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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m founder of the non-profit 1455 Lit Arts and direct the Center for Story at Shenandoah University. I’ve been publishing fiction, poetry, reviews (of music, movie, book, food), and essays on the technology industry for over twenty years. I’ve appeared on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and been quoted in USA Today, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Forbes and AdAge. I was a longtime columnist for PopMatters, and my work has also appeared in Salon,
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
After several years working as a technical writer for the government, I was able to quit and devote my time to writing the stories in my head and in my heart. And there are a lot of them! I’ve had 2 historical romance novels published, as well as short stories and poems. I like reading different genres, and that’s reflected in my output as well.
https://awesomegang.com/cathy-j-dubie/

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I’ve written six books, three about ADHD, as well as coloring books that both my grandchildren and adult children enjoy. Currently, I’m working on an exciting children’s book. Additionally, I have an art book about drawing portraits due to my experience in painting and selling artwork for many years.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I’m a Texas transplant, originally from Southern California. I still miss the San Gorgonio Mountains covered in snow and the cresting surf at Newport Beach, but my home is among the Pineywoods of East Texas. Here, I live with my spouse of 50+ years, where we raised our son and daughter.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hello! I am Peggi Davis, 77 years old, a widow, and living my best life this very minute. I was raised in New York City by an eccentric British father and sometime-model mother, in an untethered, unusual home filled with fashion, formality, and a few friendly ghosts. After graduating from Texas A&M University, I entered the wacky world of retail advertising as a fashion art director and creative director.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Joy Dent and I write clean and wholesome romance novels as Darcy Flynn. I’m originally from New Orleans, LA, and spent my childhood, ridding streetcars, celebrating Mardi Gras and cheerleading for the University of New Orleans. I studied music and theatre in college and after I got married, my husband and I moved to Nashville, TN. I’m a former fashion model and Mrs. Tennessee and I now live on a horse farm just down the road in Franklin. And even though I’ve spent years surrounded by a menagerie of living creatures, I’m partial to my barn cats and my beautiful English Setters.
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have two self-published books of poetry. I am working on a third, but once I reach about 40 pages, I’ll publish it. Sadly, I’m not inspired daily, so only add to the book as poems come to me.
https://pretty-hot.com/autumn-tausend/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve only written one book: It’s All in the Lyrics: My Journey to Becoming a Home Studio Musician.
https://pretty-hot.com/tony-kessel/

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My newly released poetry book is my first book I have ever written. Besides poetry, my other interests include music, baking, animals, kickboxing, and watching Friends and Grey’s Anatomy. My favorite book genres are poetry and thrillers.
https://pretty-hot.com/molly-dickerson/

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I am a teacher by profession, mother and grandmother by loving choice, and a secretary and gopher when needed. Having the goal of becoming a writer after retiring, I took a Writing course at Indiana University NW. I also took two correspondence courses from The Institute of Children’s Literature.
https://pretty-hot.com/janeen-swart/

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Barry Donadio is a celebrity author and decorated veteran who has led an extraordinary life of service. Born in Bay Shore, New York, Donadio has served honorably in the military, law enforcement, and the U.S. Secret Service, where he protected Presidents Bush and Obama. His military honors include the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal.
https://pretty-hot.com/barry-donadio/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired middle school teacher who taught literature, language arts, Spanish and computers. I co-manage our family ranch in southeastern Colorado and northeastern New Mexico.
https://awesomegang.com/larada-horner...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
As a first-time author, the journey of writing “Hoofprints in Saguaro Shadows” has been incredibly exciting and deeply personal. The narrative follows the lives of two compelling characters, Rye Dalton and Alejandro Mendoza. Rye is a fiercely independent woman exemplifying the characteristics of country-raised women everywhere, while Alejandro is the seasoned Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs, whose character is complex and brings about the sense of a mystery to be solved.
https://awesomegang.com/shay-taggert/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a pastor of 27 years and a retired educator and have a passion for writing. I have written and published one book and have a novel soon to be presented to my publisher for publication. I am also adopted and had a very challenging upbringing
https://awesomegang.com/robert-e-kimble/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Bryant Reil. I grew up the middle child in a family of seven children. I was one of two boys, and have five sisters. We lived in the village of Rosemary in Alberta, Canada until I was 12, and I finished my schooling in Strathmore, Alberta, at the time a whopping size of 4500 or so people.
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Skye, and I’m here to make you laugh, cry, & swoon! My romances are all about strong women learning to love themselves before they can claim their “Happily Ever After” partnership. (Spoiler: they always do!)
https://pretty-hot.com/skye-mcdonald-2/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Unglorious War Revised Edition is my second book because it is a revision of my first book. I am currently working on putting together a group of short crime stories most of which have been published by magazines.
https://pretty-hot.com/maxine-flam-2/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My Author’s name is Robert Hall, I go by Bob. I’m retired and used to be a manager in telecommunications, at Sprint and sales at Verizon. I have written and published 14 manuscripts. I became adept at figuring out technical issues to service our customers. I used Draft2Digital to publish my manuscripts and Pay hip to design my website.
https://pretty-hot.com/robert-hall/

www.rosannebittner.com. I have had 76 books published since 1983 and am working #77. I am 5 months from 80 years old and still as active as a 40 year old and still writing. Plus I work part-time for Whirlpool Corporation and do all my own lawn work and gardening. I love American history and most of my books involve REAL history, locations and events. I just get my fictitious characters involved in historical romance, family sagas and Native American stories. My first series (Savage Destiny) published between 1983 and 1986 is still one of my best sellers. It's been reissued 4 times.

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I want to become a prolific writer, but at the moment, I only have 3 books and 2 small ebooks. The majority of the books I have are still unwritten. You can view or buy them at: https://www.amazon.com/author/tanyach....

I am interested in putting my books on your sites, but after looking at the question sheet, I notice you ask for my Goodreads site for your readers to view. The problem is while my books are listed, on first sight, all the books say 0 reviews. But if you look closer it tells you how many reviews there are, but not what they say. This is because of a problem that Goodreads themselves created.On each of the two books originally posted I had at least four reivews, three of which were 5* with two 3* and one 4*. Then they said they had false reviews and removed all reviews at that time. This didn't apply to my books because they were posted at least a year before this happened, but they still removed my reviews. When I complained they said it was a glitch and they were fixing it.After a year of "fixing" it with no result, they finally said they would give me a new profile. This is the one I will give to you. However, they didn't reinstall my previous reviews. I offered to send them my copies of all my reviews which they declined. They have now told me my reviews were lost because I had a new profile. This still isn't right because my last published book, Blue Spark, has again had four 5 * and a 3* which were posted on Goodreads by the reviewers but still do not show up. So now I have a site which has invisible reviews and Goodreads still tell me they are "fixing" it. So I'm concerned that when any of your readers look at my site they will think I have no reviews. Is there anyway you can put a notice on my intervew stating I have the reviews, or could I send you the copies of my reviews? The whole point of this exercise is to highlight my books.

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been fascinated by words and stories for as long as I can remember, and I’ve been writing them almost as long. I’ve dabbled in poetry, microfiction, non-fiction, short stories, and even plays and movie scripts, but my true passion is writing novels. I love delving into characters’ psyches, figuring out who they are, and where they belong in the world.
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Associate School Psychologist, Past Life Therapist, Energy Therapist, REIKI Master 1st Degree, and Consultant. I’m the former owner of an international training company, a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Assistant Instructor of Psychology at Texas State University, and a Supervisor of the Children’s Forensic Clinic for Harris County (Houston).
https://awesomegang.com/bob-degroot/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
As a child, I despised writing of any type. I really wish AI had been around when I was in college. In later life, I discovered that I actually had a knack for it. When the company I worked for needed a ‘strong’ but gentle letter, they’d come to me.
https://awesomegang.com/annie-hudson/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve only written one so far, but have plans for at least two more in the future.
https://awesomegang.com/scott-newman/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am the daughter of Jewish pork producers (Truth!) and spent the first 11 years of my life on a hog ranch outside of Fresno, California. We also had raisins, but that’s perhaps not as interesting as Jews raising pigs.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Nassima Drihmi. Moroccan author and writer. Born in Souk El Arbaa Du Gharb in Morocco and raised in Khenifra.
I am currently living in Souk El Arbaa Du Gharb near my grandmother Kassmia Aroui. I love pets. I have a beautiful cat named Katy.
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
To date, I have published 7 books. Although Amazon blacklisted 2 of the 4-part series ‘Feet Pose Maven,’ I’m still going strong. I began writing and posting on my blog, https://baroquemedusa.com/, during the Lockdown in 2020, initially as a sci-fi writer.
https://pretty-hot.com/baroque-medusa/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Lianne James and I write clean, sweet women’s fiction. I have written one book so far, but my series (A Love on Turtle Island) will have seven books in all!
https://pretty-hot.com/lianne-james/

I am interested in putting my books on your sites, but after looking at the question sheet, I notice you ask for my Goodreads site for your readers to view. The problem is while my bo..."
I understand your problem. You can leave that spot blank on the forms until it is fixed then we will go back and correct it.

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Started in St. Louis and returned there to raise my family. I am fascinated with fish. I am an avid angler, and I could stare at an aquarium all day.
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I am interested in putting my books on your sites, but after looking at the question sheet, I notice you ask for my Goodreads site for your readers to view. The problem is while my bo..."
If you have copies you can post the reviews on your own website

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the hot summer days of my youth, I cut my teeth on science fiction through novels and comic books. Authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs, Arthur C. Clarke, and Ray Bradbury were but a few writers who shaped my youth.
https://awesomegang.com/pt-harry/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a practicing witch and write metaphysical material and create tarot decks as well as teach these topics. I have my self published tarot deck Stardust Wanderer Tarot out right now.
https://awesomegang.com/jen-sankey/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a scientist by background, and I love science. I have a PhD in Neuroscience and I published several scientific articles while in academia. Alex Rawecki is the pen name I chose when I decided to write a fiction book.
https://awesomegang.com/alex-rawecki/

www.rosannebittner.com. I have had 76 books published since 1983 and am working #77. I a..."
Rosanne, I don't do interviews, but perhaps one of your many books would make a good candidate for my podcast The Page 1 Challenge. Plz message me if interested.

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi I am Avram, an computer software developer and IT Consultant. My first book, written during COVID from Lanzarote, Spain, is about Keeping your PC Running like new. Not a best seller. I enjoy all things creative, and as such I am a backyard beekeeper, an Amateur radio “ham”, and volunteer for a number of non-profits as their A/V and Livestream expert.
https://awesomegang.com/avram-grossman/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I established Broadway Pacific Press in order to list my titles. My current listings are an adult novel, Sisters of the Soul, and four works for children, Snake Food, The Haunting, Henry Bingle’s Transformation, and Is THAT a Hat? The Haunting, Snake Food, and Henry Bingle’s Transformation are intended for middle school to younger teen readers and Is THAT a Hat is a picture book for a toddler read-aloud as well as an early reader for children 5 to 7 years of age.
https://awesomegang.com/kristin-fulton/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written 2 editions of 1 ebook.
https://awesomegang.com/artem-orel/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Amin Masih. I’m a fiction writer from Durgapur, West Bengal, India where I was born and brought up. I still live in my hometown and work as an accounts executive. I’m not a professional writer but want to be soon. I’ve written dozens of short stories and three poetry collections so far. I don’t have any pets but I love pets.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am an Australian author travelling the globe to inspire motivated citizens to employ a wide range of new and inventive strategies to create a better world. My new book, Cutting-Edge Ideas, is part of a grassroots revolutionary movement.
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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Joy Dent and I write clean and wholesome romance novels as Darcy Flynn. I’m originally from New Orleans, LA, and spent my childhood, riding streetcars, celebrating Mardi Gras and cheerleading for the University of New Orleans. I studied music and theatre in college and after I got married, my husband and I moved to Nashville, TN.
https://pretty-hot.com/darcy-flynn/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Turkish Delight are my debut novel. But I have been writing for years through my work with communications, social media and digital marketing.
Just last week, one of my horror novels got selected for a Halloween anthology, for a Danish Publisher. So yay me! 😉
https://pretty-hot.com/anjelica-sonde...

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Two, with a third one pending. I’m like 19 cats and counting! Seriously though, I am lacking in cats. Feel free to let me know where to get more or really, any.
https://awesomegang.com/zofiaq-warwick/

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Choose Your Own Adventure to Mental Resilience.
Mental health for the young in an interactive adventure theme.
https://awesomegang.com/dr-rabea-hadi/

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Joel Shoemaker has been a librarian for a decade and a magician for three! He lives in central Illinois with his husband, a frog, a colony of cherry shrimp, and his dog, Maximus. He consumes an inordinate amount of cheese.
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My family lived in a small beach town in New York until I was 10, with lots of messing around with boats with my brother and sisters. Then my Dad, a judge, realized his John Muir dream and moved us to Marin County in California, for wild sailing on the bay and endless hiking. I inherited his restless traveler genes, and backpacked and traveled around much of the world.
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As long as I could remember, I’ve always been reading. One day, many, many years ago, I thought: that doesn’t seem hard. I could do that. HA. it is a lot of work but I found that I love it. I’ve been bring up two boys by myself, so I haven’t had time to write like I’ve wanted to.
https://pretty-hot.com/laura-armijo/
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Howdy! My name is Ben, I live in the UK, I sell bathrooms for a living, and for my sins, I follow Formula 1 motor racing. I love sci-fi, especially Star Trek, and I am a huge fan of most things Disney too. I have published two books, and currently have a third in the hands of my publisher.
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