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Eufrasio Jeronimo 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am writer from Angola, i have a few manuscripts, but so far i only published one book

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Three steps to fitness, i was inspired by my own fitness journey

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have a habit of writing half a book and moving to another one has new ideas have emerged

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Og Mandino, Brian Tracy

What are you working on now?
A non-fiction book on lifestyles

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

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Publish it

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There are no perfect book

What are you reading now?
The 4 hour body

What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue writing

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 48 laws of power, The obstacle is the way, The power of positive thinking

Author Websites and Profiles
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Helos Laslo 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Starseed writing about the underlying, yet most significant elements of our existence like the soul, reincarnation, energy, dreams, extraterrestrials, destiny and purpose.

I have written one novel, the “Ocean of Love” so far which has been published in English, Hungarian and Chinese and will be published in Spanish, soon. I love uplifting poetry so I have just recently written a poem book as well, titled ” The Violet Waves”.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Ocean of Love” (by Helos) is my most important achievement so far.

My main inspiration was the realization that I will finally write a book. This might sound like an odd answer to this question, but the process really unfurled like this: after deep meditations I just realized that writing a book is my most urgent dream; that I really yearn to make this dream a reality and I suddenly felt that it’s actually possible after years of procrastination or not even seeing it as a possibility. Once I decided this and began writing, I felt that I am so full of things to share, it was almost impossible not to write it all. In addition my reason was that I always wanted to express my worldview and message in the form of a novel. I love the idea that many different characters are interwoven by special threads that cross beyond time and space and for a long time I had the desire to find an outlet where I could show this. To put it most briefly, the basic answer to this question is the desire for simple self-expression. I find we all most deeply want to express who we are and for me writing was a way.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have a very unique way of writing that I haven’t encountered anywhere else so far. First I put myself into a relaxed state where I am aligned with my inner voice and then I start writing usually for about 7-8 hours. This is the equivalent of a main chapter in the book. So I usually wrote a whole 25-30 page long chapter in one day and then collapsed from exhaustion (because I was also standing the whole time, which helped my concentration). Then I did not write anything for a whole week. During this week my brain was usually very foggy and I just let it rest, the only writing-related thing I did was typing the chapter into my computer without any editing. Then after a week, a day of writing once again and a week of rest. It took about 12 of these extreme writing days to have the novel. Afterwards I just edited it for a month or two and it was done. In total it was about 7 months from the moment I wrote the first letter until the publishing of the first edition in Hungarian.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Star-borne and The Legend of Altazar by Solara.
Under the Stone Paw by Theresa Crater.
Brother of the third degree by Will L. Garver.
Barbara Wood’s “Soul Flame” is also marvelous.

In general I like uplifting sci-fi books.

What are you working on now?
I am having a peaceful period occasionally writing poems and sometimes writing ideas for a new space adventure novel.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Promotion websites and social media groups.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I have maybe three pieces of advice. Firstly, always act on your first impulse, if you feel like you want to start writing something. Don’t wait and don’t think, just start. The other thing is, don’t make critical compromises, it’s your book so first and foremost you should be happy with it. Third: publish it only when it feels complete inside.

What are you reading now?
Love on the Nile by Kriszta Veres
Ley Lines and Earth Energies by David R. Cowan
An Ode to Love and Being Loved by Judith Kusel

What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to write a great epic space novel and/or create music.

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 Star-borne and The Legend of Altazar by Solara.
Under the Stone Paw by Theresa Crater.
Brother of the third degree by Will L. Garver.
Aurora 2012 by Ishtar Antares

Author Websites and Profiles
Helos Laslo Website

Kaylin Wise 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a 20-something Wisconsin author excited to be debuting my YA novel “Mist and Shadow” which will release on Sept. 15, 2021. It’s the first in a trilogy, so I’m currently writing the sequel.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I first got the idea for Mist and Shadow while watching the first few episodes of “The Vampire Diaries” in college. There’s a moment early on where the main character hands her friend a glass bottle, and her friend immediately has a psychic vision. I thought it would be cool if there was a Young Adult novel about a character who was psychic.

Things have changed a lot since that first spark. My main character Daphne is not a psychic, but does have visions and also happens to start seeing ghosts. And there are some rather villainous dark creatures thrown in the mix.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
As an author from Wisconsin I enjoy that one of my favorite writers, Laura Ingalls Wilder, was born here. I related a lot to her fears and insecurities in the Little House books and I like to carry that same relatability to my main character – The drama of growing up and caring what other people think. Those feelings don’t turn off for Daphne, who’s in high school, even when the supernatural battle ahead is arguably more important.
Besides that, I’m of course part of the Harry Potter generation that read them on repeat. As a kid I also enjoyed scarier books like R.L Stine’s Goosebumps and Fear Street series, so I suppose I’ve always been drawn to a spooky tale.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on the sequel to Mist and Shadow!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still figuring this one out. There doesn’t seem to be one magic bullet, so just exposure in any way possible seems like the best bet. I’ve found some success in doing giveaways and I’m also on Instagram.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My favorite saying is “Little by little, one travels far.” Writing a book and publishing it is such a monumental task that at the outset it can feel paralyzing. But if you take things piece by piece, eventually you will have a polished book in your hands.

What are you reading now?
I’ve actually discovered a passion for theology in the last two years, so I’ve been zipping through nonfiction books from my church synod’s publishing house. On the fiction side, I recently read the first few books in the Narnia series for the first time. Lesson learned: Don’t judge a book series by its movie!

 

Author Websites and Profiles
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Anita (A.N.) Verebes 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an avid reader (particularly of romance and melodrama), a marriage celebrant, and mum. I’ve spent a couple of decades writing fanfiction (in various fandoms), and have just published my first original novel. (I also have a couple more in the works.)

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Handle With Care. I was inspired by an old (recurring) fantasy of meeting one of my celebrity crushes, and the daydream of a Happily Ever After that might have come from that. Once the characters formed in my head, their story demanded to be told.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I talk out (and sometimes act out) scenes of dialogue while I’m writing it. I sit in my car on my drive to and from work, talking to myself in character.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
At the moment, I’d say Donna Alam and Vi Keeland are at the top of that list. I love how dynamic and relatable their characters are!

What are you working on now?
Though Handle With Care is a standalone and was never intended as part of a series, there’s an external/briefly mentioned character (Rosie) whose story is also begging to be told, so I’m about halfway through my first draft on that. I also have a paranormal romance idea bubbling away on the side, too.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook has definitely seen the most results so far. I like being able to connect with people and post what I’m up to.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am a newbie myself, but I have learned that self-promotion is hard AF. Send your book out for ARC reviews BEFORE you publish (I didn’t do that, and I regret it) and edit more than you think is necessary.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write the book you want to read. (You’ll end up reading it 100 times.)

What are you reading now?
I’m reading The Desolations of Devil’s Acre by Ransom Riggs. The final instalment of the Miss Peregrine’s series. Loving it!

What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully publishing my second novel in early 2022!

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, wow, that’s not many!
Liar Liar by Donna Alam is a current favourite.
Cocky Bastard by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward was also really fun.
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips is hilarious.

Author Websites and Profiles
Anita (A.N.) Verebes Website
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N.K. WEB 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My real name is P. Ross Griffin, and N.K.WEB is my pen name. It is composed using the first initials of my five grandchildren, Nico, Kai, William (Liam), Evelyn, and Bethany (Beth). I am a retired grandpa and decided to create a book for each grandchild, with the hopes of cultivating their creativity and forming a lifelong love of reading.
Situated in Edmonton Alberta, Canada, I am a happily married father of 3 who enjoys playing guitar, cycling, the outdoors and getting together with family and friends.
​More to come…

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Liam and the Lost Lemur” has been a labour of love. I have made reading books to my grandchildren a priority with the hope of instilling in them, a lifelong love of reading. When Covid-19 hit, the inability to read to them in person, with them on my knee, was lost. I read them books over Wi-fi but it is not the same. I thought that maybe by creating a special book for each of them, I could make up for the lost reading time we missed together because of the pandemic.
I wanted to create a children’s book that was not only fun but also informative. Rather than just have a cat, a dog, or a bird as characters, I made the animals specific to their species. Children can begin to recognize a specific type of cat, dog, or bird and each with an international flair!
In addition, I thought that the way the book ends would be a perfect opportunity to teach kids the importance of knowing their own home address. I included a space for them to practice writing their home address on one of the free coloring pages.
The idea for “Liam and the Lost Lemur” came to me one day when I stumbled upon a documentary about lemurs.

What are you working on now?
Watch for my next book “Nico and the Enchanted Room”!

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

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Perservere

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do your research

What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish the children’s books for each of my 5 grandchildren.

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) How to survive on a Deserted Island
2) How to Build and Sail a Small Boat
3) Boyscout’s Handbook

Author Websites and Profiles
N.K. WEB Website
N.K. WEB Amazon Profile

Gary Kadet 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I published a literary thriller with Tor/Forge titled “D/s – an Anti-Love Story” which did well in sales and reviews, and which made the Doubleday book-of-the-month club. Recently, I sold a 3- book crime series that launches 11/21 and a literary crime novel that debuts 2/22, which is being adapted into a graphic novel. Meanwhile, my literary novel “The Ogre Life” was just published this month by Ukiyoto Publishing. That makes 5 new books that will be out in the market by Fall 2022.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Ogre Life” is a story of doomed love that takes place in the bodybuilding world and its underground realm of illegal anabolic steroids – sex, romance, corruption, betrayal and murder.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write three novels at a time until the small hours of the morning – then I sleep until 2 pm and begin it all again.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Henry Fielding; “Gil Blas” by LeSage, translated by Tobias Smollett; “Light in August,” by William Faulkner; “The Big Laugh,” John O’Hara; “Vanity Fair” by William Thackeray.

What are you working on now?
The fourth novel in a crime series, a sequel to a dystopian novel I wrote and an exploration of modern American bisexuality in the age “Me Too,” non-binary gender fluidity and transsexualism.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I haven’t hit upon that yet. I mostly leave it to the publisher.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find another line of work – one that pays better and treats you much more nicely.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t ever listen to advice on how to write.

What are you reading now?
The 1970s Crime Novels of Elmore Leonard; “The Greatness of Oliver Cromwell” by Maurice Ashley and “Our Game” by John LeCarre.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m adapting a literary crime novel with a pub date of February 2022 into comic books and a graphic novel.

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 Oxford Book of English Poetry; The Complete Collected Novels of Guy de Maupassant; The Library of America Collected Crime Novels and How To Survive on a Desert Island with only Four Books.

Nathan Merritt 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Although I only have one novel, I’ve written many short stories and a couple of screenplays, including “Hannah and Jude,” which I also shot and directed.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest novel is “The Sodium War.” After the string of mass shootings across the United States in August 2019, my wife challenged me with writing a screenplay concerning the alarming rate of gun violence in America. She even had the idea of enumerating the casualties in the end credits if it were made into a film.
Over the next month of brainstorming, I realized that the story that I wanted to tell wouldn’t necessarily be about gun violence but racism, which is a significant motivator for hate crimes. Instead of debating gun control and alienating either half of the country, I wanted to share a story that could inspire empathy and a love for others.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it may be an “unusual habit,” but I tend to write and edit best between the hours of midnight to 3am, when my family is sleeping.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a filmmaker, so I tend to analyze stories from that medium. My favorite films are Interstellar, The Matrix, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Braveheart, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Every time I watch a film, I consider it an educational oportunity, as I study the story, character arcs, lighting, camera composition, and music.
Currently, one of my favorite authors is Dan Brown, and he helped me to keep a story moving.

What are you working on now?
I have several stories that I’ve been thinking about for a couple of years. One that I hope to do next is called “Time,” which is about everyone time traveling constantly. Because of continual timeline changes, a person could go to sleep married and then wake up single, for example. Currently, the main character is someone who was written out of a timeline because her parents never married.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Not sure yet.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
For the past couple of years, I’ve strived to tell stories that have a purpose behind it. Life is short, and I don’t want to spend it writing something that is just fluff; it needs to have a soul.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve heard is to pray and grow a relationship with God.

What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m reading “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” as I’ve been wanting to adapt it into a film.

What’s next for you as a writer?
My next task is to record and edit an audiobook for “The Sodium War.” As a voiceover artist and audio editor, I’m looking forward to giving each of my characters a distinct voice and having fun withn the experience.

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?
If I were stranded, the books I’d take are “The Great Gatsby,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “1984,” and the “Holy Bible.”

 

Levi Onerman 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a self-published author with my debut book, part one of a planned trilogy!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Final Fear (The Fearbreakers Trilogy, Book One). I’ve been inspired by many other progression fantasy genres and books that helped me become a better writer.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to dump everything onto the document as quick as possible.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Brandon Sanderson along with his Stormlight Archive, Harry Potter (obviously), Percy Jackson, Lord of the Rings, etc.

What are you working on now?
Sequel for my book!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesomegang seems to be the best one so far, in my opinion. Other sites include Reddit and Facebook.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write as much as possible so that you can edit afterwards.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you don’t write anything at all there’s nothing to edit to begin with.”

What are you reading now?
Brandon Sanderson, Rhythm of War.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting bigger is the next step.

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?
Brandon Sanderson Stormlight Archive all four books.

Author Websites and Profiles
Levi Onerman Amazon Profile

Jacquitta McManus 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a children’s book author who loves creating new worlds. I mainly write fantasy adventure stories but working on my first science fiction story and graphic novel. So far, I have nine books published, including two early-reader-chapter books, two middle-grade books, one picture book, one short comic, one coloring book, and two journal books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Anyia, It Begins. It’s the second book in the series. Anyia is the inspiration behind the series. It’s an epic story that follows her on a journey to test who she is as she begins to find magic, friendship, and enemies.

Synopsis:
For over 14 years, Nagoran Village had been safe from Empress Zarina and her Thor Warriors. The magic treaty, although frail, had been maintained. To help maintain that treaty, Anyia’s father, the Chief, kept magic out of the village to protect them. Anyia grew up not knowing she had magic, but an earlier meeting with Amoonda changed that. With her magic awoken, she could now charge her battle stick, and her Kail training was more intense than ever. But it all might have been for nothing. Thor Warriors captured her mother and took her to Thor City to Empress Zarina to break the magic treaty. To get her back, Anyia must go into the heart of Thor City, the place of stolen magic, and face her enemies. The cost will be high, and if she wants to succeed, she will have to give up her identity, trust a stranger, and rely on new friends. Anyia, It Begins is the second book in an epic story of a young girl’s journey to follow her dreams. This book explores identity and trust themes and is an excellent addition to any fantasy reader’s collection. It’s perfect for readers ages 8 to 12.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if my habits are unusual, but I get ideas late at night, I love to write in the morning while I sit in my bed, I do write on my phone but usually it’s on my computer.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Not so much as books, although when I was younger, I read a lot, but TV shows have influenced me. I remember watching Avatar: the Last Airbender with my son when it first aired. I’ve always had tv shows I watched with my kids, and during the time I was watching that. I was also reading to them every night. I remember not being able to find fantasy adventure stories with characters of color for my younger daughter. It was then that I decided to start writing. So, I think that’s a significant influence. Although, I love the writing style of the Harry Potter books.

What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on two books. One is a science fiction middle-grade book, and the other is a graphic novel for middle-grade readers.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote primarily on my Facebook and Instagram pages.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t write what you think others want to read but write what you would want to read.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
A lack of inspiration is due to a lack of research.

What are you reading now?
Star Wars: Ahsoka

What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep writing and trying different methods of storytelling.

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 don’t know if I could pick 3-4 books, but I would bring a journal book to write my own stories. It’s good to read books but better to write them.

Author Websites and Profiles
Jacquitta McManus Website
Jacquitta McManus Amazon Profile

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John Calia 

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Brooklyn-born, second generation American and the eldest of three boys. My goals in life have always been modest and centered around my family — get the twins through college, have enough money to retire someday and live a good life along the way. Writing is my third career and the one about which I am most passionate. Following my graduation from the US Naval Academy and active duty in the Navy, I embarked on a career in business, initially in finance and later as an entrepreneur. Around 2000, I took my diverse business experience into consulting and executive coaching. I began writing my blog “Who Will Lead?” in 2010 attracting over 115,000 readers. It inspired me to write my first book (published by Motivational Press), a business fable titled “The Reluctant CEO: Succeeding Without Losing Your Soul.” I currently make my home in Fairport, NY, a village on the Erie Canal. My interest in artificial intelligence and its impact on society inspired me to write “The Awakening of Artemis.”

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I was inspired to write “The Awakening of Artemis” by the birth of my granddaughter in 2018. Emily Grace Calia is the first female in my bloodline in 90 years. What kind of world will she live in? What will be her outlook on life? What adventures will she undertake?

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual? No. Like many writers, I like to write first thing in the morning. And, I write until I run out of gas. That might take 2 hours or it might take 4.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
J. K. Rowling
Ann Patchett
Isabel Allende
Anthony Doerr
Kurt Vonnegut

What are you working on now?
I am outlining the sequel to The Awakening of Artemis. The working title is False Flag.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
There are several sites that focus on books and authors. Goodreads is probably the biggest of them. I also promote my books on Reedsy Discovery and, of course, Awesome Gang.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I wish I did. My education is in economics and I spent my career in business. So, I am a new author myself. Anyone have any advice for me?

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t ask for anything better than an opportunity to fail.

What are you reading now?
Artemis by Andy Weir

What’s next for you as a writer?
The sequel to The Awakening of Artemis.

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 Glory and the Dream by William Manchester
The Collected Works of William Shakespeare
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Author Websites and Profiles
John Calia Website
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