Many of the authors in this series are members of some of the online groups I’m a part of or personal friends of mine. But every once in a while, an author reaches out to me because they read an author interview on this site, and they’d be willing to participate. Such is the case…

I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again: one of the benefits of social media is the capacity for connection, especially with people like author Nikki Vallance. We met online months ago, and her enthusiasm and positivity have somehow crossed the ocean and stuck with me. Nikki’s debut novel, Pivotal, released in 2019 from…

Writing groups and communities, whether in person or virtual, are must haves for writers. And author Maggie Giles believes in them wholeheartedly. She’s a member of Scribophile, an online group that helps writers gain feedback and learn about publishing, and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA), “a professional, enriching, supportive, and diverse international community for…

Did you know that today is International Dance Day? I didn’t either, and honestly, I would not have known about it (I’m no dancer) except that I had the lovely honor of interviewing Kara Tatelbaum, whose latest book, Putting My Heels Down: A Memoir of Having a Dream , , , and a Day Job,…

Genuine literary citizens always impress me, and Rebecca Prenevost is one of the most impressive. She’s truly believes in supporting other authors and lifts them up via social media, both with her personal account and the women_authors_stories account. But her days aren’t all spent on other people. She’s also dedicated to writing, and she recently…

Running an author interview series allows me to “meet” authors I might not have encountered otherwise. New York Times bestselling author Parris Afton Bonds falls into that group. We crossed paths thanks to our connection to Diane Windsor of Motina Books, and I’m so glad we did. Parris is a veteran of the publishing industry…

The internet can bring good people together, and author Suzanne Roberts is one of those people. We crossed paths in a Facebook group, and when I heard about her book to be released this year, I knew I wanted to interview her. That book, Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties, came out last…

Each author interview holds a special place in my heart, but some linger there differently. Today’s interview with author, Andrea Lani, falls into that category. We’ve both donated our time to the online literary journal Literary Mama for years, during which I’ve learned from her and about her and her writing. In addition to being…

One of Nola Nash‘s bios mentions that “she also considers tacos and coffee major food groups.” Seeing as I tend to agree with that statement, I’m sure we’d get along just fine should we ever meet in person. But Nola is another author I know only virtually, having crossed paths multiple times before finally publishing…

When I started this interview series as a way to support other authors four years ago, did I ever think that I’d reach the milestone of publishing 100 interviews? No, I did not. But here we are, and I’m thrilled that the author who lands in the 100th slot is women’s fiction author Maggie Smith…