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Author BioAmelie is passionate about writing and supporting animals, from wildlife to shelter pets looking for homes. Amelie uses her writing talent to bring attention to the lives of animals from the…
Author BioAmelie is …
Author BioAmelie is passionate about writing and supporting animals, from wildlife to shelter pets looking for homes. Amelie uses her writing talent to bring attention to the lives of animals from the wild woods of her Fox Tales to the Animal Shelters that may just be taking care of your new best friend! Amelie is also passionate about encouraging other young people to embrace the power of their voices. She started her own podcast, What's Up Young Authors! to help showcase the work of other young authors and encourage them to write, publish and promote their work!Connect with Amelie Anastasia …
Author BioAndriy Semotiuk is a writer, lawyer, and former U.N. correspondent recognized for his compelling stories about immigration and human rights. He is the author of four books, including the awa…
Author BioAndriy Sem…
Author BioAndriy Semotiuk is a writer, lawyer, and former U.N. correspondent recognized for his compelling stories about immigration and human rights. He is the author of four books, including the award-winning Solomea: Star of Opera's Golden Age, which chronicles the life and Legacy of his great aunt, the renowned soprano Solomea Krushelnytska.As a Forbes contributor for over 10 years, Andriy's articles on immigration have been read by over one million readers. He is a member of the New York and California bars in the U.S., as well as Ontario and British Columbia in Canada. Andriy practices U…
Author BioAndy N is the author of ten poetry collections, the last being ‘Changing Carriages at Birmingham New Street’ and the co-host of Chorlton (UK)'s Spoken Word night ‘Speak Easy’.He also…
Author BioAndy N is …
Author BioAndy N is the author of ten poetry collections, the last being ‘Changing Carriages at Birmingham New Street’ and the co-host of Chorlton (UK)'s Spoken Word night ‘Speak Easy’.He also does ambient music under the name of Ocean in a Bottle and does the musicfor the band ‘Polly Ocean' and runs / co-runs Podcasts such as Spoken Label and Not the TV Guide.His debut novel is ‘Birth’. (Described as a charming coming of age Novel about the birth of a Writer – available on Amazon). He is currently working on the sequel to this ‘Death’ and ‘Ghosts’, his next poetry book…
Author BioA.B. Herron is a dyslexic Indy author who resides in the Pacific Northwest where her Elemental Wolf novels take place. Mingling her studies in anatomy and Zoology, she intertwines science an…
Author BioA.B. Herro…
Author BioA.B. Herron is a dyslexic Indy author who resides in the Pacific Northwest where her Elemental Wolf novels take place. Mingling her studies in anatomy and Zoology, she intertwines science and magic to creative effect while plundering the forests for inspiration. Featured in a Worldsmyths Anthology, Seasons Unceasing, Herron indulged in pure fantasy writing before returning to the Urban Fantasy world where her Elemental Wolf series thrives.Working full time Herron writes in the cracks between responsibilities, and plays with dogs because she just can’t help herself. Connect with A.B…
Author BioEllie Shoja is an award-winning writer, mindset expert, and motivational speaker, whose passion for uplifting and empowering others is at the root of everything she creates. She is the found…
Author BioEllie Shoj…
Author BioEllie Shoja is an award-winning writer, mindset expert, and motivational speaker, whose passion for uplifting and empowering others is at the root of everything she creates. She is the founder of Peace Unleashed and the co-host of the Unleash Your Peace podcast. She's the author of the Your Heart Knows The Way oracle deck, the Channeled Writing Journal, and The 13th Planet. As a person with an unconventional and volatile childhood who lived on three continents and spoke five languages before the age of 15, Ellie’s personal story is a riveting tale of perseverance in the face of adv…
Author BioThe real world is boring. Gin prefers the realm of fantasy, where heroes smolder, heroines kick ass, magic is real, and love conquers all.When she's not writing paranormal romance, she's usu…
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Author BioThe real world is boring. Gin prefers the realm of fantasy, where heroes smolder, heroines kick ass, magic is real, and love conquers all.When she's not writing paranormal romance, she's usually reading it. Otherwise, you can find her singing in her modern-vintage lounge band, enjoying good food and cocktails, or training to be a superhero in her home gym.Connect with Gin GriffithWebsiteTimestamps00:15 Introduction00:33 What are your books about?2:06 What inspired you to write your books?4:18 Who are your books for?5:01 How long have you been a writer?6:10 What is your schedule like …
Author BioRebecca Bratspies lives with her cats, teenager and husband in Astoria Queens. When not geeking out about New York City history, Rebecca is a professor at CUNY School of Law. A scholar of en…
Author BioRebecca Br…
Author BioRebecca Bratspies lives with her cats, teenager and husband in Astoria Queens. When not geeking out about New York City history, Rebecca is a professor at CUNY School of Law. A scholar of environmental justice and human rights, Rebecca has written scores of law review articles; five books (including Naming Gotham: the Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names); and three environmental justice comic books (with Charlie LaGreca Velasco). She serves on NYC’s Environmental Justice Advisory Board and EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee and is a schol…
Author BioMargaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and perform…
Author BioMargaret I…
Author BioMargaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical romance novels in middle school, which combined her desire for romance, drama, and fantasy. She writes exciting plot lines, steamy love scenes and always falls for a strong male with a soft heart. She live…
Author BioDemitrios Lopez is a lecturer of both Ancient Greek and Latin. He lives with his beautiful daughter and puppy dog in Texas. Demitrois grew up in the 80s. As a child, he loved He-Man and the …
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Author BioDemitrios Lopez is a lecturer of both Ancient Greek and Latin. He lives with his beautiful daughter and puppy dog in Texas. Demitrois grew up in the 80s. As a child, he loved He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. In fact, book I of the Σ Series began as He-Man fan fiction. As he grew, Demitrios lost himself in the Conan the Barbarian stories of Robert E. Howard. Seeing 1982’s Conan the Barbarian film had a major impact on his love of genre fiction. Later, Braveheart inspired him to be a student of history. As an undergraduate, someone handed Demitrios a copy of Steven Pressfield…
Author BioRebecca Gebhardt is a sales leadership consultant that specializes in leadership development, with an immediate impact on stronger recruiting, retention, and revenue. Rebecca believes that i…
Author BioRebecca Ge…
Author BioRebecca Gebhardt is a sales leadership consultant that specializes in leadership development, with an immediate impact on stronger recruiting, retention, and revenue. Rebecca believes that if we invest in leaders when they are new, we spend time developing the right skills and habits, instead of spending millions of dollars later trying to undo bad ones. Her 20+ years of sales and sales leadership experience has given her a passion for empowering leaders to bring the best in everyone they lead. She founded Rise Up Consulting to collaborate with visionary leaders at organizations who …
2 Year Anniversary - Author Interviews lined up for the week.Monday Beyond the Board: How To Achieve Your Vision Board Goals in a Fulfilling and Sustainable Way by Rebecca GebhardtTuesday Σ Book I: T…
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Author BioRetired, living in LaPaz MX for 10 months then to our cabin in the summer to beat the heat. Beat Cancer and ended my Anxiety. Traded LEAPS in 2020 and made $1.5M before I lost half of it.Con…
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Author BioRetired, living in LaPaz MX for 10 months then to our cabin in the summer to beat the heat. Beat cancer and ended my anxiety. Traded LEAPS in 2020 and made $1.5M before I lost half of it.Connect with Mark DohertyEmailAmazonTimestamps00:15 Introduction1:01 Could you tell us about your book?3:32 What inspired you to write your book?5:28 Who is your book for?8:06 How long have you been writing?12:05 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?17:32 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?19:34 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?22:26 What ty…
Author BioAs a North Jersey-based artist, I am passionate about creating and expressing myself through various mediums. From music to moss art, and now as a best-selling author on Amazon, draw inspira…
Author BioAs a North…
Author BioAs a North Jersey-based artist, I am passionate about creating and expressing myself through various mediums. From music to moss art, and now as a best-selling author on Amazon, draw inspiration from fast-paced thrillers and spiritual themes. My writing style is characterized by action-packed scenes, heavy dialogue, and a touch of grit, all infused with themes of love & spirit.Connect with Mark MedingWebsiteTimestamps00:15 Introduction2:54 Could you tell us what your book is about?4:31 What Inspired you to write your book?8:47 Who is your book for?11:08 How long have you been wri…
Author BioMichael is a founding member and the secretary of BookPod, an invitation-only, online group of professional writers. He writes the monthly BookPod newsletter where he celebrates the success …
Author BioMichael is…
Author BioMichael is a founding member and the secretary of BookPod, an invitation-only, online group of professional writers. He writes the monthly BookPod newsletter where he celebrates the success of their members, which include award-winning writers, film makers, journalists, and bestselling authors.Michael is the newest member of a class of fresh perspective writers getting their first major exposure to a national audience. One of his short stories, “Elizabeth”, won Honorable Mention in Writer’s Digest 2015 Popular Fiction Awards contest. Three of the short stories he edited have be…
Author BioDita Dow is a best-selling, award-winning author known for crafting thrilling mysteries, supernatural tales, and edge-of-your-seat thrillers. With over 30 years in law enforcement and privat…
Author BioDita Dow i…
Author BioDita Dow is a best-selling, award-winning author known for crafting thrilling mysteries, supernatural tales, and edge-of-your-seat thrillers. With over 30 years in law enforcement and private investigations, she brings a deep understanding of the human psyche to her stories. When not writing, Dita loves adventure—hiking, exploring archaeological sites, and traveling the world. She lives in New Mexico with her family, a cat, a horse, and a tortoise.Connect with Dita DowWebsiteTimestamps00:15 Introduction1:04 What are your books about?1:44 What inspired you to write your books?2:32 W…
Author BioKim A. Larson enjoys all forms of writing: fiction, nonfiction, essay, poetry, children’s books, biblical studies, etc. Her content is consistently warm, authentic, family-friendly, with a…
Author BioKim A. Lar…
Author BioKim A. Larson enjoys all forms of writing: fiction, nonfiction, essay, poetry, children’s books, biblical studies, etc. Her content is consistently warm, authentic, family-friendly, with a lot of heart. In her Bible study “Unraveling Fairly Tales: Learning to Live Happily Ever After,” Kim shares insights from her spiritual journey with God. She’s convinced of God’s goodness and his ability “to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20, KJV). Kim has taught Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and led Bible studies and a single mom’s mini…
Author BioMichael Boggins is the author of Antiquity and Gift Of The Golden Pearl. He lives just a stone’s throw away from the mountains of western Virginia. As for his inspiration for writing, he l…
Author BioMichael Bo…
Author BioMichael Boggins is the author of Antiquity and Gift Of The Golden Pearl. He lives just a stone’s throw away from the mountains of western Virginia. As for his inspiration for writing, he likes to say he gathers such from the author of all things.Connect with Michael Xavier BogginsWebsiteTimestamps00:15 Introduction00:36 What are your books about?00:57 What inspired you to write your books?1:51 Who are your books for?2:33 How long have you been writing?3:31 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?4:07 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?5:1…
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