Authors' Alcove: The Writing Corner

Today, literary thriller’s author interview with Mary Carroll Moore in the writers on their writing process series. Mary is the Amazon-bestselling and award-winning author of three novels: the PEN/Faulkner-nominated young adult novel Qualities of Light (2009), A Woman's Guide to Search & Rescue, she published last year, and Last Bets which is the book we will be talking about today. Her wr...

Today’s historical fiction romance author interview was with Cheryl L.G. Trent. She was my next on my writers on the writing process series. Cheryl is a neurodivergent historian and writer of historical fiction. Cheryl discusses her journey into writing, driven by a deep passion for uncovering lesser-known historical facts and bringing authenticity to her stories. Her book "Daughter's For...

This World War 2 historical fiction book Private Cummings by Pete McGinty (purchase link– https://a.co/d/50uN4ig ) is not only a beautiful historical fiction, but deals with such issues as disfigurement, LGBTQ issues, and finding friendship against all odds.  Today I have Pete McGinty who I have on here to talk about his first novel, but he also has a vast career in marketing, branding, and advert...

In my author interview with romance writer Lolo Paige we discussed the difference between trad versus Indie Publishing. With accolades in both romantic comedy and romantic suspense, Lolo's journey spans traditional and self-publishing realms. From receiving prestigious awards for her works like "Hello Spain, Goodbye Heart" from The Wild Rose Press to dominating Amazon bestseller list...

My children's book author interview with Jillian Fanning in our writers on their writing process series. We talked about finding an illustrator, as well as the creative, editorial, and publishing process of writing children's books. We go in depth about not only finding an illustrator but also what to discuss with one. Jillian Fanning, author of the picture book A Giraffe in the Forest: A...

In this episode, my interview with mystery writer Anna Belle was fun as we talked about all things mystery. Anna Belle is a writer known for her murder mystery series, "The Kill Lists." She shares insights into her creative process as a writer. Born and raised in a small farming community in North Dakota, Anna draws inspiration from her rural upbringing. Despite being married for forty-t...

In this episode of Authors' Alcove, Agnes Wolfe interviews Boo Trundle, author of "The Daughter Ship," a unique novel addressing ancestral healing and inner child work. Boo discusses her multifaceted career as a writer, artist, and performer, and her journey to publishing her debut novel at the age of 56. She explains how the protagonist, Catherine, is influenced by her subconscious...

In this episode, we delve into the essential writing technique of "show, don't tell" with developmental editor Rob Bignell. As a seasoned expert with Inventing Reality Editing, Rob joins us for the third time to share his invaluable insights. He is also the author of the Storytelling 101 Quick Read Series, including the popular book  Mastering Show Not Tell . I frequently turn to his...

This Women’s Literature author interview with Jane L. Rosen was special because she wrote my mom’s favorite read of 2023, On Fire Island . Jane L. Rosen, a contributor to the New York Times, Huffington Post, Redbook, and Tablet, splits her time between NYC and Fire Island with her husband and three daughters. Her debut novel, Nine Women, One Dress , was so successful it was translated into ten lan...

Want to know how to publish and market your book? Then this podcast with A.G. Billig founder of Self-Publishing Mastery. will help you. She is a bestselling author, public speaker, self-publishing expert, and the founder of the award winning educational center Self-Publishing Mastery. As a self-publishing expert and author coach, A.G. Billig uses her book marketing and publishing expertise to help...

In this episode of Authors' Alcove, host Agnes Wolfe interviews children's book author Sarah Geddes. Sarah discusses her journey as a sixth-grade language arts teacher and mother of two, who began writing bedtime stories for her children, leading to her published works "Henry the Sneezing Dragon" and the upcoming "To the Moon, a Jacob and Trevor Adventure." She shares t...

In this episode Polly Letofsky shares how to market your book and 5 ways not to. She is the founder of MyWordPublishing.com and author of "Buzz, Your Super Sticky Book Marketing Plan." Polly shares her journey from walking around the world to becoming an author and discusses the challenges she faced with hybrid and self-publishing. She emphasizes the importance of authors retaining creat...

In this episode of Authors' Alcove, Lynn Golodner, the author of "Woman of Valor," discusses the art of creating compelling Jewish characters. With nine books to her name, including two poetry collections and nine nonfiction works, Lynn's latest venture is a fiction novel that explores a woman's journey in discovering her Jewish identity. Lynn excels in crafting characters th...

I had a blast with my YA Fantasy Author Interview with Michael Xavier Boggins. Michael is the author behind "Antiquity" and "Gift Of The Golden Pearl," both captivating YA fantasy novels. His writing journey began during weekends when his children would visit, inspiring him to embark on storytelling adventures. In our discussion, we delved into the intricacies of crafting YA fi...

This Sci Fi author interview with Jean Lamb, a fantasy and science fiction writer, discussed everything from using spreadsheets to track writing to writing fan fiction. She wrote Dead Man's Hand, the first book in the The Ghost Ship Series.  She writes Harry Potter fan fiction, is a member of the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Association), has published eight books, is a former Uni...

I had an amazing time connecting with these wonderful women at our recent Tom Lake Book Club gathering. Ann Pratchett's novel, "Tom Lake," has garnered immense popularity, topping numerous bestseller lists and amassing a dedicated following. Our inaugural book club session, hosted by Agnes Wolfe, the podcast host of Authors' Alcove, brought together a diverse panel including Rebe...

US Army veteran and author Eric Johnson Eric Johnson. He writes military science fiction, such as his series 2-4 Calvary Series, steampunk, and now has a fantasy series called the Tales of Boromir. The first in the series is the Trials of Boromir. Today we will talking about his transition from science fiction to fantasy, discuss elements of fantasy such as worldbuilding and mythical creatures, as...

Coming of age author Andy N, talks about writing, poetry and podcasting. He is a poet, author, musician, and fellow podcaster. His entire life he has been writing poetry, and has published many full-length poetry books throughout his career. Very recently, he published his debut novel, Birth. Birth" tells a story where a young writer's world is full of feeling - joy, sorrow, humor, and ev...

Andre Jones, talks about epic and urban fantasy writing, as well as how he mixes science fiction in his work, shares about his new book City of Bridges and his series The Death Wave Chronicles both in the fantasy genre. He is a Royal eighteen years he was a Royal Australian Navy Veteran and served for 18 years. He recently published his book City of Bridges, which will soon be out in audiobook and...

Today's Christian YA fantasy author interview with Glen Gabel was very interesting. He is a screenwriter and author who recently published his debut YA fantasy novel, The Soothsayer. Although his work is not strictly Christian, it does have elements from the Bible and Gaelic Mythology. He graduated from the University of Southern California, worked as a production assistant under Joss Whedon a...

My author interview with Fantasy Writer Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, editor and author with a profound passion for storytelling. Today, we delve into her captivating Unlocked series, exploring the intricate themes of trauma, healing, and resilience woven into her work. Main Themes: Inspiration Behind the Unlocked Series: Rebecca Maeve Hartwell shares the unique blend of influences that gave birth to th...

I loved my book editor interview with Ashleigh McLean. This was the second time we chatted, the first being about her book. Ashleigh is a writer, proofreader, ghostwriter and editor, who offers her proofreading and editing services with her company Daughter Dog Proofreading and Editing Services. We talked about the different type of editors and what the purpose of each kind is. We discussed such t...

Author and editor Susan Furber and I talked about self-publishing your Indie book. She is known for writing historical fiction Essense of an Hour and its sequel, We Were Very Merry. She has worked with such publishing companies as Bloomsbury, Routledge, LAD Publishing. She now works with writers as a consultant to help in their self-publishing journey with their Indie books. , helping them publish...

My author interview with dark fantasy, illustrator, and publisher Brooklyn Quintana. She is the author of the Fyneas Fog series, which follows a twelve year old prince who learns there are consequences for his actions. Though this is no Harry Potter, it is definitely meant more for adults as this dark fantasy includes many elements. In the author interview she revealed that there will be nine in t...

Agnes Wolfe and Krista Walsh are writers talking about writing. Indie Canadian Epic and Urban Fantasy Author Krista Walsh. She lives with her artist husband (he makes monster heads), her toddler (she loves monster heads), and her epileptic blue heeler (he is a monster). When she is not writing about magic, mystery, found family, and dragons (that sounds a lot like me), she usually readsreads books...