Author, Can I Ask You?

Edwin talks about what ifs, what brought him back to writing after giving up, and what he considers his biggest success.  https://www.edwin-hill.com/

James shares his thoughts on the power of poetry to restore hope, joy, and "lost" moments. http://jamescrews.net/ 

Stephen talks about moral dilemmas, writing from a woman's POV, and with whom he wants to go dancing.  https://www.stephenpkiernan.com/

Gary talks hard-boiled P.Is, comic-book heroes, hit TV shows, and how he manages to mix entertainment with social commentary, no matter the medium.  https://gdphillips.com/

Jodi talks about the job of an artist, mom-daughter collaborations, and how some stories "sing" to her. https://www.jodipicoult.com/

Melanie talks life and literature, from the remotest regions of Africa to the raw, rural landscape of northern Vermont. https://www.melaniefinn.com/

Marilyn shares how  romance, constructive feedback, and snacks feed her writing life https://marilynbrant.com/

Alexia unravels the mystery of why her cozy series is a charmer for readers and reviewers (hint: a dogged sleuth and a good-looking ghost) https://alexiagordon.net/

Kim shares how being Oregon's Poet Laureate fed his own work, and why writing is good medicine for the writer and reader. https://www.kimstaffordpoet.com/

JoAnne talks about grace, finding an agent, and four-legged enlightened beings.  https://www.joannetompkins.com/

Jervey talks motivation, vindication, and desperation, plus the gory details behind one of California's biggest literary festivals.  http://litfestpasadena.org/

Jane shares how the protagonist of her 14-book series can still surprise her, and how to avoid one big plotting pitfall.  https://janecleland.com/

Jeff explains how a publisher's bad day led to his first book, and why he calls New Jersey home sweet home. http://www.jeffcohenbooks.com/wp/

Susan tells why she can so relate to her teenage protagonists, and the communal power of clacking keys. https://susankaplancarlton.com/