PHOTO: Author Tara C. Allred, known for her emotionally rich novels and compassionate voice, pictured near her home in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Reflections on Loss, Empathy, and the Enduring Strength of Spirit Tara C. Allred shares how personal loss, spirituality, and empathy shape her storytelling, offering insight into life’s meaning, emotional healing, and…
PHOTO: Susan Coll, author of Real Life & Other Fictions, shares the humor and heart behind her literary inspiration. Exploring Surreal Humor, Literary Life, and Bookstore Inspirations Susan Coll reflects on blending myth with reality in Real Life & Other Fictions, her creative process, bookstore influences, quirky characters, and how humor naturally emerges from even…
PHOTO: Author Richard R. Becker, whose award-winning fiction captures the emotional nuances of American life and the complexities of the human condition. Award-Winning Author Blends Life Experience, Literary Insight, And Creative Discipline Richard R. Becker discusses the inspiration behind Third Wheel and 50 States, his writing process, professional influences, and offers practical advice for aspiring…
PHOTO: Author Colleen Coyne, blending her scientific background and global experiences to craft powerful, historically rich, and emotionally resonant fiction. Exploring Grief, Colonial History, and Human Complexity Through Compelling Character-Driven Stories Colleen Coyne discusses the historical inspirations, emotional depth, and research behind her novels The Unintended Heiress and Bewept, offering insight into her writing process…
PHOTO: Author Catherine Allen-Walters, celebrated for her masterful historical storytelling and deeply human narratives. Bringing History to Life Through Music, Memory, and Courage Catherine Allen-Walters reveals the inspiration, research, and emotional depth behind Near the Danube Bridge, blending personal testimony and historical truth to shed light on untold Balkan stories of resilience. Catherine Allen-Walters brings…
PHOTO: Steven W. Simon, author of Red as Apple and Into the Fracking Fields, gives voice to life on the margins. Stories Of Misfits, Quiet Struggles, And Unfiltered Truths Steven W. Simon shares his journey as an independent author, his passion for outsider narratives, and the creative process behind his emotionally rich, genre-blending books Red…
PHOTO: Derrick Credito, Baltimore-born author, musician, and educator, passionately merges faith and artistry in his debut novel The Year of the Tsunami. Exploring Cultural Diversity, Faith, and Resilience Through Storytelling Derrick Credito’s debut novel blends his Jewish faith, global travels, and musical background to explore survival, legacy, and cultural complexities through a compelling story set…
