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Featured Interview With Cherise Arthur

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Cherise Arthur and I am a native Oregonian. My firlst children’s book is “Sierra and Star”. I enjoy reading, writing , riding horses, traveling and going to the Oregon Coast. I also love all kinds of music as well. I have been writing for years and have always wanted to write a book. I came inspired to write a book last year and it has been a fun process.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was a child my favorite place at school was the library. I would find books that I likes and would sit on the floor the whole time we had and read a book. I was very interested in biographies and anything to do with horses when I was young. I started writing in high school loved writing essays – I always did better in writing than math LOL. In my 40’s I got more interested in writing again and started going to book club meetings and I joined the Willamette Writers Group based in Portland, Oregon. I volunteered at many of their conferences. In 2019 I started taking more classes and getting serious about actually trying to write and publish my first book.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I don’t really have a favorite author. I do enjoy historical fiction and non fiction books. I also enjoy photography books as I really enjoy photography and have been taking pictures since I was in high school.

Going to writing classes and reading other’s works have inspired me as a writer. I took a class two years ago on memoir writing and it was interesting to hear other people’s life stories and their writing. We would do free writes in class and it was always fun what other writers could come up with in like five minutes. I loved the feedback I got from the instructor and learning from others in the class.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Sierra and Star is my first children’s book. Sierra is a young girl who loves horses more than anything in the world. She visits the neighbors barn to ride their pony Stormy. She dreams of having her own pony. On the morning of her 8th birthday, Sierra is surprised to the most beautiful red pony with a milky white star on her forehead on her front lawn. She names her Star and their adventures begin.

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Featured Interview With Peter Kos

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi!
I’m Peter, and I come from Ljubljana/Slovenia. I’m a corporate sales leader and a lifelong learner. I currently live in Slovenia’s capital – Ljubljana. It’s a beautiful country and town in Central Europe, with everything close by – the Alps for hiking/climbing/skiing are an hour’s drive away, so is the Adriatic Sea. One hour drive to Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Croatia to the east, or one and a half-hour ride to Hungary to the north-east.
I live here with my wife and two kids, and in the normal (non-pandemic) times, I travel a lot for business. I’m on a plane every week, as I’m running the channel sales in 28 countries.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been a non-typical problem child and a bully that loved to read. The more I read, the less problematic I was, as it helped me realize there’s a whole better world out there for me. I just needed to get out of the blue-collar working-class mentality.
I’ve been writing since my teenage years, but only in the last decade have I switched to writing everything in English. Despite it being my third language, I adopted it as my language of learning and it became my thinking language as well.

I’ve written my first book in 2020 and am getting ready to launch the next one for pre-orders – it’s planned to be released by November 2021. I’m writing on non-fiction lifestyle and business topics. During the 2020 pandemic, I decided to share more of my writing, so I also started a blog and a weekly newsletter at peterkos.org

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite author is Seth Godin, but I enjoy Tim Ferris, Malcolm Gladwell, and others just as well. Over 85% of my reading is non-fiction, but I occasionally devour one of Stephen King’s gems.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The Elements of Lifestyle: Find Your Enough is a story on living a joyous life by:
– applying intentional life design
– following the path of kaizen — small, incremental improvements
– and finding your enough.

Many popular turnaround stories start with hitting bottom — addiction, heart attack, a health scare, loss of something. But The Elements of Lifestyle is a story of taking control without — or before — a complete derailment. It’s a story of personal compound interest, about small things adding up.

Life isn’t made of the significant milestones; it’s made of all the days and weeks in between.
I believe that the secret to experiencing a joyous life is in finding your enough — that middle path between excess and scarcity. You have to journey through your personal walkabout to pursue your enough. The path might be challenging, but it’s worth it — and it’s going to be fun.

Because one day you wake up and you’re forty, sixty, or whatever, and you look in the mirror, and you have to look yourself in the eyes. And then you’ll gaze in the rearview mirror and wonder. —It is up to you if you’ll wonder of joy or wonder what the fuck happened to me. It all starts today.

The backstory: I was an overweight corporate roller in my early thirties, who smoked, ate, and partied too much; I was riding towards the heart-attack-land.
But then I read Nigel Marsh’s book titled Fat, Forty, and Fired – and I decided to change my trajectory.
This book is one of my dreams come true: publishing a creative work while turning forty without being fat (or fired).
I’ve written this for my children, Diana and Peter Jr.

It’s a book that my teenage self would love to find among the shelves of that public library back in Maribor, Slovenia.

I found joy in my life, and I wish for my children – and anyone else reading this book – to find it as well. The secret is in finding your “enough.” –That middle between excess and scarcity.

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Featured Interview With James Allocca

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in Brooklyn, and now I live in Valley Stream, New York, where I live with my wife and daughter. I have been an Art Director for the last 35 years, designing all sorts of magazines, and having fun doing it!

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was fascinated with books at an early age. They took me to places that I had never been and opened my eyes to the world. I even wrote some books as a kid that my audience of two parents really enjoyed! But it wasn’t until later in life that I had a solid idea for a book. Something that I thought readers would enjoy.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love science fiction and science fact books. Always a big fan of Jules Verne, HG Wells, Clive Cussler, Kurt Vonnegut, James P Hogan and others. And I grew up reading comics, which influence me to this day. Science Fiction movies have also influenced me through the years.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is The Descendants Of Krag, which is the sequel to Black Saucer. Black Saucer is a standalone book, but my readers suggested that I write a sequel, and they were right! I think that it’s a solid, fun Sci Fi book that I hope everyone is enjoying.

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Featured Interview With Maxwell Adekoje

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Motivational Speaker, coach, and best-selling author Maxwell Adekoje works with individuals and businesses to grow their communication, connection, and leadership to make a substantial change in the world.
His unrelenting drive for empowering people has fueled maxwell’s journey to success with several awards and achievements.
Maxwell is known for his passion, rocking the platform with over twelve years of training experience, making connections with audiences, and an unquenchable hunger for helping others attain their highest potential.
After his success in the corporate and business world, he is on a mission to inspire and motivate people globally.
When not writing, speaking, or training, Maxwell loves to create exquisite meals with his beautiful wife, Guzal Adekoje. They both have a passion for helping hungry young children around the globe. Max is proud to be a member of the John C Maxwell Team, Brain Tracy, and Les Bown’s power voice.
Maxwell Adekoje was born and raised in war-torn Nigeria. Through perseverance, Mr. Adekoje found his true calling through the daunting adversities and challenges he faced throughout his life. One thing has remained constant in his life: his gratitude.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Every setback is a stage for a comeback in adversity. I started writing because I was concerned about the fourth wave of covid 19- Mental Illness. The suicide rate has gone up even with children, but rather than complaining and worrying. I decided to add value to people with my GIFT instead of heading to the cemetery to be just another number of untapped potential.
“This was a wake-up call to die empty for me.”

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
John C Maxwell is my mentor- Success is in your daily agenda
Think and grow rich
The power of positive thinking
The power of habit

Tell us a little about your latest book?
In times of obscurity, due to the global epidemic, inspiration becomes the mind’s well-being. Hope is required to keep moving towards progress. Who we need to become must occur before we become to outlast any crisis. Every crisis will pass because it’s temporary and seasonal.

Just Eat The Worm is not just a book of hope and inspiration but wisdom and an antidote to excel in any adversity. A gem can’t be refined without friction, nor a man perfected without trouble.
Two new books higher Is calling and Just Eat the Worm.

This book covers six proven strategies to embrace in tough times. Just Eat The Worm is a mental weapon for overcoming and outlasting crisis.

Each story is unique, with lessons from real life experiences. It’s a must-have book for anyone who wants to achieve massive success.

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Featured Interview With Cynthia L. Matlock

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hello, I was raised on a farm in East Texas where my parents raised vegetables for canning and for sell at the local farmer’s market. We lived a rural lifestyle in in the 1970s-1990s raising chickens, pigs, goats, and cattle.
I married my college sweetheart and we still live in East Texas and now raise Black Angus cattle and have a small garden. We have three adult children, and are active in our local Agriculture community. I love playing gospel music on the piano and singing in our church choir.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
About age 10 when we were assigned books to read. I’d always check out an extra book. I love the way books take you to other worlds, countries, and let’s your imagination soar. I started writing short stories about 10 years ago, and finally finished my debut novel, Dancing In The White Sand” in September 2020. I have several magazine articles published.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Lynn Austin, Historical fiction. Sandra Brown, Romance. A Good biographical book, Kimberly Rory Lawson, and now Jasmine Guillory. I love stories that set the scene well, and the dialogue and research shines through.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
It’s 1859, and Lani, a curious Yoruba teenager, is torn from the safety of her village in West Africa by marauding men. This novel takes you back to being a teenager and the newness of life, yet in a different world or country. Lani is determined to finish empowering four steps into womanhood from her village even in North America. She and her mother, Toluwani, are brought to a beautiful Caribbean island, where she quickly makes friends with Molayo and other girls who learn to fight and protect each other. Traveling in Texas, she learns about the historical places along a Texas river as she bounces along, memorizing landmarks. After her third boat rides, she docks in the piney woods of East Texas. She overhears about captives running away to Mexico. Unknown to her new owners, she is a great swimmer. When Lani and the others get to their new home, she meets remarkable new people and experiences a new giddy feeling of romance for, Agibe, or Ben. E dupe, “thank you” in Yoruba. Lani finds something deep in the Texas woods that reminds her she finish her dance, here. When she overhears of a pending fire, she must choose whether to let her new home burn, or fight and stay. Besides running away, what are her other choices? Acorn bracelets, and seashell bracelets, just cause a girl’s hair is short, doesn’t mean she does not like to look pretty.

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Featured Interview With Gareth Ainsworth

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Bangor Wales and grew up in North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Currently I live in Maryland USA, with my wife, 3 daughters, Bulldog and Guinea pig

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My mother was always an avid reader, I’ve always felt some connection to books through her most likely.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Angus Donald and Conn Iggulden are two favorites. My genre of choice would be historical fiction.
However I have grown massively in my reading, from Stoicism and history, to investments and fitness

Tell us a little about your latest book?
It started in me just building a little log book for my own use. From there I just felt that this area of a true “beginners guide” wasn’t quite there and everything just grew. I truly enjoyed completing this project and hope I can create more in the future.

Featured Interview With Nadine Little

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in the Central Belt of Scotland where I still live with my partner and three gerbils. By day, I walk around in bogs and look at poop. At night, I torture my characters and lay waste to half of the country. When I’m not writing, I can be found reading or playing Worms on my PlayStation.
I’ve just published my debut trilogy, The Faction War Chronicles, this year, which contains three novels and a novella all based in a dystopian Scotland.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My first publication was in an anthology when I was about ten years old. It was a story about a woman who lost her husband at sea then threw herself into the water when she realised he was never coming home. Several more short stories followed during high school and I started to notice something: people die in my stories.
ALL THE TIME.
They’re beaten, shot, stabbed, eaten and it has not improved since I’ve expanded into novels. There is a lot of darkness and death in my debut trilogy.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I recently re-read one of my favourite book series–the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton. It took me a while since there are about twenty-odd books in it but I noticed something interesting. Little snippets and phrases from those books have turned up in the books I write, though not on a plagiarism or copyright-infringement scale, of course. Laurell K. Hamilton has definitely been a strong influence on my writing, particularly as her books get a little erotic, too!
I like to read science fiction and fantasy but I’m quite open to any genre. I have a Kindle with hundreds of books so I can easily read romance one day, dystopian another then some kind of epic fantasy. I love them all.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My debut novel, Captivity, which is the first book in The Faction War Chronicles, has been two decades in the making and started out from a dream I had as a teenager. In my dream, all the adults had fled the country, leaving the teenagers at war with each other and they split Scotland into factions.
Bit of a weird dream for a thirteen-year-old.
Obviously, a whole country version of Lord of the Flies wasn’t believable so the story has developed over the years into what it is today–a tale of Anita Carmichael’s search for the truth about who killed her sister and started a war. If you like a woman who can handle a gun, fast-paced action and a dystopian Scotland then check out Captivity. It’s for adults due to its strong language and explicit content (including violence and sex scenes). I hope you enjoy it!
You can buy it here: https://books2read.com/u/bPKkel

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Featured Interview With Lisa Sharon Gardiner

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in New York to American parents but was brought to New Zealand at the age of two years old. I live in the beautiful Waitakere Ranges of New Zealand. I have a masters degree in English Literature. I have had three books traditionally published and I’ve self published others.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When our teacher read us The LIon, The Witch. and the Wardrobe when I was six. And when my mother read me fairy tales and Dr Suess.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Margaret Atwood, Frances Vick, the Bronte sisters, Stepehen KIng, Nora Roberts (some of her stuff although not others.) Allison Brennan, Chris Bojalihan, John Irving, Jodi Picoult

I am very inspired by Margaret Atwood although my books have been sexy erotic romances that are nothing like her books. I love suspense writers and though my fiction books are paranormal erotic romance so far I always have an element of psychological suspense in them too. My editor at my traditional publishing house said I wrote great villains.

I am inspired by psychological suspense authors and fairy tales and having a masters degree in English Literature I also love classics and Shakespeare. In non fiction I enjoy biographies and true crime.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I’ve have written a book called Not Afraid Secrets of Eminem: From Birth to 2021 this is a really in-depth look at the life of Eminem. I’ve combined information from thousands of sources in a new way to really uncover all the secrets and mysteries in his life and to get to the truth not the click bait. I promise you you will learn things you never know and if you are interested in Eminem some of this stuff will fascinate you. I found out the TRUTH about what happened between him and Mariah Carey. I found out the truth about who he has really dated and who he hasn’t not the click bait and a lot of fascinating info about his rise to fame and about his family, how he lives. How he handled lockdowns. The time he attempted suicide. His problems with drugs and getting clean. It’s Everything and it goes right up to December 2020. It’s 72,000 words long. But please buy the one that says From Birth to 2021 because that is the most up to date edition. This book is on sale for 99 cents until January 2nd. 20121
I have written some erotic romance books too if you are into that.

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Featured Interview With brynda MARA

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
About the author
The holy spirit of writing descended on me at the agonic age of twelve. First it was an escape from the depressing world of sexual, physical and emotional abuse that I received from
members of my community while growing up in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But soon it became my world, the only thing that made sense to me. The art of words led me to discover a world of pleasure while finding a way out of my misery. I learned to see people, life, emotions, and nature in a more colorful way, and was able to transform pain into something enlightened. In 5th grade I had to abandon school to live on the streets of Rio. As a consequence, for many years, I didn’t have confidence in my writing because I lacked a language in which I could be fluent.

At the age of twenty-one, I started to attend college and through my writing classes, my
passion for writing gained even more strength. However, the need for a stable income pulled me towards a business degree. It was not until 2007, at the age of twenty-nine, after finishing my Italian and Economics degrees and while traveling the world for a year, that I decided to make writing a priority in my life. Since then I have become a teacher of the English language, and now English literature, in order to better the only language that I feel confident in using to express myself: English. I have written many different types of poems throughout the years about nature, people, politics, places and love. I have also written three books in the last three years: Marshal Sea (a poetry collection), and The Modeling Guide Book For EVERY BODY which are both on Amazon. My most recent work, a poetry book called Seven Days, Twelve Months and a Year, is now in the process of finding a publishing house.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
When I was 12 while cutting class

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Dante Alighieri, Virginia Wolf, Pablo Neruda. I prefer reading poetry and specially humanism poetry and works. Dante, Virginia and Neruda are my biggest inspiration. I find the mind challenging humanism works of Dante a wakening to the soul and I try to use his techniques of speaking in codes as to drive my readers to think and realize that there are many meaning to the words I use or write sometimes. I try to keep the simplicity and accessibility of Pablo Neruda as a balance as I want everyone to be able to enjoy my work even if they are not fully literate or know the different literary techniques behind literature.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
In this collection, the author writes twenty one poems that transforms herself and her lover into different elements of nature in order to use its force of connectedness to travel to one another’s arms. Through the personification of nature her lover and herself are able to live their platonic love and become one with the earth. With the help of mother nature, the author dives deep into this sea of love, until the day she wakes up washed ashore with nothing left but the flavor of the sea on her lips. The number of poems were chosen to signify the divineness of love.

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Featured Interview With Tina Wittendorff Mortensen

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Tina and I originally come from Denmark, but I’ve lived in four different countries: Denmark, Hong Kong, Australia, and France. I’m currently living in France where I work as an English teacher and attend a lot of cultural activities to broaden my horizon.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve loved books my whole life! I always wanted to become an author, and I even started writing short stories in the 2nd or 3rd grade.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I read almost everything fantasy-related. At the moment, I don’t have any favorite authors, but my favorite genre is definitely fantasy!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is called Soulwanderer. It’s a part of a fantasy series of four books: Soulwanderer, City of the Lost Souls, Twin Souls, and Souls Reunited. The series is inspired by things I’ve dreamt at night. The story takes place in a medieval society under water, where three immortal ghosts collect souls and try to take over the world. The main character, Melerina, and her best friend get kidnapped by these ancient creatures and are brought to a life in slavery. This is only the start of a series of events that will change both the underwater world and the human world forever.

I’ve also written three fantasy short stories which are free on Amazon on the 15th of each month:
The Amulet of the last Earth Ghosts.
The Rings of the last Earth Ghosts.
The Crystal of the last Earth Ghosts.

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Featured Interview With darla noble

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Darla Noble is a Missouri girl through and through. Born in Jefferson City, which is the state capital, she lived most of her life in Rolla, MO before moving to a small town just outside of Springfield, MO a few years ago. Darla has been writing inspirational nonfiction, historical nonfiction, memoirs, Bible studies, parenting/family resources, and curriculum for over twenty-eight years. Darla’s popularity as an author, ghostwriter, and speaker come from her ability to entertain, encourage and educate through storytelling and practical advice. Her faith, wit, and wisdom are enjoyed by readers across the United States, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

Darla’s titles include:

All my Love, George…Letters from a WWII Hero” – a collection of letters written by army medic and Missouri native, George Burks, paired with the thoughts and memories of Benny, the younger brother he was writing to, some sixty years after the fact. Together, George and Benny remind us that we should live with gratitude for the sacrifices made that make our life possible.

“Love, Momma D”— a collection of Darla’s (aka, Momma D) most popular parenting lessons and stories that teach parents to parent from the heart with unconditional love.

“Through the Eyes of a Shepherd” – a collection of inspirational stories stemming from years of caring for the sheep on her family’s farm. Each story reminds readers that being called God’s sheep is a compliment…not an insult.

“Faith Is Like Chocolate” – a devotional book for tweens and teens that uses things like chocolate, pizza, movies, books, and even homework to encourage readers to get to know Jesus on a personal level.

“Please Pass the Memories” – a book filled with ideas advice, and instructions on how to bring the generations of your family together (past, present, and future) using stories, pictures, food, keepsakes, time, conversation, traditions, and more. Oh, and love. Always love.

Darla and her husband John have been married for forty years, are the parents of four grown children, four children in-law, and eight adorable grandchildren. When Darla is not writing or speaking, she enjoys raising vegetables and flowers, camping, spending time with her family and friends, and hanging out with her miniature dachshund, Charlotte. She is also the ‘voice’ of Gasconade Christian Service Camp, which is just a fancy way of saying she is in charge of promoting the camp via social media and newsletters. Darla is an active member of Glendale Christian Church, where she leads a small-group Bible study and is involved in a lady’s Bible study. She also serves as the promotions ‘guru’ for Gasconade Christian Service Camp in Waynesville, MO.

Darla loves to hear from her readers, so feel free to visit her website: www.dnoblewrites.com or contact her at dnoblewrites@yahoo.com and ‘like’ her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dnoblewrites/

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My elementary school librarian, Amanda Hughes, insisted we write–stories, poems, essays…everything. I loved it! But what really sealed the deal for me was when she took me to meet Judy Blume, who at the time, had just published “Are you there, God? It’s me, Margaret”. I knew that day I would be a writer, too…someday. That ‘someday’ became ‘today’ several years ago. And on the day I got my first acceptance letter from an actual royalty paying publisher, I knew I had finally made it.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I prefer nonfiction and historical fiction, with the exception of my Nancy Drew books, which I still love. Fiction has to have some element of truth and fact to it in order for me to read it. Romances, fantasy stuff, and such…NO WAY!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
I am passionate about family because at the end of the day, they are the ones that will always be part of you. I also know how important it is for us to have a sense of belonging–to have a connection with who and where we come from. The combination of my passion and desire to help people feel connected, is what “Please Pass the Memories” is all about.

This book is 241 pages full of ideas and inspirations for using food, photographs, stories, keepsakes, traditions, and love–ALWAYS love–to bring the generations of your family together.

Some of the things you will dsicover inside the pages of this book include:
*How to share your great grandma’s silver among family members by turning it into sets of windchimes
*How much fun you can have when you have a rousing tournamet of crazy 8’s with the cards YOU played with as a child
*Why having a family bake-off to see who can best replicate mom’s amazing rolls or stuffing might be the next best family tradition anyone ever thought of

We all long to belong, so why not let “Please Pass the Memories” help you discover that there really is no place (or people) like your own.

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Featured Interview With Vien R. Guenther

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Manila, Philippines. After finishing a degree in Architecture and several years of working in Manila I moved to California to live permanently with my family. While working at a local energy company I got connected to a man I worked with back in Manila in 1996. They call it fate after meeting again after ten years, so after getting married I moved to Colorado where he lives. We live close to the mountains where we can easily explore hiking trails.

We love dogs, but with our love of traveling having any pets is not a good idea, at least at the moment.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was fascinated with reading even as a child. I read everything I could find, including comic books and magazines. As a young adult I read thrillers and fiction – Ken Follett, John Grisham, Clive Cussler, to name a few. I also read hundreds of romance books (Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts and many others). Later in life I read mostly non-fiction such as history, travel and exploration, and memoirs such as by Peter Mayle and the Durrells for example.

Before I started serious writing I created photo books inspired by nature surrounding us. Then as we started traveling abroad I jotted down notes thinking I might use them later. I did! The memorable experiences we had and the rich history of the countries we explored was something I wanted to put in writing. My husband and I travel on our own and initially I wrote my travel books to look back on when we can’t travel anymore. Also for others who can’t travel, or can’t afford to travel. But any travel enthusiasts can find my books informative and useful, as one reader said.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have several favorite authors such as David McCullough, Joan Druett, Walter Isaacson, James Herriot, Peter Mayle, Ken Follett, Clive Cussler, to name a few. All the books I read inspired me since each book, fiction or not, I learned something. As one quote says, “the more you read, the more you don’t know”, so I keep reading. Reading inspires me.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The latest book I published last August is about our travels in Ireland. The country’s rich history is what inspired us to explore the island. We concentrated on the Republic side of the island driving for two weeks visiting stunning historic sites from ancient sites to churches and cathedrals and castles built during the English occupation. We also explored awe-inspiring natural wonders and other interesting sites. We had a beautiful experience meeting some of the locals, chatting and laughing at their humor. Oh! Should I mention the delicious local food we had? That is after all the part of traveling that we look forward to every time.

It took me a little over a year to finish this book because we travelled in Ireland as well as Scotland in the spring for a month. After we got back it was time for gardening and summer activities so writing was put aside. Doing research takes up much of my time as well when writing a book. I take my time to make sure I’m giving the right information to whomever reads my books.

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Featured Interview With Jeny Heckman

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hello, I was born in Washington state and with the exception of a year have lived here my whole life. We live in the country about an hour outside of Seattle, but also have a boat up near the Canadian border and spend a lot of time on it as well. We did have a black lab, Molly, but we lost her at age fifteen and never had another one. My son and his girlfriend have a red heeler, lab, and boxer mix named Lefty and she is our pride and joy. We spend a lot of time spoiling her then return her back to her parents.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Oh, wow, I’ve always loved to read, and am acutely aware of loving it from an early age. I remember the first “books on records,” mostly fun readers and Disney. As I grew, I became even more of an avid reader. I started becoming interested in writing in 2008 when caring for an ailing family member. I wrote a book to see if I could, then shelved it. In 2015 I self-published it. I fell in love with creating a tale and my second book was picked up by a New York publisher. The rest is history!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Around the year 2000, a friend of mine gave me the first Outlander book and I was hooked. I have read every one since then! I love Diana’s ability to weave and layer a scene. So, often epic sweeping novels are heavy on the scenery and it can go on for pages. I love how she explains what’s going on and keeps you interested, then the fully fleshed out and real characters are without parallel. So, she inspires me, but I loved the old Judy Blume books with real problems. I love the Sophie Kinsella’s and Darynda Jones’s who can tell a serious story with humor. I’m in awe of the grace of Peggy Jaeger, JR Ward, Nora Roberts, Brenda Novak, and Beverly Jenkins in their ability to crank out book after book, staying fresh and relevant. So, many inspirations, so little time to tell them all.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
So, I’ve had three books out this year. The first is a short story from the Australia Burns: Vol. 2 anthologies, entitled, “Dancing Through Tears,” about my family’s experience during the Route 91 massacre in Las Vegas. Book two, entitled, the Warrior’s Progeny, is the second book of my award-winning series, Heaven & Earth. My latest book is entitled, Releasing the Catch, is about a woman Alaskan fisherman, a story of fathers and daughters, letting go of the past, self-discovery, and overcoming odds made harder simply for your gender. It’s told in two parts, about two individuals at different times in an extraordinary life, with so much to teach one another.

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Featured Interview With Amritangshu Ghosh

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a student of DAV Model School. I am currently studying in class IX. I am raised in Durgapur of West Bengal. I am also currently living in Durgapur. I don’t have any pet.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I have realised the fascination with books at the age of 13 and I have started writing at the age of 14.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favourite authors are Amish Tripathi, Chetan Bhagat, Howard Pyle, J.K. Rowling and Jules Verne.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
My recently launched book i.e. “What is the Infinite Power?” is a book based on research and study, which I did for months. It is actually a reference book for those, who loves to know about the real existence of God and Soul.

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Featured Interview With Sean Frazier

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in rural Maryland about an hour outside of DC. I currently live in Northern California, 25 miles outside San Francisco. Pets? of course! The wife and I have four rotten (in the best possible way!) rescue dogs.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
you know, I’ve never considered myself a “book person”. I read sure, but it’s usually thrillers, sci-fi or technological or business non-fiction. but.. I do like to tell stories. This story is based on real events during my teenage years trying to get a music career off the ground. My friends and I have always sat around and told these stories over beers and I thought they were too good not to write down.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite author of all time is Stephen King. His writing just does it for me. He is the master of transporting you into his stories with his amazing attention detail. it makes for a vivid reading experience that I tried to replicate in my book. Other authors that I have enjoyed for a variety of reasons. I used to read the Harry Potter series to my kids so they will always have a special place in my heart as my kids have all grown up and become happy thriving adults.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
This book was a joy to write, and as I said, I’m not really a writer. It brought back so many memories of growing up in the 80’s as I just figuring out how to navigate relationships (friends and love interests) and while I was trying to plan my future. I wanted to be a “rock star” in the worst way. I never thought about being anything else but every journey has to start somewhere so this is where the book came it. it was hard juggling being a poor kid, in high school, in a very rural part of the country and try to be David Lee Roth or Bruce Dickinson. but man did we give it a hell of a shot!

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Featured Interview With Ruth Mitchell

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My career as a travel writer took me to many delightful places. My gigs as a freelancer educated me in the ways of the world. My positions as an editor for At Home in Arkansas and Arkansas Business taught me to manage lots and lots of little fires. As the author of Arkansas Heritage, a state-adopted elementary history text, I learned to be accurate. As a novelist, I am learning my toughest lesson yet, how to engage readers through stories. My novels, White Oak: A Steamy Tale of Betrayal and Seduction, and Beyond: A Tale of Discovery on the other Side of Life are available on all major retail sites.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I vividly remember learning to read. It happened in a matter of minutes. My carpool driver, Ms. Jean, who also owned the small private school that I attended, made me stay in the car and read her The Cat in the Hat. I had the book memorized and all I had to do was make the connection between the words in my head and the words on the page. I’ve been reading and writing nonstop ever since. The first time I was published was in high school. I was committed to being a published writer going forward the minute I saw my words in print.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I have read thousands of books, many classics and literary works. I like psychological thrillers, history, memoirs and anything that challenges me as a person. I am such a critic now from all this reading, that what I like has to be clever, surprising, and extremely well-written.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
In the acknowledgements of my book. I thank my characters. This is a little unusual, but it is how I feel. My stories just seem to write themselves once I get a solid foundation for the story. I love reading about eccentric, gifted characters so that’s what I create when I am the storyteller.

The book, Beyond: A Tale of Discovery on the other Side of Life, is a lot of fun, even if paranormal romance is not your thing. The story begins with Laura a successful fantasy writer who needs to get sober. She lives in a haunted hotel in San Francisco with her beautiful white German Shepherd who can see the ghosts.

When Sean Wilson appears in her life, everything changes. Through the use of Artificial Intelligence Sean and his crew revolutionize how ghostly apparitions are perceived. This leads to discovering who Laura’s mysterious grandfather was and sparks an unlikely romance. Will Laura and Sean live happily ever after?

As Laura sobers up her life changes for the better. She finishes the book she has been struggling with, captures Sean’s heart which ultimately leads to a wedding in a Scottish castle, and has a faceoff with an Etheric Revenant. Once the family ghosts have been identified, the ratings for Sean’s reality ghost show skyrocket and Cloud becomes famous, creating its own challenges.

Ghosts aside, readers are in for a rollercoaster ride as they suspend their belief and get to know Cloud and his unique perspective as well as Laura’s eccentric grandmother who once was a celebrated Madam, serving the elite gentlemen of San Francisco.

If you are one to “think outside the box” and want an exhilarating read, with mind-expanding ideas presented in a skillfully written and entertaining fashion, then this book is for you.

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