What do Aristotle, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Lebron James all have in common? Time off in the most creative and nourishing way! Amidst a culture that worships “busyness”, millennials John Fitch and Max Frenzel want us to unlearn workaholism by learning “noble leisure” of the past and developing a quality #RestEthic. The AI researcher (Max) and entrepreneur (John) have … [Read more...] about An Interview With John Fitch and Max Frenzel, Authors of Time Off
Books
An Interview With K.C. Julius, Author of The Drinnglennin Chronicles
K.C. Julius is the author of the Drinnglennin Chronicles, an epic fantasy quartet. She's a hybrid author, and has already published the first two books of the series, Portents of Chaos and A Realm at Stake, with plans to release the second half of the series in April and June of this year. Read on for an interview about her books and experiences as a hybrid author. S.R.: … [Read more...] about An Interview With K.C. Julius, Author of The Drinnglennin Chronicles
An Interview With Jerry B. Jenkins, 21-time New York Times Bestselling Author
Jerry Jenkins is the author of nearly 200 books with sales of more than 71 million copies, including the bestselling Left Behind series. Read on for his interview. S.R.: You have an impressive career, as a 21-time New York Times bestselling author who has written nearly 200 books and sold more than 71 million copies, and your work as an editor and publisher. How did you get … [Read more...] about An Interview With Jerry B. Jenkins, 21-time New York Times Bestselling Author
An Interview With Alexis Marie Chute, Author of Expecting Sunshine
Alexis Marie Chute is the author of Expecting Sunshine. Read on for her interview. Anyone who has experienced—or knows someone who has experienced—miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or other forms of pregnancy and baby loss should read Expecting Sunshine, including those considering or already pregnant again. After her son, Zachary, dies in her arms at birth, … [Read more...] about An Interview With Alexis Marie Chute, Author of Expecting Sunshine
An Interview With Danielle Ledezma, Author of Izzy in El Mareo
Danielle Ledezma is the author of Izzy in El Mareo. Read on for her interview. Izzy’s trying to cope with life, love, and loneliness, but her fast life in Houston is rapidly spinning out of control. So when the twenty-three-year-old American takes a job at an international resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, she hopes her old life is behind her at last—and with it, all the … [Read more...] about An Interview With Danielle Ledezma, Author of Izzy in El Mareo
An Interview with Jack Woodville London, Author of Children of a Good War
Jack Woodville London is the author of Children of a Good War. Read on for his interview. Eleanor Hastings knew from experience that some bombs lie buried for decades before blowing up to hurt someone. Now, forty years after World War II, a cache of faded wartime letters is discovered in a cellar, causing Eleanor's husband, Frank, to understand that he really was a bastard and … [Read more...] about An Interview with Jack Woodville London, Author of Children of a Good War
Book Review: Four Dead Queens
Note: I don’t really review books anymore, but I loved Four Dead Queens so much that I had to share it here. I received an uncorrected galley of Four Dead Queens (out on February 26, 2019), and I have to be honest, I’ve been waiting to read this for over a year (after I first heard about it when Astrid Scholte got into Pitch Wars). (Potential spoilers below.) It did not … [Read more...] about Book Review: Four Dead Queens
Guest Post: On My Publishing Journey
By Debbie Lum Debbie is the author of I Can Handle Him. I never set out to write a book. I’m not a reader, so books aren’t part of my everyday life. But now that I’ve written five novels, it’s fun to look back at how it all began. Here’s a countdown from the beginning on my publishing journey. 10. I had a story rambling around in my brain. One night, I got off of the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: On My Publishing Journey
An Interview with Michael Okon, Author of Monsterland Reanimated
Michael Okon is the author of Monsterland Reanimated. Read on for an exclusive interview. After Monsterland has imploded, the entire world is thrown into chaos. World leadership is gone, economies have collapsed, and communications are non-existent. Wyatt must go beyond the boundaries of his small town to reestablish contact with the outside world, and alert the government … [Read more...] about An Interview with Michael Okon, Author of Monsterland Reanimated
The Making of a Successful Ebook: An Interview with Geoff Jones, Author of The Dinosaur Four
You may remember Geoff Jones, author of the thriller The Dinosaur Four, from my last post where I happily reviewed his book. Geoff is so awesome that I had to interview him twice. The first time was for the podcast I make with my husband, I Know Dino, where we of course discussed the amazing dinosaurs in his book, and the second time, Geoff very graciously let me pick his brain … [Read more...] about The Making of a Successful Ebook: An Interview with Geoff Jones, Author of The Dinosaur Four
An Interview With Stacy Mitchell, Author of Saving Each Other
Stacy Mitchell is the author of Saving Each Other. What would you do if the most important people in your world were suddenly and violently taken away from you? Saving Each Other is a contemporary romance novel told from a dual point of view. It’s a story of loss, and how hope, friendship, and love can heal even the most shattered souls. Tissues required. Read on for an … [Read more...] about An Interview With Stacy Mitchell, Author of Saving Each Other
An Interview with Jane Marlow, Author of How Did I Get Here?
Jane Marlow is the author of How Did I Get Here?, the second book in her Petrovo series. In the 1800s, two events altered the course of Russia’s future—the emancipation of the serfs and the Crimean War. Author Jane Marlow takes readers back to this significant time in Russian history, journeying 800 miles south of Moscow to the frontlines of the Crimean War, in her second … [Read more...] about An Interview with Jane Marlow, Author of How Did I Get Here?
Ebook Review: SMART Social Media For Authors
It’s rare when I’m reading a book do I find myself taking notes. But Chris Syme’s SMART Social Media For Authors is packed with so much useful, actionable information, that I couldn’t help myself. The book is both a guide and a resource. Chris gives examples of other sites to check out, as well as handy explanations of some of the social media platforms, so that authors can … [Read more...] about Ebook Review: SMART Social Media For Authors
An Interview with Larry D. Thompson, Author of White Witch
Larry D. Thompson is the author of White Witch. Jamaica is a place where the surreal is simply everyday reality. When a ruthless American aluminum company plans to strip mine the Jamaican rainforest, they send former Navy SEAL Will Taylor to Montego Bay to deal with local resistance on their behalf. But he’s unaware that the British had signed a treaty deeding the rainforest … [Read more...] about An Interview with Larry D. Thompson, Author of White Witch
Ebook Review: Apocalypse, Diary of a Survivor
Apocalypse: Diary of a Survivor may be my new favorite book, which means I will now have to read everything author Matt Pike has written or will write. Set in the present day, starting in April 2014, the book follows the life of Australian teenager Jack, just before and after a giant dark comet unexpectedly hits Earth and causes an apocalypse. It's written as a diary, which … [Read more...] about Ebook Review: Apocalypse, Diary of a Survivor
