Tag: indie author

Interviewing Bigfoot

I’m afraid my colleague Bigfoot is extremely shy, so he’s agreed for me, as his, er, ‘agent’, to tackle this interview. Not to say he wasn’t tickled to get the offer and to talk about his new novel—‘The Projectionist’!

Attention: Inviting readers to dive in!

Review Tales MagazineFall Edition 12 Welcome to the 12th edition of our magazine, a special fall release that celebrates the rich tapestry of indie authorship. As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we bring you a collection of insights, stories, and advice… Continue Reading “Attention: Inviting readers to dive in!”

Merry Christmas

This is such a precious and valuable time we tend to spend with family, friends, and loved ones but let’s not forget those who are alone or who have lost their special someone. May we all have peace, joy and wisdom this year.

Off-Island by Marlene Hauser

The release of my novel Off-Island in paperback by Matador, part of Troubador Publishing had been long overdue. Originally written in 1982 and entitled Krystal, the then name of the main character, it was shelved after several major publishing houses in New York took a pass. As… Continue Reading “Off-Island by Marlene Hauser”

Interview with Ted Galdi

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? When I was a kid, I loved watching movies (still do). I started coming up with short stories back then and drawing them out on paper, storyboard style. Since then, I knew I… Continue Reading “Interview with Ted Galdi”

Once upon an empty page by Konstantina P.

You are sitting on the porch on a breezy summer evening, cooling down from the heat wave. An idea pops into your head, and you scramble over a heap of lazy limbs and sleepy pets to write it down.

Interview with Dana Dargos and Said Al Bizri

1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? My writing journey began in kindergarten, where I’d create crayon-scribbled, staple-ridden stories (drawing inspiration from diverse entertainment media, such as Bluth’s “The Land Before Time” and the videogame “Jak and Daxter”), and proudly present… Continue Reading “Interview with Dana Dargos and Said Al Bizri”

Nonfiction and Me by Jessica Marie Baumgartner

When most people talk about books or writing they usually mean fiction. I’ve created plenty of my own worlds and original stories, but my most prominent tales are all true stories. Nonfiction is incredibly underrated. From Michelle Obama’s memoir to I Am Malala, Born… Continue Reading “Nonfiction and Me by Jessica Marie Baumgartner”

The Hidden Protagonist by Ron Zayas

I was halfway through my novel, following my character descriptions and intricate outline to a T, when I realized I had the wrong hero.