Dark fiction author Darrin Doyle chats with me about his new literary gothic horror collection, The Dark Will End the Dark. Bio:Darrin Doyle is the author of seven books of fiction, most recently the novella Let Gravity Seize the Dead (Regal House) and the novel The Beast in Aisle 34 (Tortoise Books). His short stories Read More
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Interview with novelist Marc MacDonald
Novelist Marc MacDonald chats with me today about his new literary fiction, Between Two Seasons. During his virtual book tour, Marc will be giving away a $20 Amazon or Barnes and Nobel (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn participant. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. To increase Read More
Interview with literary author P C Burhenne
Fiction author P C Burhenne joins me today to chat about his contemporary literary political novel, The Prophet of Central Park. Welcome, Patrick. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.After earning a Classical Languages degree at Cincinnati’s Xavier University, I came to New York in my 20s. My first job in the city was Read More
Interview with short story writer Matt Nagin
Short story writer Matt Nagin chats with me today about his new collection, The Book of Outcasts. Bio:Matt Nagin has been a writer for almost thirty years. He’s published three poetry books, all of which obtained very strong reviews. Kirkus Reviews, for example, referred to Matt’s first book as “powerful verse from a writer of real talent.” His Read More
New interview with novelist Phyllis Gobbell
I’m happy to welcome novelist Phyllis Gobbell back for a new interview! Today we’re talking about her new southern literary fiction, Prodigal. Our prior interview focused on Notorious in Nashville and you can read it here. Bio:Phyllis Gobbell writes a little bit of everything—mysteries, true crimes, short stories, creative nonfiction – and now a Southern Read More
Interview with historical novelist Matthew Di Paoli
Historical fiction author Matthew Di Paoli is chatting with me about his new literary western, Holliday. Bio:Matthew Di Paoli has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times. He has won the Wilbur & Niso Smith Adventure Writing Prize, the Prism Review, 2 Elizabeth’s, and Momaya Review Short Story Contests. Matthew earned his MFA in Read More
Interview with short story writer Bill Hemmig
Short story writer Bill Hemmig joins me today to chat about his new literary collection, Americana: Stories. Bio:Bill Hemmig is the author of Americana: Stories and Brethren Hollow, both published by Read Furiously. His short stories appear in Read Furiously’s Life in the Garden State anthologies, The World Takes and Stay Salty. He has had Read More
Interview with humorous essay writer Joni B. Cole
Today’s guest is Joni B. Cole and we’re chatting about her literary collection of humorous essays, Party Like It’s 2044: Finding the Funny in Life and Death. Joni is doing a virtual book tour with Wow! Women on Writing and you can find her full tour information below the interview. I hope you’ll visit some Read More
Interview with urban noire author Martin Ott
Today’s special guest is author Martin Ott and we’re chatting about his upcoming urban noire thriller, Shadow Dance. Bio:A former US Army interrogator, Martin Ott is the author of eleven books of fiction and poetry. He won the De Novo and Sandeen prizes (University of Notre Dame Press) for his first two poetry collections. His work has Read More
Interview with novelist Sybil Baker
Novelist Sybil Baker joins me to chat about her new literary novel, Apparitions and short novellete, The Picture Vanishes. Bio:Sybil Baker’s latest novel Apparitions (Signal 8 Press) will be published in May 2023. Her short novellette The Picture Vanishes (Signal 8 Press) is available as an ebook on Amazon. She is also the author of Read More