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Discover what drives your favorite authors. Read their interviews and get a glimpse into their writing process, inspirations, and stories.

Our author interviews give readers a chance to go behind the scenes with writers from various genres. Each interview explores how authors develop ideas, overcome writer's block, and bring characters and worlds to life. Whether you're looking for writing advice, book recommendations straight from authors, or simply want to learn more about the people behind the books you love, this collection of author Q&As offers genuine insights into the craft of writing and the journey from first draft to published work. Browse the interviews below to find new favorite authors and deepen your appreciation for their work.

shalom chizaram oluchi

shalom chizaram oluchi

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    I’m a Nigerian author with a passion for storytelling that reflects the raw emotions people hide behind silence. Writing...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    I write psychological thrillers and emotional fiction, especially stories centered around betrayal and personal redempti...

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    Honestly, my favorite right now is my own novel, The Betrayal. Not just because I wrote it, but because it captures emot...

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Nges Elmer

Nges Elmer

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    For over forty years, I taught Mathematics and Philosophy. Yet it was the quiet act of collecting quotes — since 2003 —...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    I write inspirational nonfiction rooted in wisdom literature. I’m drawn to it because it bridges the head and the heart,...

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    _Viktor Frankl’s_ Man’s Search for Meaning resonates deeply with me. It echoes a core conviction in my writing: even in...

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Maxwell Hoffman

Maxwell Hoffman

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    My love for historical fiction.

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    Historical, science, fantasy, horror, erotic.

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    Anything that I feel I know how to write.

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Margaretta James

Margaretta James

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    My grandmother was a prolific writer of poems and short stories. She only ever shared them in letters she wrote to my mo...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    I write short stories, poems, and novels in a variety of genres. Recently, I was working on an adult novel, but an old c...

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    I lived in China for ten years and I love Peter Hessler's series about his experiences there. He has the rare quality of...

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B.B.E. Gwyn

B.B.E. Gwyn

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    I'm a daydreamer and a fan of all types of role-playing games and collaborative storytelling. I started taking writing s...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    I write fantasy and adventure because I'm deeply interested in limitless possibilities and fast-paced action.

  • Q. How do you balance writing with other aspects of your life, such as work, family, or hobbies?

    I write as a passion project outside of my work and family duties. In my spare time, I enjoy gaming, drawing, and crafts...

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Oscar J. Starr III

Oscar J. Starr III

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    I’m a dedicated entrepreneur, travel enthusiast, and thought leader with a passion for helping others achieve their drea...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    I primarily write in the genres of personal development, self-help, and strategic thinking. What draws me to these genre...

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    One of my favorite books is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. What resonates with me the most about this book is its prof...

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Derick Payne

Derick Payne

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    I grew up in a turbulent environment, facing many personal challenges that shaped my perspective on life. Writing became...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    I primarily write in the self-help and personal development genre. I'm drawn to this genre because it allows me to share...

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    One of my favourite books is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Frankl's exploration of finding purpose resonate...

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Diane Sanchez

Diane Sanchez

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    Writing has been my passion since I was a little girl. Writing is my voice. I also write poems.

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    Fancy, Fiction, Lbqt, I like to write what inspires me

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    The light we carry. She inspires me with her words and thoughts.

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Alene Nation

Alene Nation

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    I worked in various offices over forty years until I got the writing bug after I retired. I joined a writing class at th...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    Science fiction and light fantasy. I’m a Star Trek fan from the beginning but have read SF books for years.

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    Not SF but mystery, Georgette Heyer and Agatha Christie books. I love their detailed writing.

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Chris Tham

Chris Tham

  • Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?

    I am a professional Accountant by education and training. This quote has inspired me to become a writer. "A word can cha...

  • Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?

    Religion and philosophy. The real meaning and purpose of life that every man on earth has tried to discover, has drawn m...

  • Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?

    The Christian biblical scriptures. The Word of God resonates with me the most - be it in my spirit and my soul.

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