Ink & Inspiration

All about the novel The Alternate World Who is Kathryn Starke? Kathryn Starke is an international literacy consultant, author, and CEO. She has written books for children, teachers, and Hallmark movie fans with her two contemporary romance novels. This is her first YA fantasy novel. Her first children’s book, Amy’s Travels, celebrates its 20th book…

All about the fourth book in the historical thriller series Who is D.V. Bishop? D. V. BISHOP writes the award-winning Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, published by Pan Macmillan. A writer of many narrative forms, his love for Italy and the Renaissance meant there could only be one setting for his crime fiction What is A…

All about the novel Lady Cavendish’s Christmas Caper Who is Camille Cabrera? Camille Cabrera is a #1 top selling American author. She specializes in writing mystery and suspense novels. Her worlds often include familiar holiday themes in order to sharply contrast the unknown What is Lady Cavendish’s Christmas Caper about? Lady Cavendish firmly believes that…

All about his graphic novel Under Kingdom Who is Christof Bogacs? Christof Bogacs is a comic book and video game writer based in Sydney, Australia. His body of work covers topics of living with mental illness and is largely concerned with examining identity. His debut graphic novel ‘Under Kingdom’, a middle grade fantasy-comedy with an…

All about the psychological thriller The Voices Who is Natalie Chandler? Natalie Chandler is the internationally bestselling author of two psychological thriller ebooks, Believe Me Not and What We Did. The Voices is her hardback debut. She was educated at St Chad’s College, Durham and has a professional background in behavioural education. She lives with…

All about his novel Father Sleep What is Father Sleep about? Father Sleep is the story of a middle-aged man, Jeff Vickers, who dreams for the very first time in his life and is terrified by what he sees. He seeks professional help in the form of an oddball “oneiromancer,” Gilbert, who promises he can…

All about her debut novel If I Stopped Haunting You Who is Colby Wilkens? Colby Wilkens (she/her) is a white and Choctaw-Cherokee author of YA and Adult romance and horror with a heart for adventure. When she’s not traveling, she resides in the Pacific Northwest on unceded, traditional land of the Coast Salish Peoples with…

Author of the Crawfield Football Club series Who is Kate Lauren? Kate Lauren is a “certified fangirl” whose passions include writing contemporary romance novels, using suggestive innuendos any chance she can, and subliminally tying Taylor Swift song titles into her books. Based out of Toronto, Canada, when Kate’s not daydreaming about which fictional character she’ll…

All about her writing and inspiration Who is Samantha Tano? Samantha Tano is a science fiction author based in Rhode Island. After starting out in journalism as an award-winning reporter, she moved to Denver, Colorado, and worked as an award-winning development editor for a non-fiction press. Writing has always been central to her life through…

All about the novel Isolating Contact Who is Ash Remington Hey gang. I’m Ash, debut author of “Isolating Contact” which is the first entry in a series of commercial, sci-fi, political thrillers. As a fan of storytelling, I’m seeking to interject a fresh perspective and provide a unique brand of fast-paced novels that challenge the…

All about her writing process, inspiration and behind the scenes of writing Who is BL Berg? B.L. Berg is a talented author known for her captivating storytelling and imaginative narratives. With a passion for breaking conventions and redefining traditional narratives, Berg weaves tales that transport readers to extraordinary realms. “The Dream Maker and the Candy…

All about the writing process and inspiration Who is Lilian Oklobia? Lilian is a sucker for hot romance, absolutely loving every second of writing them. Her debut book, Forbidden Ties: Stuck With My Stepbrothers, kicks off the Forbidden Trilogy. Followed by Forbidden Bond: In My Professor’s Bed, set to release 31st October! Each book is…

All about the novel Trunk Goes Thunk! Who is Heather Morris? Heather C. Morris writes books for kids full of science, wonder, and imagination. She is a member of SCBWI and the 12×12 picture book challenge community, and her short stories and poetry have appeared in multiple arts journals and anthologies. What is Trunk Goes…

All about A Double Shot of Love, part of the Coffee Loft series Who is TJ Amberson? TJ Amberson writes sweet rom-coms and romances that are filled with sizzling chemistry, swoony kisses, laugh-out-loud moments, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. She also writes thrilling, clean fantasy adventures for teens and advanced tween readers. TJ hails from the Pacific…

All about the novel Marked, Book Three in the Morningstar Academy series Who is L.R.W. Lee? USA Today Bestselling author LRW Lee writes genre bending fantasy romance stories that address difficult topics relevant to readers in real life. While targeting YA, heavier topics and intricate world-building appeal strongly to adult fantasy readers. What is Marked…

All about the novel Match Point, a tennis sports romance Who is Katherine Reilly? Katherine Reilly is the pseudonym for an author of several young adult and adult novels, published globally. Katherine lives in London with her family and rescue dog. What is Match Point about? For two weeks Wimbledon hosts the most prestigious tennis…

All about writing and her latest books Who is JP Sterling? J.P. Sterling grew up watching old reruns of Lucille Ball and Mary Tyler Moore and fell in love with wholesome entertainment and slapstick comedy. She loves leaning into the over-the-top humor and full circle moments, especially if it means the underdog gets to shine.…

All about the novel Mistress of Amber and Flame What is Mistress of Amber and Flame about? Centuries ago, a kingdom was torn apart by old magik long forgotten. It caused a rift separating the lands into one of peace and one of torment. Now, as the latest in the line of guardians, Tábalainthe has…

All about the debut novel After Hours Who is Jada West? Jada’s writing is ridiculously delightful! This 19-year-old Jamaican author is a triple threat: psychology enthusiast, literary rockstar, and culinary queen. Her stories are the perfect blend of humor, heart, spice and happiness – like a tropical vacation for your soul! So, grab a cup…

All about the novel Easy Out, a sports romance Who is Ginger Walls? Ginger Walls is most known for her Newhouse University series. She writes steamy contemporary romance with a mix of humor and heartbreaks. Her characters go through real-life struggles with strength and a side of vulnerability. You will laugh, cry, and swoon your…

All about the prequel to the A Curse of Salt – A Sea of Wolves Who is Sarah Street? Sarah Street is a YA fantasy author, born and raised on Gadigal land in Sydney, Australia. She has a BA in English and Criminology and spends her days amid a hoard of books, playing Hozier songs…

All about the book Friends Like These Who is Eden Gruger? Eden Gruger is an eccentric author whose CV that mentions both PCB Design software sales, and hula hooping. Writing hilarious, candid, occasionally tragic stories, each collection is based around a theme that touches women’s hearts and funny bones. When not working Eden spends her…

All about the novel Meet You in the Summer Who is Jodie Homer? Jodie lives in a small village in Solihull with her husband and two children. She loves nothing more than dancing around embarrassingly to 90s music and eating mint chocolate. Jodie enjoys reading and writing books full of romance and swoon-worthy fictional men.…

All about the romantasy debut The Spellshop Who is Sarah Beth Durst? Sarah Beth Durst is the award-winning author of over twenty-five books for adults, teens, and kids, including The Spellshop, The Lake House, and Spark. She won an American Library Association Alex Award and a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for SFWA’s Andre Norton…

All about his debut novel Don’t Swipe Right Who is L.M. Chilton? L.M. Chilton has been a journalist for 15 years, working for TV shows like This Morning, The One Show and Loose Women, as well as magazines and newspapers such as The Times, The Mirror, Metro, New!, Cosmopolitan and Glamour. He works from home…

All about the novel Foul Days, Book One in the Witch’s Compendium of Monsters Who is Genoveva Dimova? Genoveva Dimova is a fantasy author and archaeologist. Originally from Bulgaria, she now lives in Scotland with her partner and a small army of houseplants. She believes in writing what you know, so her work often features…

All about the novel Sea Rift Who is J.M. Simpson Jo currently lives in Kent, with her two (occasionally stroppy) teenage daughters, her extremely long suffering husband and her two writing partners Max (who features as Brock in the series) and Merlin, both rescue Border Collie’s. Jo’s debut set of novels are the Castleby series,…

All about the novel The Perfect Putt- Book 2 in the More Than a Game series Who is Annah Conwell? Annah Conwell is a sweet romcom author who loves witty banter, sassy heroines, and swoony heroes. She has a passion for writing books that make you LOL one minute and melt into a puddle of…

All about her book The Empress Who is Val Tobin? Val studied general arts at the University of Waterloo and earned a diploma in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Toronto, working as a software and web developer for over ten years. She became a certified Reiki Master/Teacher in 2004 and obtained ATP® certification in 2008.…

All about the novel Inheritance Who is Tasneem Alam? Tasneem Alam started writing when she was ten years old, and since then found her love and passion for supernatural fantasy. She lives in Elk Grove, California where she is currently working on her next adventure. What is Inheritance about? Elena’s world is turned upside down…

All about the novel A Duke Makes a Deal Who is Matilda Madison? Matilda Madison aka Melinda Michaels lives in Pennsylvania. A lover of history, she finds an immense amount of joy in knowing useless facts, exploring historical places and drinking copious amounts of tea. When she’s not writing she can be found researching obscured…

All about the Blood and Ash series Who is Jennifer L Armentrout? #1 New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie…

All about the novel My Forgotten Demons Who is Elm Jed? Elm Jed is obsessed with creating stories, whether in writing format, videos, or painting. Most of their stories they want to center around overcoming and helping others feel less alone when the shadows in our minds feel too much. Each story is different, and…

All about the novel After All This Time Who is Jessica Sydney? Jessica Sydney is a romance author based on the east coast of the United States. She fell in love writing from a young age and how it’s able to transport us into alternate realities. Her goal is to make you feel every emotion…

All about the Peanut Jones series Who is Rob Biddulph? In a previous life, author/illustrator Rob was the art director of publications such as the Observer Magazine, NME and Just Seventeen. Now he spends his time making up stories for his three daughters and drawing pictures to go with them. He is the official World…

All about the novel It Waits in the Forest Who is Sarah Dass? Sarah Dass is a young adult fiction author from Tobago that is best known for her debut work of fiction “Where the Rhythm Takes You.” While she was born in Trinidad, her family moved to Tobago when she was two years old.…

All about the novel Close Range Cattleman Who is Amber Leigh Williams? Amber has been writing sexy small town romance and pulse-pounding romantic suspense since 2006. Her Harlequin romance mini-series is set in her charming hometown of Fairhope, Alabama. She lives on the Alabama Gulf Coast where she loves being outdoors with her family and…

All about the novel Demure Who is Hope Davis? When Hope isn’t writing her next novel, she is busy traveling the world, trying new foods, or hanging out with friends. A graduate from Metropolitan State University, Hope grew up in Colorado, USA, but currently calls the Netherlands her home. What is Demure about? Recent college…

All about the novel The Truth Never Spoken Who is Ambar Cordova? Ambar is a debut author of Small Town Romance Series: Baker Oaks. She writes multicultural romance that brings joy and butterflies to her readers. Ambar is a wife and mom who has been living in Florida since 2015, and who loves the small…

All about the novel The Trouble with Love and Ink Who is Harriet Ashford? Harriet lives in Houston with her husband, two boys, and a rambunctious blueheeler. When she’s not reading, writing, or herding the boys, you can findher embroidering semi-inappropriate messages onto her latest cross-stitch project. What is The Trouble with Love and Ink…

All about the novel The Glass House Who is Anne Buist? Anne Buist is the Chair of Women’s Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and has over 35 years clinical and research experience in perinatal psychiatry. She has been writing fiction since 2015 with the Natalie King series, one stand-alone crime novel and two…

All about the novel Earl’s Trip Who is Jenny Holiday? Jenny Holiday is a USA Today bestselling author whose books have been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and The Washington Post, and on Buzzfeed. She grew up in Minnesota and started writing when her fourth-grade teacher gave her a notebook to fill with stories. When she’s not working…

All about the Seven Stars Saga Who is Angela Super? AJ Super is the author of the Seven Stars Saga, a trilogy published by Aethon Books and Blackstone Audio. Writing full time, they devour fantasy and science fiction in every medium, and even experiment with writing and reading other speculative fiction now and again. ​…

All about the novel Dragon Rider Who is Taran Matharu? Taran Matharu is a New York Times bestselling author. He was born in London in 1990 and found a passion for reading at a very early age. His love for stories developed into a desire to create his own during early adolescence, beginning his first book at…

All about the books Silver Linings and Mim and the Vicious Vendetta Who is Katrina Nannestad? Katrina Nannestad is an Australian author. She grew up in country New South Wales in a neighbourhood stuffed full of happy children. She celebrates family, friendship and belonging in her writing. She also loves creating stories that bring joy…

All about the novel Recipe for Confidence Who is Samantha Picaro? Samantha is the author of funny, heartfelt YA. The themes of her books are family, friendship, and chasing your dreams. Each book will focus on the main character’s specific goal, like how the protagonist tries to prevent a cafe from closing in Limitless Roads…

All about the novel The Upper Crush Who is Evie Alexander? Evie is an award-winning author of sexy romantic comedies with a very British sense of humour… A self-confessed ‘method writer’, Evie has taken it upon herself to live a full and messy life, from which romantic and personal failures become fodder for her laugh-out-loud…

All about the novel Beta Who is Jillian Rink? Jillian writes spicy romance with sweet characters forced into rough situations. She spends her days enjoying the sun in Colorado. When she’s not writing, she’s wrangling children, animals, and the garden. Often times all at once. What is Beta about? Alphas are strong.Alphas are possessive.Alphas are…

All about the novel The Heart Wants What It Wants Who is D.M Batten? Dolores Batten, a Professor/English Lecturer at Keiser University, currently serves as the Senior Essay Editor for Plath Profiles academic journal. With a M.A. in Literature and Language from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX, and currently pursuing a PhD at…

All about the novel Mister Magic Who is Kiersten White? Kiersten White is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of many books for readers of all ages, including the And I Darken trilogy, the Camelot Rising trilogy, the Sinister Summer series, Star Wars: Padawan, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, HIDE, and…

All about the novel November’s Dawn Who is Chris Moshage? C.T. Moshage is a Chicago-based author of science fiction & fantasy. His debut Young Adult science fiction novel, November’s Dawn, will be released April 9th, 2024 and is the first instalment of a planned trilogy. ​ The short story, Chasing the Dawn, explores the origins…

All about the book This Cursed Light Who is Emily Thiede? Emily Thiede spent her childhood daydreaming and reading in trees. A former public school teacher, she serves as Vice Chair of the board for Writer House, a writing nonprofit, and has mentored aspiring writers through the Pitch Wars mentorship program. Emily enjoys fostering rescue…

All about the book Cry Havoc Who is Jennifer Williams? A human woman gifted with all the talents that make her a “starving artist.” This has never stopped her from sharing her love of art, music, books, and writing with the world. She currently lives in the South Western tip of New York State, USA…

All about the book Searching for Your Song Who is Sara Wetmore? Sara Wetmore is an award-winning romance author who earned her MFA in creative writing at Lindenwood University. She is the author of The Golden Girl, Brush Strokes, and The Christmas Script. She’s also an accomplished writer of creative nonfiction and poetry. But, when…

All about the novel 3000 Words Who is Bridget Van Der Eyk? Bridget  Van der Eyk Bridget Van der Eyk is an up and coming contemporary romance author – “10 Dates” is her debut novel. She lives in country NSW, Australia on a 5-acre property with her husband (Josh), 2 children (Zoe and Max), and…

All about the novel Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White Who is Amélie Wen Zhao? Amélie Wen Zhao was born in Paris and grew up in Beijing, where she spent her days reenacting tales of legendary heroes, ancient kingdoms, and lost magic at her grandmother’s courtyard house. She attended college in the United States and…

All about the novel Floating Hotel Who is Grace Curtis? Grace Curtis is a writer from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. She’s contributed to magazines like Eurogamer and Edge, and has a wonderful day job at an indie game publisher called Future Friends. Her debut novel Frontier is out now. Next year, god willing, there will be a…

All about the Tails of Battle Who is Timothy Robare? Timothy writes poetry which three of the books are. He has published a non-fiction book about a WWII vet, but his main is Fantasy. What is Tails of Battle about? In a world of humans, elves, animal humanoids and more, the struggle for power, vengeance,…

All About Counterblow Clemency Who is Naomi Shimbles? Raised in the Caribbean, Naomi Shibles has been a newspaper reporter and an editor. Her memberships include the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, Association of Writers & Writing Programs, and the Authors Guild. She lives in Charlotte with her family. What is Counterblow Clemency about?…

All about the book Star Survivor Who is Lisa Brace? Lisa Brace is an award-winning writer, who combines penning novels with running her own business in the beautiful surroundings of West Sussex. Her debut novel, Star Survivor – a romcom with a dark twist, is due to be published in March 2024 by The Book…

All about the book Roast Wyvern Who is Ian Thomas Healy? lan Thomas Healy is a prolific writer who dabbles in many different speculative genres. His superhero novel Deep Six: A Just Cause Novel was a Top 100 Semi-finalist in the 2008 Amazon.com Breakthrough Novel Award. He’s a seven-time participant and winner of National Novel…

All about A Groom of One’s Own: A marriage of convenience hockey romcom Who is Emma St Clair? Emma St. Clair is a USA Today Bestselling Author who loves sassy heroines, witty banter, and love stories with heart and humor. Her books have sizzling chemistry while keeping the bedroom door closed. What is A Groom…

All about the novel What Monstrous Gods Who is Rosamund Hodge? Rosamund Hodge grew up as a homeschooler in Los Angeles, where she spent her time reading everything she could lay her hands on, but especially fantasy and mythology. She got a BA in English from the University of Dallas and an MSt in Medieval English…

All about the novel The Puck Arrangement Who is Trinity Lemm? Trinity Lemm is an award-winning romance author. She’s a recent college graduate of Western Michigan University, earning her degree in entrepreneurship with a minor in dance. She began her writing career in college and enjoys writing realistically flawed characters, along with fast paced stories.…

All about the debut novel Lore of the Wilds Who is Analeigh Sbrana? Analeigh Sbrana is a writer and visual artist. She lives outside of San Francisco with her husband, daughter, and chonky kitty named Rey. You can often find her either writing books, reading books, or taking elaborate photos of books. What is Lore…

All about the debut fantasy Fathomfolk Who is Eliza Chan? Eliza Chan writes about East Asian mythology, British folklore and reclaiming the dragon lady, but preferably all three at once. She likes to collect folk tales and modernise them with a twist of lemon, pinch of pepper and a kilo of weird. Eliza’s work has…

All about the novel Where We Belong Who is Ashley Munoz? Ashley is an Amazon Top 50 bestselling romance author who is best known for her small-town, second-chance romances. I grew up all over the place, including the South, but currently, I reside in the Pacific Northwest, where I live with my four children and…

All about the Mead Mishaps series Who is Kimberly Lemming? Kimberly Lemming is on an eternal quest to avoid her calling as a main character. She can be found giving the slip to that new werewolf that just blew into town and refusing to make eye contact with a prince of a far-off land. Dodging…

All about the novel The Sum of All Our Fears What is The Sum of All Our Fears In 2013, Charlotte Kominsky, an Interpol consultant, faces a corrupt cop in Paris, saving her love, Claire. When her mother and sister become victims of mysterious attacks, she realises she’s pitted against a larger, shadowy organisation. Moving…

All about the debut novel Not For Me Who is Jade Young? Jade Young is an indie author from Melbourne Australia and Not For Me is her debut title. Want to know my thoughts on Not For Me? Check out my book review. What is Not For Me? Cassandra Harley Wingrove was my first crush.…

All about the novel In Her Shadow Who is K.L. Hazlett? K.L. Hazlett has always had an active imagination and a knack for making up stories. Her love of reading and sci-fi video games inspired her to write worlds and characters of her own. She lives in Niagara, Ontario, with her husband and two cats. In…

All about the debut novel Across the Great Ocean Who is Virginia Mary? Meet Virginia Mary, author of trilogy Across the Great Ocean, lover of literature, photography, cats, & all things outdoors… When she is not working on her fantasy adventure trilogy, you can find her somewhere in the sun, sipping her favorite tea &…

All about the Blackbourne series and From These Raging Seas Who is Brittany Czarnecki? Brittany is a first time author, and her debut YA Fantasy novel, THE GIRL FORGED BY FATE, was her first attempt at writing. While she continues to earn a degree in English and Creative Writing, Brittany is also working on her…

All about the novel The Dark Fable Who is Katherine Harbour? I’ve been writing since I was 17 and juggling many jobs while doing it. World mythology and folklore were my inspirations, where I could find other places in stories, and fascinating characters in other places. I’ll read anything. I love learning about history, botany,…

All about the novel Voyage of the Damned Who is Frances White? Frances White is the author of Voyage of the Damned, a fantasy murder mystery at sea, coming in 2024 from Penguin Michael Joseph. Born in Leicester and now a Nottingham resident, Frances is a creative writing graduate from Royal Holloway University of London.…

All about the novel The Signature Move Who is Cassandra Diviak? Cassandra Diviak is an indie author who resides in California. An avid reader and writer since she was young, Diviak aspires to write stories that not only entertain people but embody lived experiences and reliability. She loves stories of fantasy adventures and meaningful romance…

All about the novel A Heart of Onyx Flame Who is Lina Ravenhill? Lina Ravenhill lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Ben. Lina writes messy, funny, and action-filled paranormal romance, fantasy, and suspense. Vampire romance, dragon quests, and witches are simply more fun to write than the plain, normal stuff. What is A Heart of…

All about the novel Resisting My Boss Who is Marion De Re Marion De Ré is an author of swoony closed-door romantic comedies. She lives in the French countryside with her husband and adorable cat. You can expect all your beloved tropes in her writing as well as a good dose of humor and all…

All about the novel Somewhere in the Deep Thank you to Tanvi for letting me interview! I’m so excited to read Somewhere in the Deep. Who is Tanvi Berwah? Tanvi Berwah is a South Asian writer who grew up wanting to touch the stars and reach back in time. Her debut YA novel MONSTERS BORN AND…

Interview with the author of Scar Town Who is Tristan Bancks? Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His latest book is a suspense-thriller, Scar Town, for age 10+. His other books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention, Cop & Robber, Ginger Meggs and the Tom Weekly series. His books have won and been shortlisted for many awards, including…

Thank you so much Tricia for letting me interview you! Who is Tricia O’Malley? Tricia O’Malley is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and cozy mystery novels. Interview What was your inspiration for the Wildsong series? This is a spin-off series that came from…

Thank you so much Genevieve for the interview. Who is Genevieve Novak? Genevieve is a writer from Naarm, Melbourne. She writes contemporary fiction, culture columns for The Age, and just-okay author biographies. She loves croissants. She hates being called Gen. Her novels, No Hard Feelings (2022) and Crushing (2023), are published by HarperCollins. Interview What was your inspiration for Crushing?…

Thank you so much to Kristen Gudsnuk for the interview. Who is Kristen Gudsnuk? Kristen Gudsnuk is a comics writer and illustrator. She got her start with the webcomic Henchgirl, which was later published by Scout Comics in single issue and Dark Horse Comics as a collection. Her other works include the middle grade graphic novel series Making…

Thank you so much Savannah for the interview. Who is Savannah Scott? Savannah is behind the Getting Shipped! series, otherwise known as the founder of the town of Bordeaux, Ohio. Interview What was your inspiration for the Getting Shipped series? My journey into writing humorous romantic novels began when I found myself naturally infusing humor…

Thank you to S.Jae Jones for the interview. Thank you to Titan Books for organising and sending me a copy of Zhara to read. Who is S. Jae Jones? S. Jae-Jones (called JJ) is an artist, an adrenaline junkie, and the New York Times bestselling author of the Wintersong duology and the Guardians of Dawn…

Thank you Anne-Marie for letting me interview you! Who is Anne-Marie Meyer? Anne-Marie Meyer is a USA Today Bestselling author who lives south of the Twin Cities in MN. She spends her days with her knight in shining armor, four princes, and a baby princess. When she’s not running after her kids, she’s dreaming up…

Thank you so much, Kika for the interview! I love Threads that Bind. Who is Kika Hatzopoulou? Kika Hatzopoulou writes stories for all ages, filled with lore and whimsy. Her debut YA fantasy novel, Threads That Bind, arrives in May 2023 from Razorbill in the US and Puffin in the UK. She is the author of several…

Who is Rebecca Rennick? Rebecca lives in Florida, US and writing is a huge passion. She is writing two series: Soul Collector which is an Adult Fantasy and The Gummy Bear Orgy series which are rom-coms. Interview What was your inspiration for Her Favourite Jack-O-Lantern? Halloween and my desire to be a cute goth girl.…

Thank you for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for Soul of A Wolf and the rest of the Brothers of Scrim Hall series?  I had recently been involved in a multi-author series called Monster Between the Sheets. The series was so much fun and writing Dragon of My Dreams inspired me to think…

Thank you so much for Alaya for letting me interview about The Library of Broken Worlds. Interview What was your inspiration for The Library of Broken Worlds Back when I was working on the revisions of Love Is the Drug, i.e. when I had no time for it at all, I had a flash of…

Thank you for the interview Ann Sei Lin about Rebel Skies. Interview What was your inspiration for Rebel Fire? In Rebel Fire I wanted to delve deeper into the history of the shikigami. I also wanted to explore themes of karma and justice. I think maybe I wrote a few too many conversations in Rebel Fire about justice and…

Thank you so much to Catherine for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for The Fortune Maker? I’m a bit of a magpie – I get bits and pieces of my stories from lots of places and weave them together. History is full of fascinating characters and improbable events that are stranger than fiction…

Thank you to Kate for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for All the Small Wonderful Things? The story is a mash-up of real experiences, both mine and my youngest son’s, and made-up bits thrown in for good measure. The initial story spark, however, came from observing the magical bond between my son and…

Thank you Laura for the interview! Who is Laura Noakes Her debut book, Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star, was published by Harper Collins on May 25th 2023 and the sequel, Cosima Unfortunate Foils a Fraud, is due to be published on June 6th 2024. Interview What was your inspiration for Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star?…

Thank you to Madeline for letting me interview you! Interview What was your inspiration for Death Before Dishonor? The cliff notes version and I’m sure this is cliché, but it started with a crazy dream. In my dream, I was an administrative assistant in the Navy. My peer and I were moving paper files into…

Who is Steven Frank? Steven B. Frank is the author of Global Warning (Clarion Books, 2023), Class Action (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018) Armstrong & Charlie (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017), and The Pen Commandments: A guide for the beginning writer (Pantheon/Anchor, 2003). Interview What was your inspiration for Global Warming?  As a writer who also teaches, I draw a lot of inspiration from…

What happens when Mafia romance meats Hockey Romance? Thank you so much to Kylie Kent for the interview. I love your Mafia romance and the addition of hockey is awesome. Interview What was your inspiration for Break Out? The buzz about hockey romance inspired me to branch out into this trope; however, I had to…

Thank you Karen for the interview. Interview What was your inspiration for Miracle? Two major things: 1. The story of Simeon in the Bible, who was an old man and his life’s purpose was fulfilled when he met Jesus. I asked myself, what if a young girl’s purpose was fulfilled early on, then what? 2.…

Thank you Raewyn for the interview. I love all the concepts found in Count the Stars and my class enjoyed the book. Interview What was your inspiration for Count the Stars? A conversation around the breakfast table with real-life Maddie, (who still recalls the date and what we had – Eggs Benedict served with her…

Thank you Lena for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for And Break the Pretty Kings? And Break the Pretty Kings began with a concept. While watching shows like BBC’s Merlin and the classic kdrama The Moon Embracing the Sun many years ago, I wondered what it would be like to have a character in those stories who was more…

Thank you Karen for the interview. Dragon Skin was one of my favourite reads. Interview What was your inspiration for Dragon Skin?  I was thinking a lot about the town I grew up in, Mt Isa, which is a mining town in the middle of nowhere. I was remembering my childhood there. I wanted to…

Thank you Catherine for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for Flowerheart? The concept of Victorian flower language – that certain flowers have certain symbolic meanings – and the pastoral, whimsical vibe of Howl’s Moving Castle (the Studio Ghibli iteration specifically).  What drew you to writing YA fantasy? I’ve been especially hooked on YA…

Thank you for the interview James. I love reading Stellarphant and so does my class. Interview What was your inspiration for Secret Agent Mole: The Boar Identity? As with the first graphic novel in the series (Goldfish-Finger), the inspiration is spy movies – especially James Bond. So the books are full of supervillains, evil plans, gadgets,…

Thank you for the interview Sarah! Interview What was your inspiration for the Nine Realms series? My inspiration was reading a list of films that couldn’t pass the Bechdel test (a very low bar regarding female representation) and seeing Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings included. As I stared at the list I realized that…

Thank you so much for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for your different shifter romance series? We love reading shifter stories! I love the idea of someone being fated to be together and that they would never, could never, love another person.  What drew you to writing romance?  We just always loved reading…

Thank you Shirley for the interview. I really enjoyed A Glasshouse of Stars. Interview What was your inspiration for All Four Quarters of the Moon?  All Four Quarters of the Moon was inspired by the real-life relationship between me and my sister when we were children! When we first migrated to Australia, we couldn’t speak…

Thank you to Harper Collins for the interview with Jessica. Interview What was your inspiration for Without Further Ado? Rewatching the Kenneth Branagh film of Much Ado About Nothing during a Covid lockdown made me remember how hugely it impacted me as a teenager, and I began to wonder what it would be like to…

Thank you so much to Heath for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for Zoo Christmas? Having already made zoo House followed by Zoo School, I felt like it could wrap up as a nice little trilogy! I have no clear memory of why ’Christmas’ popped into my head as the next logical step…

Author of Short, steamy, sweet romance Thank you to Hope Ford for the interview! I have read her backlist and adore small town romance. Interview What was your inspiration for the Whiskey Men series, in particular Always Yours? I love the friends to lovers trope! Honestly, it’s probably one of the easiest tropes for me…

Author of Second Chance Romance Thank you to Jenna Miles for the interview about The Catch. Interview What was your inspiration for The Catch? Once a year, I revisit the book and movie versions of my two favorite Jane Austen novels:  Persuasion, and Pride and Prejudice (the Colin Firth version).  This annual ritual provided the inspiration for The…

Thank you so much Ravena for the interview! I loved finding out about your novels. Ravena writes middle grade and young adult novels. Interview What was your inspiration for the Thief of Farrowfell? I had this image in my head of this character running through a mansion having stolen some magic, and from there I…

Thank you to Marianne for the interview. The Gilded Crown is Marianne’s debut novel and is one to definitely check out. Interview What was your inspiration for The Gilded Crown? The book emerged from a few ‘what if’ scenarios – what if Death was a fallible, cranky being? What if politics got involved with raising…

Thank you to Max for agreeing to an interview. Max is a children’s author and has written over 30 books. His series The Last Kids on Earth has been made into a Netflix series. Interview What was your inspiration for The Last Kids on Earth series? I was a daydreamer as a kid.  I spent…

Thank you Tim for agreeing to an interview. Tim is the author and illustrator of the Lightfall graphic novel series as well as illustrating other books such as D&D: Dungeon Academy, the Rip & Red series, and Pickle. I have read both books in the Lightfall graphic novel series and can’t wait for the next…

Thank you so much to Erin for the interview. I would also like to thank Penguin Random House for the help organising the interview. Erin A Craig is a #1 New York Times best selling author and has always loved telling stories. Interview What was your inspiration for the Sisters of the Salt books? What…

Thank you to Amie Kaufman for the interview and the team at Pan Macmillian for the help organising. Amie Kaufman is an Australian writer who is a NYT and internationally best selling author of science fiction and fantasy for young adults. She has recently published her first solo young adult fantasy The Isle of the…

Thank you so much Kell for the interview! Kell is an Australian historical fantasy author. After the Forest is Kell’s debut novel and I was lucky enough to receive an ARC. Definitely a book to check out. Interview What was your inspiration for After the Forest?  I’d always loved fairy tales – their beauty and their…

Thank you Cliff for the interview. Cliff is a teacher as well as an author and has been writing in China, Hong Kong and the United States. Interview What was your inspiration for My Not-So-Great French Escape? The general arc of the story is inspired by a trip I took to work on a French…

Thank you so much to Emily for the interview. Emily has worked in the children’s book industry for 25 years and her latest novels is The Goodbye Year and Elsewhere Girls with Nova Weetman. Interview What was your inspiration for The Goodbye Year? The first spark was a desire to write about being in the…

I would love to thank K.A. Tucker for the interview. K.A Tucker has written a wide number of books but her Fire & Flame series is my favourite. Interview What was your inspiration for the Fate & Flame series? I love stories with medieval settings and magic so to write a series rooted in both…

Thank you Hazel for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for the Ocean’s Daughter trilogy? I first had the idea when I was seventeen. I adored the ‘Ingo’ series as a child and desperately wanted to write a YA story about mermaids. Being from Scotland I wanted to set the trilogy there as I…

Thank you for the interview! Make sure to check out M.T.’s books after reading the interview. Interview What was your inspiration for The Apex Cycle?  I was inspired to write The Apex Cycle after I graduated college. I lived on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State and found work in Seattle. This means a LOT of…

Thank you to Lynette Noni for the interview. Lynette is an amazing Australian author who has written the Whisper duology, Medoran Chronicles and the Prison Healer trilogy. Interview What was your inspiration for the Whisper series? Did it come differently than the Prison Healer and Medoran Chronicles as they came from wanting to read a…

Thank you so much Kayla for the interview. Kayla is the author and illustrator for the Click graphic novel series and co-author of the spin-off Besties. Interview What was your inspiration for the CLICK series? The goal was to create a series about a person who gets along with almost everyone and makes friends easily,…

Thank you so much Kiyash for the interview. Kiyash has been in the media for years as a writer and producer and has written the book Once There Was. Interview What was your inspiration for Once There Was  There are two animating forces behind this book. The first is a lifelong love of mythology and…

Hello readers! It is Friday and it’s time for an author interview. This year I have been reading a lot of cosy fantasies and I discovered Casey’s books. Casey is a bestselling author of adventurous, feel-good fantasy novels with ambitious heroines and plenty of banter. Thank you so much Casey for the interview and I…

Thank you so much Nova for the interview! Interview What was your inspiration for Change of Heart? I grew up riding horses and loving being outdoors. When I moved into the city to live in my twenties, it was very different to living out of Melbourne. I guess I wanted to write a book that…

Thank you so much A.K. for the interview. A.K. Mulford is a bestselling fantasy author who currently lives in New Zealand. She has written the Five Crowns of Okrith series and has an upcoming trilogy starting with River of Golden Bones. Interview What was your inspiration for the Five Crowns of Okrith series? The Five…

Thank you so much Claire for the interview. I loved To Reclaim A Kingdom and can’t wait for Book 2. Interview What was your inspiration for To Reclaim A Kingdom? My love of historical fiction and fantasy books inspired me. I wanted to write about strong but flawed characters, while also crafting a fast-paced adventure…

Thank you so much Tracy for agreeing to the interview! I enjoyed The Takeout and can’t wait to read more books. Interview What was your inspiration for The Takeout? I wanted to work on a story involving food! I’m not a fantastic cook myself, but my tv is almost always set on Food Network, and…

Thank you so much Lisina for the author interview. I discovered The Brightest Light of Sunshine on TikTok and fell in love with the story. Interview I’ve always been a big advocate of sex positivity, and I wanted to do my bit in the book world. I’m also a firm believer that everyone’s healing process…

Thank you so much to Jennifer for letting me do an author interview! It was fantastic finding out more of the Forever Sunshine series! Interview What was your inspiration for the Forever Sunshine series? I don’t really plan a lot before I begin a story, other than having a general idea of the tropes I’d…

Thank you Elle for the interview! I loved Of Curses and Beauty and The Sacrifice and the Spare is released today. Interview What inspired you to create a Beauty and the Beast retelling, Of Curses and Beauty? This story originally began as a short story that I intended to submit to a retelling anthology, but…

Thank you Rebecca for the interview! Check it out below. Interview What is your inspiration for THIS GILDED ABYSS? Bioshock, definitely!! I’m a huge gamer, and have been since I found Pokemon on the Gameboy Color back in 1996. When Bioshock was released, I was glued to the story and world building, but was actually…

Thank you so much Madeline for the interview. Read the full interview below. Interview What was your inspiration for The Assassin Thief?  To begin with, it started off as a very simple ‘what if’ which I then moulded to fit a fantasy landscape. I watched someone close to me go through a very difficult situation,…

Thank you to Travis for the interview. Legends & Lattes hooked me into the sub genre of cosy fantasy that I’m loving exploring. Interview What was your inspiration for Legends and Lattes?Originally it was a joke! I read a lot of high intensity fantasy/sci-fi action adventure, and I said to myself that what I’d like…

Thank you for Robyn for the interview as well as an ARC of the book The Worst Darcy. I absolutely loved the read and it was a perfect romance to read. Make sure you check out The Worst Darcy and the interview below. Interview What was your inspiration for The Worst Darcy? I’d been trying…

Thank you so much Rachel for agreeing to do an interview. Interview What was your inspiration for Electric Life? At school (a looooong time ago) I read The Machine Stops by E.M Forster. It was the story of a future world where everything is controlled by a machine – it connects and informs everyone. It’s…

Thank you so much Nathan for the interview! I find it fascinating finding out the inspiration of the books I’ve read. Children’s Literature is such an important area to write for to inspire future generations to be readers and anything they want to be. Interview What was your inspiration for the Family Disasters- Crash Landing?…

Thank you so much Casey for the interview. I love all your books and can’t wait for A Tangle of Fate. Interview What was your inspiration for When wishes bleed series? I wanted to write a witchy book with someone who read the future through wishbones and add elements of Cinderella into the story!  How…

Thank you Megan for the interview. I love all your stories and can’t wait to see what comes next. Interview What was your inspiration for the different series you’ve written?  In short – my own naive heart. When I was young, the thing I remember people saying about me most was ‘she’s off with the…

Thank you so much Megan for letting me interview you about your debut novel The Anatomy of Songs. Interview What was your inspiration for The Anatomy of Songs? Studying physiology and realising the facts could be used for both good and ill. Knowledge is power, and a magic of its own. What was your process…

Thank you so much to Isobelle for the interview. My all time favourite series is the Obernewtyn Chronicles and I also adore her other books.

Thank you so much to Kate for the interview. I love reading the Bin Chicken books to my class and sharing the adventures of Trilby Moffat. Interview What was your inspiration for the Trilby Moffat books? I loved reading books that felt dangerous and magical when I was a kid. I have always loved books…

Thank you to S.L. Rowland for agreeing to an interview. I loved Cursed Cocktails and can’t wait to see what comes out next. Interview What was your inspiration for Cursed Cocktails? The idea came to me while I was reading Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes. The idea of a retired hero or adventurer always appealed…

Thank you Marshall for agreeing to do the interview with me. I enjoyed reading Son of a Sailor. Interview What was your inspiration for Son of a Sailor? Son of a Sailor is probably the most autobiographical novel I’ll ever write. Like our protagonist Quint, I grew up on a tiny tropical island with a…

I want to thank Philippa for the interview. I absolutely loved reading More than Shipmates and I definitely recommend you read it. Interview What was your inspiration for More than Shipmates? A job that almost was and couldn’t be. How did you choose which character to focus the story? I think that’s the one thing…