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Writer's Digest Author Spotlight

Historical Books Jonathan W. Jordan: On Politics, Power, and Friendship

In this interview, author Jonathan W. Jordan discusses the forgotten friendship at the heart of his new historical book, Ike and Winston.

Robert Lee Brewer

Young Adult April Henry: On a Rabbit Hole Leading to a Thriller Novel Robert Lee Brewer

Romance A.N. Caudle: You Need To Build Your Community and Support System Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Melinda Leigh: You Need Writer Buddies Robert Lee Brewer

Young Adult Soman Chainani: Let the Book Find You Robert Lee Brewer

Comics and Graphic Novels Kasey Iris: I Didn’t Expect This Story To Be a Reflection of My Younger Self Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Books Patrick Wyman: There’s No Substitute for Deep Knowledge of Your Topic Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Books Thomas W. Laqueur: On the Genius of a Great Editor Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Eve J. Chung: On Finding Surprises in Historical Fiction Research Robert Lee Brewer

Short Story Véronique Darwin: This Is My Dream, and I’m Living It Robert Lee Brewer

Romance Jess Cannon: On the Importance of Escape in a Chaotic World Robert Lee Brewer

Romance Julie Johnson: Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Track Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Canwen Xu: I Never Thought I Could Write a Novel Robert Lee Brewer

Memoir Isabel Klee: On Being Vulnerable for Readers in Memoir Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Nicola Harrison: Shared Vulnerability Creates Connection Robert Lee Brewer

Memoir Jayne Anne Phillips: Writing Reveals Secrets Robert Lee Brewer

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