Posts by Christina Consolino
An Interview with Jess Montgomery
When Jess Montgomery was six, she wrote one of her earliest stories, “The Fireman,” in which a fireman rescues a kitten from the top of a tree. For those of us who know Jess Montgomery (a pen name for author Sharon Short), the topic of that story is not surprising. Jess is one of the…
Read MoreAn Interview with C.L. Pauwels
C. L. Pauwels is a woman of many talents: author, teacher, editor, writers’ workshop assistant director, literary citizen, mother, grandmother, and wife to name a few. She’s also on a mission to make a positive impact on this world and not just with her writing: Pauwels is passionate about healthcare, equal rights, and climate change…
Read MoreThankful, II
1 : conscious of benefit received* Eleanor bowed her head and clasped her hands together. She shut her eyes and concentrated on Larry’s voice—too loud, too boisterous, too everything for this occasion. “For what we are about to receive, let us be thankful,” he said, and if he said anything else, which he probably did—something…
Read MoreAn Interview with Laura Laakso
According to author Laura Laakso, “books and storytelling have always been a big part of her life, be it in the form of writing fanfiction, running tabletop role playing games or, more recently, writing original fiction.” By day, she serves as an accountant, but when not crunching numbers or spending time with her dogs, she…
Read More14
Dear Aaron, Last year, on the occasion of your birthday, I celebrated thirteen reasons I love you. Those reasons spanned the gamut, from your smile to your confidence to your love for our animal housemates (no, I’m not referring to your sisters), but every one of them encompassed you. I went on to wish you…
Read MoreAn Interview with Fredrick Marion
Fredrick Marion is the person you’d want by your side if the zombie apocalypse ever occurred: he’s imaginative, resourceful, knows his way around computers and the outdoors, will share his food with you, and is the type of person who just “gets things done.” (Those zombies would never stand a chance against him; I’m sure…
Read MoreAn Interview with Rennie St. James
Rennie St. James is another author who falls into the category of “person I’ve corresponded with online, but have yet to meet in real life.” And with a tagline like, “Some epic journeys start with a stumble,” for her first book and her website, I knew interviewing her would be interesting. (She’s also owned by…
Read MoreAn Interview with Cecily Wolfe
One of the most exciting parts about this blog series is the variety of authors I get to interview. In today’s spotlight is Cecily Wolfe. I knew when I read her short website bio—”I am a librarian and author living in the Midwest United States. I love cats, reading, and potato chips.”—that she and I…
Read MoreAn Interview with the Interviewer
Interviewing subjects for my interview series or for Literary Mama profiles brings me joy. Researching the subjects, crafting the questions, and reading the answers the authors provide—I love all of it. Usually, I feel a connection between me and the subject, and I often learn something new, even if I’ve known the person for a…
Read MoreAn Interview with Katrina Kittle
Katrina Kittle is a little bit of a legend, at least around these parts. I can’t go a day without running into someone who went to school with her, has taken a class from her, or has worked with her in some capacity. Teacher, mentor, actor, gardener, runner, and more, she is the author of…
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