Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
A British author, born, bred, and still living in the North East of England. Until this time last year, I worked at the corporate lifestyle as a Buyer with a pan European print manufacturer. Things changed, and I decided to leave. Since December 2016 I’ve worked at home doing what I love … writing. As a relative late-comer to writing, I started in 2015 when a germ of an idea took root. By December 2015 I’d written a trilogy. I’ve learned a lot about writing since then, and those early books have been re-written but the idea for the story hasn’t changed. The series is now a pentalogy and it’s called the Definition series.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I launched Definition of Flawed at the beginning of November. This was a late addition to the series and sets the scene for the books that follow. I decided to write Flawed because it’s the backstory that can only be referred to in the other books. It tells the reader about the characters, and how events that happened in Flawed shape their characters.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wish I could say I did, but I don’t think I do. I get up, do chores, then open the laptop lid and write!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
There is one book that influenced me. It was a cougar book, and it was about a woman who had an affair with her son’s best friend; a guy half her age. That book determined my fate. I remember finishing it, and the idea for my first book slipped into my mind. I thought about it, fleshed it out, and started writing that same night.

What are you working on now?
Editing book two – Definition of Craving.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Since I am just a new author, I am still discovering what works and what doesn’t. I have found Instafreebie to be a fantastic promotional tool, though.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes – considering I was in that position three short weeks ago, this is what I’d recommend you do.
(a) If you are close to publishing, and going through final edits, take time out to open your Amazon account. I left everything until the last minute, and it was chaos for me.
(b) Open an Instafreebie account BUT don’t do it until you’ve published on Amazon or wherever. As soon as you register, your free trial starts. You don’t want to lose your free trial days.
(c) Open a Book Funnel account. I have been sending out free copies of my book to reviewers, and doing it via BF. It’s clean, professional and looks good.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Start building your email list before you launch.
I didn’t do this because I was too involved with writing/editing, etc. I also wondered how I would attract people to my email list when I had nothing to offer. I’m doing it now but if only I’d been more tenacious before I launched, I would’ve had more people to tell!

What are you reading now?
Nikki Landis – Fallen from Grace

What’s next for you as a writer?
Publish the Definition series, then build on it with characters mentioned throughout. I have at least three books planned in my head, I just don’t have the time to write it all down!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Anything by Bear Grylls
Anything by J R Ward
Anything by Jane Harvey Berrick
Anything by Willow Aster

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, I’m a Scorpio.

I love long romantic walks on the beach. Pina coladas and making love after midnight on the dunes of the Cape…

Sorry, I got sidetracked there for a minute. I like to think I’m a funny person, but I’m more just super-sarcastic with a streak of snarkiness in there at times. Don’t start a phrase or say something that might be, or could tangentially be, related to any song, ever, because I will probably (definitely) start singing before you finish whatever you were starting to say. Hold the coffee, I prefer tea. My favorite show is Supernatural and I’m team Steve from Stranger Things, all the way. In a contest between Thor and Aquaman, I’ll take either for the winner, and offer myself, personally, as the caregiver for the loser.
I have my MFA in Creative Writing, a BA in English, and a close personal relationship with the backspace key on my keyboard. We’re tight.

I’ve been writing since I was in eighth grade. It was a dark and stormy evening, probably, when I started, or, I remember reading Jacqueline Carey’s “Kushiel’s Dart,” (which is probably not appropriate for a 13-year-old, in retrospect, but I loved it) and Elizabeth Hayden’s Symphony of Ages series, and falling in love with the worlds those authors created, their ability to craft a universe on paper that I could walk through, and wanting to be able to do that for myself and share that with others. It was the first time I realized that I could do more than just dream about all those wonderful stories in my head, but that I could share them too, and that was a heady sort of feeling.

It was a bit of a setback to realize that not everyone wanted to share in those dreams with me, but then I realized, the people who did were the ones I was writing for.

Writing, for me, is about being able to offer someone else a chance to escape.

Whether it’s creating a fantasy world where ogres and mermaids find a weird sort of relationship with each other, or harkening back to Old England and telling a story about zombies falling in love over regency dresses, books offer a chance to move beyond the world around us into something more, and that’s what I love about being an author.

I’m currently writing a series of intertwined stories that take place in a world where magic still reigns. I’ve always been fascinated by fairy tales, enamored of the way the hero and heroine always somehow managed to find each other with happily ever after (until I started reading the original Grimm rather than the Disney-ized versions, and then things got twisty). But to me, those stories were always lacking the heart of what makes a book so engaging, the emotion and the complexity of a long novel, of developing a character, of asking why and learning the answer, struggling, and overcoming, and developing relationships between the participants in the story. So I started rewriting fairy tales with a bit more…oomph.

Currently, I think, I’m at about four novels/novellas in the series, and three short stories that all play around fairy tale retellings, mostly.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first series is about Cinderella, if Cinderella were an assassin sent to kill the prince who decided to save his life instead.

My current project is about Beauty and the Beast and deciding what is more beastly, a hideous face, or a hideous personality. It’s called “So Sweet,” because when I was writing this story, I kept thinking back to Shakespeare’s “A rose by any other name.” How a face can change, but what’s on the inside remains the same.

Beauty and the Beast has always been one of my favorite stories, so tearing it apart, using it as a background only so far as the very most basic of ideas, has been difficult, and, I hope, incredibly rewarding. It’s one of the stories I’m most proud of.

I’ve also been privileged enough to work in a bunch of anthologies lately, including “The Fountain,” which just released, in which my story is about a magistrate and a thief who venture together to try and save a young bride from a hoard of cannibals, and an anthology due out in February 2018 entitled “Sinfully Delicious,” in which the gingerbread man comes to life to save his beloved troll princess.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I have any unusual habits. I wish I did. That would totally make for more interesting reading, but I’m pretty normal. As long as I have a pen and paper or my laptop, I can write anywhere.

Now, I do have a weirdly anal post writing process. I tend to write my story, and then outline it, create a timeline for it, create a character chart and a bible for that narrative, add in that information to the grander encyclopedia of the whole series, after I’ve written everything…but that’s not that weird, right?

I was always told to outline, but outlining never worked for me when I started out. I tend to do that more now than I used to, but it’s generally a very basic, threadbare list of bullets of what should happen, not the whys or hows which I let come more organically throughout the writing process. I do fill those in later, but that’s mainly because I’m too lazy to reread what I’ve written when I start a new project, so it’s a lot easier to have an outline or timeline of what’s come before handy for that.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anne Bishop’s “Black Jewels Trilogy.” Laurel K. Hamilton’s “Meredith Gentry Series.” Elizabeth Hayden’s “Symphony of Ages.” Elizabeth Kerner. K. A. Applegate. Neil Gaiman. Edgar Allen Poe. The Brothers Grimm. Shakespeare.

The beautiful thing about being a writer, is that you also have to be, in some part, a reader. I have my favorites, obviously, but every author has a style that you can learn from, either to emulate or to say: “that’s not for me.” Everything I read has influenced me in some way, and that’s a good thing. From newspaper articles which teach brevity, to poetry which teaches conscious, articulate word choice, every author has something to add to the literary world that we live in.

Okay, you caught me…I kinda geek out about this sort of stuff. Next question, please…

What are you working on now?
Well, I’m working on two projects, three projects (?) that I’m super excited about. The first is a dragon anthology piece which is with a fantastic group of women who are amazing and I cannot wait to see what we all come up with. The second is a follow-up story to my judge and thief piece for The Fountain in which my thief turns out to be a basilisk shifter who needs a snake-charmer to help her overcome her inner fang-i-ness. And the third, which I’m super excited about but this is a longer project/labor of love type of thing, is a story about Rumpelstiltskin, Maleficent, and Ursula…yeah. It’s gonna be epic (and, spoiler, Ursual…huge b****).

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have no idea. If I had an answer, I would share it, but there are so many options and so many different ideas about promoting your books, that I can’t tell you beyond to say: I’m working on it.

While I can say Facebook drives me insane most days, it’s a huge way of getting in touch with and building relationships with readers. Same for Twitter (and Instagram, though I don’t use that one, so I can’t really speak to it). Any platform which allows you to interact with the people reading your books is a good way to go, because in the end, they’re the ones I’m writing for!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t panic. Don’t stress. And don’t expect to hit number one without a lot of work.

I think a lot of upcoming authors think that they’re book is the next end-all-be-all, and for some people, it’s going to be, but not everyone is going to feel that way. Realizing that not everyone is as excited about your story as you are is a super hard lesson and can be super discouraging. Don’t let it be. Write because it is your passion and it is your joy. Write first for you because you have a story that needs to be told. Your readers will find you. It might take a while, but they’ll find you, and they’ll love you, and that’s what’s most important.

Don’t be afraid of rejection. Don’t be afraid of slow or low sales. Develop a tough skin, but remember, that tough skin protects the passion and creativity within which should never be ignored or dismissed or pushed down.

Be a champion for your own voice. And be a champion for all authors out there. Writing is a tough business, made tougher when we start being snide and uncaring towards one another. Spread love and share passion. That’s probably one of the most important things I’ve learned too.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Short, sweet, and so true: Write what you love and love what you write.

What are you reading now?
Oh man, I have so much stuff on my Kindle…

Don’t get me wrong. I’m totally a paperback promoting till the end, but having an eReader has changed my life. It means I can have five hundred books between my fingers at any given time, which is amazing.

But currently, currently I’m writing. Which sounds silly, I know, but I try to focus on one thing at a time, and when I start a book I get consumed, and with all my upcoming due dates, I’ve gotta stay focused on the pen right now.

(But I have my standbys for those moments when I need to remember why I write, those books I love that I can reread over and over and take heart in. Those don’t count as distractions. Best one, right now, “Styxx,” by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Or “The Hero’s Crown” by Robin McKinley. Seriously, cannot get farther apart here, but both books…so good.)

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to Disneyland!

Okay, I wish I was going to Disneyland, but for now, work, write, dream, repeat. It’s not sexy, and sometimes it’s downright stressful, but finding a routine and sticking to that is important, and right now, that’s what’s next for me!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I feel like I should answer “Where the Wild Things Are,” just because, but I wouldn’t actually take it with me. I’m going to cheat and take a Survival guide book, because I’m allowed to. Probably a book on edible and medicinal plants. A Kiss of Shadows because I’ll need some entertainment, and a note-book…I’m assuming in my plant book there will be something about making writing implements at some point, or maybe in the survival book.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am currently writing the sequel to my first book, and am really excited to continue following my character through her adventures.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my first book is “Where In The Hell Is Jamestown North Dakota?”
I was going through some hard times emotionally and felt releasing some of that in the form of a novel might help. Little did I know I would be writing another due to the overwhelming response from readers who have invested in my characters.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I call myself a ‘method writer’. I get so caught up in what I am writing that I have a hard time getting out of the character’s mind.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
James Patterson and J.K Rowling are my inspirations.

What are you working on now?
My current work is callwd “Where In The Hell Is Roxborough, Colorado?

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still learning how to do this. Instagram and Facebook are my go-to’s as I continue to figure out the best methods of promotion. I still rely heavily on word of mouth and reviews from readers to spread the word.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
You cannot land on your feet if you don’t jump.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Let the editor do their job, just get your story out or it will never be told.

What are you reading now?
Just finished Acre Beyond The Rye by Rich Manley

What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully a third book!!!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Game Of Thrones
Edgar Allen Poe’s completeTales and Poems
The Zodiac
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written several books, but I’ve never actually published any before this one. I love to write which stems from my love of books. I’m inspired by authors such as Tolkien to Meyer; Rowling to Sanderson; and King to Anthony. I’m currently writing the 2nd part of the Darkness Rises series which I intend to have released soon.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Prelude to insanity was Inspired by the world I lived in as a child. Cole is very much similar to me in HIS interactions and idiosyncrasies.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Hmm. Good question. I would say that Stephen King and R.A. Salvatore have proven to be my strongest inspirations.

What are you working on now?
Insanity (Darkness Rises Book 2)

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t really have a method.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never lose sight of yourself.

What are you reading now?
I’m actually reading Emperor of Thorns, by Mark Lawrence, currently. I recommend reading the series.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
This is a very tough question but I hope I can make a wise decision here.

1. The Dark Elf Trilogy by R.A. Salvatore.
2. IT by Stephen King
3. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Author Websites and Profiles
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have three nationalities, Australian, Swiss and Pakistani. I have found this gives me a unique perspective on life. I love writing but also enjoy playing the guitar, driving, travelling and spending time with my family.

I have written over five books but The Blasphemy Law is the first book I have published. I’ve been writing since I was a teenager. Back then I used to almost eat books. My parents could never afford to keep up with my insatiable appetite. As a consequence, I began writing myself. What I discovered was a world where once I begin writing my story takes on a life of its own. It draws me in and begins to almost write itself.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Blasphemy Law was inspired by the terrible laws that exist in many Muslim countries. In the worst, people are routinely sentenced to death for things as simple as uttering a word that disagrees with someone’s view on religion. A young 17-year-old Christian student is on death row in Pakistan because he hit LIKE on a Facebook post about the Prophet Muhammad.

I was at a party and we were engaged in a discussion about how terrible blasphemy laws are. Two men, tried to attack me. Thankfully, a few of my friends restrained them before things could go out of hand.

That made me determined to do something about it. I put pen to paper and 11 months later I published the book.

I have struggled against religious extremism all my life. One of my characters was inspired by Hafiz Saeed, a known terrorist presently under house arrest in Pakistan. Hafiz Saeed was my university professor. He hated me with a passion for speaking out against religious intolerance and extremism

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know what writing habits are considered unusual. Does going to sleep at 3 a.m. count?

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Robert Ludlum, Tolkien, Dan Brown, John Grisham, Enid Blyton, Paula Hawkins

What are you working on now?
The sequel to the Blasphemy Law, The Watchlist. I also have the outline of the third in the series. I have a completed children’s book that I am looking to illustrate before it can be published.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still learning. I have just published my book so its early days.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write only if you love writing and if communicating through the written word comes naturally. Do not write if you want to make money from it. Making money from writing is not hard but making decent money that you can live off is. That, however, is not the reason why you should not focus on money. Unless you are driven by love and passion your book will not read well.
The vast majority of writers, both Indie and traditionally published write in a style that is forced. It thus loses its entertainment value and becomes a chore to read. I wish I could read more books. I cannot because very few books make me want to go to chapter 2.

The second advice is know your grammar and have a reasonable vocabulary. These can be learnt, even as you are writing.

Ensure the people in your life support your passion.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
1. Start a book by creating an impossible scenario. Then solve it.
2. Whenever you get stuck in a chapter, use dialogue. It helps create interest and also allows prevents writer’s block. Writing dialogue forces one to think from the perspective of the character.

The first bit of advice was from ‘On Writing’ by Stephen King. It’s the best book he has ever written,

What are you reading now?
Dan Brown’s Inferno, to see what all the fuss is about.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Ultimately I want to write a book that would make Tolkien proud. I believe a great Fantasy is the hardest book to write.

The world has seen only a few great Fantasy writers, the rest are copycats. I will only approach a Fantasy novel once I have a plot and a world that is truly original.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Lord of the Rings, so I can read it again. The next book by Joe Abercrombie, The next George R. R. Martin.

Author Websites and Profiles
Salman Shami Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a blogger and I usually write posts about spirituality, psychology, mindfulness and my own poems. I used to write articles and posts on other topics but now I am focused on writing blog posts and books on the above-mentioned topics. My content is based on my own experience and the research that I do for citations. I have written two books so far.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is ‘The Truth About Spiritual Enlightenment: Bridging Science, Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta’. My whole life is the inspiration for writing this book. This book is the summary of insights that I have got on life regarding human suffering and cessation of suffering. Also, I want to do all I can to bridge science and spirituality.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I easily get into the states of flow. So, when I write, I am completely immersed in writing. If I sit down to write, I may spend 4-5 hours together in writing something.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read many books which are transcribed talks of Osho. He inspired me a lot. I also like the books of Eckhart Tolle, Sam Harris, and many others.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I am not working on anything in specific. I just finished my latest book and published it. But I am considering to write a book on true teachings of Jesus and Christian Mysticism.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote my books on my own blog and websites like awesomegang.com. My blog receives about a hundred visitors per day. It is not a very high number but the visitors I get usually spend a long time on my blog reading more than one post or page. I also have a Facebook page and Twitter account where I promoted my content.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
When it comes to Search Engine Optimization, there is a saying, ‘Content is the king’. The same applies when writing a book. No matter how much time you spend on promoting a book, the overall success of the book depends on how unique, useful and interesting the content is. So, my advice for new authors is to focus more on writing something that is unique and useful.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The same advice that I just gave to new authors: ‘Content is the king’. Other than that, some suggestions that I read recently were about the importance of formatting your book and editing the book well.

What are you reading now?
Nothing in specific right now. But I may soon start reading about the history of Christianity and some rare gospels which are not included in the New Testament of the Bible. I haven’t made any serious plans yet regarding my next book, but the idea to write a book about Jesus is something that crossed my mind recently.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am going to learn more about what is it like to be an author. I have just published my book and I hope I will learn some valuable lessons from experience. I am looking forward to seeing how my book is going to be reviewed. So, learning from my mistakes would be the next important thing for me. That will help me to write my next book in a better way.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
1. ‘What Can Live in a Desert? (First Step Nonfiction – Animal Adaptations)’ by Sheila Anderson
2. ‘Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness’ by Edward Abbey
3. Hidden Life of the Desert – by Thomas Wiewandt
4. Lost in a Desert (Stranded!: Testing the Limits of Survival) – Meish Goldish

Author Websites and Profiles
Shanmugam P Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Brooklyn born Rap/Hip-Hop artist by the name Mz.Dyzihre. This is my first self-titled, epic drama-suspense-thriller called TROUBLE that takes you through the ups and downs of love, lust, betrayal, manipulation, and murder are just some of what to expect. Its followed by two other parts TROUBLE 2 “Kayla’s Web” and TROUBLE 3 The Trilogy “Let It Rain” that is sure to captivate the audiences attention once again.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
TROUBLE is inspired by some personal lessons that I learned through past relationships.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write in the moment.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Donald Goines books are my inspiration when I feel inspired to write. I love how raw his books are.

What are you working on now?
I just released my first single
“Hello New York” that will be on the “Trouble” Special Edition Soundtrack along with my book series.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I prefer to use all social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and my personal website.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Research and educate yourself. Use as many free resources as you can.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s now or never !!!!

What are you reading now?
Black Girl Lost

What’s next for you as a writer?
Take my skill as an author and tap into movie production/ screenwriting.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Any Donald Goines Books

Author Websites and Profiles
Kathryn L Scurry Website

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a stay at home mom to two school-aged boys (which means ALLLLL the quiet time for writing!). If I’m not writing, I’m most likely reading, binging Netflix, or online gaming with my husband. Also, I’m obsessed with cats. One day I only hope to be that crazy cat lady everyone always talks about. LOL

I have written one (published) book and many in the works.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
We Were Memories is my book baby. My very FIRST published book. It’s incredibly special to me. I pulled a little bit of some of the character traits from people I know, and some of it I had in a reoccurring dream. I have VERY vivid dreams.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I try to write a lot during the day while my boys are in school but I have the best writing sessions late late at night. I’m talking 2-6am late. I turn the tv on, mute it, get a drink and get to writing. Sometimes I like to browse Pinterest for inspiration to get the juices flowing. I will see an image and it just takes off like electricity through my fingertips!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My all-time favorite book is Thicker Than Blood by Madeline Sheehan and Claire Riley. YES it has zombies in it – NO that doesn’t even scrape the surface of my love for that book.

Only a few books have truly stayed with me after reading them and this one just punched me in the gut. I cried for days.

I also love anything Renee Carlino and Pepper Winters.

What are you working on now?
Now, I am working on a second book to We Were Memories. WWM isn’t a cliffy but you’re going to want this one as a follow-up!

I’m also working on a couple secret projects. One is a twisted fairy tale for an anthology and the other is a full length PNR romance novel. (All coming 2018)

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love Instagram and Goodreads! I love photos and as far as Goodreads – my TBR list has almost 2,000 books on it. Every time I hop on I get sucked into their black hole and can’t get out until it’s well past my bedtime.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write. It doesn’t matter if it’s any good or not. You can always polish up your writing but you can’t fix what isn’t there.

Writing my first draft seemed intimidating until I sat down and just did it. That’s it. Just DO IT! When I finished, the weight was lifted and I KNEW I could do this author thing and so can you!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Hire a professional editor AND proofreader. Even if you think you can do it on your own. Save up, sell a kidney if you must…. Communicate with your editor. Nine times out of 10 they will gladly work with you.

What are you reading now?
I just finished Without Merit by Colleen Hoover. Next, I am going to start Bad Habit by Charleigh Rose!

What’s next for you as a writer?
For 2018 I have the fairy tale anthology story, a full-length PNR romance novel, and WWM book two. Also, WWM will have its own page in a coloring book coming spring 2018! It’s going to be a busy year!

For 2019, I’m not too sure yet. I’m just taking it one day at a time and adding on to my calendar as I go!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
1. Thicker Than Blood by Claire Riley and Madeline Sheehan
2. Twisted Together by Madeline Sheehan
3. Nine Minutes by Beth Flynn
4. The Law Of Moses by Amy Harmon

Author Websites and Profiles
Brandi Aga Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Naomi Nett, I am 8 years old, living in a beautiful small town in Washington State, USA. I love coming up with stories ever since I can remember. I love writing, too. I cant’really type fast but thankfully my computer has a dictation feature so I can write a lot in a very short time! Who says kids can’t be super-productive? XD

I have only published one book so far, but hey, you have got to start somewhere, right?

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, which is also my first book I have ever published, was Owl And Hedgehog – The First Day Of School. It is about the oftentimes daunting duty of having to go to school for the first time and how your new friends can help you overcome your fears. I wrote it based on my personal experience. I had a really hard time on my first day of school and if it wasn’t for my friends, I wouldn’t have gotten to liking going to school as much as I do now.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I write whenever a good story comes to my mind. If I don’t put it on paper right away, I feel like it wants to crack my head open so I better get it out of there and write it down!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I don’t mean to be vague but there are too many to mention. Despite my young age, I have read a lot of books, mostly children’s books. I enjoyed the stories of Maureen Wright and when I was younger James Dean was my fave.

What are you working on now?
I am working on the “sequel” to my first book. The current working title is Owl And Hedgehog – Winter Adventure.
It was inspired by a true story that actually happened to me; a ski accident which happened during a class trip to the mountains. In the story one of the characters ignores the warning of the teacher and gets hurt badly. Thankfully, the team efforts of the class can save him and resolve the situation.
Well, I don’t want to spoil it so I really don’t want to give away more!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am not really doing that. I have a great publishing company which takes care of all the marketing hassle for me. Thank you Planetkor Publishing!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, write, write! But only if you feel like it! If you don’t, well, then maybe you are not an author after all…

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Carpe diem. Catch the moment. So true.

What are you reading now?
My publishing company was kind enough to hook me with a bunch of children’s books so I have plenty to read at the moment! I just finished Mouse In The Lion Suit: Hear Me Roar! last night which is probably for younger audiences but I still enjoyed the smooth rhymes and the funny story with a good moral.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to turn Owl And Hedgehog into a series of books. At least 5-7 books. Since I love owls and go crazy for hedgehogs it will be fun to do!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Oh, now that is a toughie… It would greatly depend on how long I would have to stay on that island. If it is more than a year I would I probably bring books that are for older kids, like 10-12. I never thought of this question but now I will…

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born and raised in South Africa, where I still live. I am passionate about the written word, and have been ever since I was 3 years old. I’m the kind of annoying person who reads dictionaries for fun. I also really love elephants for some reason. I mean, I’m obsessed – my house looks like a shrine to Old Foot (a famous fictional South African elephant).

I’ve written way too many books to count – that doesn’t mean I’ve published them all though. One day, I may dust them off and share them with the world but right now they’re on a hard drive somewhere, gathering dust. I’ve published two books, and I’m working on the second book in my “Veritas” series.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Veritas. It’s about an unconventional Catholic priest with a morally suspect past who starts to question his vows. I don’t know what inspired it though – it just ‘dropped in my head’ one day. Most of my ideas seem to come from nowhere.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Define unusual. I don’t think so, no. I consume a lot of caffeine, but that’s not unusual for writers. I do have this habit of finding a song that fits the mood of the story. Every day before I start writing, I’ll listen to that song (and only that song) so it can anchor me in the story. When I’m done with the story and the novel is published, I have to find a new song because I can’t ‘re-use’ it for the next book.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King is my hero. I don’t write in the same genre, but I’ve always found his character development exceptional. Roald Dahl, Anne Rice, John Saul, Graham Masterton, J.K. Rowling, and the late Richard Laymon all influenced me in one way or the other. There are other authors I admire greatly, and I’m sure they’ve all inspired me along the way. It would be impossible to give a complete list though.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on Book 2 in the Veritas series. It’s currently still without a title, because I decided to be uppity and go with Latin titles for this series.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still trying to figure this one out. I’m extremely shy and uncomfortably with self-promotion, so at the moment I really need to learn how to get over myself. Facebook and email lists do seem to be the most effective tools though.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. Write every day. The more you write, the better you’ll become at the craft. Form a close group of writing buddies – fellow writers who you can turn to for help, inspiration and support (only a writer understands another writer).

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You are not as special as you think you are.” My mentor told me this when I was in my early twenties. I was extremely angry at him at the time, but I’ve come to realize he was right. Writers are by nature sensitive creatures, and we take it personally when people criticize our work. When you understand that you are not that special, and can always improve, the criticism you receive along the way will turn from hurtful to inspirational.

What are you reading now?
I’m currently between books.

What’s next for you as a writer?
We’ll see what happens. What’s next is always more stories, more writing, more fun with new characters. That never changes.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Green Mile – Stephen King
The Vampire Lestat – Anne Rice
And I’m only adding this one, because I figure being stuck on a desert island will finally give me that push I need to finish it: Anna Karenina – Leo Tolstoy

Author Websites and Profiles
Elaine Coetzee Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I help Freethinkers who struggle with the reality of not going after their purpose.

After consistently receiving straight F’s, I quickly learned it’s better to cheat than to repeat or so I thought. Giving up and getting comfortable lead me to experiencing: repossession, eviction, debt and abandonment. I was once a stranger to hard work and more importantly a stranger to myself.

​Until I received the wake up call that would punch me in the face, harder than Tyson ever could in his prime. My dad died unexpectedly in his sleep. With remorse, I was suddenly faced with the reality of what happens when you get comfortable and made a decision to live and teach with a purpose.

My book is titled You Are Your Outcome – How to eliminate self made obstacles, setbacks and fear.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
You Are Your Outcome – How to eliminate self made obstacles, setbacks and fear.

This book wasn’t written to point the finger or hold your hand. This book was written with the intention of you pointing the finger at yourself! After reading You Are Your Outcome, you will never put yourself in a position to be out positioned.

This book contains digestible steps and strategies to help you learn how to bulldoze any setbacks you create that stop you from getting the outcome you deserve.

After 20 years of holding myself back. I’ve learned it isn’t laziness, money or lack of knowledge that’s holding you back. It’s the belief that you can’t let go of what you’re comfortably holding onto.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I only write when I’m in the moment, I don’t have a set routine.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m influenced by life honestly, as a public speaker my influence goes from Les Brown, Tony Robins, Eric Thomas and Charles Bukowski.

What are you working on now?
Promoting my first book You Are Your Outcome and speaking to young entrepreneurs and cooperate businesses.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Everything, there isn’t just one.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start, don’t hold back leave it all in the book write it as if its your last. Because your book will outlast your lifetime.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just do it

What are you reading now?
“Get Clients Now”

What’s next for you as a writer?
Speaking, I plan on reaching as many people as possible to spread the word that You Are Your Outcome.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Think and grow rich
Awaken the giant within
Brian Tracy’s No Excuses
Anything by charles bukowski

Author Websites and Profiles
Terrence Sani Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing at age seventeen. I experimented with various genres, including horror and science fiction, with little success. Believe it or not science fiction wasn’t very popular in those days. It would be several years before “Star wars” turned that around.
Funnily enough, it was writing science fiction that first got me published. I sent some of my short stories to an agent. She turned them down, but suggested I try my hand at romance. After several attempts, she finally accepted my work and I was published.
Since then I’ve always enjoyed writing romance. Combining that with my passion for history produced my first published novel “Dance the Moon Down” It’s set against the background of the First World War. Looking for a new slant on this well used genre, I chose a strong female protagonist for my heroine. So much had been written about the men who fought in that war, I felt it was time to give the ladies a chance. It worked for me. I received over thirty five star reviews and was nominated as book of the month on “Wall To Wall” books.
Between writing books, I enjoy collecting antiques (mostly books) going to the theatre and eating out.
I’m single and live and write in Hertfordshire.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Whippoorwill”. It’s an historical romance (my preferred genre) set against the background of the American Civil War. Again, I’ve chosen a strong female protagonist for my heroine. Ceci Prejean is a southern belle who falls passionately in love with a handsome young northerner, Trent Sinclaire, well before the advent of the civil war. When war breaks out, Trent goes north to fight, leaving Ceci in the south. The death of her family, at the hands of the Union, propel her into the shadowy world of espionage. Yes, there were women spies in the American civil war, lots of them, on both sides.
After a good deal of research, I couldn’t help but be impressed by their courage and determination. That’s what inspired me to write “Whippoorwill”
When “Dance the Moon Down” was published, a lot of reviewers had reservations about a man writing about women. Could it really be authentic? Well, judging from the reviews, they’ve certainly changed their minds. One reservation levelled at “Whippoorwill” was, ‘A brit writing about Americans, authenticity is the buzz word’ Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing that seems unusual to me, but that’s me. I prefer to write at night, it’s quieter then and you can hear yourself think. I usually write from eleven pm to three am. I’m fuelled by endless cup of tea, which I drink from a pint Disney mug (a souvenir from my sister’s trip to Disneyland Paris) and a constant stream of cigarettes. It’s a bad habit, I know, but I’m past saving. I always write in longhand first. In fact I commit nothing to the computer until the book is completely finished and corrected. This way, I can write as fast as I think, without having to concentrate on which buttons I’m pressing. Normally I write all the parts that come to me first, until I have dozens of fragments. Then it’s a case of marrying them together. With “Whippoorwill” I wrote chapter twenty three first.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many authors have influenced me. Among the foremost are Herman Melville. He was so far ahead of his time and so under appreciated in his own time. The psychological themes in “Moby Dick” are outstanding, considering when they were written.
Another is Ernest Hemmingway. His understated style of writing really packs a punch.
Certainly Shakespeare has to be mentioned, not that I compare myself to him in any way at all, but his ability to engage his audience with a comedy of manners is well worth studying.
I suppose everything I’ve read has influenced me in some way, but I have to say that life itself and living it, has, by far been the biggest influence on my writing.

What are you working on now?
At the moment I’m busy promoting “Whippoorwill”. It’s brand new and is claiming all my attention. When I wrote “Dance the Moon Down” I enjoyed doing it. It was hard work but worthwhile. The funny thing about “Whippoorwill” is that I loved writing it. Every day that I worked on it was like a holiday. When it was finished, it was like saying goodbye to an old friend. I guess I’m having trouble letting it go. However, having said that, new ideas are already crowding into my mind. Who knows where they’ll take me?

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The Indie book Reviewers list is invaluable. I found Awesome Gang there. I also try to contact as many reviewers as I can over the internet. Many of them are so helpful. The amount of effort they put into promoting books for free has to be applauded. I personally feel indebted to them. They are the unsung hero’s of the Indie publishing world.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Above all, believe in yourself, sometimes you’ll be the only one who does.
Writing is like life, the achievement is all in the journey, not the destination.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up. No matter how old you are, or where you live, or what’s happening in your life, follow your dream.

What are you reading now?
At the moment, precious little, although there are a number of volumes tempting me.
Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” is a front runner.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully another novel. Although what and when I can’t say. Doubtless something will pop into my head unheralded. Just like “Whippoorwill”. The idea for that came to me when I was weeding the garden, go figure?

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Something by Ray Bradbury, I’ve always admired his work. Probably A.S. Byatt as well. Also a collection of the Victorian poets, Keats, Shelly etc, I can’t get enough of that. I might even include the Bible. I’m not particularly religious, but on a desert island, I’d have plenty of time to read it.

Author Websites and Profiles
Robert Bartram Website

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Writer, Director, Producer, and Music Producer (as part of the music producer collective, “The Arkatechz”), from New York City, and I’ve written a multitude of works that I haven’t published yet. As a filmmaker and author, it can be a struggle trying to figure out what you want to hold, and what you want to release, first. I’ve been releasing the material for films thus far, primarily, until now.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my debut novella is called “Backseat in The Dark.” It was inspired by my casual observations of people, the human condition, our flaws, and the types of behaviors that people might engage in, that can seemingly attract misfortune.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I have any unusual writing habits, per se, but I have a tendency to write harder material at night, for some reason, lol.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
James Baldwin, Michael Crichton, Stephen King, Alice Walker; there are definitely a few. Their perspectives are just profoundly insightful in literature.

What are you working on now?
At any given time, I’m working on several projects at once. A short film, a feature film, a novel, a television series, and music, lol. I’ve got my hands full.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I would have to say Twitter and Facebook primarily, at the moment. Of course, there’s always room for expansion.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice to new authors is to only write when you’re inspired. That’s when you’ll produce your best work.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The biggest wins are right behind the losses, so you have to keep going.

What are you reading now?
Just my own material at this present time, because I have so much to do, lol. When I get my own material completed, I’ll be able to sit down and read some external works from others. I look forward to that.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I always say the sky is the limit. At some point, I definitely plan to step into the non-fiction arena as well.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
That’s a tough one, but I would say The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive, Lord of The Flies, and The Beginner’s Guide to Foraging Edible Plants, lol.

Author Websites and Profiles
Milton Dewar Website

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a playwright for a large non-profit in Atlanta. I am currently marketing a screenplay. My first book was released in May.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Amy Binegar-Kimmes-Lyle Book of Failures was inspired by an entertainment attorney telling me he would not represent me for a screenplay I had completed because I was a no one, knew no one and had no money. He gave me a piece of free advice, “Get on the map and write a book.” Immediately I thought “I have had a lot of failures.” the book was independently published within the year and sits in the top ten of ebooks on Amazon with my heroes, Trevor Noah, Tina Fey and David Sedaris.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
We have a walk-through pantry, To my right, I can see outside. I usually have to door open, so the dogs and I can get some fresh air. To the left are snacks within reach.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jenny Lawson’s Let’s Pretend it Never Happened gave me the confidence to write a book. We share a wonky background and several conditions or disorders. Her message of “Sometimes I’m not alright, but we are all alright” is empowering.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on a second book called The Failures of my Friends. Many of my friends are authors or bloggers and I will feature their funny failures.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve had some success writing to freelance writers of my favorite magazines, as well as, television and radio show producers and pitching them on why my book should be featured.

Creator Collabs and Social Jukebox are great tools to help expand your social media reach.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Watch all of Dave Chesson’s videos, he’s the guru of understanding all things Amazon.
Invest in yourself, there are millions of books available, set a budget for marketing.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Get the opinion of a content editor but always go with what’s in your heart. It’s your story.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading The After Glimpse by Wendy Paine Miller.

What’s next for you as a writer?
i’d like to write a novel after I finish my next humorous book.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I know This Much is True by Wally Lamb, Let’s Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson and East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

Author Websites and Profiles
Amy Lyle Website
Amy Lyle Amazon Profil

Amy Lyle’s Social Media Links
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in England, although I’ve lived in Australia for over forty years. Until the last couple of years, I travelled extensively building the infrastructure for Cell phone networks.

I’ve written 12 books, the last 9 have been British Detective Thrillers. The reviews have generally been good, improving with each subsequent book.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Death and the Lucky Man. A man who wins a great deal of money but ends up dead.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Only hard work. I start at 4 a.m. each morning. Hopefully, I’ll write till about 9 or 10 a.m. largely avoiding the noise of the city. I need total peace to write. I’ll aim for 5K words and most days I’ll make it. After about ten or twelve days, I’ll take a break for a couple of days to recharge the batteries. I’ll also not write when I’m in the final edit of a book.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
When I was younger, science fiction from the masters of the genre. Nowadays, I’ll focus on books in my genre. I’ve read most of them at some stage, although writing takes predominance over reading until I reach the breakthrough on books sales.

What are you working on now?
Another book in the DCI Cook Series. Two women, socially and economically different die within the same hour, although separated by several miles. Why is the unknown factor. There’ll be a few twists and turns on the way, a red herring here and there before it is all revealed. I know the general direction, not sure where it will end.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
An email mailing list is critical. It sells more than any paid advertising. I run daily ads on FB, some success, but unable to get the scaling that I would like. Amazon AMS ads, disappointing. They’re very slow, difficult to analyse and whereas they’ve made me money, I’ve just become tired of them. I’ll continue with FB ads. I believe they can work, but they’re difficult.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write and often. Don’t wait for the right moment or the right day. Sit down each day regular as clockwork and put down some words. If you don’t have time due to other commitments, cut back on your sleeping time. If you can, read as well, but writing a book that can sell is a marathon. Unless you’re lucky, it’s more than one book, series are best, and keep chipping away until you get there. Also, find a decent editor. Try a few with samples. Some are great, some are not.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write every day.

What are you reading now?
Currently my work load prohibits extensive reading. I’ll listen to audiobooks on an iPad, focussing on the best books in my genre.

What’s next for you as a writer?
To continue with what I’m doing now. Unless there’s a pressing reason not to, I’ll continue to apply maximum effort. Although, I find the writing, editing, publishing process enjoyable and satisfying. Hence, the hours exhausted do not concern me.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Not so easy to answer. I’d certainly take some of the Ancient Greek classics: Sophocles, Aristophanes, Plato. Literature that’s never been better. Also, Shakespeare.

Author Websites and Profiles
Phillip Strang Website
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Phillip Strang’s Social Media Links
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written one book and working on my second. I’m 28 years old, I’m a nerd and proud of it. I love me some comics, yugioh and video games and myths and history.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My lastest book is called Pantheons fall vol 2. The dark tyranny and it is the sequel to my first book and what inspired me to write it was rush I felt after finishing my first book.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I listened to random music when i write. It helps me focus for some odd reason.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am influenced by dozens of authors, most of them comic book authors. The same can be said for books that influenced me more comics and some ancient myths.

What are you working on now?
Dark tyranny

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
twitter @pantheonfall or look on facebook for the pantheons fall page

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up no matter what anyone else. Your book is awesome because you created entire world from nothing. And that is awesome.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Its ok to fail, you only truly mess up is when you give up on your dreams.

What are you reading now?
Comics mostly

What’s next for you as a writer?
Working on dark tyranny and after that the third and final book for this series. Then finish another series I started years ago.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The count of monte cristo, macbeth, a book on how to survive on a deserted island and a book on how to build a boat.

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an author, humourist, motivational speaker, and a yoga and travel enthusiast. I am also a passionate blogger. I live in the Indian IT city of Bengaluru with my wife and two children. I published my maiden book in November 2017.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book is titled – Idle Hours – Humour|Memoirs|Essays. It is a mix of new and previously published articles. Some of my readers suggested me to come out with a book with selected popular articles that were published on magazines and various online forums including my blog.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I prefer the early morning hours for writing.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Books of Jerome K Jerome, RK Narayan, Mark Twain, Joseph Heller – to name a few.

What are you working on now?
A travelogue

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read a lot

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To write regularly

What are you reading now?
The upanishads

What’s next for you as a writer?

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bhagavat Gita, Wisdom from New Milenium (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar), Catch 22

Author Websites and Profiles
Durga Prasad Dash Website
Durga Prasad Dash Amazon Profile

Durga Prasad Dash’s Social Media Links
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve lived in many US states, in the UK and the West Indies. Earned a B. A. in English, but has worked at jobs ranging from artist’s model to brokerage. Thirty years ago, after the kids left, I fell prey to a Mozart obsession, which led to years of research and eventually three novels. I’ve written 13 historical novels, most set in the late 18th Century because–before the Mozart obsession, I’d had an Alexander Hamilton obsession, and so had familiarity with the Revolutionary War period. There are three Mozart novels, and three Revolutionary War novels, as well as “Roan Rose” a Ricardian novel, romances set in Dutch Country, PA, and a series of wild romantic fantasies set in the Austrian Alps. I’m a grandmother, a cat lady–heart currently broken by a loss of a legendary gray soul tiger–and a dedicated reader of History and Herstory and social science. I love music, from classical to jazz to electronic. On summer afternoons, me and “my old man” aka husband of fifty years, roam the back roads of PA on his black Hayabusa superbike.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Fly Away Snow Goose was inspired by the stories that have come from the Truth & Reconciliation Commission in Canada and the sad truth–at last reveal–about the Indian Residential Schools. My co-author, John Wisdomkeeper wanted this story told, and his dedication to his ancestors and ancestral lands were a continual inspiration and guide.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Some of the books of which I’m proudest were trance books–that is, I felt a real connection with the character, to the point that I spent a lot of wakeful nights typing all the stories and dialogue which they communicated. Mostly, though, I research and then write, and then research some more. If what I find out messes up something I’ve already written–too bad. The part that isn’t authentic gets cut and I rewrite. I try hard to keep things REAL.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The old historical novelists like Margaret Irwin and Margaret Campbell Barnes etc. I loved these books as a teen and always wanted to write their very personal, woman-oriented, yet utterly believable kind of historical novel.

What are you working on now?
More fantasy historical–Green Magic, which is part of the Magic series and carries on with the doings of a particular Austrian noble family. Green Magic’s heroine will have troubles with Fairies, who can present formidable dangers.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Book Goodies and all “friends and relations” has been a good fit for me.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Long ago Nora Roberts, at a con I attended, said simply: “Put your fanny in the chair.” Works for me.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As above

What are you reading now?
Against the Grain — social science — in research mode.

What’s next for you as a writer?
We’ll see who pops into my head next. Stone circles, maybe.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Foucault’s Pendulum, The Once & Future King, anything by the Buddhist nun, Pema Chodren or Eckhart Tolle.

Author Websites and Profiles
Juliet Waldron Website
Juliet Waldron Amazon Profile
Juliet Waldron Author Profile on Smashwords

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a full-time writer based in New Zealand. I have ghostwritten over 150 Wild West Mail Order Bride romances under a pseudonym and I have recently branched out on my own and under my own name. My first traditionally published book in my own name, Desire, was released to the US and Spanish markets in early November 2017. I have an upcoming US television interview to promote this book. I have published books within the romance, erotica, YA, non-fiction, and mystery genres.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Bella Cummings, Wild West Madam. I have written so many (clean) romance books written in the Californian gold rush era and I have a wealth of knowledge from my research. I started to think, “hang on a minute”….. these women who traveled West to meet husbands they’d never met couldn’t all have been nice girls who’d never had a romp in the hayshed before. Bella is based on the women who had to use everything they had in order to make a living out West (and from historical records, some of these women made a VERY successful living from selling what the men wanted).

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I write very fast and I only use the first two fingers and thumb of each hand. It’s very handy if I need to hold a pen in each hand as I type (sometimes I do need to do this, honest).

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh, I love Stephen King. And random authors who I can’t remember the names of (sorry). It’s generally because they only ever write one book

What are you working on now?
Fallen Angel, a spin-off from Bella Cummings, Wild West Madam. I liked her when I introduced her in Bella and I thought she deserved her own book and own voice.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really like Bookfunnel. It has allowed me to build a newsletter subscriber list and I can use it to send a link to download one of my books to whomever I chose.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Listen to feedback, talk to both writers and readers, and ignore it all. Haha! No, pick out the bits that work for you but don’t let anyone get you down.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t listen to anyone else. It’s your life, they’re your goals, and you can do anything. Go for it.

What are you reading now?
The Stranger by Saskia Sarginson

What’s next for you as a writer?
The world is my oyster. I have a ton of plans and not enough hours in the day to implement them. And I need to finish at least two books in the next month.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
A big, fat stack of Stephen King’s books, including Misery and It and Cujo. And one more I’d pick at random just as the ship sunk beneath the waves.

Author Websites and Profiles
Cherie Mitchell Website
Cherie Mitchell Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a writer, mother, marketing executive and (sometimes) film reviewer. I’ve written over fifteen YA novels and one really bad historical romance. Some of them I even let other people read…

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called STUMPED and it was inspired by the subject of a documentary film who spoke at the premiere. She was so passionate about her work and her belief that everyone deserves human intimacy, it sparked the idea for the book.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have a more-than-full-time job so finding time to write is always tricky. I get up early to write before my kids need to be hustled out the door for school, then again at night, after they have gone to bed.

I don’t get a lot of sleep…

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Far too many to mention, actually. I adore strong, muscular writers like Cormac McCarthy, Russell Banks and Sam Shepherd. I also love the absurdity of Russian writers like Mikhail Bulgakov and Gogol, and the beauty of writers like Janet Fitch and Jandy Nelson.

What are you working on now?
I have two projects on the go at the moment. One is an autobiography I’m ghostwriting for someone else, and the other is a new YA novel about reality TV, bisexuality and a band called Rhino Crisis.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I still have a lot to learn in this area, despite working in marketing for my day job. I feel like everything changes with every book, but good word of mouth is certainly always the most important thing. It just takes the right person talking at the right time, and everything can change.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. A lot. Often. And with variety. It’s easy to get stuck when things aren’t going the way you think they should. Don’t quit. Just try something else. A different story, a different scene. It’ll come eventually.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Always remember to party like a rock star.

What are you reading now?
I just started Before The Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray. It’s the third part in a series, and I very rarely read series, but I loved the first book so much, and disliked the second almost as much. I hope this third book is more like the first!

What’s next for you as a writer?
More books. I have quite a number of projects very near completion or just in need of a final polish, so I hope to get through a couple of those while I wait for my new story to mature.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
What a tough question! Maybe something long, and worthy and complicated that I’ve never tackled because I didn’t have the time or energy (not War and Peace though – I read that in my Russian Literature class in college). And something fun and light to cheer me up when the seculsion of the desert island became too much for me. Most obviously though, a survival guide, so I make it through my time on the island.

Author Websites and Profiles
Kate Larkindale Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Salman Aziz a.k.a. AKA$H. I am an indie writer, multi artist, indie filmmaker, model and entertainer. My birth place was Pabna, Bangladesh. And I mostly grew up in Kushtia and Dhaka city both. I’ve completed my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering. I’ve begun to write on my early age. When I was only 8 years old, I started to write small rhymes and stories on my local newspaper and also to my school magazine. In that time I used to write in Bengali. Cause Bengali is my native language. When I was about 11 years old, I began to write in English. One thing I must say that my home tutor helped me a lot to develop myself and that was the beginning of all. He inspired me a lot. Then in 2014, I officially created my own blog site on google blog spot. There I got huge response around the world. And now in this year I debut as an indie author. My first book is “6th September: A Very Unknown Mysterious Story”. With this book I began my book writing journey.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest and first book is “6th September: A Very Unknown Mysterious Story”. The book is the first book of its sequel. And it is basically written on a teenage boy suicide story. The story is based on real event. This is my first English book and I chose this story to raise the public awareness on teen suicide.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Actually not! I’ve started my writing journey on early age. So from that time I’ve never written any unusual things. From my blogs you can see that basically I’ve written on reality. But I don’t follow the rules and regulations of writing. Cause it will make me stereotype writer. So I try to make variation on my writing stuffs.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
One thing I really want to say that I admire all the authors. Cause writing is not so easy. You have to be patient and focus on the topic to create something new! This thing very few people can do. So all the writers with good writing things influence me much. And yes, I always try to read good books that give me inspiration to write. Because reading can gives you the knowledge to realize anything.

What are you working on now?
Honestly! I am currently promoting my first book “6th September: A Very Unknown Mysterious Story” to the people. And beside this I am making a short film and also writing on the sequel of my first book. And yes, I am also writing something new that I’ve never written before. Cause I want to try everything with different perspective.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
First I choose Social Medias to promote my books. Then getting interviewed by others on their websites. Also making secret free reading session for my fans and friends to get personal reviews to improve my skills. In this way I promote my book.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes! First of all, have patience and always try to write good things. You may do mistakes but don’t stop. Keep trying. Get help from the people who are expert and helpful. And yes, never lose your confidence, because confidence helps you to create something different than others.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never let yourself down, cause you know you are the best and different than others! Be confident and be yourself.

What are you reading now?
Currently I am reading a poetry book named “The Collected Poems by William Butler Yeats” and also my blogs. Cause I am trying to improve myself from previous version.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to write something that encourages the people to do good works and motivate them.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Seriously this question made me feel so weird! First of all I want to take my own unpublished book where I’ve written all my experiences. Then I will take “Shesher Kobita by Rabindranath Tagore” and “Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare” with me. Cause rest of those two books I’ve never read. So in my sad time I will read it on a desert island.

Author Websites and Profiles
Salman Aziz Website
Salman Aziz Amazon Profile
Salman Aziz Author Profile on Smashwords

Salman Aziz’s Social Media Links
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a screenwriter and film-director and my co-author, Sho Kosugi, was a well-known actor and martial artists. This made our working together on a novel a very natural extension of we were doing in film. Sho was a native of Japan and I had lived there for almost 3 years, so it was easier to incorporate both our cultures into what we were writing. We both wanted to create a fictional work that would show a side of the Japanese culture that might surprise many non-Japanese readers. I love action-adventure and a good love story, so the Yin-Yang Code became an excellent writing vehicle for both of us.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I am a screenwriter and film-director and my co-author, Sho Kosugi, was a well-known actor and martial artists. This made our working together on a novel a very natural extension of we were doing in film. Sho was a native of Japan and I had lived there for almost 3 years, so it was easier to incorporate both our cultures into what we were writing. We both wanted to create a fictional work that would show a side of the Japanese culture that might surprise many non-Japanese readers. I love action-adventure and a good love story, so the Yin-Yang Code became an excellent writing vehicle for both of us.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always go to bed at night, thinking about what I will write the following day. In my mind, I develop “film images” of what I hope to see on paper. The following morning after a ritual of twin mugs of strong coffee, I begin the chapter. As with screenwriting, it’s important to me to first get my thoughts and story down on paper. Later, I will return and rewrite and rewrite and rewrite.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite book is Charles Dicken’s, David Copperfield. I have also enjoyed Naipaul’s, A Bend in the River, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, and John’s Grisham’s, The Firm and The Chamber.
Charles Dickens, Ken Follett, A. S. Byatt, Harper Lee, and Victor Hugo.

What are you working on now?

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
There was a considerable amount of research that was required for the novek, Yin-Yang Code: Drums of Tenkai-Bo. Much of it was specific to certain cultures, not all Japanese. For example, there is a martial arts culture, a UCLA culture, an L.A. culture all in addition to the Japanese culture and its counterparts. I spent a great deal of time researching on line as well as by phone and email to some who populated those cultures. Some of the “settings” that are in the book required time to assimilate and affix in my mind. Fortunately, my co-author, Sho Kosugi, and my co-illustrator, Shinobu Ohno, are Japanese and both were always willing to help me.

Aside from the location and cultural settings, there was a need to “get the martial arts” correct for the time, place, and area. Fortunately, Sho Kosugi, expert that he is, knew all there was to know about martial arts. If he didn’t know it, he knew someone who did and if they didn’t know it, it hadn’t been discovered yet and wasn’t to be know.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
The most important thing for a writer to do is write. When a book, screenplay, or article is sent off for publication consideration, don’t stop writing. Continue to write even if you get a rejection slip. If you believe your writing to be good, consider what the rejection comments may be, see if they have value to you, and then forget them and continue on.

Secondly, the most important facet of writing is rewriting what you have written. Never fall in love with the words that you write so much that you are unable to cut. A motion picture is made better by editing and post production. The same is true for writing. The writer is the first editor and the work should pass their muster before being passed on to knowledgeable others. Always heed what your publisher’s editor has to say. They may not be writers, per se, but they have experience in what sells and what doesn’t. When they make suggestions, listen.

Thirdly, never let “ego” take over your writing. A writer must have a strong ego to withstand rejections, a norm of the business, but never so much so that you lose reality in what you are writing. Never try to argue an editor off a point as a mode of self-defense. Listen to their input and thank them for it. Afterwards you can decide whether it is of value to you or not.

Finally, be nice. Mistakes happen and you will make your share. So, will your editors, publisher, printer and best associates. As an aspiring writer, your career is just beginning and you are starting the climb upward. It will have peaks and valleys, ups and downs and the people you are nice to on the way up will still be there. Those you are nasty to are also there on the way down. Over a lifetime of writing, you will be shocked at those who can help you or hurt you and often both come from areas of life where you least expect it.

What’s next for you as a writer?
My goal for writing is always the same. I want the reader to read it, enjoy it, and share in the same mind pictures that I created when writing it.

Author Websites and Profiles
Warren Chaney Amazon Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started to write short stories at ten, worked as a journalist and in the media for all my life, but have never found the courage to publish a book – until this year. I had The Story of the Fox and White Rabbit written and ready for years. Finally, I did it at the beginning of 2017. Now I’m about to publish the second one while also working on the third.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The title of my new book is How to Self-Publish Your Book: The Fast, Free & Easy Way. When I first self-published, it was really hard and I had to learn everything from scratch. The most overwhelming part of it was trying to find the information that would be of real help. I bought a couple of books, but none turned out to be suitable for an absolute beginner like me. So I wrote what I learned to make it easier for others.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I have trouble sleeping, I get up and write until I collapse from exhaustion. It can be most productive.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
There have been so many… I love everything unusual and touching and spiritual and deep.

What are you working on now?
I’m just about to publish How to Self-Publish Your Book: The Fast, Free & Easy Way, but I’m also working on the sequel to my first book, The Story of the Fox and White Rabbit, as well as my autobiography – I plan to focus on the weirdest parts of my life.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have yet to discover that! So far, writing a blog worked quite well. I got some success with Amazon ads but was not too happy with how cost-efficient they were. Now, I’m trying out ads on Goodreads and book promotion sites.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you don’t love what you do and believe in it, it will be hard. Stay true to yourself and your voice.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Take it one step at a time.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading every book by Laurence Gardner I can get.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Self-publish more books, I hope to self-publish at least two in 2018.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would take my e-reader with all the books I have uploaded there. (As well as my computer since I would spend most of the time writing anyway.)

Author Websites and Profiles
Mateja Klaric Website
Mateja Klaric Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello! I’m the indie author from NYC. My debut book is “Today I’m a Monster.” In the near future, I will be releasing “The Perfect Potty Zoo” and “Ellie’s First Day in Class.”

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Ellie’s First Day in Class”. My three beautiful children (a 10-year-old, 4-year-old, and 15-month-old) influence my new story ideas and inspire me to write new stories.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to write at night.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My mother used to write stories for me.

What are you working on now?
My next book about cute but naughty siblings.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t have much experience yet.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Go ahead and don’t afraid!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Publish your book!

What are you reading now?
Donna Tartt “Goldfinch”

What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to try to make series.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov

Author Websites and Profiles
Agnes Green Website
Agnes Green Amazon Profile

Agnes Green’s Social Media Links
Facebook Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Dr. Artika Tyner (a.k.a. Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire) is a passionate educator, award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought after speaker, and advocate for justice who is committed to helping children discover their leadership potential and serve as change agents in the global community. She is the Founder/CEO of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

I have written three books: The Lawyer as Leader: How to Plant People and Grow Justice, The Leader’s Journey: A Guide to Discovering the Leader Within, and Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is: “Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire.” I wrote this book to showcase leaders in history who dared to make a difference in the world. The main character, Justice learns about important women and men throughout history who changed the world: Ella Baker, Shirley Chisholm, Charles Hamilton Houston, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Paul Robeson, and Ida B. Wells. Justice learns how each leader was a champion for advancing justice and improving the world, and she dreams of becoming a change maker, too—“Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire,” a superhero with a law degree and an afro!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write at my favorite coffee shop, Golden Thyme which is located in the historic Rondo community. I enjoy sipping a mocha while listening to Sweet Honey in the Rock.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been influenced by Congressman John Lewis, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati and Frederick Douglass.

What are you working on now?
I am working on a book for youth entitled: “Motivated to W.I.N.” It offers a three step approach for career success and leadership development.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My local community newspapers have been an excellent resource- Insight News and Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I recommend developing a writing schedule. If you do not schedule time for writing, it will not happen. I am very initial about writing each day even if it is only for 5 minutes.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing- I almost gave up while writing my first book. My dear friend, Mary Szto, reminded me that writing is a journey and not a destination.

What are you reading now?
I am reading “My Bondage and My Freedom” by Frederick Douglass. After visiting his home in D.C., I was inspired to learn more about how he leveraged writing as a key tool for advocacy.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am launching a publishing company. It will serve as a platform for diverse authors to plant seeds of social change through literature and community engagement.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
My bible, “Where do you go from here?” (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), and “Roots” (Alex Haley).

Author Websites and Profiles
Artika Tyner Website
Artika Tyner Amazon Profile

Artika Tyner’s Social Media Links
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Author Bio/Marion Sinclair Simpson/Christian Author

Marion was born in Scotland into a family of six children. Four girls and two boys. Marion has been writing since the age of four when she received her first toy typewriter as a Christmas gift.
Words have always been her passion. Using those words to inform and entertain others was always her true destiny. Making a difference with her gift for words brings her true fulfillment and joy.
Marion emigrated from the United Kingdom, to Canada with two young sons in tow. In Canada her family expanded by one more son and a daughter, bringing the family to a total of six.
Whether Marion is writing fiction or non-fiction the subjects she chooses to write about are always close to her heart. Marion has been an advocate for Social Justice all her life which has been reflected in her many volunteer projects, ranging from feeding the homeless to advocating for victims of violence. Helping others through difficult times has been regarded as a privilege.
• Favourite author from the past: Somerset Maugham
• Favourite author from the present: Michael Connelly
• Favourite quote: To thine own self be true, and thou then cannot be false to any man. – William Shakespeare
• Favourite food: Chocolate
• Favourite hobby: Walking in nature
• Favourite inspirational saying: She needed a hero, so she became one.
Books by Marion Sinclair Simpson:
Love Letters from God (Christian/Catholic/Inspirational/Encouragement).
Forbidden Fruit – Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing – Marion Sinclair Simpson (historical fiction/romance/Medieval times).
Mindshifting Mindfulness – Marion Sinclair Simpson (non-fiction/inspirational).

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest non fiction work is called Mindshifting Mindfulness and it was inspired by classes I had taken in Mindfulness Meditation which were beneficial to me regaining a peaceful mindset. There is so much stress and turmoil in our world I needed to find a way to tune it all out while focusing on the ‘here and now’ of life, I enjoyed learning how to practice being really present. This was truly a labour of love with a lifetime of benefits.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Mostly when I begin I just put anything down on the page. Free writing which often has nothing to do with what I end up with, but it starts the free flow of thoughts which as a writer is necessary to begin the serious process of creativity. I enjoy reading and researching my topics and sharing what I learn with my readers.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Charles Dickens – he was very interested in Social Justice as I am. Somerset Maugham – he was wickedly funny, I enjoy humour, he had a difficult childhood and turned to writing and reading as his escape. I feel a connection to his writings because of that. Michael Connelly – his characters are very charismatic and believable. He reminds me of Raymond Chandler who is the greatests of the Mystery, Detective, Thriller genre.

What are you working on now?
A second book in the Forbidden Fruit – Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing series. The characters have not completed the story arc there is a lot more story to tell.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
http://marion-simpson.com is my personal website Amazon of course is the best method of selling online books currently.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
The best advice I have received is to believe in myself and write every day. Writing is a habit and habits have to be formed by repetition. The more I write the more I want to write, it creates the desire and takes me to the zone of happiness, which I only experience when I am in the flow of creativity. So my advice is write, write and write some more. It is worth the struggle.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My father’s last words to me were, “Continue to be your true self.” So I take that to heart each day. Losing him was very difficult, he taught me to love reading and writing. I fell in love with the English language because he passed his love of words onto me. I honour his memory by using my gifts the best way I know how each day.

What are you reading now?
The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly

What’s next for you as a writer?
My sequel to Forbidden Fruit – Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing is what I am working on now. I have been asked to do some Ghostwriting which is always interesting. I also help other writers with editing and marketing.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
A How to Survive on a Desert Island Survival Kit for City Girls Complete Edition
and
How to Make Fire While Learning How to Fish as you Make Clothes from Grass while Signalling for Help While Trying to Remain Calm Under Pressure Book

Author Websites and Profiles
Marion Sinclair Simpson Website
Marion Sinclair Simpson Amazon Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Dr. Sharon Crittenden pastors alongside her husband at Rest-Oration Church in Champaign, IL. She is a valued conference host, teacher, speaker, and author. She has an earned MBA and EdD, and has taught a variety of courses at the university level. Her current pursuits in ministry has led her to hold a special place in her heart for God’s people who need to be restored, renewed, revived and replenished through an understanding of God’s Word. While Prayer Plus Faith Equals Miracles is her first book, she is currently working on various ministry related books and is set to release her second book entitled “Guard Your Heart: A Practical Guide to Victorious Living” which will be released in 2018 by her publisher Rhema Word Press.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is a prayer book entitled Prayer Plus Faith Equals Miracles: 31 Day of Fervent Prayer. I was inspired to write this book after going through many rough patches in my life. I decided to pray more and worry less. I wanted to share those daily prayers with others who might feel like all hope is lost and God is not listening.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write sitting on the floor. Other than that, no other unusual habits.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been influenced by Christian authors such as Max Lucado, Bishop T.D. Jakes, C.S Lewis, Joel Osteen and so many others.

What are you working on now?
I am currently finishing my next book entitled Guard Your Heart: A Practical Guide to Victorious Living.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method of promoting my books I have found has been by the use of social media, primarily Facebook.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new authors would be to really thing about how your books can make a difference in someone else’s life and how it can impact the world. Your book can minister to others in so many ways. Keep the topics centered around hope, peace and love, which is needed to combat all of the violence we face in the world today.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard is “hurry up and slow down” which is an interesting phrase. Oftentimes, we are in such a hurry to do things that we fail to slow down and process what and how we need to go about our day.

What are you reading now?
I am reading a book entitled “Jumpstart Your Day”.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to keep writing more books and hopefully get to a place where I can eventually be a known Christian author. My hope is that I will write a best seller some day.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would bring a few books: Joyce Meyer, Battlefield of the Mind; Bishop T.D Jakes Soar and Maya Angelo, I know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Author Websites and Profiles
Sharon Crittenden Amazon Profile
Sharon Crittenden Author Profile on Smashwords

Sharon Crittenden’s Social Media Links
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born, some time ago, in Buckinghamshire in the UK. After many years working as a physicist I have turned myhand to writing novels around my favorite pastime – skiing.
As an enthusiastic amateur skier for many years, I have always been fascinated by the increasingly complex cable cars that allow us to reach once inaccessible mountain tops.

My first novel, Snow Job, introduces Len Palmer a ski lift designer. My second Len Palmer story, Not My Job. Both are published on Amazon.

You can learn more about Len and his adventures at the website: lenpalmerbooks.com

You might meet me on the slopes of my favorite resort in France. Look out for a red hat and a grey beard!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest published book is “Not My Job”.
As a keen observer of world affairs, I am worried about the very dangerous proliferation of nuclear weapons.
“Not My Job” sees Len Palmer and his wife, Brigitte, dragged into an adventure that sees the world on the brink of a nuclear catastrophe.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The long gone adventure writers:
Alistair MacLean
Hammond Innes
Desmond Bagley

What are you working on now?
Latest Len Palmer Mystery – “Do Your Job” – a look at the world of Blood Diamonds.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
From one of the founders of Intel – “Always ask one more question”

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Les Miserables

Author Websites and Profiles
Roger M. Kaye Website
Roger M. Kaye Amazon Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 4 books

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Gratitude Keeper. The tragic car accident of my first son.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m not an avid reader. However, when I read its usually read medical books.

What are you working on now?
I sequel called the piny wally story

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m now exploring my way through and hoping that I hit the bull’s eye.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Research, don’t be shy to ask questions. know what it is that you’re hoping to achieve, then set your target, focus, then aim until you achieve it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You are created for greatness and you were given this life because you are strong enough to live it, so live!

What are you reading now?
Metaphysical healing

What’s next for you as a writer?
Journey to the Kenya to see how the water wells in the villages are developing. I project that I started to provide sustainable income and to provide the people with clean drinkable water.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Soul Mind body science system by Dr. Ahi Gang Sha and Dr. Rulin Xiu
Nature has a Remedy by Dr. Bernard Jensen

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an x teacher, a current nurse but I have an unrelenting passion for acting and writing. I have written ten children’s books and one adult book, but I much prefer the fun involved with kid’s books. I have two main series for children, ‘Game on Boys’ series for computer addicted kids and reluctant readers, and ‘Diary of a Wickedly Cool Witch’ Series about a good witch who likes to rid the world of bullying

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘Sammy McGann and the Secret Soup People,’ for kids aged 7-11. It’s about a little girl who lives with her Mum. One day, she runs away and stumbles across a soup kitchen for homeless people. But what she finds is a lot more than what she bargained for

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, just lots of food breaks, usually involving chocolate, but sometimes I get up and lift a few dumbbells just to break up the habit

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Andy Green’s humor. I love Diary of a Wimpy kid books although I haven’t read that many. I can’t get past the cheeky sarcasm found in that style of writing; it’s me all over, but sometimes I get pinged for that from the parent’s of my readers who don’t like sarcasm.

What are you working on now?
My latest book is ‘One Day at a Time’ , for a slightly older, teenage audience, about a girl starting again after the meltdown of her former life

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Freebooksy a lot but it costs more. Fussy librarian probably the most for its affordability, and it does produce some results. I use facebook groups but I don’t think this is very effective actually

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t think its going to happen quickly even if you have the best book in the world. Develop your following somehow

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’m still waiting to hear it

What are you reading now?
Judy Nunn’s ‘Centre Stage’ because I went and saw an author talk by her and she was rivoting. ( x actress from Home and Away )

What’s next for you as a writer?
keep writing, do my back exercises and yoga to counteract writers back, and GET A website!!!

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
thesaurus , a trilogy of something, and one of my books

Author Websites and Profiles
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My early life was marked by constant confusion with my twin sister. Being trapped in a small town and facing this dilemma, I naturally gravitated toward research into the nature of identity and the self.
I began to hone my concentration skills and balance with sports like climbing and yoga which led to greater self-understanding. Soon I fell in love with slacklining, a sport which involves walking highlines anchored to adjacent trees, cliffs or buildings. In this way, at the age of 22 I overcame her fears and inhibitions, leading to the achievement of my aims in life.
I study textile engineering and currently develop sporting equipment for a company known for its positive work environment.
In her free time I continue to practice concentration and balance sports in which I intimately experiences the workings of mind and body. I am passionate about many fields of natural science, including biomimetism, neuroscience, and psychology.
I am an avid supporter of the ecologically responsible lifestyle with an incurable desire for travel. Armed with a zest for adventure and a passion for learning, I made it myself personal mission to catalyze valuable humanitarian projects.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I wrote my first book “Here is Happiness : solve doubts, negativity, doubts and fear and design a life you will love” which is published since 28 November.
My life experience lead me to write this book in order to help as many people so that their plan their dreams in their everyday life. The right moment is today because you build your future now!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write every day between 20 and 40 min in parallel of my everyday life

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Letters to a Perfectionnist, Tad Frizzel
The Yarnell 7: The Seven Core Decisions for Extraordinary Living, Amy Yarnell Carter
The productive person, Chandler Bolt

What are you working on now?
I am promoting my book and building future projects with happiness for people who really need it !

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media are the best place to promote books. I target communities on Facebook and websites where I can find people who be interested by the topic of the book.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Enjoy your adventure ! And don’t hesitate to ask questions to people who has already published a book.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You don’t need to be perfect. Just train and practice.
Don’t call it a dream, call it a plan.

What are you reading now?
Hear your body Whispers, Otakara Klettke
How to attract your ideal partner, Mickael MOORE
The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted, Damon Zahariades
Is Your Dream Really Worth It, Tony SHAVERS

What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to spread the word and reach people who really look for that kind of advices

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Letters to a Perfectionnist, Tad Frizzel
100 pages blanches, Cyril Massarotto

Author Websites and Profiles
Pauline Parinet Amazon Profile

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