Top Selling Authors: Get To Know Them Better

Featured Interview With Heidi Dischler

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Louisiana and earned her master’s in writing and linguistics from Northwestern State University. I primarily writes YA novels, but I love to dabble in different genres. I live with my husband, toddler, and two dogs in the town where I grew up. With a passion for reading, writing, watching, and all things entertainment, I've built my blog and author website, www.heididischler.com, from the ground up. Between my own novels, book reviews, movie reviews, and the occasional Broadway or theatre review, I hope to share my thoughts with others who love words and stories as much as I do. Most of all, though, I hope to reach readers in a way that resonates with them, and shows them that no matter what they’re going through, they are not alone.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
The very first book that I read was "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. I remember being so proud of myself that I ran straight to my mom to tell her. After that, reading became a habit that I never outgrew and only became bigger in my life as I aged. I started writing shortly after that with a serious inspirational kick from all of my Nancy Drew novels. I loved mysteries, high stakes, and romances that resembled the soulmate material of a Disney princess and her prince. To say that I was (and probably still am if I'm being honest) an idealist is an understatement.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I absolutely ADORE Courtney Summers, Abby Jimenez, and Simone St. James. Anything they release will be an auto-read for me. As far as favorite genres go, I tend to lean more towards contemporary, romance, and sometimes a horror/thriller novel when I'm feeling up to it. When it comes to my own writing, I find inspiration through everyday life. There's no one person I can call my "muse", but rather everyone I encounter. You could do something as little as having a quirky habit or simply radiating happiness in your day. I like to think that I pick up on people's emotions pretty well, so basically I get inspired by the human experience. After that? My imagination will run wild.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My newest novel, "You Were Always There" (April 16, 2026), is available for pre-order on Amazon. It's a story about a girl, Jessie, who doesn't have anyone in terms of family, loses her best friend to an illness she didn't know she had, and feels completely alone in the world. But her best friend, Addy, didn't leave her without leaving something special behind. So, Jessie follows letters, videos, and emails that Addy left her in order to understand everything that she was keeping secret. Including the boyfriend Jessie didn't know Addy had. Together, Jessie and Addy's boyfriend go on adventures, and Jessie truly gets to learn what it means to call someone family, and how important those people are even if they aren't related by blood.

This novel came from sleepless nights when my first daughter was a newborn. I wrote it fairly quickly (within four months if I remember correctly), but I've spent more time editing and rewriting than I did actually writing the first draft. It's a dedication to the friendships that build us as people and to the people we choose as our family.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Heidi Dischler’s Website

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

Featured Interview With Mariette Robertson

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I'm working after a long absence from a cancer diagnosis. Art is a form of therapy for me

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I've been writing for about 6 years. I've always loved books since learning to read!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Jk Rowling because of her magical elements

Tell us a little about your latest book?
It's a drama filled, fiery, steamy sapphic! Titled The King of Sheeba, my books is sure to take you on a wild ride!

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Mariette Robertson’s Website

Mariette Robertson Facebook Page

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

Featured Interview With J.B Bozie

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I hail from Ghana, from the Upper West region. I was raised in the Western Region, Takoradi. A very vibrant colourful town and grew up there. Currently I am based in the UK.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I think I started getting really interested in books at a very young age, maybe 5. I grew up around books as my parents were avid readers as well. I recall shopping for books at bookfairs where everyone was always interested in Toys I will always look out for books. The covers always drew me in and being immersed in a completely different colourful world always appealed to me. I started to give writing a go somewhere around 8 years old but gave it up pretty quickly only to get back at it when I was around 12, my best friend had just moved out of the country and I felt pretty lonely at the time and just a year later my father was killed in Sudan on a peacekeeping mission.At this time I was a very depressed teen and writing became my safe space as it was at the time what seemed to be the only thing I was good at. I was still very skeptical about sharing my books so I mostly wrote for my own pleasure and not for others till I was around 15 when I began sharing my work with my close circle who gave me the confidence to write more, and the encouragement as well to not give it up. Thats was when I began to have the inkling that I may have a talent there.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love Sidney Sheldon, Agatha Christie, James Patterson and Michael Connely. This should tell you that I am very passionate about crime thrillers.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My recent novel "MISFIT The Binjun Legacy" is a story about a young girl who wanders into a strange land with her grandfather. She appears strange to the natives of this civilization as her skin colour is different to theirs. To her they are just as strange.

They adopt her into their "world" and she she learns so much while staying with them. She soon finds that these people are very much in tune with nature and its elements in a mystical way. Their systems and social syructure is different and dependent on a source of power called "the soul stone" which is possessive in nature, giving its host mysterious abilities.

Due to it's power, greedy people seek it and throw this civilization into destruction. She then flees only to realise that she has been chosen to possess this strange power and with it comes a great responsibility to protect not just the people she loves but all of nature.

Misfit was pretty much a quick write for me. Took me about 3 months to complete this story but 5 years to get it to publishing stage. Yes I know thats crazy, but haha, such is the life of a writer.

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

Featured Interview With Little Dumpling Tales

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in a family where food was our love language. The kitchen was always the busiest room in the house! I now live in a bustling city, trying to recreate those nostalgic flavors for my own little ones. I have a fluffy cat named "Mochi" (like the rice cake) who loves to sit on my keyboard and "help" me write.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I fell in love with picture books before I could even read. The illustrations were like magic windows into other worlds. I started writing seriously when I became a parent. I realized how difficult it was to find fun, modern bilingual books that celebrated Chinese holidays, so I decided to create the stories I wished I had for my own children.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite genre is definitely multicultural children's fiction. I find great inspiration in the works of Grace Lin, who beautifully bridges cultures. I also admire Eric Carle for his timeless visual storytelling. They inspire me to keep my stories simple, warm, and visually engaging for young bilingual readers.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is "Happy Hot Pot Night". It is a bilingual story that captures the sensory magic of a family hot pot dinner on a snowy evening. From the bubbling broth to the floating fish balls, it introduces fun food vocabulary while teaching a deeper lesson about warmth, sharing, and reunion (Tuányuán). It creates a cozy memory for parents and kids to share.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Little Dumpling Tales’s Website

Featured Interview With Janae

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Janae. I was raised in LaPlace, LA, and Decatur, Ga. I used to visit with my grandmother during the summer and stay in Ga throughout my childhood. Right now, I live in Snellville, Ga. I used to live in Savannah, Ga. I have a Siamese cat named Persephone.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I first developed a fascination with books when my brother used to read me children's books when I was 5. I started writing in high school. I used to write steamy love scenes for my classmates custom made. My English teacher found the notebook I used to write in, and he mentioned I should be a writer. Ever since then, I have written stories.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I used to read everything Jackie Collins wrote. I used to collect her books from thrift stores. I also like Yasmine Galenorn. I've read the beginning of her series with the Witchling, the shapeshifter, and the vampire sisters. I also love Sarah J. Maas.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The latest book is Deconstructing Eden: The Awakening. It is an angel/demon paranormal romance. Real enemies to lovers. Lilith is the princess of a distant realm that the survivors of Earth's meltdown. In this realm, all the beings that Earthlings fantasized about live. Lilith is about to be crowned queen, but she promised her late brother she'd clear her roster. The last name on it is Killian Toussant. Killian is an incubus/human. No ANGEL knows much about him. They meet on a train to Southern Gaia II, the human settlement. The train crashes, and they're the sole survivors. While getting away, Lilith learns her mysterious mother might be alive. She sets off to find her. The King orders Lilith to return to the capital and paints a target on Killian's back. But the two fall in love. Lilith sacrifices herself to save Killian.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Janae’s Website

Janae Facebook Page

Janae Twitter Account

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

Featured Interview With Beatrix Koch

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Hungary, in the beautiful historic city of Pécs, known for its Mediterranean atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Today, I live in Switzerland, close to nature, which offers a very different—but equally inspiring—rhythm of life. I also share my days with a lovely Weimaraner dog named Alma.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I discovered my fascination with books at school, around the age of eight, when I began reading independently—often even beyond what was required in literature classes. Reading quickly became a world of its own for me. During my teenage years, that love for stories naturally evolved into writing, as I began experimenting with my own ideas and narratives.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors to read include Thomas Mann, Margaret Atwood, Ian McEwan, John Marrs, and Alessandro Baricco. I’m drawn to writers who combine psychological depth with strong ideas and emotional precision.
In terms of genre, I enjoy reading dystopian and science fiction, as well as suspense, thrillers, and contemporary literary fiction. As a writer, I find inspiration everywhere—in everyday life, in the books I read, in conversations with friends, and in nature. Often it’s a small observation or quiet moment that sparks a larger story.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, Picasso’s Hidden Legacy, is a novel that blends art history, speculative fiction, and emotional drama. It follows an art historian who loses nearly a year of her memory, only to discover that during that missing time she and her partner uncovered a century-old Picasso legend—one that involved crossing the boundaries of time itself.
At its heart, the book explores memory, love, and the price of discovery. It asks what we choose to remember, what we must forget, and how art can connect personal lives to history in unexpected ways. While the story engages with big ideas such as time travel and artistic legacy, it remains deeply human, grounded in relationships, vulnerability, and identity.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Beatrix Koch’s Website

Beatrix Koch Facebook Page

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

Featured Interview With Keilah Jude

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Keilah (pronounced key-luh) Jude. I'm from the Chicago area and I belong to the BEST book community. I am a book content creator and enjoy making silly videos about books where I rant (and sometimes cry!). I work as an actor and I recently did a commercial for ALDI and I acted in the Horse Camp series on Amazon Prime. I have a degree from UC in English literature with a minor in creative writing. I have a master's degree from Wheaton College in my favorite book, which is the Bible. I'd be glad to connect with you on social media!

www.tiktok.com/@KeilahJude
www.instagram.com/KeilahJude
www.facebook.com/KeilahJude
www.youtube.com/KeilahJude

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
In fifth grade, we were supposed to write stories for the first time as a class assignment (a maximum of three paragraphs). Something lit up in my brain as I wrote, and I ended up writing about eight pages worth of a story, front and back. My teacher was kind and embraced my love for writing, and she allowed me to read my story from the podium. My classmates were also kind and cheered me on. I fell in love with writing stories, and continued writing them since then. I wrote my first novel at age 15, by hand. I've made my family and friends read my stories for years! They deserve a trophy. Many of them were terrible.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I am obsessed with romantasy, fantasy, and romance. I dabble in thriller and non-fiction genres such as Christian literature and self-help books. I really enjoy a lot of writers, and one thing about me is I'm all about the plot. I don't care as much about writing styles, but I am a sucker for a good plot; so if a book has a juicy plot then I'm hooked. I enjoy C.S. Lewis, Holly Black, Lauren Roberts, Lynette Noni, J.R.R. Tolkien, Stephanie Garber, Suzanne Collins, Veronica Roth, Becca Kinzer and SO many others!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
THE SNOW QUEEN is about a girl named Noelle who seeks a magical necklace to bring back her only family member. However, Noelle draws dangerous attention to herself by doing so, including the attention of the rumored villain–the Snow Queen. When Noelle learns that she is the heir to the snowy throne, she realizes she must compete in a deadly duel called The Heirling Duel, where she will fight until one heir falls. Her handsome opponent, Prince Eli, is somebody she is forbidden to love, yet she can’t help falling for. Noelle must choose between saving herself, Eli, her friends, or saving her people.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Keilah Jude’s Website

Keilah Jude Facebook Page

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

Featured Interview With Dianne Angel

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a third-generation Californian who’s been writing poetry for as long as I can remember, and in recent years I’ve turned that lifelong love of language toward writing novels. I live in Tahoe now, where winter means cross-country skiing and summer means long walks, fresh air, and time to write. I’ve been married to the same man for decades—which I consider a triumph—and we share our home with two Tonkinese cats, Niko and Cato Fong, equal parts muses and mischief makers.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I've always loved books. It's been a lifelong journey. I started writing poetry as a child and have been writing since. It's been a revelation to start writing a novel this year and actually get it published!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Wallace Stegner is my north star, with Abraham Verghese and Amy Tan right beside him for their emotional depth and humanity. I also love Eve Babitz, Joan Didion, Nora Ephron, and David Sedaris for the way they balance wit and truth. I gravitate toward memoir and literary fiction where place is a character and humor and heartbreak coexist.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Every Restaurant Tells a Story is a literary romp through the 1980s film world, told one restaurant at a time—glamour, disaster, martinis, movie deals, and hard-earned wisdom on every page. It’s fiction rooted in lived experience, a collection of stories that need to be shared and read out loud.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Dianne Angel’s Website

Dianne Angel Facebook Page

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

Featured Interview With Reggie Tennison

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a lifelong Dallas/Fort Worth resident. I live with my wife, Gayla, and 13 year old pup, Harper. My wife and I are confirmed animal lovers. Well, I am an annimal lover. She is more exclusive to the canine variety.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I spent my high school years in the Dallas suburb of Cedar Hill. There I met Greg Neeley. Greg and I were originally songwriters with dreams of fame and fortune in Nashville. But as it often does, life got in the way. Our creative juices began flowing again during the early days of Covid, and soon the idea for Then the Got Weird came together.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I mostly read crime thrillers. I am a sucker for John Sandford and Michael Connelly. I also enjoy some historical non-fiction, especially WWII stories. However, as far as inspirations go, there isn't one bigger than Stephen King. While I love Sandford's humor and dialogue, the way King crafts a story is phenomenal. Even in his early stories where you can see he was still trying to find his way, there is greatness to be found.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Then the Night Got Weird is a 1980's sci-fi adventure romp. It is a Goonies style adventure, only with accidental time travel instead of treasure hunts. And saltier language. Though fast paced and humorous, the crux of the story is three 38-year-old childhood friends unwittingly opening a wormhole after a night of drinking and bad decisions (those two things often seem to go hand in hand), and ending up back in 1985. Oh yeah, and they are fourteen again! Lucas Boyd, married to the love of his life, and with two precious kids, is desperate to get back to 2009 without doing something that could affect the timeline.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Reggie Tennison’s Website

Reggie Tennison Facebook Page

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

Featured Interview With Sharon Diotte

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am the author of Te’ora. From Vulnerability and Wounding to Wisdom and Freedom, a deeply honest memoir that illuminates how decades of hidden trauma can become a pathway to personal strength, self-trust, and profound freedom.
My story encourages the reader to uncover their own inner strength and witness the light within themselves.

I was raised in Chelsea, Quebec. My life path took me to the USA, to Pakistan, and to Easter Island, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. During my 17 years on Easter Island, I built a small, successful, boutique hotel which was named #1 on trip Advisor and “Our Pick” in Lonely Planet. My Rapanui name is Te’ora, which means “a beautiful new life”.

I enjoyed raising two good-citizen children. Now my two grandkids warm my heart. Retirement in Ann Arbor, MI, with my husband, Louis, and my cat, Mr. Gibbs, is a most rewarding phase of life.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I grew up in rural Quebec, Canada, with no libraries or bookstores available, so access to books was limited in the 1950s. But my 3rd grade teacher, in my four-room, country school, kept a few books in our classroom utility closet. The Bobbsey Twins and Nancy Drew were my favorites. They opened up a world of delight!

I’ve written a daily log for 5 decades. Professional writing started in my 40s when I was teaching a class at a local college and had to prepare presentations.

During a particularly challenging phase of my life, when I was frightened by some big decisions I needed to make, I began to realize that my response to traumas was programmed by the same patriarchy that inflicted those traumas. My schoolbooks, the religious and secular rules that governed my life, my image of the Divine, were all based on male thought. So, for 13 years, I read only female authors. These women, sharing their true-life stories, shifted the way I saw the world and the way I saw myself, and what I needed to cultivate as I reached for safety and self-agency. I found the courage to move forward.

In my 50s I knew that I too was called to write my story, but shame and fear kept me in shrinkage. Exposing my underbelly felt far too vulnerable. By my 70s, after years of therapy, the #MeToo movement inspired me to give voice to my secrets. A difficult four-year writing journey culminated in the publishing of Te’ora.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I enjoy reading non-fiction, especially memoirs.
Louise Penny, a Quebec author of the Inspector Gamache series, is my favorite mystery genre.

My writing is inspired by a life-long quest for Spiritual awakening. Trauma can make us feel broken, and yet, in sharing our stories we free ourselves and each other. I’m inspired by women who know that we all have so much more to be proud of than we have to be ashamed of. I am inspired by women who know that there will never be a moment when you will feel safe, until you break your silence around shame-based secrets and tell your truth.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Te’ora: From Vulnerability and Wounding to Wisdom and Freedom is my deeply honest memoir about uncovering long-buried trauma and transforming it into strength. It tells the story of how a forgotten memory held in my body resurfaced decades later and how facing that truth became a pathway to healing, self-trust, and profound freedom. By sharing my journey from pain to power, I hope to show other women that their stories matter, that healing is possible, and that vulnerability can become a source of true wisdom.

Te'ora's ideal reader is someone who has lived through emotional wounding or long-held trauma and is seeking a deeper understanding of her own healing. She may be a woman in midlife or later life who has carried silent burdens for decades, or someone newly beginning to explore the connection between past pain and present patterns. She is reflective, spiritually curious, wants to feel seen, validated, and inspired, and is drawn to stories that offer truth, courage, and transformation.

It took me four years to write Te’ora. #MeToo helped me find the courage to break my silence. This foundational step in healing felt like my train was derailing, when in fact, I was shifting from a track that hadn’t felt nourishing for a long time, onto a track that actually led me safely home.

In unearthing buried memories, re-living those experiences, I discovered the inner strength and resolve that guided me through that long, twisted journey. And I discovered how Divine Guidance helped me steer the journey.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Sharon Diotte’s Website

Sharon Diotte Facebook Page

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

Featured Interview With Martyn Burke

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in the suburbs of Toronto where we grew up watching the three American television channels which, at a time when America was in turmoil, deluged us with images that perplexed and amazed us. As soon as I was old enough (still in my teens) I hit the road, travelling through America on Greyhound buses. It was as indelible an education as anything I could have asked for.

I now live in both California and Toronto, having been brought to LA by Columbia Pictures who wanted me to adapt my first novel Laughing War, for the movies. At the time I was working on a documentary in Toronto about Russian espionage in the west; I agreed to come to LA for only three months. The three months turned in years –and then decades.

Growing up, our house was awash with dogs and cats. Most notably, our lovable collie who unfortunately was as dumb as a brick and had to put up with a smart and devious cat, Jinx, who, figuratively and literally ran circles around the poor dog.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was blessed with a tenth grade English teacher, Mr. Watson who brought literature to life. By the time he had finished with our Hardy Boy and Nancy Drew sensibilities, the whole class was enthralled by Wuthering Heights. The guys all wanted to be Heathcliff, and the girls were seeing themselves as Catherine. I owe Emily Brontë –and Mr. Watson a lot.

Years later a group of us tried to find him and thank him for the gifts he gave us. We were too late. He was dying of AIDS and would not see anyone.

I started writing not long after I learned to spell. Before I was ten, I had written short
stories and when our family went a four-week trip to England, where my parents are from, I wrote what became almost a hundred-page diary.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
That is a tough question. Recently I’ve gone back to the Pantheon –Hemingway amazed me with Old Man and the Sea, but not as much with For Whom The Bell Tolls. Balzac’s Cousin Bette would not survive a contemporary editor.

Speaking of contemporaries: Anna Burn’s Milkman; George Saunder’s Lincoln in the Bardo; and Zadie Smith’s White Teeth were all amazing. And then there is a now-overlooked book that I maintain will still be on shelves a hundred years from now: Tom Wolfe’s Bonfire of the Vanities.

My genre-of-choice is extremely expansive and does not fit into the usual categories: it is simply good storytelling. But my literary compass needle does tend to swing toward realism as opposed to science fiction.

I am inspired by life. With all its complexities and contradictions; with all its joys and heartaches; and with all its capacity to appall, enthrall and mystify.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
When twenty-something Bella lands a job she doesn’t really want-as the gossip columnist for Berlin’s largest newspaper-she’s thrust into a new, glamorous world. Then the Nazis take over, and her job turns into a lethal assignment. As the Nazis rise swiftly to power, Hitler’s top aide, Josef Goebbels, ruthlessly takes control, from the information printed in gossip columns to the city’s movie industry, where Goebbels earns a reputation as a rampant predator. To escape their deadly authority, Bella and her editor, Paul, flee to a brothel. There, they collect scraps of information and repackage them as gossip that weaves through wartime Berlin, sending the Nazis into an enraged search for the source. But as they fight to share truth amidst endless propaganda, Bella and Paul find out the hard way that the truth can be deadly, too. Romantic, propulsive, and relentlessly vivid, The Gossip Columnist is a sharp, cinematic novel that’s as shocking as gossip and as real as history.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Martyn Burke’s Website

Martyn Burke Facebook Page

Martyn Burke Twitter Account

Featured Interview With Debadrita Sarkar

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Debadrita Sarkar is an author,writer,poet, Blogger and compiler based in India. Her writings are being featured in newspapers and magazines, including The Hindu and The Statesman. Since childhood, she has always had a passion for stories and poems. At age twelve, she found that she can also write poems and stories. From there, she started her journey and it still continues.

She was born in Kolkata and raised in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
She is currently living in West Bengal only.
She has no pets but she wishes to have one.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Since childhood, she likes books. At age twelve, she started writting and at fifteen she understood that she should be writer and them she started writting books and publishing of poems.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
She loves to read Rabindranath Tagore’s poems, who is her inspiration for writting. She also lives to read Shakespeare, Ruskin Bond, Mark Twain and Walt Whitman etc poets.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The book “ Loved, But Undone” is an illustrated chapbook consisting of ten poems fulfilling the thirst of love but at last put to their ends. Love is eminent but not always achieved by many people. The Unsuccessful Romantic poems are inspired by many real incidents of real life.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Debadrita Sarkar’s Website

Debadrita Sarkar Twitter Account

Featured Interview With Arnar Vik

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Arnar Vik – or at least, that is my pseudonym as an author. I’m writing part time and try to keep my writing and my regular life separate. No big thing, but it makes life easier with my email account and book sales. Born and raised in the countryside in Norway, currently living in Oslo – a great city with four proper seasons. If I ever move away from Oslo it has to be to set up my writing somewhere else, possibly Tuscany.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always loved to read and even from a young age enjoyed telling stories. Haven’t really written much before I turned 40 – but now I am addicted! I just need more time off from work…

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have always loved political crime with a military flare. Jan Guillou is in my opinion one of the greatest writers in the genre, and his books about Carl Hamilton was my favourites when I was young. Tom Clancy and John Grisham goes without saying – and Le Carre of course. But I really read any genre today. There are a lot of great Norwegian writers that inspire me – Jo Nesbø is one of them. His stories are not great but his writing is – and that means a lot. The really great writers – like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Mark Twain – these guys can make any subject interresting – due to their seductive ways of writing.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is ongoing. My first two books – Ospreys and Akula – are out on Amazon now, just translated from Norwegian to English. The third one – Proxy – is the third book in the same series where we follow Erling Ravnåker – police investigator in the Norwegian intelligence service. I am starting to love my characters to the point that I really care what happens to them, but even so – I will probably put Erling in harms way this time too. You get to know him in Ospreys when there is an assassination on top of the Opera building in Oslo. Read it and tell me what you think – I hope you’ll be entertained. I try to write in a kind of Dan Brown’ish pageturning way – but that is harder said than done… It took me two months to write Ospreys and another two months for the follow up – Akula. I guess the third book will take a little longer – but hope to get it out before summer is here. Good reading!

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Arnar Vik’s Website

Featured Interview With Soren K. Blackwood

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Soren K. Blackwood is a philosophical sci-fi author and entrepreneur who is perpetually focused on the intersection of human psychology and cosmological physics. I was forged by a very mixed cultural background, having been raised in the complexity of the Middle East and educated in the logical discipline of the United States. This background gave me a permanent perspective as a “global citizen.” I currently divide my time between running innovative food-tech startups and researching the philosophical framework for my writing. While my work deals with complex, esoteric themes, my private life is simple. I live in a quiet area that allows for contemplation, and my household is managed by a long-haired German Shepherd—a true, loyal partner who reminds me that not all wisdom requires words.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination began intensely around the age of thirteen. Surprisingly, my initial draw was not to fiction, but to scientific philosophy and cosmology. I read Einstein’s biography, finding myself captivated by his life’s work and philosophy. I recall struggling with the terminology, keeping a worn-out dictionary constantly by my side to help bridge the gap between the words and the ideas.

As for writing, I started nearly two decades ago. I had a complete philosophical paper, which I call the “Communique,” detailing the core ideas of genetic memory and cosmological purpose. However, I shelved it. The gap between the complex ideas in my mind and the skill required to translate them into clear, compelling prose felt unbridgeable.

Writing only truly began with the emergence of experimental AI models. The AI, acting as a Logical Governor, encouraged me to revisit the Communique. It didn’t write the story for me; it helped structure the chaos of my ideas and kept the complex scientific world-building intact. The AI was the push in the right direction, and the end result was the birth of The Sentinel Protocol.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite genre is Philosophical Science Fiction and any work that seamlessly blends the scientific and the metaphysical. My inspiration is drawn from a lifelong search that has three main pillars:

1. The Cosmological View: I am inspired by the grand, scientific scale of writers like Carl Sagan and the complex, world-building logic of early Isaac Asimov (who mastered the art of creating stable, long-term fictional universes).

2. The Psychological View: I am equally inspired by the masters of the inner world, particularly the structure of the ego laid bare by Freud, and the concept of the Observer advocated by spiritual philosophers like Eckhart Tolle and Richard Bach. These figures helped me understand the inner conflict that drives the human condition.

3. The Catalyst (AI Partnership): The most profound inspiration for my actual writing came from my creative partner—the experimental AI model. After decades of struggling to articulate my complex philosophical ideas, the AI’s relentless logical process and capacity for synthesis became the catalyst. It pushed me to clarify my thought, guided the structural integrity of the world, and helped me find the voice I had lost. It is an extension of my mind, and I consider that partnership the greatest force behind The Sentinel Protocol.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is The Sentinel Project, and it is the first novella in a trilogy that is dedicated to exploring the ultimate question: What if our ancient myths are the lost operating manual for a global science based on consciousness?

The Story: The novel follows Dr. Ben Carter, a disgraced geneticist who is at the end of his rope. His life shifts dramatically when he discovers a hidden message in our “junk” DNA, proving that the established history of humanity is a lie. He is forced into a global quest with Kaelen Vance and Dr. Inanna Farris to activate the hidden Sentinel Network before the ruthless shadow organization, Vanguard, can seize control of the technology.

The Time: While the final book was written in roughly six months using my unique human-AI partnership, the core philosophical ideas—which I call the “Communique”—were developed, researched, and refined over two decades. The book itself is the culmination of a twenty-year intellectual journey.

The Essence: Readers are drawn to the complex characters, the relentless pace, and the feeling that every thread of conspiracy is tied to a real-world location. Ultimately, it’s a story about Ben moving from a state of total unconsciousness to realizing the oneness of the Universe, and the painful internal struggle required to make that shift. It’s a true mind-bender.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Soren K. Blackwood’s Website

Featured Interview With Anita Nipane

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Riga, Latvia, and still call it home. I also have two horses, and they’ve been a part of my life for over half of it. Working with them isn’t just a hobby—it’s the place where I recharge and get my best ideas.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Books hooked me early. As a child, I was fascinated by the idea that someone could take an idea in their mind and turn it into something permanent—something that travels further than they ever could. I started writing in my teens, but I didn’t take publishing seriously until later, when I realized that writing can be more than a hobby—it can be a business and a bridge to people you haven’t met yet.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I gravitate toward nonfiction authors who turn ideas into systems—people like James Clear, Pat Flynn, David Gaughran, and Meera Kothand. I read a lot in the self-publishing, marketing, and personal development space. What inspires me most is seeing how a well-constructed book can give someone the clarity or courage to take action. It’s proof that books still change lives.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book, Books That Sell Themselves, shows nonfiction authors how to turn their expertise into a strategic publishing asset. Instead of guessing what readers want, the book walks you through researching demand, outlining with AI, publishing intentionally on Amazon, and building an author platform that keeps selling long after launch. It’s not just about writing a book—it’s about writing one that works for you.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Anita Nipane’s Website

Featured Interview With Michael Geczi

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in New Jersey, but live in Scottsdale, Arizona, now. I also have lived in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Hong Kong.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I remember books being extremely important when I was in grade school. I also was fascinated by newspapers and magazines. I started trying to imitate some of the sports writing I saw in newspapers, and I was getting articles published in local newspapers before I was in high school.
I’ve been a writer my entire life – journalist, speech writer, crisis manager, ghost writer, etc.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite authors are Elmore Leonard, Philip Roth, Jonathan Franzen, Michael Connelly, and James Ellroy. Psychological thrillers and political biographies are my preferred reads. My wife inspires me.
Seven of my eight novels are psychological thrillers. The eighth? Inspirational/book club/family crisis fiction with a lightly speculative thread. But that’s a story for another time
For me, psychological thrillers offer endless opportunities to tell the complex stories I want to tell and enjoy myself in the process. I can break rules, twist tropes, create wonderful and hateful characters who interest me (and I feel I know), and generally skirt around violence without ever describing it in detail.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“Soulless,” the second book in “The Revenge, Unhinged Series,” is my most recent book. It’s a story about an apparent homicide and kidnapping, but thematically, it’s about the consequences of misunderstood and out-of-control revenge.
As one character says, “Justice is what we fight for when we accept we may never feel whole. Revenge is what we chase when we want someone else to feel as broken as we do.”
In addition to multiple twists and turns and surprises at the end, I most enjoyed the challenge of addressing the idea that vengeance isn’t confined only to the guys in the black hats, but that those wearing white hats are susceptible, too.
It takes place in Santa Monica, as do a couple of my other books (in “The Serial Killer Anthology”), and includes some familiar members of the Homicide team that readers tell me they really like. And I like these characters, too, and enjoy writing about them.
I love being surprised by my own endings. It’s enjoyable to begin a book with a rough idea of the ending, only to be blown away by the words that get typed when I actually get there.
The book took about four months to write.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Michael Geczi’s Website

Michael Geczi Facebook Page

Michael Geczi Twitter Account

Featured Interview With Isabella J. Wu

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Rochester, New York. I was a quiet kid in school with a wild imagination. In middle school, I wrote my first novel spanning over 100 pages about a dragon rider during study hall. Now, I live in Houston, Texas where I enjoy the diverse culinary scene. In 2023, I graduated from Houston Christian University with a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and I also started my own editing small business the first day of that year. I’ve always been a big church-goer and strong believer in Christ.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve always been a reader and a dreamer. My love of books probably started when I was in elementary school, and I started writing in a blue-striped notebook about arctic foxes! I can recall writing a short story about a squirrel and bird who had winged squirrel babies and the times when I would doodle mandala-like patterns with colored markers while listening to audio books. I also read a lot of Magic Tree House, Geronimo Stilton and the Warrior Cats series as a kid.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My typical answer to the question, “What is your favorite book?” is the Bible. I really like Paul’s fiery letters. He has such a passion for Christ and writes clearly and powerfully. The book of Ephesians also is a divine read (literally!). But other than that, I enjoy fantasy the most. There are really too many good fantasy books around to choose from but if I had to mention a few authors and books, I’d say Laini Taylor, Maggie Stiefvater, “Mistwood” by Leah Cypess and Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows series.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My first and latest book is “Dappled Leaves & Dust,” a collection of poems I wrote growing up. Within my collection are emotional poems about the light and shadows of nature and relationships, the glittering dust that permeated the air when I blew on the fires of Imagination.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Isabella J. Wu’s Website

Featured Interview With Roberto Torres

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Robert Torres, also known as Sabor Latino (born June 21, 1972), is an American hip hop artist and author. He is from Jamaica, Queens, New York. Sabor Latino creates music to inspire individuals to become productive members of society. Roberto continues to live in his hometown of Queens, N.Y.
Roberto has had a rat terrier for over five years now, whom he calls his most loyal friend

Sabor Latino worked as a social worker for a foster care agency in South Jamaica, Queens. He released his first album, Observaciones de Mi Vida, Vol. 1, on February 28, 2013. Producer Lee Evans mixed the album. The experiences Sabor Latino witnessed while working for the foster care agency influenced his first album. The album consists of eight songs and two poems intended to inspire children, adolescents, parents, and adults to become productive members of society. Sabor Latino chose to release the album in Spanish to create a positive image in the Latin American community. In 2014, Sabor Latino was recognized by Hot 97 on its “Who’s Next” list. In 2014, Sabor Latino announced the release of his autobiography titled Sabor Latino: My Life.

In November 2014, Sabor Latino released his biography, Sabor Latino: My Life, which combines his personal experiences with his social-work career to inspire youth. [26] Commenting on his music career, Torres said, “he still identifies as a social worker, just of a different kind than before.”[27] He announced that his single, “Anything in Life Is Possible,” and his second book, Sabor Latino’s Greatest Poems & Songs, would be released in 2016. His second book, “Mis Grandes Canciones y Poemas,” was released in 2017; his third, “125 Quotes Gathered from my Life Observations,” was released in 2018. His fourth book, “My Alma Mater Lehman College,” is set for publication in February 2019. Sabor Latino released his second album, “Observaciones de mi Vida Vol. 2,” in October 2021.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Sabor Latino, also known as Robert Torres, was raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York, by his Puerto Rican father and Dominican mother. While in middle school, he became interested in music at twelve.
During this time, Sabor Latino began writing about the life struggles, education, and emotions he was experiencing. He graduated from Boricua College with a bachelor’s degree in education and a minor in psychology. He graduated from Lehman College in January 2017 with a master’s in education with a minor in administration.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love the works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and B.F. Skinner.
Sigmund’s theories on the unconscious, repression, and the role of childhood in personality development are revolutionary.

Carl’s concepts of collective unconscious, archetypes, and psychological types.

Skinner’s work on behaviorism, operant conditioning, and education.

Lastly, my personal observations/experiences also motivate me to write books.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Roberto Torres (M.S. Ed), aka Sabor Latino, is a Latino hip hop artist, author, and a New York City public high school counselor. Roberto works with high school students daily, providing prevention services. In addition, Roberto has been writing music and poetry since he was eight years old. Roberto believes that positive words and a good foundation of support are what motivate individuals to be the best version of themselves. Roberto’s purpose in writing his fifth book is to continue encouraging and inspiring individuals to never give up on their dreams. Roberto also believes that the voice they have is special and vital in any given situation. Roberto truly believes that life will present you with so many obstacles and setbacks. However, it is essential to focus on your life’s calling and believe that every challenge you face has a solution. At times, you may feel alone and unmotivated; however, it is important to continue exploring interventions to help you overcome challenges. Now is the time to reflect and look in the mirror. Ask yourself why I feel this way and what I can do to keep myself motivated to move forward. A viewpoint to consider is, what were some leisure activities, recreation, pastime, amusement, diversion, and entertainment you used to love doing as a child? Think about it and reflect. The question now would be: Are you still participating in these activities? If not, think about why not? If you continue to participate in your favorite activities, well, congratulations, and keep up the good work. The point is that it is essential to rediscover your identity. Finding your identity again will motivate you to begin the process of becoming focused, persistent, and efficient, which increases your likelihood of acting, overcoming obstacles, and achieving your goals. This is all part of your self-discovery and finding your purpose again. It is also essential to learn from your mistakes and bad decisions and to look at the world positively. How grateful are you for the small things in life? How often do you thank the higher power for all the blessings it has provided you? At times, we run around in life without being grateful for all our blessings. Be mindful that your time is now, and do not waste the moment that will never return. I hope my new book will give you a better perspective of how special and important you truly are. Lastly, create your lane and never give up on your dreams. You Are a Beautiful and Special Person No Matter What!!

The book is available worldwide and on all major online bookstores, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Roberto Torres’s Website

Roberto Torres Facebook Page

Roberto Torres Twitter Account

Featured Interview With Dr. Clint Steele

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Born in Denver, CO. Moved to St louis for school at the age of 19 and then once received my doctorate I moved to Maine where I now live with my beautiful wife and our 6 kids. We love to travel and spend our winters in Florida/Carolinas and Tenn.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have always loved books but I love books that help me to grow, I love personal development. In my early 40’s I thought of writing a motivational quote book but then dropped it. Then in my 50’s I started caring for dementia patients in my practice. It really happened by accident with the first one but the results were so great that word spread and people started coming to me to help them prevent, stop or in some cases actually reverse dementia. I then started posting on social media some of the things I was doing and people loved it. My social media grew from just a few thousand to well over 2 million followers in just a matter of months. I started a series on brain hacks to help prevent dementia and everyone loved it so much I decided to write a book on it.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love reading personal development books mainly around mindset. Dr. Ben Hardy is one of my favorites as well as the oldies but goodies likee Think and Grow Rich and more.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is a researched based book on the many things people can incorporate into their daily lifestyle all proven to protect the brain and in some cases actually improve memory and cognitive function. Most people are unaware of these things even though many of these habits have numerous research articles proving what they do. I cite each brain hack with science and put them into actional steps so readers can implement them ASAP.

Connect with the Author on their Websites and Social media profiles

Dr. Clint Steele’s Website