I first “met” award-winning author Suzanne Kamata years ago when I began working with Literary Mama. At the time, she intimidated me! A confident, capable, talented writer like her working with a relative newbie like myself? It was a lot to take in. And then I emailed her a publishing question and received a lovely…

Thrillers seem to be on-trend right now—and maybe they always have been—but that puts author Rob Samborn in a good place. His debut novel, The Prisoner of Paradise, released in November, and so far, it’s garnering great reviews! Author Ruthie Marlenée wrote, “Not to be out shadowed by the historical and conspiracy thriller writing luminaries…

Research for author Kerry Chaput‘s interview question began with her website, and I knew immediately we’d get along just fine. Anyone who “believes in warm drinks and tall tales” is welcome in my circle any time! Kerry also believes in (and loves) historical fiction, and her traditionally published debut in that genre, Daughter of the…

Sometimes when I interview friends, I worry that I won’t find the right questions to come up with. Like too much information might spin in my brain to see the person and their book(s) clearly. But then, I get answers back from people like Erin Flanagan, who I am lucky enough to call friend, supporter,…

Author Sarah L. Blair and I connected via Instagram, which is one of the few reasons I love that forum—the ease with which I can meet new authors. But Sarah is one of those persons who I’d gladly meet up with for coffee or ice cream or whatever the craving of the day is, provided…

Marie Jones is an author, screenwriter, and adventurer, in addition to being a fitness enthusiast and mother. Like so many other authors I interview, she’s been writing stories since she was young, but only ventured into the world of novel publishing relatively recently. Her debut with a traditional publisher, Those We Trust, released in May…

Flora Collins has been writing dark stories for a long time. In an interview with Alex Hawgood, Flora said, “I’ve been babbling little stories to whoever would listen to me since the age of three.” She put that talent to good use in high school, where she was named runner up for the Adroit Prize…

2021 Debuts author Charissa Weaks has experience in publishing. As a City Owl Press editor, she’s usually helping other authors achieve success. But earlier this month, her debut novel, The Witch Collector, was released. The book is the first in The Witch Walker series, which also includes the forthcoming City of Ruin and A God’s…

I first came across Elizbeth Rynecki and her work when I participated in her own interview series, Authors Answer. And I’m so glad I did because it introduced me to her beautiful book, Chasing Portraits: A Great-Granddaughter’s Quest for Her Lost Art Legacy. The description of the book states, “Spanning three generations, Chasing Portraits is…

Like most of the authors I interview, 2021 Debuts author Erin Fulmer leads two lives. By day she’s a public benefits attorney, and by night she’s an author of science fiction and urban fantasy who recently saw her debut novel, Cambion’s Law, released from City Owl Press. In this season of gratitude, I’m sure Erin…