Discussing Heaven’s Ghosts and Creative Processes with Author Anneke Barnard
Anneke Barnard is the author of Heaven’s Ghosts, book one of the Heaven Maine Mysteries series. Drawing from her home town of Portland, Maine, this series takes place in the coastal town of Heaven, Maine. The novel follows our main character, Samson Roe, a 14 year old boy who is deaf, but can hear the voices of […]
Interviewing Under My Pillow’s Author, Jennifer Ballow: a Fresh Take on the Tooth Fairy
Jennifer Ballow is the author of Under My Pillow, a children’s picture book that captivates the hearts of both children and caregivers. With a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Austin, Jennifer brings a unique blend of compassion, advocacy, and storytelling prowess to her work. Her dedication extends beyond the written […]
Unburdening by Teresa Benitez: Survival, Love, and Healing
Unburdening: An Abortion and Generational Trauma Memoir tells the story of Teresa Benitez’ four pregnancies, three of them having resulted in abortions, and a fourth resulting in her ten year old daughter and her experiences as a single mother. Unburdening is Benitez’ debut book, but she has more ideas in store for future publications. Aside from writing, she […]
How to Stop Managing and Start Leading, an Interview with Richard Levene
I recently had the opportunity to interview Richard T. Levene, founder of Dignity Leadership Consulting and Master’s of Science holder in Leadership & Change from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. Rich has spent over 25 years studying how people work together and is passionate about leadership development and improvement. During our author interview, Rich […]
A Passion for History, Interviewing Steve Jackson
Steve Jackson is the author of Think Twice… About Teaching and Millennial History. Both books have root in his career, 35 years of teaching history. First, Think Twice… is a sort of memoir, a warning to those who may be entering the teaching profession. It is a book about Jackson’s negative experience in the education industry. Millennial History is an educational book, […]
The Fiery Demon Esha Trilogy, an Interview with Author Mel S.
Demon Esha is the beginning of a three book series following the protagonist Rachel on her life-changing journey. “It’s letting yourself feel every feeling. It’s fulfillment and satisfaction mixed with yearning for more…” The Demon Esha Trilogy is all about Rachel finding and accepting herself, working through shame and her preconceived notions about sexuality. The author, Mel […]
Find Your Financial Freedom, an Interview with John Michailidis
Everyone in today’s day and age is clamoring to achieve financial stability, but it eludes most of us. A part of that may be due to the lack of education in financial strategies. Strategic Planning and Investing for Individuals by John Michailidis is the perfect book for “individuals” seeking these ideas. There are plenty of books with […]
Interviewing Frank J. Plateroti, Author and Teacher
Dr. Frank J. Plateroti is he author of East Clifton Avenue and Speak No Evil: In Search of Our Self-Esteem, Self-Empowerment, and Self-Worth. East Clifton Avenue is a trilogy-in-progress, it is something of a family memoir turned into fiction. Speak No Evil is based on the intra-interpersonal communications course that the author himself developed. Dr. Plateroti has been teaching communications for the […]
Diving Into Author Vincent Czyz’ Unique Works
Vincent Czyz is the award-winning author of ADRIFT IN A VANISHING CITY and The Christos Mosaic. Aside from these two thus-far published works, he has written much more, and has been featured in publications such as Shenandoah, AGNI, Tin House, among others. In his writing, you may find themes of myth, religion, dreams, and alternative modes of […]
Remembering Days Past, Hometown Home Run by J. Frederick Weiss
Hometown Home Run is author J. Frederick Weiss’ debut book. A fictional tale based on true events from Weiss’ own life, it follows the protagonist Murdock Nolan and his life in the small Ohio town of Stone Harbor. It’s a story of community, bringing people together and lifting spirits. J. Frederick Weiss himself grew up […]