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Author Spotlight Series

Science Fiction/Fantasy Alexandra Bell: Develop a Sense of Resilience

In this interview, author Alexandra Bell discusses combining science fiction and history with her new novel, The White Octopus Hotel.

Robert Lee Brewer

Romance Ana Huang: Don’t Be Afraid of a Messy First Draft Robert Lee Brewer

Young Adult Kim DeRose: Focus Less on the Destination and More on the Journey Robert Lee Brewer

Horror Thomas Olde Heuvelt: I Want To Make You Sleep With the Lights On Robert Lee Brewer

Be Inspired J. Kevin Tumlinson: On Effective Writing and Avoiding Burnout

Science Fiction/Fantasy Lyndsay Ely: We All Deserve a Little Escapism Robert Lee Brewer

Literary Jaquira Díaz: You’re Making Art, Not a Product Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Philippa Gregory: Create the Best Thing You Can Robert Lee Brewer

Memoir Jesse James Rose: Start in the Middle Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Kate Belli: On Writing About Recent History Robert Lee Brewer

Literary Sonora Jha: Surrender to the Surprise in Your Story Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Amber McBride: Read Vastly and Be Curious Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Nonfiction William J. Kole: Be Bold and Courageous Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Books Elizabeth R. Hyman: I Loved Letting the Work Surprise Me Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Jennifer Fawcett: I Live With Ideas for a Long Time Robert Lee Brewer

Romance Maggie Gates: On Her Journey From Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing Robert Lee Brewer

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