18 Apr

Posted at 01:35h in Author Interviews by

Welcome to our exclusive author interview with the talented and multifaceted Manuel Fernandez. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959 and raised in Denver, Colorado, Manuel has captivated readers across various genres with his writing and illustrations. From his heartwarming children's story "The Little Blue Fish" to his inspiring self-help book "Pick Me Up," which shares a powerful account of his near-death experience and subsequent recovery, Manuel's work speaks to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Manuel has also made his mark in the science fiction realm, penning the popular...

17 Feb

Posted at 20:43h in Character Development by

You read fantasy because of the time period right: dreaming of being a sheep farmer, living on some hill with a bunch of kids. No? Ok, well it must be because you reminisce on the good times and think to yourself that you were born in the wrong era and if you could just find a way to time-travel yourself back to the days of swords and boards right. No? Well, it must be because you have an obsession with characters with awesome abilities. Yes? I knew that...

20 Jan

Posted at 21:12h in Character Development, Minor Characters by

Why should you care about minor characters? Aren't they just fluffy stuff to make the protagonist look good? Yeah, I guess that's one way of putting it, but no: you and I would be wrong in saying that minor characters are in the story to only add "Fluff". Actually, there shouldn’t be anything in there that doesn't do something for the story, and that’s absolutely true when it comes to secondary characters....

15 Jan

Posted at 15:35h in Author Interviews by

We spoke to Lathish Shankar about his newest book Green Fire in the Night Sky, and found out a bit more about his creative process along the way. This is an excerpt of the full interview that you can listen to here. Lathish how long have you been writing? Lathish Shankar:I've been writing since my childhood, and my first book was published in the year 2014. And till now, five books has been published. And this is the sixth book. So, in order to answer the question how long...

14 Jan

Posted at 15:36h in Author Interviews by

Welcome to our author interview with Diane Scabilloni, an inspirational children's book author who has made it her mission to help young readers discover their personal gifts from God and live their best lives. Through her heartfelt stories, Diane provides simple ways for children to align their thoughts with the Creator's thoughts, enabling them to see the big picture for their lives and shed limited thinking. Diane is passionate about empowering children to embrace their full potential and experience joy, creativity, energy, fun, and a life filled with...

11 Jan

Posted at 10:54h in Author Interviews by

We are excited to present an exclusive interview with the multi-talented Christy Sanderson, focusing on her creative writing process. As an award-winning author, entrepreneur, certified spiritual life coach, and public speaker, Christy has left an indelible mark on the lives of many through her various endeavors. With a background in education, holding a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Special Education, she has seamlessly blended her passion for teaching with her love for writing. Having authored five captivating books, Christy has been featured on the cover...

02 Jan

Posted at 20:48h in Author Interviews by

In the realm of writing, a debut novel often proves to be the most challenging endeavor for budding authors. For Jake Avendano, it was no different as he tackled the complex world of narcissistic abuse in his first book, Break The Cycle: The Narcissistic Abuse Handbook. In a candid and insightful interview, Avendano opens up about the challenging process of writing his first book and providing guidance to navigating the dark and twisted labyrinth of relationships tainted by narcissistic personalities. Drawing from personal experiences, including his journey as...

15 Feb

Posted at 15:21h in Fiction Writing Inspiration, Point of View by

There are so many elements that go into writing and completing a book. Some people think that best-selling authors have the easiest job in the world just by typing words in blank pages when in reality, there are more head-scratching, endless-pacing, and crumpled drafts involved than the actual writing process. One of the most common dilemmas of book-writing is determining the POV or point of view. It refers to the whole perspective from which a story is told, which is CRUCIAL for any fiction or nonfiction book....

13 Feb

Posted at 22:18h in Books like, Middle grade fiction by

With a staggering 15+ books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, four critically acclaimed movies, it is no brainer as to why the kids everywhere can not get enough of these stories. It seems like finding the best books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid would be an easy feat, but with so many great books for kids out there, things can get overwhelming quickly....