PHOTO: Author K.A. Griffin at home in Texas, where imagination meets experience in the heart of his storytelling world. Exploring Fantasy, Emotion, and the Craft of Storytelling K.A. Griffin shares the inspiration behind The Accidental World, reveals how business shaped his storytelling, and offers heartfelt insights into world-building, character development, and the emotional roots of…
PHOTO: Michael Bailey, award-winning author, editor, and creative force behind works like Silent Nightmares and Madness and Writers, photographed in his creative space. Credit: Julie Stipes Writing Across Mediums With Depth and Purpose Michael Bailey reflects on his evolution as a writer, editor, and filmmaker, sharing insights into storytelling, genre fluidity, co-editing with Chuck Palahniuk,…
PHOTO: Author Kellie Kaminskas, award-winning writer and speaker, shares stories that inspire healing, connection, and heartfelt conversations around love and loss. A Storyteller Turning Personal Loss Into Hopeful Conversations for Families Kellie Kaminskas shares the inspiration behind Here With You, a moving children’s book born from personal grief, and discusses parenting, healing, writing from the…
PHOTO: Author Natali Simmonds, blending grit and imagination, speaks candidly about her writing journey and the fearless women at the heart of her stories. Writing Across Genres With Grit, Heart, And Magic Author Natali Simmonds shares her genre-spanning writing journey, discusses the emotional roots of her thrillers, co-writing paranormal romance, and reveals how real-life experiences…
PHOTO: Author Renaii West, creator of the award-winning novels Death by Chaos and The Wrong Side of the Flame Blending Drama, Myth, and Mystery in Unforgettable Female-Led Stories Renaii West discusses her creative process, mythological inspirations, and theatrical roots while exploring how strong friendships, flawed characters, and quirky humor shape her award-winning, character-driven mystery novels….
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…
Stephen Hecker, multi-award-winning author and artist, brings his expansive imagination to life through novels, tattoos, and immersive fantasy worlds. Fantasy Visionary Behind Zebulon Series and Awakened Comics Stephen Hecker shares the origins of Zebulon, the influence of his artistic background, and the challenges of balancing storytelling, visual art, family life, and immersive fantasy world-building 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: 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 Casey Dembowski, celebrated for her emotionally rich novels and the Soundtracks of Love collection, reflects on storytelling and second chances. Credit: The Deerwood Company. Writing Love, Loss, and Redemption in Fictional Worlds Casey Dembowski discusses her journey from childhood writer to award-winning novelist, the emotional core of her stories, balancing writing with life,…
