Author Interviews — Real Stories from Real Authors
Our interview section brings you candid conversations with writers from every genre. Whether it’s about their latest release, their writing journey, or what inspires them — these interviews offer insight and connection straight from the source.
Inside the Mind - R.A. Lingenfelter
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What inspired you to start writing?
My journey into writing was entirely unplanned. With a background in automotive technology, I never envisioned myself as an author. However, after the birth of my daughter, I found myself unexpectedly fired during my maternity leave. To support my family, I took a night shift job, allowing my husband and me to alternate caring for our newborn. In the midst of exhaustion and frustration, I began jotting down dark thoughts about my former boss, imagining elaborate scenarios of revenge that would appear accidental. My father, who was living with us at the time, stumbled upon my musings and suggested they could form the basis of a compelling story. Inspired by his encouragement, I transformed those vengeful ideas into my debut novel, Mechanics of Murder. Since then, I have embraced my newfound passion for writing and dedicated myself to honing my skills. This unexpected turn of events has led me to become an award-winning author, and I have never looked back. What began as a cathartic outlet has blossomed into a fulfilling career that I cherish deeply.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
I just finished the fifth and final book in my Order & Chaos series. It is a bittersweet end, saying goodbye to the series I celebrated and cried with the past 6 years. It launched me into the world of being an award-winning author and also the world of being banned on social media.
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Inside the Mind - Daniel K. Morrow
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Why thrillers?
I’ve always been obsessed with puzzles and psychological tension. Thrillers let me explore the darker corners of the human mind.
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What’s your current release about?
Echoes in the Fog is about a forensic linguist tracking a serial killer who communicates only through riddles. It's a race against time and language.
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Inside the Mind - Sienna Rae
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When did you realize you wanted to write for teens?
As a teen, books were my safe haven. I wanted to create worlds that could be that same refuge for others.
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What’s your latest fantasy novel about?
The Silver Thread Prophecy follows a girl who discovers she’s descended from dream-weavers—beings who shape reality through dreams. It’s about courage, destiny, and rewriting fate.
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Inside the Mind - Marcus Venn
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What drew you to historical fiction?
History is full of forgotten voices and unsolved mysteries. I like peeling back layers and imagining what might’ve been happening just out of sight.
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What’s your latest book about?
The Ashes of Valemont is set in 17th-century England during the plague. It follows a physician torn between duty and survival, and the secrets buried beneath a quarantined manor.
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Inside the Mind - Olivia Hartwell
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What inspired you to start writing?
I’ve always been drawn to emotions and how people connect. After years of journaling and writing poetry, I decided to try my hand at romance novels—where feelings take center stage.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest novel, Whispers in the Café, is about two strangers who keep running into each other in a small-town coffee shop. It’s a slow-burn love story wrapped in warmth and second chances.
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Inside the Mind - Owen Mallory
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What inspired you to start writing?
I was a late bloomer. Started writing after leaving my corporate job. It was therapy at first, then it became passion.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
It’s part memoir, part travelogue. A story about wandering, searching, and redefining what “home” means.
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Inside the Mind - Sophie Rivera
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What inspired you to start writing?
Books were my escape as a kid. Eventually, I started writing the stories I couldn’t find on the shelf — ones about girls like me.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
It’s a YA fantasy about reclaiming identity after betrayal. There’s magic, but also a lot of emotional truth.
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Inside the Mind - Marcus J. Blackwell
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What inspired you to start writing?
I started writing to survive. I needed a place to process everything — the chaos, the silence, and the moments in between.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
It’s a gritty urban mystery with a psychological twist. Think street smarts meets moral dilemmas.
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Inside the Mind - Lila Moreau
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What inspired you to start writing?
I grew up surrounded by poetry and music. My grandmother was a pianist, and my mother always had a book in her hand. Writing became my way of expressing emotions I didn’t know how to say out loud.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
It’s called The Quiet Hours and it’s a gentle literary novel about grief and unexpected friendships. It’s slow-paced, reflective, and touches on how people heal in different ways.
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Inside the Mind - Latisha S.
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What inspired you to start writing?
The spark came from [personal experience/news article/historical event]. I kept imagining 'what if...?' scenarios, and the characters took shape around that central question. For example, the protagonist's struggle with [specific challenge] mirrors themes I’ve always wanted to explore, like resilience in the face of systemic injustice.
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How do you balance writing with other responsibilities?
Ruthless scheduling! I write for 90 minutes every morning before my day job. Weekends are for deeper dives. It’s not glamorous, but protecting that time is non-negotiable. Saying 'no' to distractions is the indie author’s superpower.
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