Do What Inspires You: An Interview with Penny Haw

Author Penny Haw is inspiring. She writes books that feature “strong, interesting and independent women,” something readers, especially this one, appreciate. Penny’s work also illustrates her “love for animals and the outdoors, and explores the interconnectedness of all living things.” Reviewers love Penny’s attention to detail, praising the “thoughtfully imagined” narrative and “rich historical background.”…

Read More

Writing About Resistance: An Interview with Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger

It’s exciting to round out the 2024 Author Interview series with historical fiction author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger. She says, “Writing strong women characters gives me a real kick, as does exploring cultural clashes, languages, and relationships.” She also enjoys “connecting with people and challenging myself and others to look from different perspectives.” And that’s what this…

Read More

Humor Is Key: An Interview with David Ebenbach

Some authors on the blog come to me via other authors, and David Ebenbach falls into that category. In January, after reading fellow author Karla Huebner’s interview, he reached out regarding his forthcoming work of fiction, saying, “My upcoming novel, Possible Happiness, is really all about mental health and the ways that it can intersect…

Read More

Bringing Conversations Into the Fore: An Interview with Paulette Stout

Author Paulette Stout and I first crossed paths years ago via a Facebook group, and since then, I’ve been surreptitiously keeping up with her. Paulette “considers herself a rhythm writer, using pacing to craft momentum, tension, and sticky reading experiences” and a “wordsmith who reveres the written word.” That’s probably why readers are singing praises,…

Read More