Author Melanie Bell is a multi-genre writer. She started self-publishing poetry books as charity fundraisers but didn’t stop there. Her work includes a YA novel, a short story collection, a nonfiction book, a literary horror novella, and a musical. Melanie has also written for multiple magazines and websites and “has worked as an editor, university…

Like many of the authors who participate in this series, Ashley E. Sweeney features strong female protagonists in her work. These women, set in various countries and periods in time, all showcase intelligence, determination, and resilience, making for engaging characters and award-winning narratives. Readers and reviewers alike praise Ashley’s “meticulous” research and “skillfully rendered” stories,…

As many of you know, social media really isn’t my thing, but somehow, I stumbled across author Kerry Kennedy on Instagram. Let me be honest—she impressed me right away. Her savviness, her outreach, her commitment, her kindness, her positivity. All the things! She’s the first to offer congrats on a new release or book award…

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.”…

Award-winning Author Jenn Bouchard is one of my most favorite people I have yet to meet in real life. Back in 2021, we connected as part of the 2021 Debut group for authors, and we’ve kept up with each other since then. (For keen IG folks, you’ll recognize her from our December Holiday chats with…

Even though I don’t always meet the authors I interview in real life, we often overlap in at least one virtual arena. Such is the case with Casey Mulligan Walsh, who is a fellow member of an online author group and Motina Books author. She’s an incredible writer and generous human, one of those folks…

If I were the type to be intimidated by other people, my guest today would be the one to do it! Nancy Reddy is a writer and teacher who “holds an MFA in poetry and a PhD in rhetoric and composition.” She’s written “scholarly work on writing studies and materiality, creative writing pedagogy, and community…

Author and playwright Ruth F. Stevens is “a big believer in the power of laughter to ease our pain and anxiety,” and much of what she writes (even blog posts) falls into the category of humorous. Humor is a perfect way to connect with readers, and based on reviews of Ruth’s work, she’s managed to…

Starting out the 2025 Author Interview series is author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, “a Ukrainian Canadian author acclaimed for her nonfiction and historical fiction.” In fact, she’s authored so many books, I had to pick and choose which to feature at the end of the interview (ultimately featuring a photo from her website). Her work has…