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I’m an avid recreational mountain climber and have summited Mount Shasta over a dozen times. Having studied the mountain and knowing of its mystical legends and lore, I felt impelled to write a story incorporating those legends.

John J. Blenkush – 24 December 2020 Continue reading →

Having done my research, I knew that a nuclear explosion can easily be survived by anyone outside the immediate blast radius if they take the necessary steps, and I was struck by how consistently people living within 20-30 miles of Washington D.C. had the misconception that a nuclear strike against D.C. would mean certain death for them.

JDG – 17 December 2020 Continue reading →

When I write I let myself go, I follow my character wherever he or she leads me. Then comes editing when you try to link dots discovering hidden ideas. A book is a journey, either reading or writing it. Of course, writing comes with work, but it’s enjoyable, nevertheless. 

Kirill Khrestinin – 13 December 2020 Continue reading →

Honestly, pretty much every character is based on someone I know, and most of the events in the book did happen. However, it’s all just a leaping off point. It’s not a linear or literal retelling of history. It’s more like a big gumbo with all my life experiences floating there that I plucked from whenever I could.

Bill See – 9 December 2020 Continue reading →

I pray I never become so accomplished at writing I don’t improve and grow as an author. Each new story is an opportunity for me to explore topics that fascinate me, ones I love to research and read about.

Michael Jack Webb – 4 December 2020 Continue reading →

I think that my writing is universal and can be enjoyed by both women and men, younger and older readers alike. The ones that like a deeper read enjoy the dark underlayers, while the ones looking for a lighter relaxing book can appreciate the romantic and sex sugarcoating.

Eli Gilić – 29 November 2020 Continue reading →

As has been suggested, persistent and diverse reading and writing are essential to nourish one’s arsenal of creative thought, language, and narrative perspective. 

J.D. Grubb – 24 November 2020 Continue reading →

You could say my life has been anything but conventional. I always called myself a gypsy, traveling to many places and reinventing myself many times. I have worked with iconic legends like Martha Graham and Elizabeth Taylor, and lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Bali, Indonesia. 

Donna Murray – 19 November 2020 Continue reading →

I decided it was more important to write what I’d like to read, rather than what I thought would impress people I thought mattered (they don’t). I write to have fun, and so my readers can have some fun, too.

Ellen Behrens – 14 November 2020 Continue reading →