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IndieView with Gail Marlene Schwartz, author of Falling Through the Night

I think women who identify as being on the fringes in different ways will relate to the story most strongly: queer women, women with mental health struggles, Jewish women.

Gail Marlene Schwartz – 1 February 2024 Continue reading

IndieView with João Cerqueira, author of Perestroika

Although it is historical fiction, the book is aimed at any reader because, as I said, it deals with universal themes in literature. In addition, the book stands for political freedom and humanitarian values.

João Cerqueira – 24 January 2024 Continue reading

IndieView with David R Schoorens, author of Refuge

Had I written this only a decade before, the story would have seemed too fantastic. Now, I’m afraid it is altogether plausible.

David R. Schoorens – 20 January 2024 Continue reading

IndieView with Rebecca Rook, author of The Penance of Valentine Cash

The novel is full of my reimagined versions of North American folktales and legends. For example, the guide that helps Valentine navigate the afterlife is Route 66, the Mother Road of America.

Rebecca Rook – 16 January 2024 Continue reading

IndieView with Sharon Wagner, author of The Levitation Game

Some authors love research, but for me, it is like returning to school. Writing is like recess, and research is like math class. I just want to play! 

30 December 2023 – Sharon Wagner Continue reading

IndieView with Debby Regan, author of The Marshmallow Show is Cancelled

… the book may appeal to young adults. I didn’t realize I was writing a YA novel at first. But, I loved reading old YA books from the seventies filled with eccentric characters. YA today seems sanitized and serious. You won’t find a little person dressing up as a cockroach and singing La Cucaracha for a local pest control commercial in a book today, but you could back then.

Debby Regan – 26 December 2023 Continue reading

IndieView with Terry A. Repak, author of Circling Home

I wanted to record the unique experiences we shared as a family and to show readers what it was like to live in African countries with rich cultural traditions.

Terry A. Repak – 22 December 2023 Continue reading

IndieView with K.T. Carlisle, author of Reasonable

This is going to sound a bit strange, but my target readers are the people who wouldn’t normally read books. I wrote this book for my husband who has only ever read one book in his life. He is not the type of person to sit down and crack open a book at all. But he stuck with me every step of the way for this and gave great, honest feedback that was so incredibly helpful (albeit somewhat damaging to my ego at times!). I felt like if I could get him to like this book, then I’ve accomplished something great. 

K.T. Carlisle – 18 December 2023 Continue reading

IndieView with Dave Vizard, author of Murder for Treasure

In addition to the handful of regular cast members in my series, I developed a colorful group of key players and witnesses to help tell the story. Creating a lively cast and generating dynamic dialog is the fun part of writing for me. By the time I’m done, I thoroughly enjoy my characters, even the despicable ones.

Dave Vizard – 14 December 2023 Continue reading

IndieView with Ron Mileti, author of Miserable You

I asked myself, “How can I turn this genre upside down? Do something completely and utterly different than anyone else?” The idea of coaching people on how to be more miserable seemed as opposite as it could be…with the stealthy goal of actually helping people be happier and live a life they love. 

Ron Mileti – 10 December 2024 Continue reading