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  • Interview with Ben Stoltzfus on The Nine Lives of Big JP

    Your work has been described as inaugurating a new genre-“metabiography.” What inspired you to move beyond traditional biography and create this hybrid form? I have been exploring metafiction for decades both as a literary critic and a fiction writer. So, when I started writing Judith’s biography, The Nine Lives of Big JP, it was only…

  • The Role of Sleep in Mental Health: A Social and Psychological Perspective

    In the rush of modern life, sleep often becomes one of the first things we sacrifice. Whether it’s long work hours, constant screen time, or the pressure to always be “on,” many of us treat sleep as optional. But growing research- and common sense-tells a different story. Sleep isn’t just about rest. It plays a…

  • AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia: Interview on Brave Falls and the Drifters Realm Series

    Congratulations, AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia, on the incredible success of Brave Falls! Following the triumph of Drifters Realm and Mirror Tree, this third book in the series has once again captured readers’ hearts with its magical world, unforgettable characters, and emotional depth. Thank you for joining us to share your thoughts about this exciting new chapter…

  • An Interview with Author Umar Siddiqui: Insights into Stylistic About Style

    Thank you for agreeing to speak with us again, and congratulations on the release of Stylistic About Style! My answers are boldfaced, thank you for this opportunity! -Umar Siddiqui. 1. What inspired you to dive so deeply into the theories around fashion? I have been introduced to specific theories through my undergraduate and graduate studies….

  • Interview with Richard Collis, Author of The Pool

    Richard Collis is an English teacher and author based in Portishead, where he lives with his wife and two sons. He has been teaching for over 18 years and holds a degree in English, Film, and Drama from Reading University. His debut novel, The Pool (2022), is a fantasy thriller inspired by the natural beauty…

  • An Interview with Medallio Green, Author of Young Blood

    Medallio is the author of fantasy and all kinds of fiction that bends the mind and makes you feel a myriad of emotions. Medallio spends time attending local writing conferences and contributing to writers’ groups. When Medallio’s not writing and editing in the DMV area as a Technical Writer/Editor, she’s the 1/4 owner of a…

  • Blink and Glow: Raven Howell on Inspiring Children Through Nature, Imagination, and Storytelling

    Raven Howell is an award winning author and poet of several children’s picture books. Her poems appear in children’s magazines such as Cricket, Highlights for Children, HighFive, Ladybug, Jack and Jill, and Fun for Kids. She enjoys presenting children’s writing workshops, visiting libraries and schools, and serves as Creative and Publishing Advisor for RedClover Reader….