Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My books are literary and genre fiction that address the nature and importance of personal integrity. As a resource for ideas, an affinity for family and generations pervades my novels.

I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara and of the University of California, Los Angeles with Bachelor’s and Masters of Fine Arts Degrees. A Pulitzer nominated author, I’m also a recipient of the Samuel Goldwyn and Donald Davis Literary Awards. My work experience includes advertising, corporate communications, and media production.

I’ve written 27 novels.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cold Warrior
My life and the political and social culture of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Only that I write daily and have an open mind and conjecture with myself about my projects.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
E. L. Doctoro, John. Kennedy Toole, Harper Lee, T.C. Boyle

What are you working on now?
My 28th novel

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Check Lit Book Cafe

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Make your writing real.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t try to write to make money as your only motivation.

What are you reading now?
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue writing what interests me.

What is your favorite book of all time?
To Kill A Mockingbird

Author Websites and Profiles
Robert Tucker Website

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Brad Deep—the guy mainstream publishing wishes would just shut up and go away. While other writers knit cozy little stories wrapped in moral bubble wrap, I drag taboos into daylight, slap them around, and make them dance under a spotlight. I don’t write to comfort—I write to rattle cages.

I’ve written two books so far, but each one has been brewing for decades. Horny: Sex Without Scruples is the accumulation of over 25 years of notes, real interviews, and real experiences that eventually had to come out. It wasn’t just a book—it was catharsis. Like lancing a boil, society pretends doesn’t exist. Every sleazy truth, every absurd encounter, every story people whispered but never dared to publish—I finally put it all on the page.

Then there’s God Mob. My war with religion started back in seventh grade, when I realized the sermons didn’t line up with the reality outside the church walls. From then on, I started collecting notes, questions, hypocrisies—and over the years, the pile grew into a mountain. Eventually I had no choice but to write the damn book. It’s a hit job on blind faith, a roast of organized religion, and a middle finger to the billion-dollar holy empire that pretends it’s peddling salvation while running the oldest hustle in history.

And here’s the thing—these two topics, sex and religion, are so endlessly corrupt, hilarious, and overflowing with material that I could easily write a ten-book series on each. I’m just getting started. Think of Horny and God Mob as my Reservoir Dogs and Do the Right Thing—the first shots fired. The industry might not be ready, but I don’t write for the industry. I write because somebody has to say the stuff everyone else is too gutless to put in print.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Horny: Sex Without Scruples. And no, it’s not erotica—it’s a Molotov cocktail lobbed at our culture’s obsession with sex, shame, and hypocrisy.

The inspiration? A movie dream. I wanted to produce my own film, but dreams need cash, and cash doesn’t fall out of the sky. So I opened erotic massage parlors to fund it. What I got wasn’t just money—it was a ringside seat to the circus of human desire. Office bosses, preachers, boyfriends, husbands—they all walked through my doors, dropping their pants and their pretenses. It was unfiltered, unapologetic, and often pathetic. And I wrote it all down. For years. Decades, even. Twenty-five years of notes, interviews, and lived experience eventually piled so high that the only way forward was to set it all on fire in book form.

Horny is the fallout. A brutally honest, darkly funny memoir about sex, power, and the billion-dollar shame machine that tells us what’s “moral” while society’s private behavior proves otherwise. I drag dating myths, sugar-site scams, and marriage fairy tales into daylight, then roast them with a stand-up comic’s timing and a journalist’s eye for hypocrisy.

It’s raw, it’s confessional, it’s satire sharpened to a blade. And it’s not just about me—it’s about the whole circus we’re all pretending isn’t happening.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Writing isn’t something I “do.” Writing is living. I don’t sit at a desk every morning with a latte and force myself to bang out 1,000 words like some productivity cultist. That’s not writing—that’s factory work. I don’t do factory work.

I live everything I write. I carry a notebook like a weapon and my phone like a tape recorder from hell, because ideas strike when you least expect them. Driving. Daydreaming. Overhearing a half-drunk couple fighting in a diner. Listening to some blowhard on the radio and wanting to call in, but instead, I steal the gem and stash it for later. I never force it. I let it happen.

The result? I’ve got mountains of notes, titles, rants, one-liners, and fragments stacked higher than the Vatican’s hush-money files. A shitload of material on a gazillion topics. I’m not just a writer—I’m an idea machine. A title machine. My brain never stops because I never chain it to a chair.

When the magic shows up, it doesn’t knock politely—it kicks down the door. And when that floodgate opens, there’s no stopping it. That’s when I write. Not every day. Not on command. Not because some self-help guru said to. I write when the ideas come hunting me down, and they always do, because I’ve created the perfect environment for them—a cozy place in my mind that never expects anything. That’s the secret. That’s the real law of attraction for writers.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a huge reader of nonfiction because nonfiction is about real life—the blood, sweat, filth, and contradictions that no imagination can outdo. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy fiction and I write it too, but when it comes to influence, I veer toward the writers who wrestle with reality head-on.

Christopher Hitchens tops the list. His mastery of the English language is like watching a surgeon carve with a scalpel while drunk—precise, merciless, and somehow entertaining. The first book I read of his was The Trial of Henry Kissinger and I never looked back. Once you hear Hitchens dismantle the myths we’re spoon-fed, you can’t go back to swallowing the official story.

On the complete opposite end, there’s Eckhart Tolle. Totally different lane, but his work grounds me. I’m hyperactive by nature — I don’t shut up, I bounce off walls, and my brain runs like a pinball machine on cocaine. When I need to regain consciousness, Tolle drags me back to earth, hands me a glass of water, and reminds me to breathe.

Two very different voices—Hitchens with his fire, Tolle with his stillness—but between them, I’ve got both ends of the spectrum covered: rage and reflection. And my writing lives somewhere in that collision.

What are you working on now?
I never work on just one project at a time. My writing life is the Wild West—guns blazing, ideas ricocheting off saloon walls, and me ducking from one shootout to the next. If one morning I wake up wired to dive into The Big Shellac, I’ll sink into that world for hours, maybe days. It’s a narrative nonfiction about Ellis Dane, a narcissistic film producer who doesn’t want to change the world—he wants to bend it over, strip it for parts, and snort the profits off a stripper’s back. Money, women, chaos—he wanted it all, and he didn’t care who bled for it. It’s savage, it’s cinematic, and the wildest part? Every twisted word of it is true.
Then, out of nowhere, I’ll bounce over to Troglodyte: Why Everyone Should Spend 6 Months in Jail During Their Lifetime. This gem was born from exclusive, secret interviews I had with an ex-con I met by pure fluke while working out at the gym. He cracked open the steel doors of a medium-security prison and dragged me inside. Forget Hollywood prison breaks—this was the unfiltered reality. Predators, hustlers, guards who act like inmates, and inmates who could out-preach a priest while serving double-murder sentences. It’s not a prison memoir—it’s a survival manual for the human spirit, delivered with brutal honesty and savage humor.
That’s how I work. I don’t chain myself to one book, because my brain doesn’t run on rails—it runs like a pinball machine wired to a car battery. Hyperactive, ADHD, bouncing from one obsession to the next. That’s why, in between the big books, I crank out micro-books 30 to 40-page blasts on whatever topic won’t shut up in my head. Some I’m an expert on, some I’m just pissed off about, but either way, they’ve gotta get out.
I’ll never live long enough to write everything I want to write—but I’ll die trying, and I’ll leave behind enough ink to drown the polite crowd in their own pearl-clutching. Hence the reason the micro-book idea came to me. They let me tackle topics I can’t just let slip by, and they’re perfect for promos on the platforms I call the digital brothels—you know, the ones that charge starving writers to give away or sell their hard-earned work for 99 cents while they get rich as the pimps of the publishing world. I won’t mention names, because I’ll be promoting my micro-books there, but you know exactly who I’m talking about.
My full-length books? I will never throw them to the wolves on those pimp sites, because I’ll never diminish the value of my 300-page blood, sweat, and tears. But 40–50 page micro-books? Those I don’t mind tossing out for 99 cents, just long enough to spread my name, rile some feathers, and maybe make a few readers a little smarter. If they stumble across Fat, Wrinkled, Ugly and Wise: How to Enjoy Your Life After Fifty, maybe they’ll stress less about getting older. If their life is circling the drain, maybe Skombombulated: A Handy Guide on How to Get Your Life Back on Track Quickly can slap them awake.
So yeah, I’ll use the digital brothels for my micro-books—because I don’t mind being sodomized for 30 minutes by the pimps to move some quick titles. But I’ll never bend over for hours just to give away my real books to feed the syndicates. Let’s be honest: in this game, the writers are the whores, the digital platforms are the pimps, and the mob boss? Everyone knows who that is. The proof is right in the rules—you’re forced to drop your work to 99 cents, and if you want your book featured, it has to sit in the mob boss’s stable. You can’t even steer readers to your own website—you’ve got to play their game on their turf. That’s why I’ll never devalue my full-length books in their system. Micro-books? Fine. But my real work? That stays out of the brothel.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Marketing is my least favorite part of being an author, but let’s not kid ourselves—it’s more important than the book itself. You can write trash and, if you’re a genius marketer, sell truckloads. And you can be a great writer with a great book, but if you don’t know how to spread the word, you’re basically screwed.

Promotion has to be grassroots. Forget all these Facebook book-promotion groups—they’re for the birds. It’s just authors promoting to other authors. And authors don’t give a damn about your book; they only care about theirs. When I first joined, I thought there were readers there. Nope. It was just writers screaming into the same padded room. That’s like putting ten patients in a psych ward together and telling them to cure themselves. Insanity.

And then half of those groups are crawling with marketing scammers. People who can barely string a sentence together in English, living God-knows-where, promising they can “promote” your book if you just wire them money up front. They prey on ego. Everyone knows writers have egos softer than a bread roll—you compliment their work, they’ll throw you a grand just to hear it again. That’s why vanity publishers are still raking it in, fleecing innocent writers who don’t know any better.

Me? I prefer sites like yours. Micro-bloggers. Platforms with actual readers—subscribers who want edgy content, not authors circle-jerking each other in Facebook groups. It’s rinse and repeat: get on BookSprout, NetGalley, Reedsy Discovery; stack up strong editorial reviews and regular reviews; spread the web; and feed the algorithms.

But here’s the thing: none of it matters if you don’t write a damn good book. A book that shocks. A book that leaves an impression. Today, people’s brains are fried—social media, cell phones, attention spans shorter than a cockroach on meth. If you want to build an author brand, you can’t sound like every other author. You have to make noise, leave a mark, force people to talk about you.

That’s why my books get picked up by bloggers—they’re unique, they stand out, they punch people in the face with something they can’t ignore. And that’s the first mission of any writer: write something that resonates. Something that demands to be talked about. Not cookie-cutter crap designed to “please the market.” That’s Hollywood’s job. And Hollywood’s been spoon-feeding us garbage for years.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
First piece of advice: write something visceral. Something that makes your own veins buzz. Don’t sit there trying to please an imaginary audience, because if you don’t believe in it, no one else will. If it’s good, people will buy it. You know that cliché “build it and they will come”? Well, it’s true…most of the time.

But here’s the catch: you need patience. Real, ugly, grinding patience. Building an author brand takes time—especially today, when people’s brains are fried by TikTok loops and their attention spans are shorter than a mosquito’s orgasm. And patience is the one thing most writers don’t have. Hell, I don’t have it either. We live in a culture of instant gratification, and writing is the opposite of that.

You also need passion. You need to believe in what you write. And you need to stop being afraid of your opinions. Especially if you write nonfiction. You will never be unanimous, and that’s not a bad thing. Being polarizing means you’re saying something worth reacting to. My book God Mob has been on NetGalley for just a few days and it’s already being picked up by pastors and Christians who will almost certainly roast me alive in their reviews. Do I care? Not really. I’ll spin it. If someone writes, “This book is blasphemous garbage that mocks my faith,” I’ll plaster that line on the back cover like it’s a damn Pulitzer. Why? Because controversy sells. The people who agree with me will cheer louder, and the people on the fence will be curious enough to read it just to see what the fuss is about.

At the same time, my first review on BookSprout came from a top Goodreads reviewer with 660 reviews under her belt, and she gave God Mob five stars: “Deep has a unique style, a cheeky charm, a pocketful of one-liners, and a sense of humor so black it should be a TV show…this is a no-holds-barred blast at the belief systems we call religion, packed with mischief, anger, and intelligence in equal measure. Honestly, I’m still laughing at some of his quips. This author has anger in his bones, mischief in his soul, and an intelligence in his pen that surpasses anything I’ve read in years.” That single review shot my brand-new Goodreads profile from zero to eight people adding my book to their “want to read” shelf overnight. That’s the snowball effect. That’s what happens when you write something that leaves a mark.

So here’s the bottom line: write good shit. Write what you believe in. Don’t be afraid to piss people off. Don’t write to be liked—write to be remembered. This ride isn’t easy. It’s brutal. If you think Jesus had it tough with forty days in the desert, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Being an author is a long march through rejection, doubt, and the temptation to quit. But when someone finally tells you your book marked them for life? There is no better high. That’s why we do it. That’s why we keep going. And a little money never hurt nobody!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I ever heard came from Francis Ford Coppola when he was talking about making his first movie. He said, “By hook or by crook, no matter what—you need to find a way to make your movie.” That line hit me like a freight train, because it applies to books too.

When I heard it, I knew what I had to do. That’s when I opened my massage parlors to finance my film. It wasn’t all smooth sailing—read Horny and you’ll know why—but it worked. I found the money, I shot my movie, and I didn’t have to rob a bank to do it.

Writers need that same mentality. If you want to succeed, you’ve got to knock down walls, scrape, claw, and hustle until the damn thing exists in the world. By any means necessary. Well…almost any means.

What are you reading now?
Who’s reading? I’m writing like a madman and you want me to read too? That’s your job—read what I write.

All kidding aside, at the moment I’m not reading anything because I’m in pre-launch hell for two books dropping on September 30th—Horny: Sex Without Scruples and God Mob—perfectly timed for International Blasphemy Day. Honestly, 24 hours in a day isn’t enough.

So the last thing I read wasn’t a book at all—it was the instruction manual for my new writing chair. And trust me, it was not a pleasant read. I gave it one star on Amazon. At least my books come with plot twists—this manual didn’t even have a climax

What’s next for you as a writer?
Right now, it’s about finishing Troglodyte and The Big Shellac so I can release both in 2026. That’s the short-term mission. Beyond that, I’m grinding on my brand, maybe even hunting down an agent—who knows?

But what I do know is this: whatever comes next, it’s going to involve a pen and a piece of paper. Because no app, no gadget, no overpriced “author tool” can replace the raw scratch of ink on a page when you’re brainstorming. That’s where the madness starts, and that’s where the magic happens.

What is your favorite book of all time?
I don’t really have a “favorite” book—just like I don’t have a favorite movie or a favorite song. I’ve got tons of books, films, shows, and tracks I adore. But if I had to single out one gutsy book that inspired me to write God Mob (besides my visceral hatred for the religious establishment), it would be God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens.

Now, my book is a satirical minestrone compared to Hitchens’ sharp academic scalpel, but the man was a force. I wish I had half his wit and debate skills. Watching him dismantle priests and pastors on stage—turning their pious bluster into rubble—was orgasmic. He didn’t just argue, he annihilated. He was a master debater in every sense. Too bad he left us so young, because the world could still use his firepower today.

Author Websites and Profiles
Brad Deep Website
Brad Deep Amazon Profile

Brad Deep’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Facebook Profile
Twitter Account

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a semi-retired professor who decided at 69 that I could grade papers AND start writing romantic suspense with a cozy mystery twist. I’ve always loved stories that combine heart, humor, and a little danger—and now I get to write them. I published Lost Heart in King Manor in April of 2025, book one in my Mysteries of a Heart series. Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle (book two) will be released on September 22. Book three, Broken Heart at Avalon Chateau, filled with snowstorms, treasure maps, and too many secrets for one tucked away wintery retreat, will be out in the early spring of 2026. Stay tuned for books 4 and 5!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Lost Heart in King Manor, the first in the Mysteries of a Heart series. It was inspired by my love of old estates, hidden tunnels, complicated families, and the idea that it’s never too late for a second chance—or a little danger. I wanted to write a story where a woman in midlife is forced to confront her past, protect her future, and navigate both a murder mystery and a love triangle—all while trapped inside a storm-battered manor. It’s cozy-meets-suspense with a heroine who’s far from finished.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, I plot entire chapters in the shower and talk to my characters like they owe me rent. I also have a small dog who thinks she’s my editor—she barks when she doesn’t like a line (or when I forget snacks). Walks are a real imagination booster, as are grocery lines, and coffee shop ques. Also, I have a habit of accidentally turning a cozy mystery into a steamy scene and then having to rein myself in. Oops.
Seriously though, the decorating theme for house is post-its. They’re everywhere, with my ideas, one-liners, plot twists, quotes, grocery lists…scribbled on them.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been reading since I was 4 or 5…Nancy Drew of course. Then I graduated to Victoria Holt, Harold Robbins, Agatha Christie, Phyllis Whitney, Daphne du Maurier, Mary Stewart…gosh, I could go on and on. I can’t forget M.C. Beaton. I went on a Murder, She Wrote TV bender. I admire how Louise Penny and Tana French build mood and character, and how writers like Janet Evanovich and Elinor Lipman keep humor alive even in the messiest moments. My tone tends to land somewhere between “Jessica Fletcher meets Nora Roberts” with a dash of sarcasm.

What are you working on now?
I’m deep into Broken Heart at Avalon Chateau, where my characters are stuck in a remote Canadian chateau with a hidden treasure, suspicious sabotage, and a blizzard rolling in. There’s a dual mystery unfolding—one in the chateau, the other back home on Dost Island—and let’s just say, no one’s leaving unscathed. Or unsmooched.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Honestly? I’m still figuring that out. I came into this whole social media thing with the enthusiasm of a teenager… trapped in the body of a woman who still double-checks what LOL means. But I’m learning! I’m launching a TikTok channel (GrittyGrannyWrites), where I talk books, banter, and occasionally forget where the camera is. I’m also onYouTube, Instagram and Facebook, and I’ve discovered that Canva is my new best friend for pretending I know what I’m doing. So, while I might not be a marketing guru yet, I am persistent.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid. I think I waited way too long because I was afraid of failure…afraid of rejection. Start writing. Even if it’s just a page at a time. Keep going and finish the book, the poem, the memoir…whatever your art is. What a wonderful legacy that will be for your family and loved ones.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you know.”
— Christopher Robin to Winnie-the-Pooh. Gabby Heart reminds her daughter Valentine of this wisdom in Chapter 1 of Lost Heart in King Manor.

What are you reading now?
Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld and Storm Watch by C.J. Box. I’m also rereading The Thursday Murder Club series while anxiously awaiting the show on Netflix,

What’s next for you as a writer?
After Broken Heart, I’m taking my characters to Tasmania for And there’s more! Book Four—Wild Heart at Crest Edge Villa—takes Gabby and friends to Tasmania after Anna’s half-brother dies under mysterious circumstances. A cryptic letter leads them deep into the wilderness in a motorhome (what could go wrong?), where a wrong turn becomes a survival story with eerie twists, ancestral secrets, and a stalker in the shadows. Book Five—Rescued Heart at Water’s Edge—is also outlined. After barely escaping Tasmania, the group ends up shipwrecked on an uncharted island. Let’s just say—Gabby didn’t exactly pack for Cast Away. Think family secrets, foggy cliffs, and a dangerous inheritance. I’ll also be working on marketing through my social media (celestefenton.com, celestefenton.writes on YouTube, and building an Instagram and BookTok following.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Oh no! I can’t do that. That’s like picking a favorite grandchild. If you read Lost Heart in King Manor and Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle, you’ll get a clue about what is one of my favorites!

Author Websites and Profiles
CELESTE FENTON Website
CELESTE FENTON Amazon Profile

CELESTE FENTON’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Facebook Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Jhon Jhon is a passionate digital author known for his bold and authentic voice across a wide range of topics. His catalog spans everything from mafia romance and conscious sexuality to practical guides on artificial intelligence, mental health, finance, perfumes, food, wine, and more.

With a direct, no-nonsense style, his books are crafted to inform, entertain, and inspire real change in readers. Jhon is dedicated to creating content that challenges the norm, sparks curiosity, and encourages personal growth.

If you’re looking for intense, original, and thought-provoking reads — you’ve found your author.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Panama The ultímate travel guide, My latest book, Panama: The Ultimate Travel Guide, was born from a transformative journey I experienced firsthand. Traveling through Panama inspired me deeply — from the vibrant culture and rich history to the breathtaking landscapes and local flavor. As a writer, I felt compelled to capture the essence of this incredible country and turn it into a practical, insightful, and inspiring guide for fellow explorers. Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning to rediscover its magic, this book is designed to help you experience Panama to the fullest.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve drawn inspiration from a diverse range of authors and books that have shaped both my voice and vision as a writer. The Godfather by Mario Puzo had a huge impact on me — the depth of its characters and the world of organized crime influenced my approach to mafia romance.

E. L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey opened the door to bold, unapologetic storytelling around sexuality, which helped inspire my exploration of conscious desire and human connection.

For non-fiction, Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power and Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich were instrumental in shaping how I think about power, mindset, and success.

Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements taught me the importance of self-awareness and simplicity in wisdom, while Yuval Noah Harari’s Homo Deus gave me a profound lens through which to view the future of technology and AI — a theme I also explore in my guides.

Lastly, authors like Shanora Williams with her emotionally intense romance stories have inspired me to write characters that are raw, conflicted, and deeply human.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m focused on expanding the reach of my eBook collection and connecting with more readers around the world. With over 100 eBooks published on Amazon, I’ve built a diverse catalog that covers everything from mafia romance and conscious sexuality to mental health, artificial intelligence, finance, perfumes, food, wine, and more.

My goal is to keep promoting these titles so that readers from all backgrounds can find stories and guides that speak to them — whether they’re looking for intense fiction, self-growth, or practical knowledge. I’m constantly creating, refining, and sharing new content to inspire, entertain, and empower.

If you’re a curious reader, there’s definitely something in my collection for you.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
When it comes to promoting my books, there’s no single perfect method. Instead, I’ve found that a mix of strategies works best depending on the audience and book type. Here are some of the most effective approaches I use:
• Amazon Ads to target readers already interested in similar books.
• Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok (especially BookTok), and Twitter to engage with active reading communities and share creative content.
• Free or low-cost promotion sites like BookBub, Awesome Gang, Pretty Hot, and Book Goodies to boost visibility for free or discounted ebooks.
• Participating in reading groups and forums such as Goodreads or Reddit to connect with readers and gain organic recommendations.
• Lastly, building an email list or newsletter to maintain direct contact with loyal followers.

The key is to try different options and see what works best for you and your books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to tell your story with authenticity and passion. Writing is a continuous learning process, so be patient with yourself and persevere, even when facing rejection or self-doubt.

Research your market, understand your readers, and learn about promotion because writing is only part of the journey. Building a community and genuinely connecting with your readers can open many doors.

Lastly, never stop improving your craft: read widely, write every day, and stay open to constructive feedback. Your unique voice deserves to be heard.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is to focus on progress, not perfection. Every word you write, every step you take, moves you closer to your goal. Don’t let fear of failure stop you from creating and sharing your story.

What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m diving into a mix of fiction and non-fiction that inspires both my creativity and my work. Currently, I’m reading a compelling mafia romance novel to study character dynamics and tension, while also exploring a fascinating book on emerging trends in artificial intelligence to keep up with the technology I write about.

This balance helps me stay sharp as a storyteller and informed as a guide, fueling my writing across different genres.

What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me as a writer is continuing to expand my reach and challenge myself creatively. I’m currently working on new stories that push deeper into bold themes like power, desire, and identity — especially within the mafia romance genre.

At the same time, I’m planning to release more practical guides in areas like mental health, AI, and personal growth. With over 100 eBooks already published, my next goal is to reach even more readers globally, explore new platforms, and keep building a strong, authentic author brand.

There’s always something new on the horizon — and I’m just getting started.

What is your favorite book of all time?
My favorite book of all time is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. It completely changed the way I see goals, mindset, and personal success. The principles in that book have guided not only my writing career but also how I approach life, discipline, and long-term vision. It’s a timeless classic that I continue to revisit for motivation and clarity.

Author Websites and Profiles
Jhon jhon Smith Website
Jhon jhon Smith Amazon Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Faye Hall is an Australian author who weaves tales of historical romance and suspense that captivate the heart and stir the imagination. With a passion for immersing readers in rich settings and intriguing plots, Faye Hall blends the allure of bygone eras with the thrill of adventure, creating stories that transport you to another time.

Growing up amid the stunning landscapes of rural Australia, Faye Hall developed a love for storytelling early on. Inspired by the country’s rich history and diverse culture, each novel reflects a unique blend of factual intrigue and imaginative romance. Whether it’s a tale set in a quaint coastal town or exploring the hardships of the outback, Faye Hall paints vivid pictures that make you feel as if you’re right there alongside the characters.

When she’s not writing, Faye Hall enjoys spending time with her husband and their children and researching thrilling tales from the past. With a growing list of published works and a devoted readership, Faye Hall continues to craft unforgettable journeys filled with passion, intrigue, and a sprinkle of suspense.

She currently has 19 published Australian Historical Romantic Suspense novels and 2 poetry books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Latest book is called Friends or Lovers, and it was inspired by my relationship with my husband and what could have been had we acted on our impulses when we met years before.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write a lot of notes for several books first before I go back over them and try to get them to take shape.
I also get most ideas for my books from verbal interactions, either in person or from movies, and even from song lyrics.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I get inspiration from several genres and authors like Agatha Christie and Amanda Quick.

What are you working on now?
A few things are in the works. Mostly, I’m trying to get back into writing after the death of my mother late last year.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have more success online with interviews and blogs.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up and write from the heart and not to please people.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
A bad first draft is better than a blank page.

What are you reading now?
I’m actually in between books at the moment, as I’m focusing on writing.

What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep my promise to my dying mother and not give up…so I’m going through old manuscripts and trying to get them ready for publication before I tackle something new.

What is your favorite book of all time?
I keep changing this answer whenever I’m asked cause it’s so hard to pick just one.
I guess at the moment it would be Charlotte’s Web.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two books, and I have cycled through all 50 U.S. states, crisscrossing a vast network of roads and trails. With 25 marathons and other endurance events under my belt, I retired from a successful career in the aerospace industry as a chemist, engineer, and operations manager, responding to God’s call to a different direction in an otherwise comfortable life. While pursuing my cycling goals, I seek to inspire others to chase their dreams through my writing.
I grew up in Canfield, Ohio, and now live in Louisville, Ohio, with my wife, Barbara, a former Spanish teacher and high school guidance counselor. I graduated from Greenville College (now University) with a double major in chemistry and English, hold a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Youngstown State University, and have an MBA from Walsh University. We married in 1979, have two sons, and are active in the Nazarene church at the local, district, and denominational levels.
I have been accused of being a coffee snob but deny it, confessing only to the pursuit of a perfect cup of the beverage through one of my 12 home coffee makers. My current favorite is the Cuban cafecito produced with a Moka pot

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Pale Pink Roads. I have been blessed with good health and the opportunity to see the United States from the perspective of a bicycle seat, and I want to share my incredible experiences with others. From small-town diners to a remote interaction on a lonely back road in an Eastern Washington desert, I try to capture the sights, smells, and sounds, and how I feel at that moment in time. Of course, the over 13,000 miles I have traveled connecting all fifty states do not allow me to include everything. Still, I hope that the vignettes that my editors and I decide to keep will provide inspiration and encouragement to others.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I began keeping detailed notes of all my long bike rides when I was a teenager. As technology evolved and spreadsheets became ubiquitous, I currently “fill in the blanks” at the end of each daily ride with mileage, temperatures, elevation, wind speed, and other data. For trips that take a week or more, I convert that data, my notes, and pictures into an extended description of each day’s ride as soon as possible, hoping that I accurately capture my feelings before the memories fade. Later, I edit the entire trip document, using only the sections that others would find interesting.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was a double major in chemistry and English as an undergrad, and my love of the classics, medieval English, and science fiction still prompts me toward an occasional rereading of Beowulf and my favorite Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and sci-fi short stories. More recently, I’ve developed a new appreciation for Steinbeck and have been searching used bookstores for his books. Many of the current books I read are purchased from gift shops in small-town museums, describing the areas where I am riding. One of my favorites came from the Cimarron Heritage Center in Boise City, Oklahoma. It’s a collection of eyewitness descriptions of “Black Sunday,” a chilling account of the worst day of the “Dust Bowl” days, and how folks tried to survive what many thought was the end of the world. I love the format used by Primo Levi in The Periodic Table, and John Green’s The Anthropocene Reviewed.

What are you working on now?
My two published books only cover the first 14 states I’ve ridden in. I’m hoping to cover the remaining 36 in my next book, but I’m willing to accept that it might turn into two more.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Most of my connections are on social media, but I have recently started doing podcasts. Facebook seems to work best for me. My favorite way to connect is at book signing events. I love meeting folks at coffee shops, and if no one buys anything during the two hours, I still made some friends and drank good coffee!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
First – don’t expect to get rich. Second, be prepared to make marketing part of your author journey. No one knocks on your door, asking if you wrote a book. But in the end, holding your published book in your hands for the first time is an incredibly rewarding experience. The key for me is to maintain consistency; I try to write something for at least an hour every day. And make sure you perform due diligence on the publishing options available. The choices can be overwhelming, and one size does not fit all.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
For those familiar with the Meyers-Briggs personality test, I’m a strong INTJ, meaning I’m an introvert and VERY reluctant to share my feelings. The best advice I received came from my first editor, who constantly challenged me to share my feelings on a deeper level. It was uncomfortable (and still is), but I realize that readers relate to me better the more I share what I’m going through.

What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Roger Gordon’s The Forgotten Decade: Compelling Stories of the 1970s Cleveland Browns. I love reading books about the Cleveland professional sports teams that I have been a long-suffering fan of since the early 1960s. I don’t learn much more than I already knew, but the books always conjure up more favorable memories of the games that they lost.

What’s next for you as a writer?
After finishing my bicycling memoirs of the 50 Unites States, I’d like to try a sci-fi short story.

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Fellowship of the Ring. After reading Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy at 15, I wanted to write a story that made others feel they were right there, a part of the action, and seeing and feeling everything.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
We’re a husband and wife team that write under the name of T.L. Hawke.
Currently we’ve published one book, Havoc, but it’s only the first of a long series, The Drakonians, already planned all the way to book 15 (so far).

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Our book Havoc was published in March 2025, after two and a half years of blood, sweat and tears. As for what inspired it… we’ve both been writers (journalism, PR, copywriting) for many years, but a book was never on the table for either of us. Except something kept nagging at us and wouldn’t let go until we eventually began to entertain the idea. We spent the lockdown studying the craft of writing a book, and from there, the Drakonian World came to us, almost like a download. The rest, as they say, is history.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Writing as a couple is definitely an unusual writing habit. Nothing is taken for granted unless we’ve both okayed it, and sometimes that can take days of arguing, cajoling and even the occasional shouting match.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
He reads 80% non fiction, so his influences have come from books about history, philosophy, strategy, stoicism and business.
She reads 80% fiction. She grew up listening to stories about magic, fairies, vampires and magical worlds, and that spilled over into real life, and are now the inspirations behind her writing.

What are you working on now?
Books #2 and #3 of our Vampire Series, The Drakonians.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Promotion is hard work! There is no one thing that works. It’s all about consistent effort over time. Sort of like compound interest. Except with book promotion, if you slack off even for one day, your sales crash faster than a vampire at sunrise (lol).

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Lots!
– Pick your genre and trope carefully; you’re going to be there for a long time.
– Really study your craft. Read at least 100 books on writing. People have done this before you, so learn from their mistakes and successes.
– Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t go to for advice.
– Never give up! If writing is your dream, don’t ever let it go. There is a lot of negativity out there. People will say things like, “The market is flooded and you’ll disappear in the crowd” or “There’s nothing new to write about. You’ll just be regurgitating what’s already been done” or “You can never compete with the greats”. Ignore it. Keep your eye on your goal and go for it.
– You won’t succeed unless you DO.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Toni Morrison said: Write the book you want to read. That was great advice because it made us work really hard to write a really good book. We didn’t just throw words on the page for money, or fame. We cared about every sentence, every word, every comma and period. Everything mattered. And we believe the results speak for themselves. Havoc is definitely the book we want to read. And we hope that it’s the book others want to read too.

What are you reading now?
Who has time for reading? The only thing we read at the moment is what we’re writing and revising. Over and over and over again.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Steadily working our way through The Drakonian Series. We have so many books already planned and outlined. Now we just need to clone ourselves so we can write faster!

What is your favorite book of all time?
Without a doubt, for both of us it’s ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ by Alexander Dumas. But only the Penguin translation by Robin Buss.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an indie author from Northeast Ohio. I write clean YA fiction about mental health, especially mental disorders. Although my books are fiction, they come from personal experience with my own struggles. And so far, I’ve written two novels.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last book just came out in May 2025—”Yes, No, & the Infinity in Between.” It was largely based on my own experience with OCD. It took me over a decade to discover I was dealing with it, largely because I didn’t know what the disorder really looked like. There is so much stigma surrounding it, which I readily felt after my official diagnosis. I wrote this book to help others like me feel seen and validated, and hopefully, it can remove some of the stigma along the way.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I rarely come up with new ideas while I’m on my laptop. Long drives are usually when the inspiration hits. Then I just have to hope I can remember my ideas so I can write them in my phone as soon as I park!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
“The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green was the first book that made me realize I could make a reader feel something. And since then, all I want to do is make people cry! (Happy tears too!) That book specifically inspired my debut. My thought process was, “Take this book but make it about depression.” But spoiler alert—a main character does not die. I don’t want to scar anyone too much!

What are you working on now?
I have two projects going on right now. The next book to be released will be about ADHD, but I have a secret project on the side. I don’t want to say too much, but there will be a genre change, and (hopefully!) it will be traditionally published.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As a writer and a terrible photographer, I do best on Threads. But I also have Pinterest and Instagram. And I have my own website so you can find all of my handles at once.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. Be patient with yourself. Ask for advice. Stay humble. Always be ready to learn. And keep writing.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I don’t know how it was initially worded, but it all comes down to—do what works for you. There are so many writing “rules,” but it doesn’t have to be that hard. Writing is an art. It’s creative. It’s personal. We don’t have to bog down our creativity just because one method works for other people. If it doesn’t work for you, try something else.

What are you reading now?
I’m at a standstill right now. Honestly, I recently read “Jurassic Park,” and I’m still riding that high.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m slowing down slightly right now to catch up on other things. When I get an idea, I still write it down. But since my last book was just released, I’m exhausted and behind on so much!

What is your favorite book of all time?
I don’t necessarily want to say “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, but I think I have to. As a teenager, I read that book eight times. I read a modern-day retelling eight times. I read other ones three times and a dozen other ones by authors no one has ever heard of. I overloaded myself, so reading it again would still be too soon… But I don’t think I can deny it’ll always be number one in my heart.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
British/Irish author living in Dublin. 44 years young and still trying to find a readership. I’ve written 14 books in total.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book (a novel) is called Return to Valnapopia. It’s essentially a sequel to a short story I wrote in 2017. I’m not sure what inspired me as such. I just had a vague idea of a fantasy story I wanted to tell and was determined to see it through.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I only write in the mornings, though I’m not sure how unusual that actually is.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I guess Clive Barker had influenced me to a certain extent. I respect him as an artist.

What are you working on now?
Currently on a break from writing.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Maybe putting a ‘talking head’ Youtube video out if my best method.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay the course. Don’t let self-doubt eat you up. And don’t try to compare yourself to the greats.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be patient.

What are you reading now?
Works of Oscar Wilde.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ll most likely start on another Novel around November time.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Animal Farm.

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