Category: Author Interview
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 2

In case you missed it, I officially launched a video series with my co-author, Lornett Vestal, in February! During every episode of B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, we tackle an interesting question related to our new book series, Faders and Alphas. Check out the second episode below where we discuss the role of wit…
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Meet Jordan Tate, author of Messe Noire

What inspires you to write? I first became aware I wanted to be an artist when I was about six years old. My father had shown me the 1976 version of King Kong with Jessica Lange, and this film had a huge impact on me. My father was a huge cinema lover, so thanks to him…
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Paul McCracken, author of Where Crows Land

What inspires you to write? Music can play a big part in finding inspiration. With certain songs or instrumentals, I am able to create a kind of trailer for the story in my head and how I would see it play out. It also helps to set the mood and tone when getting into the…
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Ashley Amber, author of The Flip Side of Sad

When did you first consider yourself a writer? In 9th grade when I turned in a short story I’d written for an English assignment and the teacher called me over after class to say I belonged in AP English. That’s when I knew this wasn’t just a hobby. What are some day jobs you have…
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 1

So here’s some news you probably weren’t expecting: I’m officially launching a video series with my co-author, Lornett Vestal! During every episode of B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, we will pretend to be sophisticated authors as we sip from fancy champagne flutes and discuss an interesting question related to our new book series, Faders…
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Meet Stephen Vizinczey, author of 3 Wishes

Recently, I sat down with prolific and long-time author, Stephen Vizinczey, to discuss his current novel titled 3 Wishes. Born in 1933 in Hungary, Stephen was two years old when his father was assassinated by the Nazis. During his student years, he wrote poems and plays. In 1965, he quit his job, borrowed money to…
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Dani J. Caile, author of Humanity H20

Are you a full-time or part-time writer and how does that affect your writing? Part-time. Since beginning writing over a decade ago I’ve considered myself a ‘hobby’ writer, even though I’ve quite recently been able to make some leeway into the market with my latest series. I have both a full-time job as a teacher…
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Alex Pearl, author of Sleeping with the Blackbirds

When and why did you begin writing? I started writing professionally as an advertising copywriter back in 1980. It was something of an accident if I’m honest. I had been at art college and had teamed up with a good friend. We were both interested in creative advertising and at that time the UK was…
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On Eve and the Faders: A Conversation with the Authors

On January 9th, my co-author (Lornett B. Vestal) and I celebrated the release of our new novel, Eve and the Faders. This virtual launch included an Author Q&A, readings from the book, and more. Watch the short video below if you missed it! Eve and the Faders officially hit stores on January 1, 2021. If…
Berneta L. Haynes
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Stanley Bloom, author of The Sorcerer of Stockholm

When and why did you begin writing? I have always wanted to write, even as a small child, perhaps because I read a lot as soon as I was able to do so and felt the urge to create stories of my own. Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?…