Interviews

Interviews with indie authors, publishers and book service providers in the self-publishing realm

An Interview with Seth Mullins: Author of Fire Thief Reborn (Edge of the Known Book 4)

Seth Mullins

I write novels that aim to evoke the journey of self-discovery in a dramatic and emotionally cathartic way. I am inspired by various methods of inner exploration such as dream-work and shamanism, wherein one makes the inward plunge and then shares the fruits of that adventure with the wider community. This, to me, is the essence of art.

What did you learn on your journey as an author?

One of the most gratifying parts of the process for me was when I started getting reader responses and reviews and realized that so much of what I’d hoped to convey through […]

2017-04-14T06:58:45+02:00April 6th, 2017|Categories: Interviews|Tags: |

An Interview with Tameka Mullins: Author of 12 Hours of Daylight

Tameka Mullins Tameka Mullins is a Detroit, Michigan native, poet, blogger and digital marketer who loves pop culture and traveling to exotic locations. Her writing has been highlighted on NPR and in countless women’s periodicals and e-publications. She’s worked at The Girl Scouts of the USA, WCBS Radio and Newsweek. Her short story, ‘Empty Lens’ is also being featured in the ‘Welcome Home’ YA anthology that is set for publication in September 2017. She currently lives in New York City.

Why did you choose to self-publish?

I like having control of the marketing direction, book cover creation and overall publishing experience.

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2017-06-30T12:04:04+02:00February 6th, 2017|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Rush Leaming: Author of Don’t Go, Ramanya

Rush Leaming AuthorRush Leaming lives in the Southeastern United States. He has done many things and lived in many places.

At various times in his life he has been a/an: car wash attendant, bartender, dishwasher, Adjunct Professor, lab rat decapitator, shoe salesman, fish pond builder (in the Congo), film actor (a very poor one), music video director, refugee camp volunteer (in Kenya/Sudan), film production manager, ESL teacher, star of a country music video, newspaper delivery person, Chinese wok assembler, night time hotel desk clerk, cement mixer, ballet manager, waiter, internet teacher, screenwriter, short film director, Cuban cigar mule, auctioneer, pre-med student, traffic […]

2017-04-28T08:16:55+02:00February 6th, 2017|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Robert Speigel: Author of Of Endings and Beginnings

Robert SpeigelRobert Speigel is a Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the National Association of Social Workers, an Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist, and a Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. In addition to private practice in Seattle, WA, Rob and his wife Mary Anne are Certified Personal Transformation Intensive Trainers conducting intensive 15-day residential trauma recovery programs. Please email Rob at rob@beloof.com if you would like to invite him to speak to your study group.

Tell us about your book.

Of Endings and Beginnings: A Memoir of Discovery […]

2017-04-28T08:17:07+02:00January 25th, 2017|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Susan Orion: Author of Detention Land

Susan OrionTeacher and professional weirdo. Love to eat and read. If I can do them at the same time, I will. Just want people to have a place where they can laugh, reminisce, and connect!

Tell us about your book.

Detention Land is exaggerated TRUE stories of growing up in a place you feel trapped. Ultimately, it is about solving the deepest personal riddles of our mind.

What did you learn on your journey as an author?

Write what you know, write from your unique point of view. That’s your value add.

Would you self-publish again?

Yes! It is fun and […]

2017-04-28T08:17:24+02:00January 24th, 2017|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Dr. David DeRose: Author of Thirty Days to Natural Blood Pressure Control

Dr. David DeRoseDavid DeRose, MD, MPH is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine. He also holds a Master in Public Health degree with an emphasis in Health Promotion and Health Education. As a syndicated radio host heard on 140 stations, a popular lecturer, and a practicing physician, Dr. DeRose has been helping people address disease processes with natural therapies for some three decades. DeRose’s research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals including “The Journal of the American Medical Association,” the “Annals of Epidemiology,” and “Preventive Medicine.” His recent highly-rated books for lay audiences are entitled Thirty Days to […]

2017-06-30T12:03:48+02:00January 16th, 2017|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with George Finney: Author of No More Magic Wands

George FinneyGeorge Finney, ESQ., has worked in Cybersecurity for over 15 years and is the author of No More Magic Wands: Transformative Cybersecurity Change for Everyone. He is currently the Chief Information Security Officer for Southern Methodist University where he has also taught on the subject of Corporate Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Mr. Finney is an attorney and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional as well as a Certified Information Security Systems Professional and has spoken on Cybersecurity topics across the country.

Tell us about your book.

Much of what is written about Cybersecurity focuses on technology or compliance, so I […]

2017-04-28T08:17:38+02:00January 11th, 2017|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Wolfgang Edwards: Author of The University of Corporeal and Ethereal Studies

Wolfgang EdwardsWolfgang Edwards was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1987. He has been an aspiring writer since he was a child and intends to keep writing the rest of his life.

Tell us about your book.

My book began as an idea to write short stories set in a fictional University where students’ science experiments and art projects tinkered with supernatural elements, leading to misadventures, action and horror. Eventually it came together as a cohesive series. Each story is related and the finale brings all the protagonists together for a climactic conclusion, which paves the way for the sequels I am […]

2017-06-30T12:03:37+02:00January 1st, 2017|Categories: Interviews|
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