Author Interviews

Writing for me is like performing magic. I close my eyes and from the darkness within I start seeing the building blocks of the story I wish to tell. I call it the “black canvas of my imagination”. I feel this ability, which lies in each and every one of us, is a true gift, as it allows a total freedom that is second to none. From the ocean of genres in writing, I feel strongly connected to contemporary novels, as there is so much beauty in our world, so many stories waiting to be written, that my mind is sometimes overwhelmed with ideas. That also connects to my vision to bring people together through love stories. Captivating stories that show how love is both timeless and borderless, ...

My favorite is my male lead who steals my personal lines. He's the easiest POV to write through. My female lead is almost the secret woman so many modern women wish they were in her confidence, strength, and warrior ways. She is beyond the modern day female insecurities. Alas, my Southern redneck character, a beloved character for my fans, says all the impish things the rest of us wouldn't dare say. 

My book is almost a vision of what is happening today worldwide. Have faithin God but be prepared for the worst.

I can't remember not writing. As soon as I learned the alphabet, I began creating stories. But it was my mother's death a decade ago (my father died when I was 17) that really convinced me that the clock was -- is -- ticking, and if I intended to publish a novel, I'd better get cracking. I only regret that mom never got to read my stuff.In the beginning, I self-published on Amazon. My book drew the attention of a small start-up company, and I signed with them. After a year, they had done nothing with my book, so I got out of that contract and returned to self-publishing. Then, a fellow and more successful author introduced me to his publisher, and I've been with Crossroad Press ever since.&n...

I became an author after facing the challenge of not being able to find employment for many years due to disability bias. Rather than giving up, I decided to create my own opportunities by starting my own publishing company, Purple Diamond Press. This allowed me to write and publish the stories I felt passionate about, particularly those that promote inclusivity, kindness, and important life lessons for children. By taking control of the process, I was able to bring my books to life and reach readers directly, turning a difficult situation into a fulfilling career as a children’s author.

I'm a non-fiction writer whose book is a memoire. 

I have one secondary character in my Pandemonium cozy mystery series that I love to write. Bazgul is the demon familiar to my main character, Mahogany. He is a lesser demon, so not dangerous, at least in this instance. He can shape shift, but prefers to be in the guise of a giant tarantula, where he rides around on Mahogany's head or back. Bazgul loves treats and really wants to eat a cat someday. And he really can't stand Tony, Mahogany's crush.

I was always into writing since my school days, be it my choice for Commerce subjects or Journalism at my university. My biggest encouragement came from family and a few close friends who always wanted me to do something huge in my writing field. Alongside my dream to have a career in my chosen field, I started writing poetries, more like jotting down my inner thoughts.But things changed after I got married and those books ended up as well kept collections at one corner of a cupboard. Ten years later, just out of the blue, I finally thought to make something out of it and there I was, hunching for platforms to have my work published.It almost seemed like, I wanted to be out there, share my w...

You need to write down as much detail as you can about the characters and plot. Later, when you have completed the book you're working on. You have a skeleton for your next novel ready.

In writing my first novel, "A Face in the Moon," a project that took years, I would often take a break when an idea came up to follow a new idea and turn it into a short story. This gave me a break from the same old story, so I could return to my novel with a fresh approach (as well as feeling I had something to show/submit as a writer to build up a better writing resume).