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Full Circle by Vered Neta
When Russians invade Prague, a young medical student kills a soldier in self-defense. As authorities hunt for her, she is smuggled beyond The Iron Curtain sneaks across borders to reach the USA, where, twenty years later, she shares her story of struggle and hope with her daughter. When the Berlin Wall falls in 1989 and…
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Max Vayne, author of Charles and Her
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I realized I was one at heart when I was a kid. I got an assignment to write a story and I enjoyed it immensely. I then started writing my first book as well. I guess I have been since forever. Do you have a special time…
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J.B. Kovacs, author of Zari and the Citadel
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I’ve loved the fantasy genre ever since I read Tolkien’s body of work. Fantasy gives you the most freedom regarding worldbuilding and while there are tropes that ought to be included, one isn’t constrained like in genres like crime fiction for example. This…
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Meagan Diehl, author of The Lost Treasure of Blackbeard
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? As an adult, I can unashamedly say that I still love YA fiction. Lately, though, the books I’ve found seem to focus more on romance and less on the fun and adventure teens-young adults can still experience before the weight of adulthood weighs…
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Vered Neta, author of Things We Do for Love
What are some day jobs you have held? I’ve always been drawn to books. I was a “book nerd” even before that expression existed. However, I started writing only at the ripe age of 57 after having, as I call it, 3 Past Lives in this lifetime. I’ve been an archaeologist, a top manager in…
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Edidiong Andrew, author of Unmasked Mission
What inspires you to write? Writing was a means to escape boredom, considering I grew up in a family where making friends was prohibited. I took solace in writing, so basically, I would say boredom inspired me to write. Moreover, my dad, of blessed memory was my muse and believed so much in me, hence…
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Craig Terlson, author of Three Minute Hero
What inspires you to write? In the big human condition picture, I believe stories have the ability to transform us. It’s how we relate to the world, how we remember, and how we tell others we feel. I love being in touch with what I call literary alchemy—a fancy way to say I love storytelling.…
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Frank Giammanco by Lord of the Wood
When did you first consider yourself a writer? From the time I was in elementary school. I remember my fourth-grade teacher asking us to write an essay about Thanksgiving and I wound up writing a story about a talking turkey. My teacher got such a kick out of it that she had me read it…
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Jess Chua, author of Let it Rip
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I started writing poetry in my teens and would write poems once every ten years, or when I felt very depressed about something. Recently I’ve been exploring more forms and techniques. Poetry can be a great way to jot down ideas, get to…
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Kailey Oliver, author of World Stained Us System Blamed Us
What inspires you to write? I find inspiration to write in the simple beauty of life’s everyday moments – in conversations, in nature’s wonders, and in the emotions that course through us all. It’s like capturing snapshots of the world and feelings, frozen in words on paper.” Writing is my way of participating in the ongoing conversation…
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