S.E. Carson is writing a fictionalized memoir of her journey battling an eating disorder who she has named Not-Alice. The story works on discovering who someone is without their disorder, finding the voice that's been buried, and learning to trust the sound of it. In Carson's own words: "I explore the incredibly complex and manipulative … Continue reading S.E. Carson – writer & advocate
Category: Interview
Tamara Woods, author & poet
Ah, readers! Today we have one of Twitter's most wonderful chat hosts to tell us how she manages to get All The Things done, but first an introduction -- Tamara Woods was raised (fairly happily) in West Virginia, where she began writing poetry at the age of 12. She published her first poetry collection, The … Continue reading Tamara Woods, author & poet
Schnekk, artist & comic anthology editor
One of the talented people I met at FanNexus this year was Schnekk. She agreed to do a commission for me for the blog serial (stay tuned for the big reveal on Saturday!), and an interview to showcase the cool stuff she's doing with her talents! Schnekk has been drawing and painting for as long … Continue reading Schnekk, artist & comic anthology editor
Mistakes of the Past – Guest Post
Patricia Josephine never set out to become a writer. In fact, she never considered it an option during high school and college. She was all about art. On a whim, she wrote down a story bouncing in her head. That was the start of it, and she hasn't regretted a moment. She writes YA under … Continue reading Mistakes of the Past – Guest Post
Ksenia Anske – Guest Post!
A special treat just in time for Halloween! Ksenia Anske, dark fantasy writer and sometime axe-wielder, is here to share her secret potion and spells for creativity. I may have had to donate some blood and use up a bit of salt, but it was worth it to get her answer to what makes creativity … Continue reading Ksenia Anske – Guest Post!
Sweet Turtleberry, author & publisher
Sweet Turtleberry is a writer of realistic fairy tales. She was born and raised in Baltimore, with a few stops in the mix. Turtleberry is a graduate of Towson University and the University of Baltimore, where she received a Master's Degree in Publication's Design and Creative Writing. Turtleberry is currently doing what she loves… writing. She … Continue reading Sweet Turtleberry, author & publisher
Jeff Sullins – writer & beta-reader
What defines a writer? This is an internal fight many of us battle daily. Many of us don't feel we qualify, even though we write. I don't have an answer, but I do know that each of us has value to contribute to the conversation. If you'd like to do an interview, contact me. It's … Continue reading Jeff Sullins – writer & beta-reader
Interview: Fida Islaih, poet
Fida Islaih is the host of PoeteerChat on Twitter each Wednesday at 7pm EST. She is the author of A to Z Poetry, Her Olives, Blossoming Heart, Smile Back, Her Treasures, and Hugs & Kisses, as well as poetry prompts, and she offers editorial services. You can find her at fidaislaih.blogspot.com. JR: Fida, thanks so much for coming … Continue reading Interview: Fida Islaih, poet
Author Interview – Tui Snider
Buckle in, readers! I took a leap and asked Tui Snider to come do an interview about her latest book. It's non-fiction, which is a departure from our poetry and fantasy - BUT, it's about graveyards and symbols and all the fun stuff you didn't even know you didn't know, so let's go! First, an … Continue reading Author Interview – Tui Snider
Interview with Tonya Moore
There's a new SF&F community online, and Tonya is the founder and developer - she's also an author and reader. If you're looking for a place to chat, post stories, find critique partners, or just mess about, SpecFics is the place. Tonya R. Moore is a Jamaican writer of speculative fiction–short stories, web serials, and … Continue reading Interview with Tonya Moore
