Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Mick holds degrees in English&Literary Studies and a MA in Creative Writing. Since graduating, he has enjoyed numerous jobs. However, none can rival the sheer satisfaction of watching his pen fly onto a blank page or wall. Such surreal shenanigans mirror Mr Bright’s chaotic classroom in book one of the Dax trilogy.

When Mick isn’t watching his preternatural pen, he is busy injuring himself playing tennis. He hurts his elbow and wrist just by pondering the perfect backhand down the line. Luckily, his characters don’t go anywhere near a court, except a legal one of sorts in book two. But they might play ping-pong while planning an escape from a secure psychiatric unit, or harm themselves with crazier endeavours like saving humanity, understanding reality, or emptying Cathedral puddles with their feet.

At home, Mick gulps hot chocolate from a bottomless Mr Grumpy cup. He also spends time listening to his family, including two grass-devouring guinea pigs, Goldenbee and Stems, whose chortles keep him in the sweet spot between sane and insane.

Books two and three of the Dax trilogy will be published in 2024.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘Dax’. I wanted to create a modern Gothic novel from a teen’s PoV that teens and adults would read and re-read.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love my desktop computer. I’m a dying breed apparently.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many. If you read my stuff, I suspect it’ll become apparent who they are.

What are you working on now?
Dax2 and 3 are finished. They’ll be out before summer 2024. ‘Ung’ should be out before the end of 2024. It’s a kind of sci-fi fantasy horror mash-up between Stephen King and Douglas Adams.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve only just started publishing…

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Ha! Don’t follow any advice from me would be my best advice!😜

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To thine own self…

What are you reading now?
A fab non-fiction piece about the multiverse. Readers of ‘Dax’ would expect no less!

What’s next for you as a writer?
After ‘Ung’ I might try a thriller for adults.

What is your favorite book of all time?
It’s that perennial inner debate isn’t it, between a certain prince of Denmark and an old English king?

Author Websites and Profiles
Mick Vernant Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from Birmingham, England. I am 43, I have three children and work in the social care sector. In many ways, my job has provided inspiration for some of the themes in my books.
I have written three books, and a few short stories. I am about to start working on the sequel to ‘The Mental Health Nurse’.
I am indie author, but of course, like all indie author’s I would like to publish my work through a well known publishing company, or have my work commissioned into a Netflix series, a woman can dream!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest novel is ‘The Mental Health Nurse’.
It is written in first person pov, as many of my books are. This is because I find first person comes naturally to me, and I find it helps me dive into my characters thoughts, motives, desires – you get the picture.
TMHN was inspired by ‘Promising Young Woman’. I LOVE that film. I am all for women standing up for themselves, and getting justice. So, I created a character who does this, but with a twist. My main character Ellie is assaulted at a party, and in an act of self defence, murders her attacker. Instead of being repulsed by her actions, she enjoys killing him. Ellie then finds a way to weed out toxic men. She enjoys each murder, but she also feels like she is doing other women a favour. What’s the harm in ridding the world of one more abusive man?

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t plot. This will be a huge red flag to any potential readers.
I start with a character, a dilemma/problem to solve, something that the character has to live for and I go from there.
I usually open my stories with the aftermath of a catastrophic event. I like to leave mini cliff hangers at the end of each chapter, where I can. My chapters are usually short, and they are usually fast paced.
When I write I visualise each scene as if it were in a movie.
I never write at a desk – I am a sofa hogger, with a bad back and poor posture to go with it! I write best at night, and I have been known to get up at 3am if I have had a vivid dream that needs to be scribbed on my note pad.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am currently loving anything by John Marrs. He is the master of plot twists, and I love his twisted characters.
Stephen King is my hero. Many of my university papers were on King’s novels.
My favourite book is ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ Gail Honeyman. I cry every time I read it, even when I know that bit is coming up.

What are you working on now?
The sequel to The Mental Health Nurse, although so far I only have the prologue written.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have my own website https://www.author-april-e-swan.co.uk.
I also promote on tiktok, Facebook and Instagram.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it. It will be scary but that first book sale will make you feel like you are floating on air! I am my biggest critic. I lack confidence at times and struggle with impostor syndrome. I hate doing videos of me speaking or promoting my book, and generally worry about how I will be perceived. However, my books won’t be everybody’s cup of tea, but if someone, somewhere likes them, that’s good enough for me.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Leave your first draft for a few weeks and then come back to it with a fresh pair of eyes.
I can’t do this however, I am far too impatient and set myself ridiculously tight deadlines.

What are you reading now?
The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osmond.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to do a book signing, and another radio interview.
I will be working on my sequel to TMHN and I have an idea for a science fiction novel.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Eleanor Olliphant is completely fine, Gail Honeyman.

Author Websites and Profiles
April E Swan Website

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Preston, an industrial town in the North West of England, but I was raised in Thornton-Cleveleys, a smaller town in the Blackpool area. Blackpool, amongst other things, is the UK’s most popular tourist destination, a kind of ‘poor man’ Las Vegas. After completing high school and college, I joined the Royal Navy. In addition to serving at sea, I had the opportunity to work in British embassies across South America, including Argentina and Uruguay. After I retired from the Navy, I made my home in London; however, soon, I was off on further adventures when I was hired by a well-known Australian TV producer and his author’s wife to work aboard their superyacht. After seven more years of traveling the globe, I eventually settled in Savannah, Georgia, before I finally (I hope) moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I’m married, have one wonderful daughter, two equally wonderful stepdaughters, and a cat named Mike.

I have written nine books and three short stories.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, ‘A Cozy Mystery…With Cupcakes and Zombies’ is a parody of poorly written cozy mystery novels. I do enjoy cozy mysteries, don’t get me wrong, but I also love comedy. The book centers around Poppy Darling and her unorthodox methods of solving murders while baking cupcakes in her spare time. It is pure parody, with the character the polar opposite of the usual cozy mystery heroine. She is spoilt, entitled, inadvertently racist, and homophobic, as well as unlikeable. Luckily, she is aided by her sidekick, Chelsea Sweetheart, who is more like a poorly developed cozy mystery heroine. The book is purely tongue-in-cheek and is my first real comedy since my novel, The Reluctant Jesus, won the Reader’s Favorite Book Award for Comedy in 2014. The book took me four months to write; it is short, and if you enjoy satire and deliberately over-the-top characters, then any reader would enjoy it…apart from fans of some cozy mystery writers! I was inspired to write it after seeing just how many baking mysteries there are…come on, I mean?

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always write in the nude. Always.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite authors include Agatha Christie, Ben Elton, and John Kennedy Toole. I also enjoy JK Rowling, C Terry Cline, Jnr, and Richard Osman. My favorite genres to read are dark comedy and mysteries. However, a combination of both is my ideal genre.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on another parody cum comedy entitled ‘Murder, She Hoped,’ which is a spoof of ‘Murder, She Wrote.’ It is at the editing stage, and the premise sees a self-published cozy mystery writer (best-selling in several sub-sub-subcategories) solving what she believes are real-life mysteries…

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Bookbub worked well for me and Facebook Ads do work if you can get the right demographic.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My biggest mistake when I started writing was not using an editor. The best advice that I can give is to use a professional editor. I wish I had when I first started out.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I was ever given was from the late Australian TV producer Reg Grundy, who was once a boxing commentator, who told me to ‘keep on throwing punches; one will hit eventually.’

What are you reading now?
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

What’s next for you as a writer?
I intend to write a series of short stories, which I will offer for free. I have three already out there (though Amazon keeps putting them back for sale…it’s a long story) and I have several more in the pipeline.

What is your favorite book of all time?
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

Author Websites and Profiles
Duncan Whitehead Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a highly accomplished professional with a Master’s degree in Education specializing in Educational Leadership. With over 20+ years of experience in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion, I am a sought-after Speaker and Trainer. I am also the owner of Real Talk Solutions, a company dedicated to providing training in equity and diversity to inclusive leaders and organizations.

I am passionate about creating communities of belonging, and I am committed to partnering with inclusive leaders and organizations to foster equitable and inclusive work cultures and communities.

Through my engaging keynote speeches, impactful training sessions, community-building initiatives, and media appearances, I actively promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Having personally experienced exclusion based on gender and race, I bring a deep understanding and empathy to my work. Drawing on my extensive background as a business consultant, entrepreneur, educator, and mindset coach spanning over 20 years, I possess a unique ability to engage diverse groups of people across various sectors.

My expertise lies in facilitating difficult conversations about race, gender, privilege, mental health awareness, and equity. I empower HR managers, business owners, and community leaders to develop their equity-building skills and create spaces where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Approaching my work with empathy, compassion, and encouragement, I am dedicated to forging a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

I have written one book!

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is The CAREING Leader.

The idea for my first book stemmed from years of attempting to write without a clear focus. During my master’s in education, a professor challenged my view on leadership, inspiring me to write a book. I aimed to create a curated textbook blending research with stories, emphasizing the importance of being a truly CAREING leader, which is acronym for Compassionate, Authentic, Resilient, Equity-focused, Intentional-Inquisitive, Nurturing and having a Growth-mindset.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t have any unusual writing habits; I simply need to be in the right mood, have some solitude, and create a peaceful and calm environment to write.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Some of my favorite authors include romance novelists like Danielle Steel and Barbara Cartland from my teenage years. In high school, I was captivated by William Shakespeare, and later on, I delved into horror, crime stories, and classics by authors such as Stephen King, John Grisham, Toni Morrison, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, bell hooks, and James Baldwin.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m developing the SHINE Club program for racialized children, focusing on empowerment and resilience in the face of racism in schools. This initiative aligns with my passion for fostering caring leadership through training and consultation for inclusive organizations.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Through my website, showing up on social media and by doing in-person book readings. I find my friends, family and strategic partners are really my biggest supporters. I have also found a lot of great connections and support through a local women-identifying entrepreneurial group.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice to writers is to take it step by step, not feeling pressured to write the entire book at once. Start with smaller pieces and gradually bring them together.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve received, from my mother, is to never let anyone, not even myself, steal my joy. This advice has helped me navigate tough times and appreciate both the good and bad experiences in my life.

What are you reading now?
I’m currently engrossed in “The Two Lives of Sarah” by Katherine Adele West, the author of “Saving Ruby King.” The book is set in 1960s Memphis, portraying a young mother finding solace in a boarding house where family extends beyond blood ties, capturing the essence of being Black in that era.

What’s next for you as a writer?
The next step for me as a writer is to focus on promoting my current book and developing it into a training tool for creating courses on caring leadership. I believe the future of my leadership book lies in collaborating with real-life leaders to incorporate self-care and resilience, as their ability to lead impacts the realization of equity.

Author Websites and Profiles
V.Ophelia Rigault Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Vanitha Vaidialingam. I live in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India with my husband. We have two daughters who are grown up and settled in their lives. We are grandparents to a lovely grandson and expecting to become grandparents for the second time.
My husband and I, retired from Government service in 2017. Since then we have been devoting our time to impart life skills to the underprivileged children in the slums in Chennai.
I turned author when I started telling stories to entertain my mother-in-law who was grappling with illness. My first book “War Within” is a collection of those short stories. My next book “Close Encounters of the Mystical Kind” is an autobiographical work and talks about my personal mystical experiences. This book won the Golden Book Award 2024. It has raving reviews from everyone who has read it. The birth of my grandson prompted me to try my hand at writing children’s stories and I have now written 5 story books for children and 4 activity books for them. Since I impart computer skills to the slum children I have written Practice Exercise books on MS Excel and MS Word for teaching these children. Currently I am working on a number of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books in parallel.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is named “Playing in the Rain”. It is a children’s picture book about a little boy who loves to play in rain puddles. When he hears that it is going to rain in the afternoon, he is very excited. What happens next, is the story… The character is modelled closely on my little grandson. Like my grandson, the character Tommy in the book asks endless questions.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am spontaneous writer. I work on several books in parallel. All of them are in different genres. I pick up a book to work on depending on the mood of the day. Sometimes, I work on my spiritual books for adults or on my children’s book or on purely a technical book on Computers.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read a lot of books and continue to do so. I think I was most inspired by “Autobiography of an Yogi” by Paramahamsa Yogananda in writing my book “Close Encounters of the Mystical Kind”. I don’t think I consciously adopted any single author’s style in any of my books. I just write as and when thoughts flow out of my pen and then edit any grammar or other mistakes in the draft. Generally, my original draft does not change much in terms of content and presentation.

What are you working on now?
As I said, I am working on a number of books in parallel.
Non-fiction: “Practical Hinduism”, “Secrets of the Upanishads”
Fiction: “Coffee Bytes–A collection of short Stories”
Children’s book: “Tony and Tina go camping”. (I do the illustrations myself).
Technical Books–“Website Development”

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have done almost nothing to promote my books so far. I just enjoyed writing and publishing them. A few friends and well-wishers purchased my books and left a few reviews. I entered the social media in January 2024 with a specific intent of gaining visibility for my books. I am still finding my way around. But interestingly, my debut seems to have kickstarted organic sales of my books. I have sold a few copies of my Young Adult books and several copies of my children’s books suddenly.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Well experience tells me that it is not enough to write and publish books. It must reach the intended audience. Authors must learn to become marketers too.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I think the best advice someone gave me is what I have just said. If you want someone to read your book, you must make the effort to reach it to them. So marketing is the way to go!

What are you reading now?
I am reading a book called “Girin Babu, Some Tea?” by an Indian author A.K. Sharma.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing energizes me and I love it. I hope to be able to continue writing in a variety of genres and I want my readers to enjoy what I am writing. I understand now that my readers are the ones for whom I am writing. I am working hard to write what they will like and to reach it to them.

What is your favorite book of all time?
I love the Harry Potter series and can read it again and again without getting bored. I think J.K Rowling is an amazing writer.

Author Websites and Profiles
Vanitha Vaidialingam Website
Vanitha Vaidialingam Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a skateboarder who loves to read and write. I have written and published two books. Both are children’s books geared towards k-5. The first is a youth mystery, black magic. This recent book is a mixture of my skateboarding journey and the art of skateboarding and how it installs creativity at a young age.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cement Dreams: A Skaters Journal is my latest book and its a mixture of my journey as a skater and the art of skateboarding. I want to reach a younger audience and get them involved in the sport early.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. It takes me a while to put it all together and I still have a lot to learn.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dee Martin, Memoir Of A Vampire From A Born Again Teenager. Dee is my aunt and she is a big inspiration. Also Tony Hawk, Hawk: Occupation: Skateboarder is good.

What are you working on now?
Skateboarding now. I do want to write a comic book eventually.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Ashton+Scholl&page=1&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just run towards the book rather than away from it. Keep writing and keep publishing.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That the word normal is just a word that does a lot of damage.

What are you reading now?
The Hunger Games

What’s next for you as a writer?
To just keep writing and growing.

What is your favorite book of all time?
It would probably be House Arrest or Booked. I like them both a lot.

Author Websites and Profiles
Ashton Scholl Website
Ashton Scholl Author Profile Other Bookseller

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Paula, but most people call me P. I love 80s movies. When it comes to music, hip hop is my jam. And let’s talk guilty pleasures: I’m a sucker for thrilling crime docu-series. The suspense, the twists—it keeps me hooked. By day, I’m an Implementation Specialist, juggling spreadsheets and creative sparks. But my proudest gig? Being a mom to two sons who are out there conquering the world.
Life’s a rollercoaster, and I soak in every twist, every victory—it’s all grist for my storytelling mill. And my other half? That’s my supportive husband, keeping me grounded when my imagination takes flight. I recently wrote and published my first book

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Peyton’s First Day at a New School holds a special place in my heart—it’s both my latest and debut book. The inspiration? Well, it’s a little slice of my childhood. You see, I was that chubby little girl of color navigating the world. But Peyton? She’s cut from a different cloth.
Peyton doesn’t let anything hold her back. Not her size, not anyone’s opinions. She dives headfirst into adventure after adventure, fueled by her unyielding spirit. And here’s the magic: I want girls who look like Peyton—girls who might feel like outsiders—to know they belong. Size, shape, color—none of it defines their worth. They’re part of this grand story, and they’re rocking it

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I’m writing something new, I tend to get a bit obsessed with it for a few weeks. Ideas consume me, and I’m all in. But eventually, I hit a wall—a creative roadblock. That’s when I step away, refocus, and refresh. It’s like hitting the reset button. Then, I’m back at it, ready to conquer the next challenge.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My top three favorite authors are Terry McMillan, Toni Morrison, and E. Lynn Harris. Their stories resonate with me deeply.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I’m working on a couple of projects. First up, the second installment in the Peyton’s Journeys series is in the works—it’s slated for release in June. Peyton’s adventures continue, and I’m eager to share them with readers.
Additionally, I’m crafting an affirmation book and journal specifically for little girls of color. This project is all about empowerment, self-love, and celebrating their uniqueness. You can expect it to hit the shelves in November.
And hey, there are a few other surprises simmering in the pipeline. Stay tuned

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media plays a role in my marketing strategy when it comes to promoting my book, along with ads. As a newcomer to this arena, I’m still figuring out what works and what doesn’t. It’s like navigating uncharted waters, but I’m learning as I go.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice to fellow authors: Don’t let discouragement get the best of you. Whether you’ve made one sale or a hundred, recognize that each sale is an accomplishment to be proud of. Connecting with other authors is crucial—social media is a great platform for building a community. Learn from one another, especially those who’ve been in the game longer. Keep writing, keep learning, and enjoy the journey!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Your never too old to make your dreams come true.

What are you reading now?
Sun Stand Still by Steve Furtick

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m committed to continuing my storytelling journey—weaving narratives that inspire and empower. Strengthening my craft is a priority; I want to elevate my writing, sentence by sentence. But above all, I aim to enjoy this adventure.

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Autobiography of Malcolm X. It showed me the power of transformation.

Author Websites and Profiles
Paula Banks Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My debut book sets the stage, yet more await; from trending technologies to soft skills and life philosophies, I bridge my journey as a senior software engineer to a spiritual seeker, sharing lessons of exponential and lasting growth.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Transform, Evolve, Succeed” is a must-read for those seeking not only to achieve their goals but also to find lasting contentment in an ever-evolving society.
Many people strive for big goals in life, but finding happiness and maintaining consistent success often lies in appreciating the small yet important things. Just like the story of the tortoise and the hare teaches us, moving at a steady pace and valuing the little joys can lead to a more fulfilling and successful journey.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As an author, I do have a few unusual writing habits that help me stay productive and creative. For instance, I prefer to write in complete silence, which allows me to fully immerse myself in the world of my characters. Additionally, I often find inspiration by taking long walks in nature.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would prefer Joseph Campbell’s “A Hero with a Thousand Faces.”

What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on several books covering topics like ChatGPT, the mid-journey, social media, AI disruptions, and automation tools. Yet, my strong desire is to write a book on achieving wealth without sacrificing inner peace.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still searching for cost-effective ways to promote my book.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
It is a great responsibility to be an author. Share only what you have experienced, and if you choose to write about someone else’s achievements, it must be well researched.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve heard in non-fiction: “Suggest people that you can follow too.” And, “Being honest is the best strategy ever.”

What are you reading now?
Artificial Intelligence,
Storytelling methods

What’s next for you as a writer?
I intend to finish more books promptly while maintaining their quality, of course.

What is your favorite book of all time?
A hero with a thousand faces

Author Websites and Profiles
Pooja Thakur Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a freelance writer and translator specialized in English, Italian, French and German. When I’m not helping individuals and companies promote their products and services worldwide, I’m taking classes to learn other skills and applying for customer support/receptionist/shop assistant/other roles outside Italy (but still in Europe). I have written and self-published eight books, including one under a pen name.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Slán To Sláinte: A short story”. The inspiration came from a particularly hard time I was going through during my stay in Ireland, and it is the darkest novel I have ever written.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, I don’t have any unusual writing habits.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Colleen McCullough, Michel Faber, Émile Zola.

What are you working on now?
I recently published my last book (under a pen name). I don’t plan to write any more books because I ran out of things that would fit into a book, but I won’t stop writing, so I decided that I would focus on short stories.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The book trailers I make and publish on YouTube. They’re the most fun way of advertising myself, in my opinion.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Make sure that what you publish is what you have written to the best of your abilities.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As of recent, “It’s not over until you win” by Les Brown. It’s something that can be applied to almost any situation.

What are you reading now?
“Money” by Émile Zola.

What’s next for you as a writer?
At the moment, I’m collecting material for a new short story, but I’m taking my time.

What is your favorite book of all time?
I don’t have one, unfortunately. But there are so many books in the world, and one day I will come across what I will consider as my favorite of all time.

Author Websites and Profiles
Chiara Benedetta Condorelli Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Inha Eddie, and I like to make various coloring books, for now I have published two coloring books.
My passion for coloring and relaxation led me to create a range of different coloring books featuring various themes, from animals, architectures, to beautiful nature scenes.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced colorist, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in my books. So grab your favorite coloring tools and let your creativity flow!
I hope you find joy and relaxation in the pages of my coloring books. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Zen Retreats In Japan: Coloring Book With Beautiful Architecture, I always like how calm and serene Japanese streets looks and feels, I wanted to bring this Zen ambiance to many people. Coloring beautiful Japanese streets is also a perfect stress relief and a beautiful journey in Japan!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to modelize and draw various object/places, it make the final render unique with high quality images for the coloring book!

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m inspired by diverse creations from various artists and authors.

What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on two other books, one for kids coloring and the other one for adult coloring, and I’m really excited to publish them soon!

Author Websites and Profiles
Inha Eddie Amazon Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
An octagenarian, children’s books author who has published six Jimmy Crikey stories and a memoir, plus three further children’s stories.
For the first (almost) forty years of our lives, we never strayed more than 4/5 miles from the Cathedral City of Durham. then in the space of a few weeks, we were about to move to South Africa when my company appointed me as UK Sales Manager and moved the family to Sussex. After a decade and a redundancy, we moved to a new career in Hampshire for another decade. there followed a company takeover and a move to Lancashire where we live on the outskirts of a beautiful rural town. The highlight of my writing career to date was the award of the 2023 Gold medal from Global Books for the ADventures of JImmy Crikey: The youngest Ever Witch.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
the Adventure of Jimmy Crikey: Radioactive which I was inspired to write following an imaginary conversation with one of my characters. Jade, the youngest ever Witch, implored me to writer another story to make sure she did not die from the memories of the children who loved her.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I think i am classified as a ‘pantser’ ie I don’t what will end up on paper as the ideas flow from the ether. Sometimes I end up having to dig myself out of self-generated holes.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Enid Blyton, JK Rowling, CS Lewis, Tim Burton and lewis Carroll among others

What are you working on now?
I need a break for ending the sixth in series The adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Radioactive. It’s the post promotion that sucks out the energy”

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
All Author Awesome Gang, Book Goodies, and Book Bub(when I can afford it)

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Develop a thick skin and keep on writing . Youy eill hit brick walls but keep writing

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The abov – keep writing and never give up.

What are you reading now?
Another Paterson to be followed by Jeffery Deaver and another Reacher story

What’s next for you as a writer?
A brief rest and then a more adult fantasy.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Wilbur Smith’s when the lion Feeds .

Author Websites and Profiles
Wallace Briggs Website
Wallace Briggs Amazon Profile

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have a lifetime of experience publishing fiction and nonfiction. I have written a total of seven books. My historical fiction novel, Golden Boxty in the Frypan, inspired by my mother’s coming-of-age experiences during the 1930s, is published with Pen It Publications. My textbook is published by Milady/Cengage Learning. I indie-published A Baker’s Dozen For Writers: 13 Tips for Great Storytelling and Story of a Stolen Girl, an International thriller. My literary fiction trilogy, Sticks in a Bundle, is contracted for a three-book debut.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is A Baker’s Dozen For Writers: 13 Tips for Great Storytelling. My success in publishing craft articles inspired me to compile this small book of writing tips, presented in a light and humorous way, that will make a big difference when integrated into a story or book.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My only unusual habit is to write my back cover blurb first. This helps me develop my character and book arcs and stay on track. Other than that, I just need a teapot and a few hours alone and I am happily banging away on my laptop.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Barbara Kingsolver has had the greatest influence on me. I explain further down.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I am working on my second Irish historical fiction novel.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a website and post on FB, X, Instagram, and TikTok. I participate in signings, book fairs, and open mic readings. I do interviews such as this and attend a multitude of writers’ meetings. I have no idea what works best.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write from your heart, but sign up for workshops, read online craft articles, and learn more by joining a writing critique group so that you can present what is in your heart the way it deserves to be presented.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Three things:

First, my dissertation advisor told me, “Write it as you would say it.”

Second, “Be careful whose advice you take.”

Third, “In ten years, you will look back and either you did it or you didn’t.”

What are you reading now?
I belong to two writing critique groups, so keeping up with their submissions takes up most of my reading time.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to finish my WIP, my second Irish novel, by the end of 2024.

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. I love the way she masterfully shifted the POV from one character to the next and created unique strengths and weaknesses for each while integrating the culture of the Belgian Congo people and an American missionary family into the storyline.

Author Websites and Profiles
Pat Spencer Website
Pat Spencer Amazon Profile

Pat Spencer’s Social Media Links
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Texas but have lived in Oklahoma for over forty-five years. I’ve written short stories for a now-defunct magazine, wrote monthly devotionals, contributed to an anthology, and self-published the following novels—Self Ambition, Real Love, and Breathe for Me. I am a member of The Romance Writers of America, Inc.

I’ve been married for fifty years, am a mother of two, grandmother to ten, and great-grandmother to one.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Breathe for Me” is my latest book and the inspiration for this book came from Sandra Brown’s “Deadline.” The moment I read the diary of one of the characters, the idea for this book took off. The rest is history.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t have any unusual writing habits. Like most writers, I get up in the wee hours of the morning and work until 9:00 p.m. The one thing I do to prepare for publishing is run my novel through ProWritingAid, Grammarly, and WordRake one paragraph at a time. This process takes about two weeks, working from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Though this is very tedious and time-consuming, it yields a very polished end product.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The authors who have most influenced me are: Judith McNaught – though Judith hasn’t been heard from for over ten to fifteen years, her novel “Until You” still inspires me. I’m also a fan of Sandra Brown. But the most notable writers who inspire me are: C.J. Box, William Kent Krueger, and John Hart.

What are you working on now?
My present work-in-progress is a family saga which is set in Louisiana. It’s a rich tale about a fifty-year-old widow who, due to the recent death of her husband, is forced back “home” to claim land she doesn’t believe belongs to her. The city holds secrets and she’s cornered into reliving them through someone who holds the key to everyone she once hated, including her own mother.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To promote my books, I use Facebook.com, Allauthors.com, Bookbub.com, Goodreads.com, and my website: https://awriterfirst.wordpress.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice to new authors is to read in the genre they plan to write in. My second piece of advice is to invest money into good editing software such as ProWritingAid, Grammarly, and WorkRake. ProWritingAid is excellent at pointing out “passive voice,” a weakness of mine. ProWritingAid and Grammarly can sometimes cause glitches in your document if you enable both programs at the same time. Be sure to disable one while working with the other.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
SHOW don’t TELL: showing your readers what’s going on stirs their emotions and connects them to your characters. Readers don’t want a laundry list of events. They want their five senses and emotional state of mind twisted into knots. Accommodate them.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading several books: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith, King of Lies by John Hart, and Redemption Road by John Hart.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m actively pursuing a consult with my editor for my family saga I hope to publish in December 2024. I want to get the beginning of the book right because there’s a lot going on in the first chapter. I’m also finishing the outlines of two romantic suspense novels with detective-police and political elements. My hope is to complete these books and have one of them, if not both, published by 2026.

What is your favorite book of all time?
There are too many to name, but to narrow a few down, I would say my favorites are any of the books John Hart, William Kent Krueger, and C.J. Box write.

Author Websites and Profiles
Donna B. Comeaux Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Two.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is volume one of my Life After Gluten (A.G.) cookbook series. This one tackles breakfast and dessert recipes. I was inspired by my tastebuds! Nine years ago, I went gluten-free on my doctor’s recommendation and very quickly knew the recipes I was finding weren’t going to cut it. If they didn’t satisfy me then others like me would benefit from tasty gluten-free recipes too, so I thought I better get writing!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I tend to write my recipes out on whatever is handy: the side of a cereal box, a receipt, etc.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Joy of Cooking is 100% my influence. In my mind Joy of Cooking defines cookbooks and so I strive to give the same quality of book, plus pictures, to the gluten-free world.

What are you working on now?
Volume two of the Life A.G. series which focuses on Breads & Meals.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have a bias toward newsprint, it works, and is the family business but all my promotion points to my blog and Instagram page where I keep in connection with the gluten-free community.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and seek all the feedback you can get!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Put your trust in Jesus.” Without His love for me, I would not have been able to complete this book.

What are you reading now?
The Pasta Codex

What’s next for you as a writer?
To finish editing and publishing Life After Gluten (A.G.) Vol. 2: Breads & Meals.

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Bible 🙂

Author Websites and Profiles
Tamara Green Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an Award-Winning Author, a Doctor of Economics, and an Independent Researcher. I published 12 books and over 70 articles by various international and local publishers. I am the Readers` Favorite 2017 International Book Award Contest Giveaway Prize Winner for the eBook ”Winning Public Procurement Contracts in Serbia-Manual”, 2017
I initially wrote professional and scientific articles for domestic and international journals. According to my long-standing experience in research and practice, I have written on a variety of topics. My books cover various issues as a result of specific phases of my professional life. For illustration, my first book was written as a result of my specialization in the European Commission, as well as my second book. Furthermore, one of my books was written owing to a project realized at the International Training Centre of the ILO. It should also be emphasized that I wrote one book as a result of my research within the doctoral thesis in Economics.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is: “The Unusual Story”.
Real-life events inspired me to write it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are many of them
If I should now single out one author, it is Paulo Coelho who symbolizes the phenomenon of success with his work.

What are you working on now?
I am working now on my newsletter: It is the My books newsletter on Linkedin.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesomegang.com
Pretty-Hot.com
Allauthor.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would suggest that everyone should write about some topics well known based on their research. If we write about issues that interest us and attract our attention, it will surely be interesting to some readers.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write briefly, clearly, and sincerely. Readers will recognize and appreciate your sincerity

What are you reading now?
I am now reading again one of my favorite books by Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

What’s next for you as a writer?
It depends on inspiration.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

Author Websites and Profiles
Slavica Joković Website
Slavica Joković Author Profile Other Bookseller

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My full name is McCracken King Poston Jr. I live in Ringgold, Georgia, where I also work. I am a criminal defense lawyer licensed in Georgia and Tennessee. I will also go to other jurisdictions on a case-by-case basis.
My first book, “Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom” (Citadel, Hardcover, February 2024), is about a murder case in which I was the defense lawyer.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom” (Citadel, Hardcover, February 2024)
From Amazon:
“Was this small-town TV repair man “a harmless eccentric or a bizarre killer” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). For the first time, Alvin Ridley’s own defense attorney reveals the inside story of his case and trial in an extraordinary tale of friendship and an idealistic young attorney’s quest to clear his client’s name—and, in the process, rebuild his own life.

In October 1997, the town of Ringgold in northwest Georgia was shaken by reports of a murder in its midst. A dead woman was found in Alvin Ridley’s house—and even more shockingly, she was the wife no one knew he had.

McCracken Poston had been a state representative before he lost his bid for U.S. Congress and returned to his law career. Alvin Ridley was a local character who once sold and serviced Zenith televisions. Though reclusive and an outsider, the “Zenith Man,” as Poston knew him, hardly seemed capable of murder.

Alvin was a difficult client, storing evidence in a cockroach-infested suitcase, unwilling to reveal key facts to his defender. Gradually, Poston pieced together the full story behind Virginia and Alvin’s curious marriage and her cause of death—which was completely overlooked by law enforcement. Calling on medical experts, testimony from Alvin himself, and a wealth of surprising evidence gleaned from Alvin’s junk-strewn house, Poston presented a groundbreaking defense that allowed Alvin to return to his peculiar lifestyle, a free man.

Years after his trial, Alvin was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a revelation that sheds light on much of his lifelong personal battle—and shows how easily those who don’t fit societal norms can be castigated and misunderstood. Part true crime, part courtroom drama, and full of local color, Zenith Man is also the moving story of an unexpected friendship between two very different men that changed—and perhaps saved—the lives of both.”

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write best in coffee shops, and I used at least six in writing my first book.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
As I child I memorized most of Robert Frost’s poems. I loved H.G. Wells. I enjoy political books and historic nonfiction.

What are you working on now?
I’m just about to get my first book published, in a few days!

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use them all, but have found surprising close contact with others in the very narrow categories in Reddit.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Talk to an experienced person and get a good agent.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t drink so much.

What are you reading now?
“Stealing the General” by Russell Bonds, and “The Wager” by David Grann.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’d like to try my hand at fiction!

What is your favorite book of all time?
I loved a children’s book, “My Side of the Mountain”

Author Websites and Profiles
McCracken Poston Jr Website
McCracken Poston Jr Amazon Profile

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I appreciate the opportunity to be interviewed today, and share more about my story and books! my name is Isaac Mashman, and I am a businessman, author, coffee addict, and a list of other things that mesh well with my main focuses. I’ve written one book, but I’m working on two new ones which I hopefully will share more about here in a couple of minutes.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book came out on November 1st of 2021 and is called Personal Branding: A Manifesto on Fame and Influence. The premise of it is quite simple, but the concept is quite complex. I discuss personal branding and dive into some of the psychology behind building a successful personal brand and the philosophical definition. My main business is a public relations firm, Mashman Ventures, and in my work I saw a lot of discussion surrounding personal branding, that, although was well intended, was misinformed. For example, the belief that your personal brand is created or deleted with a social media profile. The idea that personal branding is something new. In my book, I share why that isn’t true.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if this is unusual or common, but I almost always write in the evening time. There is something peaceful about sitting behind my computer or my cell phone and getting lost in my work. I’m sure plenty of other authors have similar habits, but it works for me.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I could talk all day about early 20th century, new thought materials, but there are some phenomenal books that have come out within the past several years that I have quite enjoyed the transparency of the author as well as the personable writing styles. For example, David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me is fantastic as well as Dan Bilzerian’s, The Setup which gives insights into a man that had only been perceived as controversial

What are you working on now?
I am at present, working on the second edition of my manifesto, which I’m excited to release later this year. The first edition at the time I thought was wonderful, and was an amazing accomplishment, but as soon as I published it, I felt like I could’ve added more. It clocks in at 55 pages and is a great introduction on the subject, but I have so much more to share

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Having your own website and newsletter is extremely important, but also having a well established social media presence is quintessential for longevity in 2024. This means you have a personal page where you can promote your book, talk to fans, produce content, etc. on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc. This helps build your image and craft an omnipresent personal brand.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I really have to reference the previous question. Build out your personal brand, and although being an author allows you to be introverted behind the keyboard, do not be afraid to be extroverted in front of a camera.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s funny because it was my senior quote, but John D. Rockefeller said, “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” This speaks to sacrifice and taking risks. there might come a time where you are content with something, but know deep down that you could do more. Lean into that feeling and execute.

What are you reading now?
One of the books I am reading is 1984 by George Orwell. It is scary how a book that was written nearly 100 years ago has so many comparisons and parallels to our present day.

What’s next for you as a writer?
After this year, I will likely take a hiatus from writing books. I’ll direct my bandwidth to producing articles on my personal website and niche blogs, but I don’t want to force myself into a corner where I have to produce a book every year or every two years.

What is your favorite book of all time?
This is difficult to pinpoint, but I will give you one. It is a short book, almost a parable, called As A Man Thinketh by James Allen. When I first got involved with entrepreneurship, my grandfather gifted me a copy of this book and I took it everywhere. When I traveled it was in my suitcase. there’s an analogy about how your mind is similar to a garden. If you plant evil thoughts, you’ll reap evil outcomes.

Author Websites and Profiles
Isaac Mashman Website
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
An award-winning crime reporter of 25 years. Still working while juggling a fledgling fiction writing career. A mum of 2 and 3 grandchildren.

Tell Me A Story is my first book.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Tell Me A Story came from a private blog I started. I’d just quit my full-time job and felt burnt out. I started writing fiction for the first time in 30 years and the stories flowed.
The title comes from the words I would say to my Grandmother who only passed 7 years ago – tell me a story. She was an imaginative and wonderful storyteller.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t write every day. I spent 27 years writing newspaper articles and columns daily. I write when the mood takes me. I work better with a tight deadline so as usual I’m sailing close to it with my debut novel. Can’t say I make life easy for myself.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Val McDermid, Dennis Lehane, Patricia Cornwell, John Le Carre, Agatha Christie and many Scottish crime writers such as Douglas Skelton, Ian Rankin, Craig Robertson, Lin Anderson, Liam McIIvanney, Abir Mukherjee and lots more.
My ultimate literary hero is William McIIvanney. He was a genius crime writer.

What are you working on now?
Putting the finishing touches to my debut novel, Death Knock.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media I guess but it’s difficult because you feel like you’re constantly on the hard sell trying to get people to see your work. It can be anxiety inducing.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Breathe! Don’t give up, keep following your dreams.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you worry about what others think or say let me show you an empty room filled with all the people who walk in your shoes, pay your bills and determine your future. Don’t let anyone discourage you.

What are you reading now?
My TBR pile is huge but I’m loving In The Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan

What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish the debut. Put out another anthology and write a play based on one of the stories in my current book.

What is your favorite book of all time?
Laidlaw by William McIIvanney and I’m going to cheat and say as a child The Famous Five by Enid Blyton

Author Websites and Profiles
JD Hamilton Website
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