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Martell L. Harris’s Designed by Flaws is a punchy and genre-blending tale that stitches together fantasy, action, romance, and deeply personal cultural reckonings. At its heart, it’s about Reo, a disciplined demon slayer from Japan, and Llia, a determined young woman in Seattle with a past soaked in supernatural trauma. As ancient evil forces threaten…
Laura Kutney Author Interview The Lost Princess follows a young woman raised in an orphanage, who discovers she is the last surviving heir to the throne of a secretive realm called Zurdonia. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I’ve always been a huge fan of the TV show Once Upon a Time and ThePrincess Diaries movies—so you’ll definitely…
Arnaud Pascolo Author Interview Zero Knowledge is a complex tale involving murder, encrypted clues, financial betrayal, and a race to uncover a hidden truth about Bitcoin's mysterious origins. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? The idea for Zero Knowledge for me began while spending time in Zug, Switzerland—where the story is set—within a vibrant…
Michael Pronko Author Interview A Guide to Jazz in Japan maps out the complex, pulsing scene of Japanese jazz with detailed entries on clubs, musicians, jam spots, and the culture that surrounds them. Why was this an important book for you to write? I’ve spent a lot of time at jazz clubs in Tokyo and…
Tracey Smith Author Interview Jordyn’s A to Z Affirmation Book is a radiant and inspiring children’s book that transforms the alphabet into a journey of positivity and empowerment by introducing each letter with a meaningful affirmation to promote self-confidence, kindness, and inner strength. What was the inspiration for your story? I wanted to have a…
Jack Wolf’s Mastering Emotions for Men is a direct, honest, and refreshingly human guide to emotional intelligence designed specifically for men who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain numb. Built around a framework called RESPONSE, the book walks you through reclaiming control over your emotions in a way that feels more like a conversation with…
Stolen Histories is a fierce and immersive fantasy novel that follows the exploits of Amari, a magical seer and outlaw, and her best friend Taliya, a world-class thief and wardbreaker. Together, they live in a gritty, magical city named Castor, a place alive with haunted craters, floating trains, and social inequality. The story kicks off…
Shauna Adams’ Seen is a wild, gritty plunge into a dark romance that's anything but gentle. Set against a backdrop of Belfast’s criminal underworld, the story pivots around Aodhán, a morally grey antihero, and Nora, a woman whose accidental encounters with him ignite a dangerous obsession. Told through dual perspectives, the book peels back layers…
Ron Raye’s The Mole Vol XX: Incident in Central Park is a poetic epic wrapped in a visceral, lyrical indictment of violence, racial injustice, and urban decay. The book tells the haunting story of a brutal crime—a female jogger attacked in Central Park—and the social and legal chaos that follows. Through a blend of poetry,…
Where the Grass Don’t Grow and Vultures Sing is a gritty and unsettling collection of twelve speculative fiction stories that mix horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy into a cocktail that's as jarring as it is addictive. Rosick sets the tone with raw, twisted narratives full of morally ambiguous characters and grotesque, often bleak, realities.…
In The Sycamore Centennial Parade, Charles McGrail spins a nostalgic, often hilarious yarn about a trio of quirky small-town characters—Babylon “Milkman” Hurley, his brother-in-law Clark “Poodle” Canderankle, and the indomitable Jericho—who bumble their way into promoting their town's centennial celebration. Set in 1978, Sycamore, the story draws from everyday absurdity to craft a heartwarming comedy…
Katherine Villyard’s Immortal Gifts is a tender, layered, and unexpectedly intimate vampire novel that defies the genre’s usual brooding tropes. Instead of sleek, soulless predators, we meet Abraham, a centuries-old vampire who finds comfort not in shadows and bloodlust but in love, cats, and quiet domesticity. His relationship with his human wife, Destiny—a Wiccan veterinarian…
Mike Mulhern Author Interview Parables for Today is a collection of modern-day stories, some fictional, some heavily autobiographical, that aim to offer moral or spiritual insights akin to the teachings of Jesus. Why was this an important book for you to write? There were situations and issues from my life that were nagging me with…
Andrea Leeb Author Interview Such a Pretty Picture is a devastating and intimate memoir that tells your story of a childhood marked by trauma, silence, and survival. Why was this an important book for you to write? Like many memoir writers, I started the book with the intention of turning my personal trauma into art,…
Saanvi’s Bad Day is a sweet and honest look into a young girl’s very bad Tuesday and how she learns to deal with her overwhelming emotions. After a series of small but frustrating mishaps—forgotten homework, spilled lunch, a lost umbrella, and a final splash of humiliation in the school parking lot—Saanvi comes home soaked, mad,…
D.A. Chan’s The Kindred Chronicles: Gathering Storm is a sweeping epic of war, identity, power, and the complex webs of loyalty and love. Set in a rich and layered world teeming with fantastical cultures and mythic structures, this third installment dives into the aftermath of a major conflict and sets the stage for a larger…
Dr. Todd D. Brauckmiller’s The Next Generation of Disaster Management is a bold and sweeping overview of how emergency response has evolved, from Cold War-era civil defense to cutting-edge, AI-driven systems. Drawing heavily from the author’s own military and academic experience, the book is both a technical deep dive and a passionate argument for more…
Rox Burkey & Charles Breakfield Author Interview Enigma Jewels follows a relentless pursuit across the Caribbean as a cyber-sleuthing team races to stop a shadowy criminal mastermind exploiting sunken treasure, cryptocurrency, and cartel chaos. What inspired you to set Enigma Jewels in the Caribbean, and how did the location shape the story’s tone and pacing?…
Caroline O’Connell’s The Champagne Crush is a sparkling romance that blends high-stakes business drama with personal reinvention, set against the lush backdrop of Napa Valley and the glitz of Manhattan. The story follows Catherine Reynolds, a poised yet uncertain PR consultant with a tattered romantic past and high-society roots, who gets swept into the whirlwind…
The Lost Princess is a romantasy novel that blends high-stakes political intrigue with personal discovery. It follows Elena, a young woman raised in an orphanage, who discovers she is the last surviving heir to the throne of a secretive realm called Zurdonia. Thrust into a life she never asked for, she must face assassins, unravel…
Charles DeLisi’s Why Don’t Spinning Tops Fall? is an imaginative and intellectually vibrant book that merges science, storytelling, and familial warmth. It follows a curious teenager, Caroline, as she bombards her scientifically inclined parents with questions about the world. Each chapter unfolds as a conversation exploring topics from the physics of pressure and timbre in…
Kevin Matthew Hayes Author Interview Ethan Tucker’s Job follows an ex-soldier turned reluctant lawman who is tasked with tracking down a dangerous outlaw and his mission is complicated by old friends, new enemies, and his own inner demons. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I grew up in central and south Florida…
The Loss of What Is Past is a sweeping science fiction epic that picks up where The Lightning in the Collied Night left off, continuing the journey of physicist and time traveler Kapono Ailana. Set largely in the 22nd century, the story blends time travel, futuristic science, and human emotion into a tale of exploration,…
Sierra Melcher’s How Change Really Happens is part guidebook, part heart-to-heart open discussion, offering readers a warm and honest exploration of personal transformation. Framed around metaphors from nature—trees, butterflies, and lotus flowers—it walks the reader through both the emotional and practical aspects of change. The book is structured in two parts: the first dispels common…
C. Flemish Author Interview Diablo Canyon follows a burnt-out writer searching for inspiration in Diablo Canyon, who instead uncovers a dark history and an evil, ancient entity that is out for blood. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? The spark actually came from a dream—kind of a wild one. I go…
Paraclete Hills Vacation Bible Camp, by James and Crystal Bass, is a sun-drenched, laughter-laced ride through summer camp. It follows six lively kids—Annabelle, Ariel, Zion, Bo, and twins Big Jay and Little Jay—on their hilariously mischievous, often heartwarming journey of faith, friendship, and epic pranks. Through silly escapades like fart-sounding balloons in Bible class and…
https://youtu.be/P0UZir5rixg After being told a ghost story around the campfire, a group of kids who go to a camp gets scared to death while the camp and forest are being haunted by ghosts and monsters. They get scared, but some think it's all a prank by one of the counselors at first, even when the…
In The Adventures of Arya and Krishna Betta Fish: Desert Oasis, by Gabriel Bietz, readers are reunited with the charming betta fish siblings, Arya and Krishna, along with their parents, Gabe and Amita. Their journey continues alongside their human companions, Amer and Annie, as they navigate a series of unexpected events in the desert. This…
Throne of the Peacock Angel is a gritty, surreal, and sharply written novel that blends supernatural mystery, urban grit, and political intrigue in a New Orleans setting that’s as alive as any of its characters. The story centers around Adam Worthy Deen, a man with a haunted past, supernatural baggage, and a life that keeps…
Mike Joyner Author Interview In Tales From the Roost, you share with readers a collection of both heartfelt and humorous tales taken from decades of time spent sharing the experience of hunting with friends. Why was this an important book for you to write? As with the other turkey hunting storybooks, it is a capture…
A.S. Martin Author Interview Whispers of the Forgotten follows a woman who inherits her grandmother’s bookstore and finds a hidden letter that changes everything, thrusting her into a forgotten world of history involving a lost city called Elara, buried secrets, and an ancient artificial intelligence. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?…
Tuula Pere Author Interview Stormy Sailing follows a young boy and his father, on a journey with their refugee family, who get separated from the rest of the family and try to find a way to reunite with them. What was the inspiration for your story? Even today, conflicts surround us, impacting people—families and children,…
Tuula Pere Author Interview Our Song, Our Voice follows a young golden crow as he embarks on a journey to save his grandmother and preserve his flock’s fading traditions, proving that courage, wisdom, and song can bridge generations. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? The main inspiration for this Our Song,…
https://youtu.be/TIUakKkkJjI Fifteen-year-old Austin Bowman vanishes off the face of the earth. Was he kidnapped, abducted by aliens, or murdered by his hotheaded brother, Colton? Despite the rumors and his troubled kid reputation, only Colton knows he didn’t kill Austin. He also knows what drove his brother from the house that rainy day. Or does he?…
Andrée Jannette Author Interview Life and Love on Mouse Island follows a 61-year-old New Yorker who inherits a dilapidated house on a remote island, leading her to sell her NYC home and move where she goes on a journey of rediscovery, connection, and an adventure starting life over. What was the inspiration for the setup…
Liz Ellyn Author Interview Defending Engagement follows two brothers and the woman they love in an unconventional polyamorous relationship as the trio navigates judgment from family, societal expectations, and their own emotional minefields. What was the initial idea behind this story, and how did that transform as you were writing the novel? The initial spark…
Huck Kahng’s Mythical Creatures is a whimsical and insightful guide into the world of Korean fantasy folklore, woven with humor, reverence, and practical advice for writers and worldbuilders. Structured in three parts—Human, Animals, and Monsters—it introduces readers to foundational myths, clever animals, and fearsome (yet often lovable) monsters from Korean tradition. Each chapter blends storytelling…
In Metabolic Reboot, James and Crystal Bass share an unflinchingly honest journey from the shock of a devastating diagnosis to a powerful transformation grounded in whole-food nutrition, faith, and intentional living. The book begins with Crystal’s painful diagnosis of Paget’s Disease—a chronic and degenerative bone condition—and blossoms into a practical and emotionally rich guide to…
Javier De Lucia Author Interview A Pleasant Fiction follows a middle-aged man as he prepares his parents' home for sale after their deaths, navigating the rooms of his childhood one last time and unearthing long-buried memories. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? The setup came from a very real place. After…
Marlene Rhein’s How to Find God on the Dance Floor is a soul-stirring collection of poetry that doesn’t tiptoe—it stomps, dances, and rages its way across the messy floor of human emotion. Rhein paints an unfiltered portrait of what it means to crave connection, wrestle with loneliness, and dig through the ruins of trauma in…