Tag: authors
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Haala Humayun, author of The Rebel Queens of Tilsim
What inspires you to write? I think the moment I first considered myself a writer wasn’t when I published a book, or when someone called me an author — it happened long before that. It was quiet, almost sacred, like a realization that sneaks into your heart before your mind is willing to accept it.…
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Lailo Lema, author of Off
Can you share a little bit about your latest book? My latest story Off is about a woman who puts her partner through harsh rituals to prove his love for her. It is a story that explores love, madness, and needing someone too much. Because of their enmeshment, Peter feels like there’s nothing he can do…
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Vanessa Finaughty, author of Wizard of Ends
Are you a full-time or part-time writer, and how does that affect your writing? Part-time. It definitely slows it, and I have to spend a fair amount of time reading the last few paragraphs I wrote to refresh my memory before I can start writing each time, especially if a few days have passed. I…
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Raymond Maher, author of Trapped at Birth With Only One Way Out
Are you a full-time or part-time writer, and how does that affect your writing? I am a part-time writer. I feel it has both positive and negative effects on my writing. Sometimes stopping writing for other responsibilities seems to impede creativity. But I find having a life beyond writing is important for keeping me grounded…
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Anup Dahal, author of The Unspoken Words
What inspires you to write? I write because silence hurts louder than any scream. Growing up in a culture where emotions are often buried beneath duty, expectations, and fear of judgment, I realized that many people carry entire oceans in their hearts, but are never taught how to swim. What inspires me to write is…
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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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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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