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February 4, 2025

Someone Else’s Horror Story close to 90 ratings!

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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!

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Published on February 04, 2025 21:20

February 3, 2025

Author Interview with M. D. Wiselln

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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...

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Published on February 03, 2025 00:16

February 1, 2025

Author Interview with A. L. MacDonald

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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...

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Published on February 01, 2025 14:28

Author Interview with Robin Brown

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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.

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Published on February 01, 2025 11:35

January 31, 2025

Author Interview with Mylee J. Miller

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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 ...

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Published on January 31, 2025 14:34

January 30, 2025

Author Interview with Jen Desmarais

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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...

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Published on January 30, 2025 13:00

January 28, 2025

Author Interview with Vicki-Ann Bush

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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...

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Published on January 28, 2025 19:55

Author Interview with Cara N. Delaney

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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...

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Published on January 28, 2025 17:20

January 27, 2025

Author Interview with L. L. Stephens

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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...

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Published on January 27, 2025 11:58

January 26, 2025

Author Interview with Christina Kaye

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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...

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Published on January 26, 2025 19:27