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An interview with Hassan Osman, author of Write your book on the side

Meet Hassan Osman, a writer and author of non fiction books. The full title of Hassan’s lastest book is “Write Your Book on the Side: How to Write and Publish Your First Nonfiction Kindle Book While Working a Full-Time Job (Even if You Don’t Have a Lot of Time and Don’t Know Where to Start)”, which probably sounds familiar to the majority of writers these days.

What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?

I publish a series of books under a pen name that no one (except my wife...

Meet Cari Schaeffer, author of The Yellow Ribbon Chronicles

In this week’s Thursday Throng author interview, writer Cari Schaeffer get’s to sit in the hot seat and talk about her life as a writer. Her latest series is inspired by her life in the military, as a US Air Force veteran.

What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?

I am tougher and stronger than I look or act.

What did the best review you ever had say about you and your work?

A reader contacted me from Louisiana. She told me that my debut novel (Faith, Hope, Love, and Chocol...

Meeting Milica Vladova, author of Build Your Immune System Fast

Hello and welcome to this week’s Thursday Throng author interview. This week I’m pleased to have Milica Vladova on the blog with her book, Build Your Immune System Fast. Milica lives in Bulgaria and aims to spread valuable knowledge that will help others on their journey to happiness and well-being.

What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?

My grandmother from my father’s side was a sound healer. In our culture, these gifts are considered to be passed through the DNA. So, I...

Meet Sue Williams, author and poet with her book I am Unique

Presenting Sue Williams, an author and poet who is the founder of Your Signature Success Story and creator of the Believe! book series for women. Her own Signature Success Story began when she wrote a poem called Believe! in 2012, which was the catalyst that led to her being nominated for a national Women Inspiring Women award for her writing in both 2012 and 2013. She has also been featured in magazine publications including Soul and Spirit and Kindred Spirit and appeared on local radio.

Wha...

Interview with Jonathan Fesmire, author of Bodacious Creed

Jonathan Fesmire, lives in Southern California with his son. By day, he’s a copywriter, by evening a steampunk author, and at all times, a dedicated dad. Though Jonathan started out writing fantasy, he has moved completely to steampunk, enchanted with its aesthetics, possibilities, and implications. He’s a fan of the stories, the art, and the gadgets, and enjoys interacting with the community. In fact, Jonathan regularly interviews popular members of the steampunk community for his The Wild S...

Win a free copy of the Hysteria 6 anthology

Every year I run an international writing competition for women to help raise money for The Hysterectomy Association.

It’s almost time to announce the overall category winners but before I do that at the end of November, I run a ‘guess the cover’ competition on the Hysteria Writing Competition blog.

If you’d like to have a go at winning a free copy of the anthology all you need to do is be the first person to correctly guess which of our 30 category finalists the cover has been inspired by.

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Meet Alistair Cross, author of Sleep Savannah Sleep

Today, it’s Alistair Cross with his book Sleep Savannah Sleep in the hot seat. Alistair’s debut novel, The Crimson Corset, was an immediate bestseller, earning praise from such authors as Jay Bonansinga, author of The Walking Dead series, and vampire-lit veteran, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro. Alistair also writes with international bestseller, Tamara Thorne, and together they have released several bestsellers, including Mother, The Cliffhouse Haunting, and The Ghosts of Ravencrest. ..

What is one thi...

Meet Sally Jenkins, author of Bedsit 3

This week I’d like you to meet Sally Jenkins, a UK based author who has written a debut novel, Bedsit 3, a tale of murder, mystery and love – which also features a body in the garden ….! She has also published a short story collection and two non-fiction books on writing and self publishing.

What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?

I am a campanologist or church bell ringer. It’s been a lifelong hobby but people are always surprised when they find out. And no, we’re not a...

Meeting Debbie McLeod, author of Best Friends Forever: Practical Steps and Wisdom to Ease Pet Loss

This week, I’d like to introduce Debbie McLeod, a hypnotherapist, spiritual coach, counsellor, teacher of authentic empowerment and spiritual development; who has also written the book Best Friends Forever.

What is one thing that no-one would usually know about you?

That I am shy

What is the best review you have ever had about your work?

“I found working with Debbie to be both comforting and cathartic. It was so wonderful to talk about my darling babies with someone who didn’t get uncomfortab...

An interview with J G Dow, author of Jane of Manchester

This week my guest is JG Dow, author of a chick lit novel, Jane of Manchester. JG lived for many years in the North of England and spent a few years living in Manchester. He enjoys walks in the country and indulging in a spot of cooking now and then and also writes the odd story and pen the occasional poem from time to time. This is his debut novel and so if anyone happens to enjoy it, he may just write another!

What is one thing that people wouldn’t normally know about you?

There are probabl...