Category: Author Interview
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Meet Catherine Edward, author of Lycan’s Blood Queen
What inspires you to write? I’d say a lot of things. Everything I see, read, and experience in my daily life, the music I listen to influences me in one way or the other. The world and the people in it are my muse. Some incidents are heartwarming and some are infuriating. All this inspires […]
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Meet RomanticAdrienne, author of Against All Odds
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I began writing twenty years ago during high school. The first book that I just published is a contemporary romance. I considered myself a writer when I put the first words into that book. Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I […]
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Meet Magda L., author of True Intentions
What inspires you to write? Anything can inspire me. A random person on the street, someone’s backpack color, a song lyric, a sound. It doesn’t take much for ideas to form in my head during the day as my brain is always high functioning. In the end process, I choose the ideas that stand out […]
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 3
Check out the third episode below where we discuss the role of poverty and home in Eve and the Faders. DISCLAIMER: the video may contain spoilers. Previous Episodes: Episode 1 Episode 2
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Patricia M. Muhammad, author of The Speakeasy Murders
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I first considered myself a writer when I wrote and published my academic research papers in widely known periodicals. What have you written so far? I have written 19 novels in multiple genres: science-fiction/fantasy, contemporary romance crossover, mystery/detective and historical romance. Do you work to an outline or […]
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Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis, authors of Rhythm Flourishing
What inspires you to write? Cendrine Marrouat: Life and the lessons I learn from experiences — good or bad. David Ellis: I try to take a little from everything and everywhere. A lot of my inspiration comes from my own passions, I think that if you have varied interests then you will never run out […]
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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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