological tour through the inner building blocks of their own self-love and authenticity in order to create a home within themselves.

Throughout Becoming Flawesome, as well as being challenged to answer some of the most difficult questions about themselves, readers are provided with all the tools and techniques they would ever need for a life lived in happiness, power, and emotional mastery.

Being described as “10 years worth of therapy in one book,” Becoming Flawesome is a celebration of our whole selves, warts and all, and the glory that is to be found in living in our truth.

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