Category: Author Interview
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Robert Gately, Author of South of Main Street
When and why did you begin writing? Was in fifth grade. Had a contest to write a book report on the recent book we read. That’s when I discovered the inside flap synopsis, those beautiful words that perfectly explained what I had just read. I used it and won the contest. I was so mortified…
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Leah Hart, Author of Mistress of Magic
How do you think you’ve evolved creatively? My earliest work (from when I learned how to write, up through middle school) was all about myself, friends and family in strange situations. My little sister would be in a fairy tale, or my friends and I would be super cool and adored by the popular guys…
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Pupola, Author of Never One
When did you first consider yourself a writer? Around middle school. Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? It depends on the story which genre it falls into, so I’m not really stuck in one kind of genre. Do you have a special time to write, or how is your…
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M.J. Boshers, Author of The Faewitch
When and why did you begin writing? I have always loved to write in some form, but I didn’t begin to write novels until about five years ago. When did you first consider yourself a writer? I considered myself a writer when I typed the last word of my first novel. Why did you choose…
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LeTara Moore, author of Reflection in the Music
When and why did you begin writing? I began writing when I was a child. My third-grade class performed a play for one of the younger classes and I decided that I could write a play, too. After that, I kept writing plays. I ventured into poetry around the fourth grade when I wanted to…
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Jennifer McKeithen, author of Atlantis on the Tides of Destiny
Can you share with readers a little bit about your latest book? Atlantis On the Tides of Destiny is the continuing story of Princess Gwenwhyfar and her struggles to keep her tiny kingdom safe in a world at war. As if that isn’t hard enough, she’s fallen in love with Marcus Duilius, an ambitious Roman…
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B. Lynn Goodwin, Author of Talent
What are some day jobs you have held? I have taught English and drama in high school and college, directed community theatre, been a caregiver for my mom, worked in adult literacy, written for a number of publications, been the editor of Writer Advice since 1997, and been a wife (not a job—more like an…
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Cenarth Fox, Author and Playwright
When and why did you begin writing? I’m not sure, but I think I was about 16. I was the secretary of a sporting club – a cricket club – and there was a social event to end the season. I had to write a notice about the event and included some doggerel. Why? I…
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Saqib Noor, Author of The White and Black Book
When and why did you begin writing? I began writing when I found myself hiding from the world in a dark closet, filled with yesterday’s boxes and worn out blankets. I would cram myself into the most awkward space but always leave the tiniest gap in the door to allow a strip of light in…
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Greg McManus, Author of The Bunker
When and why did you begin writing? I have always written little things like occasional poems but never anything big. In May 2015, my job took me away to another state where I was living in a motel room alone. I was bored and lonely during the time I was not working. I sat down…
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