There are so many books, TV shows, and movies about lawyers, and I find most of them unwatchable. (My Cousin Vinny is a notable exception – I *love* that movie.) They seem to be written by people who have no idea what the reality is for lawyers.
Lori B. Duff – 14 November 2024 Continue reading
Every single character in my book is a real person. When I felt the need to create a composite character, I had to ask myself, what am I avoiding?
Janine Kovac – 12 November 2024 Continue reading
Due to the patriarchal laws, my mother was faced with a custody battle with my father’s side of the family. She got a job with the American Embassy in Iran, and then we were forced to flee, leaving everything behind …
Katy Motiey – 10 November 2024 Continue reading
Fantasy readers are so diverse and I’m not targeting a particular subsection. There’s a lot of genre crossover in my writing. For example, this series is dark fantasy but has horror elements and a bit of science as well.
Alethea Lyons – 8 November 2024 Continue reading
This is for fans of historical fiction that are looking for novels not set in western countries. I think readers will find the unique perspective of Americans in British India something they have never read about before.
Joanne Howard – 6 November 2024 Continue reading
I tackle a few social issues in the book and hesitated on how to write about them, knowing that I might alienate some. Ultimately, my strong social justice voice prevailed and I included those in the novel in spite of the potential risk of losing readers.
Ann E Lowry – 4 November 2024 Continue reading
My mother had never told me or my siblings that any of her family had been placed in an orphanage. The reason for that was even more surprising, and I thought, “This is too good a story for it not to be written. And I’m the writer in the family, so it’s up to me.”
Francine Falk-Allen – 2 November 2024 Continue reading
Ruin at its core is a story about fear and how sometimes, to overcome that fear, people have to become (or conquer) the thing they fear most.
Gillizn Eliza West – 31 October 2024 Continue reading
My goal is to inspire adolescents to navigate these challenging years effectively by sharing relatable experiences and practical guidance. By promoting open dialogue and providing valuable resources, we can build a community where all adolescents feel nurtured and empowered to thrive.
Eichin Chang-Lim, OD, MS, MA – October 29 2024 Continue reading
I defy any author to say their characters are complete works of fiction! I’m a girl’s girl with solid female friendships, so it’s no accident the friendship between Blake and her bestie Scarlett has generated a lot of love from fans.
Kes Trester – 27 October 2024 Continue reading