PHOTO: Author Megan Hart, master of emotional complexity and genre-defying fiction, photographed during her latest book tour. Credit: Whitney Hart Photography Writing Across Genres With Grit, Heart, And Honesty Megan Hart discusses writing emotionally complex characters, balancing multiple genres, crafting flawed relationships, and embracing “what if” moments in fiction while sharing her approach to pen…
PHOTO: Author Karen Bao brings her scientific expertise and powerful voice to the world of young adult fiction, inspiring readers through science and storytelling. Exploring Science, Identity, and Resilience Through Fiction Karen Bao discusses how her neuroscience background, cultural identity, and mental health experiences shape her science fiction, offering readers thrilling, thought-provoking stories grounded in…
PHOTO: Author Fairren McLemore, 2025 Book Fest Award-winner and advocate for inclusion, shares her inspiring journey of love, resilience, and purpose through storytelling. Author Fairren McLemore discusses how her daughter’s rare diagnosis inspired her to write heartfelt books that promote self-love, inclusion, and strength in the face of uncertainty and grief. Fairren McLemore is a…
PHOTO: Ann Hunter, award-winning author of North Oak and Ashes, invites readers into a world of magic, heart, and unapologetic creativity. Exploring Creativity, Faith, and the Journey from Childhood Stories to Bestselling Series Ann Hunter discusses her early start in writing, how ADD fuels her creativity, the spiritual depth behind her stories, balancing motherhood with…
PHOTO: Zuri Day, bestselling author and romance icon, brings passion and purpose to every page she writes. Romance, Resilience, and Writing With Heart Bestselling author Zuri Day discusses her inspiration, creative process, dual writing identity, and the evolution of romance fiction, offering honest insights, personal stories, and advice for aspiring romance writers. Zuri Day doesn’t…
PHOTO: Author Victoria Oltarsh, playwright, educator, and now award-winning novelist, celebrates the launch of her debut children’s book with pride and joy. A Mother-Daughter Collaboration, A Lifelong Dream, A Middle-Grade Sci-Fi Fantasy Victoria Oltarsh shares the heartfelt inspiration behind The Boy and the Secret of the Stars, blending teaching experience, cosmic curiosity, and family creativity…
PHOTO: Lisa Brace at her West Sussex home, where she writes, runs her business, and bakes her famously elaborate cakes. Credit: Chrissie Brooks Photography Award-Winning Author On Writing Across Genres, Celebrating Trailblazing Women, And Finding Inspiration Everywhere Lisa Brace shares the inspiration behind her novels, the joy of writing across genres, her research process, and…
PHOTO: Author Dete Meserve, bestselling novelist and award-winning producer, brings emotional depth and cinematic flair to every story she tells. Hope, Mystery, And The Emotional Journey Through Time Dete Meserve discusses her latest novel The Memory Collectors, shares insights into time travel, her creative process, and adapting books to screen, while offering inspiration to aspiring…
PHOTO: Author Cheryl Williams, whose inspiring books bring healing and hope to readers of all ages, blending poetry, compassion, and life experience. Award-Winning Author Blends Compassion, Creativity, And Care Through Poetry And Storytelling Cheryl Williams discusses how caregiving, nursing, and personal experiences shaped her writing, leading to heartfelt poetry and impactful children’s books that teach…
