Kristin Bair: Resilience and Inventiveness in the Face of Uncertainty
Author Kristin Bair shares how her latest novel changed structure during the writing process and what launching a book during a pandemic taught her about the publishing industry.
Kitty O'Meara: Finding Joy and Community in a Pandemic
Debut picture book author Kitty O'Meara shares her experience of writing a viral poem that's been turned into a printed picture book in only a few months about finding joy and community in a pandemic.
Nev March: Taking a Leap of Faith to Write an Award-Winning Historical Mystery Novel
Award-winning author Nev March shares what inspired her award-winning mystery debut, how the editing process went after it was accepted, and so much more.
Jennifer J. Chow: Sparking Optimism and Hope With Cozy Mystery Novels (and Sassy Cats)
Author Jennifer J. Chow shares how writing cozy mysteries helps spark optimism and hope, what was different about writing the second novel in her Sassy Cat mystery series, and so much more.
Mary Beth Sammons: Searching Personal Ancestry for Universal Truths
Award-winning journalist and author of more than a dozen books Mary Beth Sammons shares how her mother's request to learn the fate of Sammons' maternal grandfather led her to learn more about herself, her community, and publish a book in the process.
Johanna Garton: The Intersection of Mountaineering and Crossed Paths and Lives
Author Johanna Garton shares her experience of taking and finishing a story her journalist mother started a decade before her about mountaineer Christine Boskoff, who disappeared while climbing in China in 2006.
Karen White: The Best Books Come From the Heart
New York Times bestselling author Karen White discusses the complexities of writing a series and how to handle cliff-hangers.
Gary F. Bengier: Indie Publishing Philosophical Speculative Fiction
Former eBay CFO Gary F. Bengier shares his journey to self-publish his debut speculative fiction novel based on his nonfiction philosophy book.
Evie Green: Imaginary Friends and Allowing Change
Author Evie Green explains why she was surprised to end writing a horror novel and how she learned to trust the editorial process.
Lenora Bell: When Fairy Tales Meet Reality TV
Bestselling historical romance author Lenora Bell discusses researching, avoiding info-dumps while still charming readers, and how her latest book was inspired by her life.
Jonelle Patrick: Writing Edgier Than Bookshops and Cats
Novelist Jonelle Patrick discusses writing about a country she loves and the importance of both readers and editors.
Nancy Stohlman: Creativity in a Flash
Author Nancy Stohlman discusses why flash fiction is changing the way we tell stories and the shifting landscape of creativity in 2020.
Hench: An Interview With Natalie Zina Walschots
The author discusses what inspired her novel about supervillan henches and how video games influence her writing.
Stephanie Kane: The Balance of Art and Obsession
Author Stephanie Kane shares how an interest in art led to her newest novel, how she empathized with her villain, and discusses the intersection of art and crime.
Jill G. Hall: Write With the Heart, Not the Head
Novelist Jill G. Hall shares what prompted her most recent novel (The Green Lace Corset), what surprised her in the writing process, her top tip for other writers, and more!
Michelle Major: The Meat of the Story
Bestselling author Michelle Major shares what's different about writing a series, how to handle a book release during a pandemic, and what she hopes her writing can do for readers.
Heidi McCrary: What Doesn't Kill Us Makes for Great Literature
Author Heidi McCrary shares how she used personal experience to craft a coming-of-age novel, how she handles political correctness, and the struggle to find a publisher.
Jennifer Givhan: The Symbols of Loss and Hope
Award-winning novelist Jennifer Givhan shares how NaNoWriMo helped her write, the experience of exploring personal topics in fiction, and why writers should never give up hope.
Sariah Wilson: Escapes and Happily-Ever-Afters
Bestselling author Sariah Wilson shares why she believes readers need laughter, how she came up with the idea for Roommaid, and why writing advice can be tricky.
Weird But Normal: An Interview With Mia Mercado
The humorist talks about putting together a book proposal, leaving Hallmark for freelance writing, and where she finds her writing ideas.
Francesca Beauman: Falling in Love With the History of Personal Ads and Dating in America
Francesca Beauman shares what inspired her most recent history title (Matrimony, Inc.), what section of the newspaper she always turned to first, why writers need to love their subject, and more!
Mick Garris: The Horror Stories That Reside Within Us
Award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Garris shares the writing process for his collection (These Evil Things We Do), what surprising thing happened during the publishing process, how writing a story is different than a script, and more!
Mikki Daughtry: Dreams Are Worth Fighting For
Bestselling novelist Mikki Daughtry shares why dreams (whether related to writing or love) are worth fighting for, what the writing process for Five Feet Apart was like, how that differed from her latest novel All This Time, and more!
Jane Igharo: Exploring Romance Through the Lens of an Immigrant Caught Between Her Culture and Her Heart
Debut novelist Jane Igharo shares her experience writing and publishing Ties That Tether, why some immigrants forbid their children to marry outside their ethnicity, and more!