I made a promise to myself that day, that I would write a book so another little girl would not feel so alone. I did not know then that a lot of healing had to happen first.

Babs Walters – 15 July 2025 Continue reading →

As a mother, depicting my main character’s fierce devotion to her child came easily. 

Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar – 13 July 2025 Continue reading →

I want to write books that have layers. I want them to be enjoyable reads with characters and relationships you get obsessed with, while also being meaty enough for a deep book club discussion.

Claire Barner – 11 July 2025 Continue reading →

My father began his career as an attorney and when I was young his colleagues would come over to our house and I’d listen to the fact patterns as they prepped their cases around our dining table. Later, when he became a judge, I’d sit beside my dad on the bench and observe arraignments from his vantage point. I learned to appreciate nuance, the complexity of situations, and understood that behind every docket number was a human being.

Amy Blumenfeld – 8 July 2025 Continue reading →

I wanted to write a story about someone slowly losing themselves to something beyond their control—where the changes start small, creeping in until they become undeniable. That slow transformation, both for the characters and the reader, made it incredibly fun to write. And while it leans into supernatural elements, “The Lavender Blade” doesn’t take itself too seriously. 

E.L. Deards – 8 July 2025 Continue reading →

And I want to add that some kids’ books have a lower age limit, but not an upper age limit. Adults of all ages read the Harry Potter books, for instance. It’s my hope that my books for middle graders and young adults can appeal to some adult readers, as well. 

Susan Fletcher – 5 July 2025 Continue reading →

I wanted these characters to seem like they could be your own family members, or someone in your sphere, with issues that are real and familiar.

L.A. Arbuckle – 29 June 2025 Continue reading →

A writer can never take their writer’s cap off, so when an idea sparks to life, it sticks around. I am talking about the seed of an idea here. The seed of an idea is the easy part. Fleshing that seed out into a full-blown story takes brainstorming, feedback, and rewriting

Steven Blows – 26 June 2025 Continue reading →

Several ARC readers have said, “Every woman should read this book,” and one even called it a “modern-day fairy tale that will empower little girls for generations to come.”

Deb Miller – 24 June 2025 Continue reading →