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Of Mothers and Daughters…
Years ago, a reader shared with me how much she appreciated the focus on motherhood in my stories. This caught me by surprise because I’m not a mother and hadn’t intentionally made motherhood a theme in my writing. But this reader’s comment made me think about the role of mothers in my novels, and I…
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R.L. Baxter, author of Blue Lunar & The Apex Grail
What inspires you to write? That’s such a good question! I am usually inspired by anything and everything. I may be inspired by a really good song, people and even random moments. Often times, I go through a little ritual of reflecting on all the interesting things that I experienced throughout the month, then I…
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Bobby Nash, author of In the Wind
Why did you choose to write in your genre? I am fortunate that I can write multiple genres, but the one I return to most often is mystery/thriller. I love them, both as a writer and reader. I have been fond of mysteries since I was a kid, inspired by Encyclopedia Brown and Scooby Doo.…
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Mary Kathleen Mehuron, author of Down on the South Beach Drag
Why did you choose to write in your genre? Women’s fiction (which some call Book Club Fiction) often explores themes that move readers, such as relationships, personal growth, and the challenges of balancing the roles of our lives. This genre has allowed me to address subjects, such as the opioid epidemic, catastrophic hurricanes caused by…
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Julie Hatch, author of The Very Best of Care
Why did you choose to write in your genre? As the adage goes, write what you know. I’ve spent over twenty-five years as a nurse practitioner in pediatric and neonatal intensive care. My love for medicine started in 5th grade when I learned about white blood cells and their role in clearing the body of…
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R.C. Dickens, author of Crown of Blooms
What inspires you to write? I am driven by a compulsive desire to inflict my emotions on others. So much of my writing is based on what I find intriguing or compelling about the world and the human experience and the fun thing about writing is that if you do it well enough, people are…
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J.D. Rasch, author of The Quasi-Crystal
What inspires you to write? As I looked at all the different problems of the world I thought I should add my voice to the solution. I didn’t initially think of writing a novel, but more writing essays, but when I sat down to do that the “advice” seemed too simple – don’t do bad…
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Michelle M. Pillow, author of Mostly Shattered
What inspires you to write? Stories have always been a way to explore emotions, relationships, and what it means to be human—whether that’s through a futuristic society, a haunted town, or a world where magic is real. I’m inspired by the endless possibilities of fiction, where I can create places readers want to escape into,…
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Black History Month: How to Find Black Indie Authors
While I’m sure you’ve heard of contemporary Black authors like Octavia Butler, Walter Mosely, Terry McMillian, Nnedi Okorafor, James McBride, Samuel R. Delaney, and Tomi Adeyemi, I bet you’re less familar with Milton J. Davis, Amanda B. Weaver, Alicia Ellis, C. C. Solomon, Jessica Cage, and Antoine Bandele. That’s because the latter are indie authors,…
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M.L. Farrell, author of Love Can’t Be Measured
Can you share a little bit about your latest book? McKinna Rockwell has spent years building the life she always dreamed of. Her debut novel, Love Can’t Be Measured, has become an instant success, catapulting her into the literary spotlight, and she and her husband, Dezmond, are preparing to welcome their first child. But just as…
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