Poet and children’s author Linda Drattell chats with me today about her new chapbook, The Lighter Side of Horse Manure. Bio:Linda Drattell’s poetry chapbook, Remember This Day, won a bronze award from Reader Views. Her second poetry chapbook, The Lighter Side of Horse Manure, is now released (both chapbooks are published by Finishing Line Press). She won Read More
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Interview with sci-fi author B. Williams
Sci-fi author B. Williams chats with me today about her new romantic science fiction novel, The Retrofit: The Callistar 1.0. Bio:B. Williams is an American author who writes in several genres. The most prominent are urban fantasy and science fiction. She prefers to settle in on a rainy day with an open keyboard and some Read More
Interview with children’s author Denise Alicea
Children’s author Denise Alicea chats with me about her new picture book, Santa Claws: A Christmas Tail for Cats. During her virtual book tour, Denise will be giving away a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, use Read More
Interview with writer Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais
Writer Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais chats with me today about his new literary fiction, Saving KC. Bio:Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais is the author of the historical fiction novel Saving KC, a profound exploration of addiction, recovery, and the timelessness of love and forgiveness, set against the backdrop of post-Vietnam America. His debut novel weaves these powerful themes Read More
Interview with writer Ana T. Kralj
Writer Ana T. Kralj chats with me today about her new literary fiction hybrid novel, The Visit. Bio:Ana T. Kralj is a writer and translator. In her work, she touches on the themes of war and societal change, coming of age, an individual’s place in the society and the wider sense of belonging. She explores Read More
Interview with thriller author Michael Nelson / Michael Deeze
Author Michael Nelson, also known as Michael Deeze, chats with me today about the first in his new Thomas Quinn psychological thriller series, The Deathbed Confessions. Bio:Born in the ghetto streets of inner-city Chicago, Mike Nelson learned how to survive the culture. He already had earned an ‘arrest sheet’ at the age of 9. He Read More
Interview with mystery author Penelope Holt
Today’s special guest is Penelope Holt to chat with me about her new spiritual romantic thriller, The Angel Scroll. During her virtual book tour, Penelope will be giving away a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, use Read More
Interview with historical novelist Ashley E. Sweeney
Historical fiction author Ashley E. Sweeney chats with me today about her new book, The Irish Girl: A Novel. Bio:A native New Yorker, Ashley E. Sweeney is the Nancy Pearl Book Award winning author of four novels, The Irish Girl, Hardland, Answer Creek, and Eliza Waite, which have garnered more than 18 literary awards. She Read More
Interview with essayist Tonya Todd
Writer Tonya Todd chats with me about her new essay collection, Comics Lit, Volume 1. Bio:Tonya Todd is a writer, director, actress, and activist, invested in fair representation in the literary and cinematic worlds she inhabits. When not writing or filmmaking, she works as an inclusive writing instructor, developmental editor, sensitivity reader, and co-host of Read More
Interview with advocacy writer Jo Cooling
Writer Jo Cooling chats with me today about her new inspirational, social issues advocacy book, Child Protection Behind Closed Doors. During her virtual book tour, Jo will be giving away a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, Read More