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Interview With Author Dudu ZimbaTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a South African author who writes crime thrillers, and I’ve always been drawn to exploring the darker, more complex sides of human nature. So far, I’ve published two novels, and each one has been a part of my growth as a storyteller. I
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Interview With Author Sarah BlumTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an 85 year old nurse Vietnam Veteran and retired nurse psychotherapist. I worked for 34 years healing trauma in others, once I felt healed myself. In 2006, I was called to write a book about the culture of abuse toward women in the military and I interviewed 58 women veterans from WWII up to Iraq and Afghanistan.
https://awesomegang.com/sarah-blum/
Interview With Author Elizabeth HarlanTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been a writer ever since I was very young. My mom was super strict about lights out at bedtime, so I kept a flashlight and a notebook and pencil under my pillow and would jot down ideas and bits and pieces of stories in the middle of the night. My first published book is my YA novel, FOOTFALLS, based loosely on my own experience growing up.
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Interview With Author Donna Kay LauTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an Emmy-honored TV animator, award-winning author, and illustrator with a passion for storytelling that inspires creativity, mindfulness, and environmental awareness. I
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Interview With Author Lena EverhartTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing for over a decade, crafting dark and addictive romance stories that explore obsession, power, and passion. I’ve published 21 books, each filled with intense chemistry, morally grey heroes, and heroines who refuse to break. When I’m not writing, I’m lost in a book, drinking too much coffee, or plotting my next dangerously irresistible love story.
https://awesomegang.com/lena-everhart/
Interview With Author Jake ThurstonTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! My name is Jake Thurston. I’m a follower of Jesus, married to my amazing wife, Kasey, and have three kids: Amelia, who’s 4, Adelyn, who’s 2, and Beckett, who’s 1 month old. I’m also a pastor and church planter of Resilient Church in Vermillion, South Dakota.
https://awesomegang.com/jake-thurston/
Interview With Author Richard SherryTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a retired college professor and administrator, having worked in Christian colleges for 37 years in Kentucky and Minnesota. My first book, from 2020, is The Long Run: Meditations on Marriage, Dementia, Caregiving, and Loss, about experiences caring for my first wife, Candy, during the 11 years from diagnosis to death. I remarried in 2022.
https://awesomegang.com/richard-sherry/
Interview With Author Candida PughTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
In 1961 I joined the Freedom Rides and was sent to Parchman Farm, Mississippi’s notorious state prison. I wrote a novel loosely based on that experience. I’ve worked at a wide variety of jobs, from waitress to foreign student advisor to Silicon Valley marketing copywriter, and am ABD (all but dissertation) from the University of California at Berkeley.
https://awesomegang.com/candida-pugh/
Interview With Author Erin AnnTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an artist, primarily through painting, drawing, and writing. I also occasionally sing and make crafts. I have one book available now that discusses my paintings, all thirty-five of them, the reason I painted them and things I learned about art and the business of it.
https://awesomegang.com/erin-ann/
Featured Interview With John EgenesTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Southern California, spent many years in Northern New Mexico, and now live in New Zealand. I’ve been around animals all my life. Some were pets, some weren’t. My first book, “Man & Horse: The Long Ride Across America” was about my travels with my horse, Gizmo, who was a partner more than a pet. I have cats surrounding me now.
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Featured Interview With KD SherrinfordTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Preston, in the UK. I have lived on the Fylde Coast for over thirty years with my husband John and our two children.
I came late to writing; only after a trip to the London Sherlock Holmes Museum in 2019 did I gain inspiration to write my first novel, ” Song for Someone”, Book One of the critically acclaimed Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler Mysteries. The book was a Finalist at last year’s Chanticleer International Book Awards for Romantic Fiction – The Chatelaine.
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Featured Interview With Sivakumar KannanTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi, I’m Sivakumar Kannan, the founder of Wise Books International. I was raised in Chennai, India, where I still live with my family. No pets yet, but I do love dogs! I create books that mix fun, learning, and creativity — everything I wish I had growing up.
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Featured Interview With Victor L. LockwoodTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Victor L. Lockwood and I am an author, a digital artist, a web designer and a criminologist. I was born and raised in Spain, always surrounded by cats and dogs, and I can say that, despite loving to travel, I still remain at the same place – cats and dogs included.
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Interview With Author Orest LastowTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Orest Lastow and I am a Swedish author with a long career as a physicist, inventor, and entrepreneur. Before becoming a full-time writer, I was the CEO of a pharmaceutical company I founded in 2014. Built on my own inventions, the company is now publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm.
https://awesomegang.com/orest-lastow/
Interview With Author Bill BeckettTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a novice writer with only one published book.
https://awesomegang.com/bill-beckett/
Interview With Author Tammy AikenTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have lived in South Deerfield Massachusetts most of my life before moving to Montague. I love nature I love walking, love horses and love singing my favorite Holiday is Christmas. I am a farm girl hung around on my grandparent’s farm growing up loved everything about farming.
https://awesomegang.com/tammy-aiken-13/
Interview With Author Ed BurleyTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a guitarist turned writer born out of creative frustration during the covid pandemic lockdown.
My debut Novel Blame was released three years, its story routed in my experiences at University.
My second novel is due to be published later this year and is entitled Agency.
https://awesomegang.com/ed-burley/
Interview With Author Alexis PhoenixTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Alexis, the founder of AAK Press, where I focus on creating engaging and informative eBooks primarily on topics related to technology, social media, and personal development. My goal is to empower individuals to leverage the power of modern tools and strategies to improve their lives and careers.
https://awesomegang.com/alexis-phoenix/
Interview With Author Kane Jesse HowardTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi there! My name is Kane Jesse Howard. At the time of writing this, I have currently released two full novels, and my collection of short stories is on the way hopefully sometime this year. I am a college student and writer.
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Interview With Author Michelle KssiliTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Michelle Kssili, 49 years old. I am originally from Ohio USA, moved to France to venture out of my comfort zone. I love to travel, read and write. I have written 3 books: Lost in her blue eyes (Michelle Jackson), I have stories to tell (aka Amira Ahmed) and Travel Girl (Michelle Kssili). I have also created several workbooks.
https://awesomegang.com/michelle-kssili/
Interview With Author Amira AhmedTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Michelle Kssili aka Amira Ahmed. I am from Ohio (USA) I am an avid reader and writer. I write down everything that could potentially become a book. Some are just random thoughts. I love to travel with my husband. We have been to Spain, Morocco, France and Canada. I have written 3 books and created several workbooks.
https://awesomegang.com/amira-ahmed/
Featured Interview With Beau MonroeTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Born and raised in Green Country Northeast Oklahoma
Have two female fur balls of the feline variety. One of em weighs 20+ pounds and they’re both calico. The elder is gray and the kitten’s black.
I love horses, swimming and cold, clear running spring creek water.
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Featured Interview With Dr Linda PajoelTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am an entrepreneur, a global citizen, and an investor. I am very curious about life and love to solve problems. Once I discover a unique solution to a problem, I try to share the information with as many people in my circle as possible.
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Author's Interview Narcissus BlueTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Being a writer was never something I thought I could accomplish. My whole life I tried different things, from studying criminal justice to childhood education, and none of it was for me. The only constant was my love for reading and writing.
https://pretty-hot.com/narcissus-blue/
Author's Interview Penelope-Ann AshbourneTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Penelope-Ann Ashbourne, and I write atmospheric fiction with a strong sense of place, mystery, and that quiet kind of tension that sneaks up on you. I’m fascinated by what we don’t say out loud—those unspoken histories, odd silences, and the shadows that seem to stretch just a little too far. So far, I’ve written three books: The Bones Beneath Blackwood, The Guest Who Never Left, and most recently, Dark Lullabies: Twisted Bedtime Stories for Adults.
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I’m the author of five published books, but my latest, The Seven: An Odyssey of Seven Horses and Seven Souls, is unlike anything I’ve written—or anything most readers have seen. Its unique format and powerful themes invite deep reflection on compassion, humanity, and our bond with animals. A few years ago, my husband and I sold everything we owned to sail around the world, and that decision changed my life—and my writing—forever. The people we've met, the cultures we've experienced, and the incredible places we've explored have deeply influenced my storytelling. I’ve woven these real-world experiences into my work and have already begun several new projects, both fiction and non-fiction. I’m currently launching a children’s chapter book about a mermaid—a coming-of-age tale rich with accurate details about the sea life we live among and encounter daily. I recently recorded a podcast with Reader Views, and the host called it one of the most intriguing interviews she had ever done—a compliment that truly humbled and inspired me to keep sharing my stories with the world.
Interview With Author Elizabeth JaegerTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Stolen: Love and Loss in the Time of COVID-19 is Elizabeth Jaeger’s first book. Her essays, short stories, book reviews, and poetry have been published in various print and online journals, including Margate Bookie, Caustic Frolic, The Blue Nib, Capsule Stories, Watchung Review, Ovunque Siamo, and Italian Americana.
https://awesomegang.com/elizabeth-jae...
Interview With Author Thomas MiezejeskiTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Most of my career I have written nonfiction book length reports on the computer and telecommunications industry. These books were commissioned as work for hire by a limited number of industry clients. In the mass market I have written 4 books over 200 pages and four books less than 200 pages.
https://awesomegang.com/thomas-miezej...
Interview With Author Jason PfiffnerTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m Jason Pfiffner, an engineer by day and a fantasy writer by night. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling, especially tales of adventure, magic, and rebellion. The Warlock Rebellion is my debut novel, and it’s been an incredible journey bringing this story to life. Writing this book has been a dream come true, and I’m excited to share it with readers who love fast-paced fantasy, compelling characters, and high-stakes adventure.
https://awesomegang.com/jason-pfiffner/
Interview With Author Felicity HewittTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Felicity Hewitt, romantasy author. I’ve completed one novel so far, Violets & Vipers, which is book one of The Shadow Knight Series. Violets & Vipers was released on March 10th of this year. I am currently editing book two and writing books three and four. Book two is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2025.
Interview With Author Felicity HewittTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Felicity Hewitt, romantasy author. I’ve completed one novel so far, Violets & Vipers, which is book one of The Shadow Knight Series. Violets & Vipers was released on March 10th of this year. I am currently editing book two and writing books three and four. Book two is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2025.
https://awesomegang.com/felicity-hewitt/
Interview With Author Dana GibsonTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
One. Am currently writing the second one
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Zero Point Weight Loss Cookbook.
https://awesomegang.com/dana-gibson/
Interview With Author Debbie HartungTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a San Francisco-based writer and painter; I love traveling and live music. “The Factory of Maladies is my first book.”
https://awesomegang.com/debbie-hartung/
Interview With Author David WaltersTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve only written one book. My lifelong focus as an artist has been primarily on visual creativity. I’ve worked professionally as a fine artist and illustrator.
https://awesomegang.com/david-walters/
Interview With Author Lincoln PhillipsTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I day dreamed of being a writer starting in high school. I dabbled in writing off and on through college but never did anything seriously. After college, I wrote one half of a rough draft of a romantic seafaring adventure story set in the year 2007. From 1991 to 1993, I wrote a rough draft novel on the First Gulf War and a rough draft novel on a U.S./Israeli spy scandal of the mid 1980s.
https://awesomegang.com/lincoln-phill...
Interview With Author Hiba KIALTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an architect by profession and a creator by soul. My journey has been a continuous exploration of art, history, and the human experience, seamlessly blending creativity with intellectual depth. With a background in architecture, I have cultivated a profound understanding of space, form, and cultural heritage, which is reflected not only in my designs but also in my written work.
https://awesomegang.com/hiba-kial-2/
Interview With Author T.K. WareTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 50+ books. T.K Ware’s books have received starred reviews throughout book sellers. He is a minister of the gospel and an author of 40+ books, reaching coast to coast, Amsterdam, Canada, and parts of Africa.
https://awesomegang.com/t-k-ware-2/
Interview With Author Vishesh PanthiTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Vishesh Panthi I write fiction, non-fiction, self-help and spritual Short Stories, books and Novels. I have written 4 short stories, 2 books and 1 Nobel. My Podcast is “Sometimes Genius”
https://awesomegang.com/vishesh-panthi/
Featured Interview With Richard ReidTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Birmingham, UK. I now live in Cape Town, South Africa, with my wife and children. Prior to that, we lived in London and, more recently, on the Isle of Man.
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Featured Interview With MJ Politis, Ph.D., D.V.M., H.B.A.R.P. (human being, aspiring Renaissance person)Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, grew up in the metro area of NYC till age of 32. Grew some more in Western Canada (Saskatchewan) where I got my own research lab, site unseen.
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Featured Interview With Dr Lilly Mbinglo, CPATell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I am a passionate lover of LIFE. I love people , I love love, and I love believing in the best I see in people. I was born in a city called Bamenda, in the Northwest Province of Cameroon to my amazing parents, Hitler and Theresia Mbinglo. I am now based in Virginia Beach, where my soul is eternally grate for the gift of the ocean. I don’t have any pets, and I would hate to own any, given how much I travel.
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Featured Interview With Rohanthi WijewickramaTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Hi! I’m Rohanthi Wijewickrama—but you can call me Ro (it’s easier to shout when you’re chasing after kids or a dog with a sock in his mouth). I was born and raised in the vibrant, history-rich island of Sri Lanka, where mango trees are plenty and inspiration is everywhere.
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Vinny wrote: "Featured Interview With Shareka SwabyTell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and (partially) raised in Pretoria, South Africa. After years in the UK and the Far East, I am back home. I'm an IT professional and a part-time fantasy fiction writer. This was inspired by other writers and flavored by my experiences in Taiwan.
Interview With Author Elizabeth JaegerTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Stolen: Love and Loss in the Time of COVID-19 is Elizabeth Jaeger’s first book. Her essays, short stories, book reviews, and poetry have been published in various print and online journals, including Margate Bookie, Caustic Frolic, The Blue Nib, Capsule Stories, Watchung Review, Ovunque Siamo, and Italian Americana.
https://awesomegang.com/elizabeth-jae...
Interview With Author Thomas MiezejeskiTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Most of my career I have written nonfiction book length reports on the computer and telecommunications industry. These books were commissioned as work for hire by a limited number of industry clients. In the mass market I have written 4 books over 200 pages and four books less than 200 pages.
https://awesomegang.com/thomas-miezej...
Interview With Author Jason PfiffnerTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m Jason Pfiffner, an engineer by day and a fantasy writer by night. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling, especially tales of adventure, magic, and rebellion. The Warlock Rebellion is my debut novel, and it’s been an incredible journey bringing this story to life.
https://awesomegang.com/jason-pfiffner/
Interview With Author Jason PfiffnerTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! I’m Jason Pfiffner, an engineer by day and a fantasy writer by night. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling, especially tales of adventure, magic, and rebellion. The Warlock Rebellion is my debut novel, and it’s been an incredible journey bringing this story to life.
Interview With Author Felicity HewittTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Felicity Hewitt, romantasy author. I’ve completed one novel so far, Violets & Vipers, which is book one of The Shadow Knight Series. Violets & Vipers was released on March 10th of this year. I am currently editing book two and writing books three and four. Book two is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2025.
https://awesomegang.com/felicity-hewitt/
Interview With Author Dana GibsonTell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
One. Am currently writing the second one
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Zero Point Weight Loss Cookbook.
https://awesomegang.com/dana-gibson/
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Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Anne Social is actually the pen name of three sisters. We were born and raised in Arizona, but spent a couple of years out in the Midwest, where we picked up writing. We’re back in AZ now, but writing followed us!
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