Authors' Alcove: The Writing Corner

This Author interview with literary fiction writer Paul Lamb talks about what the literary fiction genre is all about as well as how to get published as a short story author using the site duotrope. Author Paul Lamb wrote the multi-generational character focused novel One Match Fire. It is about the struggles of being a father as well as the struggles of being a son and how they change one another...

Today I talked Marketing for Authors on the Web with aspiring author and website designer Jade Lange. She also excels in brand design and copywriting. You can find her and her services on her website http://www.jadeflorencecreative.com . She designs Showit websites and templates for people who specialize in adventure. She has also done extensive research on well-structured, strategic websites for...

I had so much fun interviewing historical fiction author Susan Furber.   Susan Furber is an editor, author, and self-publishing expert. Historical fiction author and editor Susan Furber published her debut novel Essense of an Hour in 2021 and its sequel, We Were Very Merry, in May 2023. While discussing historical fiction, we chatted about the importance of setting, how to research a historical pi...

My author interview with sci-fi coming of age writer Taffeta Chime was inspiring as she shared about how her sci-fi coming of age books began as short stories written from middle school and late elementary. These sci-fi books evolved into full length novels geared for the coming of age range. Her first book, she won an award due to having published it in high school, and she showed she took contro...

Michelle Glogovac teaches you how to advertise your self published book through podcasts.  She is an award-winning podcast publicist who helps writers advertise their self-published books She is the owner of the MLG Collective, which you can find at mlgcollective.com , and the author of How to Get On Podcasts: Cultivate Your Following, Strengthen Your Message, and Grow as a Thought Leader Through...

What a privilege it was to talk in this dystopian author interview with Young Adult Dystopian author A.E. Faulkner. This writer covers the hefty topic of climate change, without being too preachy in her series The Nature Fury.  She also has contributed to the climate change anthology series The Gaia Anthology. Her character was so well-liked another author has asked to continue her character's...

The Extraordinary Anna Parke by Melanie Murphy is a great read in womens literature with magical realism! This is a great read with just a touch of magic. Like a womens literature, this book strongly develops the emotional tension and relationships women's literature is known for.  Melanie Murphy when she isn't writing, she has her nose in a good book, cheering her two boys at their little...

Urban fantasy author Ana Michelle discuss writing about the found family trope, and the importance of emphasizing found family. Ana Michelle, an urban fantasy author, recently published the second in her Long Live the Queen Series. She also has begun a series on the seven deadly sins and its counterpart, beginning with Pride and Humility. We also discuss the challenges of writing urban fantasy, th...

Agnes Wolfe chatted about writing with historical fiction author A.D. McLean. We discussed writing from the historical fiction setting of the Amazon, as well as doing research for writing historical fiction, and plotting from the perspective of an author who is also an editor. Ashleigh McLean is not only an author of the Last Amazon series, but also an editor with Daughter Dogs Proofreading and Ed...

Author Felice Hardy, writer of the very personal memoir The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis, wanted to learn about her Grandparents history, and along the way, found a story worth sharing that begins just before World War II and follows the life of her grandparents. She discusses how she researched and those who were able to help during this discovery.  Felice Hardy is also a journalist and...

My author interview with developmental editor Rob Bignell taught me so much about writing engaging dialogue during story telling. Rob is a long time editor and author, talks about how we can write tighter dialogue. He teaches us what to avoid, what to include, and what to watch out for. We discuss such things as avoiding filler dialogue and how it stops the story from moving forward. Moving our st...

Carlos Rivera is the author of The Local Truth, the first book in the Horror series White. He describes himself as a Hispanic horror writer, a member of the queer community, and an introverted kid who grew up in Costa Rica during the 80s and 90s. He was one of my favorite authors to talk to; he was very knowledgeable about the craft and insightful about the horror genre. We discussed some typical...

Boni Wagner-Stafford is an award-winning Canadian journalist, editor, author, and founder of the publishing company Ingenium Books , which you can find at http://ingeniumbooks.com . She is also the author of One Million Readers: The Definitive Guide to a Nonfiction Book Marketing Strategy That Saves Time, Money, and Sells More Books and The Best Memoir . We discuss marketing books, what promotiona...

Mark Cheverton has the heart to help kids deal with such high-stress things as anxiety, bullying, and other hard things children go through. His Middle-Grade books were sparked after his own son, who is now an adult, experienced his own about of anxiety and later extreme bullying. He was inspired to begin a series on one of kids’ favorite topics, Minecraft, while also dealing with some very hefty...

Sammy Beuker is a special guest for me, due to being a longtime friend. She is also a mother, wife, and author. Her debut novel The Unfortunate Life of Genevieve Ryder follows a woman in the aftermath of World War II, as she is 22 years old in a situation that most don’t look fondly at. It follows her throughout her life and the decisions she makes. Sammy and I discuss why this book was very speci...

Sian Smith is non-fiction editor in the UK, who began as a proofreader and now works with all aspects of editing including developmental and/or structural editing. You can work with her or check out her company Sian Smith Editorial at www.siansmitheditorial.co.uk/ . We talked about what to look for in an editor, how to prepare the manuscript for editing and what you should discuss with them.  Here...

Sarah Marie Page is an award-winning writer who writes light and fluffy fantasy. Has been featured in Y Magazine, The Advocate, The Crow’s Quill, and Hippocampus Magazine (among others). She does an excellent job of building a brand with her peppy and humorous newsletters and her imaginative TikToks. Even if you were not a lover of the written word, you would be a lover of her personality. We talk...

Rebecca Hartwell, indie author, editor, and founder of Hart Bound Editing, is a lover of words who likes to know how stories work. ⁠ . She thrives on helping others achieve their dreams by being able to write amazing stories that impact others and are well-remembered. We discuss story momentum, starting from the beginning to end. She shares the different types of editors in a very clear picture. ...

JB Yanni, a time-traveling Science fiction writer, just published her fourth book in her Time Benders Series . We enjoyed talking about the Fitzgerald siblings as they learn to travel through time and seek to change history so their parents don’t die. The series goes on as they learn the rules of time bending. We also discussed how this passion grew from her desire to empower youth and the importa...

Richard Friesen is a storyteller at heart and a science fiction author. He has recently published Hero's Welcome and Wetware Wizards, among many others. He enjoys exploring the dangers of AI. We had an in-depth conversation about the rules around robots and what we need to be wary of with AI. He also shared the background of his books! If you want to check out his Amazon author page: https://a...

LC Conn, author of Realm of Dragons , shares her writing process and the imaginative world of dragons. She also shares her publishing journey and how she found the perfect publisher. If you are interested in checking out her other works, you can find them here , and if you are interested in purchasing Realm of Dragons (which I recommend), you can find it here . If you liked this episode, please li...

Stacy Juba is a chick-lit author who retells fairy tales in her books Fooling Around with Cinderella and Prancing Around with Sleeping Beauty . She shares where she got her inspiration and where she strayed away from the storybook retelling. These lighthearted tales have humor and romance, great for a quick light-hearted read. If you want to follow her, you can find her at StacyJuba.com . If you l...

Stacy Juba is an editor and writer who has created courses to help other writers be more effective with their time and many other things, such as writing body language more effectively. I had the privilege to ask her questions about several of these courses. If you are interested in checking out her courses, go to shortcutsforwriters.com . If you want to contact or follow her, check out her websit...

Saloni Surah, an Author, Coach, and Doctor, started writing in 2010 when she was working on her PhD. She writes about magic, fairies, and dragons through the children's chapter book Flora Investigates the Missing Egg . She is a strong character for the 6-10 year old reading age. You can purchase it through Amazon . You can follow her at her website: SaloniSurah.com. If you liked this episode,...

Rob Bignell is an author of over 55 novels and an editor who has helped over 300 writers with their publishing dreams. He expertly shares his wisdom about plot-building from the introduction to the conflict. He also has published the Quick Read Storytelling 101 series that walks you through every aspect of writing from idea to publishing and beyond. This episode focuses on Devise Your Story’s Plot...