Rebecca Crunden's Blog, page 11
February 4, 2025
Someone Else’s Horror Story close to 90 ratings!

Four ratings away from 90! Oh my gosh! I am seriously so proud of this story. It originally got rejected way back when – when I tried briefly to submit it to a mag – and now it’s got 86 ratings! Thank you, dear readers. It really means a lot!
February 3, 2025
Author Interview with M. D. Wiselln

Introduce yourself!
Hello, my name is M. D. Wiselln! I’m an Ohio native, living in Kansas since 2015 (I can’t believe it’s been almost a decade). In my day job, I’m a developer team lead for a major U.S. bank. My first three books were published in 2024, and I hope to add at least one more every year.
I met my wife online and we’ve been married since 2002. We have one son and four cats. My other interests include movies, musical theater, and travel. My wife and I have been on half a do...
February 1, 2025
Author Interview with A. L. MacDonald

Introduce yourself!
I’m Andrew (A. L. MacDonald), a science fiction author living in Ottawa, Canada. I do other things too, like I have a whole job as a mechanical engineer but let’s just focus on the author alter ego right now.
What’s the first book you remember reading?
I remember my first chapter book of my own, given to me by my mom for me – MY book. It was Little Joe Otter. I remember it being intense. The fella got stuck in a trap and lost a toe. That’s all I remember but that...
Author Interview with Robin Brown

Introduce yourself!
Hello, my name is Robin Brown, I’m over twelve thousand days old, I live somewhere in Manchester (England) and Wild Ink Publishing is releasing my debut urban fantasy novel “Vampire Metropolis” this year!
What’s the first book you remember reading?
A sex book! I remember it very clearly. It was a book written for young children that explained exactly where babies come from, and it had illustrations!
Tell us what you’re currently reading!
These questions.
...January 31, 2025
Author Interview with Mylee J. Miller

Introduce yourself!
I’m Mylee, a hybrid author hopeful (i.e., I want to debut in both indie and traditional publishing – and I’m halfway there!) I’m Demi/Ace and Neurodivergent, and I have a profound love for all things fantasy, though I also write in other genres.
What’s the first book you remember reading?
The first book I remember reading was Silly Sally Goes To Town Upside Down by Audrey Wood, as a child. It was also the first book I ever was inspired by in order to write. I’ve ...
January 30, 2025
Author Interview with Jen Desmarais

Introduce yourself!
Hello! I’m Jen Desmarais, and I’m an author, which is something I never thought I’d say, even though I wrote fanfic for most of my adult life. I’m also a mom, a wife, a daughter, and a sister.
Pick a genre, any genre!
If I had to keep only one genre, I would keep romance, because there are so many subgenres that I would never want to stop!
Have you ever written fanfiction?
I owe a lot to fanfiction. I started writing it in 2008 with the Twilight boom. I met...
January 28, 2025
Author Interview with Vicki-Ann Bush

Introduce yourself!
Hello! I’m Vicki-Ann Bush, and I write YA Paranormal and Paranormal Romance. In addition, I’m an award-winning short screenplay writer and producer for the short film, Alex & Margaret’s Beginning.
Tell us what you’re currently reading!
I’m reading a mesmerizing ARC, A Life Without Living, by SC Alban. The book comes out in the Spring of 2025 and if you enjoy fantasy, witches, and a destined love, then I encourage you to look for this one.
Tell us your favourit...
Author Interview with Cara N. Delaney

Introduce yourself!
Hi! I’m Cara, and I’m a writer of fantasy, mostly of the romance variety. I do also like to dabble in horror and science-fiction, though the latter remains unpublished for now. I’m a huge cat person who currently suffers from a condition called not having cats, but I do have two fuzzy nephews who I spoil regularly.
What’s the first book you remember reading?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, if that counts as reading; I read it to other kids in kindergarten. First pro...
January 27, 2025
Author Interview with L. L. Stephens

Introduce yourself!
I’m L. L. Stephens. The books I’m publishing at the moment are epic fantasy: The Triempery Revelations series. I do other things besides write, like play board games and paint board game miniatures.
What’s the first book you remember reading?
Not sure. I can’t remember that far back!
Tell us your favourite way to consume books: Paperback, hardback, audiobook or ebook? Why?
Paperback, then ebooks. When I read I immerse myself in the words, in the writing, cr...
January 26, 2025
Author Interview with Christina Kaye

Introduce yourself!
Hey, there! I’m Christina Kaye. I’ve been an indie author coach, professional book editor, and book launch expert for 16+ years! I help indies grow their reader following organically, so they can successfully launch their books and their careers! I’m also an award-winning/bestselling suspense novelist with eight books out so far.
Tell us what you’re currently reading!
I wish I had time to sit and read these days, but the only real “reading” I get done is on Audib...