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Interview with Mickey Carolan
1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
In Elementary School, I earned a “Young Author” award t-shirt, sparking the idea of making writing a lifelong goal. Fueled by my passion for books and reading, the initial concept for this book emerged during the 2014 National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The flame was reignited in 2023 when I fully committed to bringing Mom Dad Not Hear to the world.
Read MoreTake the plunge! by Lance Horsman
As I sit in my armchair, typing out words to entertain and inform, I realise that there is no other work I would rather be doing.
Read More“The Strong Women Series: Romance with a Twist” by Lyla Davis- Author of Series
What is The Strong Women Series? The Strong Women Series is a contemporary romance series that follows the healing journey of 6 different women who persevere through some of life’s most
tragic struggles, finding hope and love in the end.
Read MoreSomething from Nothing: A Historical World Without the History By Marie McCurdy
I always feel a pang of envy for historical fiction authors whose chosen setting is a time and place where people kept records.
Read MoreAbout AudioBooks. Some Tips to New-Comer Narrators by Lita Marson
I have worked at the Latvian Library for the Blind for twelve years. Every day, I gave out audiobooks to readers who could not read books in a printed format. The Latvian Library for the Blind also creates books in Accessible Formats: audio, Braille, and large print books.
Read MoreWhose Life Are You Living? Finding Allowance for YOU by Gary Douglas
How do you know if that life you’re living is a life that works for you? If it is one that lights you up, brings you joy, and puts a smile on your face. If it is peaceful and creative rather than heavy and ponderous. If the life you are currently living is serious and limited rather than joyful and spacious, you might want to ask yourself, “Whose life am I living?”
Read MoreInterview With Yvonne deSousa
1. When did you realize you wanted to be a writer?
I loved to read as a kid and devoured books by Judy Blume, S.E. Hinton, and Lois Duncan. I wanted to be just like them. I quickly realized that those stories don’t come easily, and I struggled to develop compelling tales. As an adult, I was diagnosed with MS and found life with a chronic illness so frustrating I had to make fun of it. I wrote down these thoughts, and suddenly, I was a writer. I still enjoy reading most of all, but I try to balance my time so I can enjoy both.
Read MoreJanie Ligon’s Recipe for Revenge by Danny Levin (Book Review #1631)
‘Janie Ligon’s’ is a story about retaliation for a divorce Janie believes she should not be facing, and now her husband has to pay the price for it. It is a unique tale about how far someone will go, and they learn during the process.
Read MoreThe Gift of Allowance by Gary M. Doughlas (Book Review #1630)
‘The Gift of Allowance’ is a self-help book introducing a new perspective on people’s points of view and judgments and how to handle them in a positive way. There is a certain behavioral pattern that begins when you are young and then continues as you get older.
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