Discover what drives your favorite authors. Read their interviews and get a glimpse into their writing process, inspirations, and stories.
Our author interviews give readers a chance to go behind the scenes with writers from various genres. Each interview explores how authors develop ideas, overcome writer's block, and bring characters and worlds to life. Whether you're looking for writing advice, book recommendations straight from authors, or simply want to learn more about the people behind the books you love, this collection of author Q&As offers genuine insights into the craft of writing and the journey from first draft to published work. Browse the interviews below to find new favorite authors and deepen your appreciation for their work.
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
I'd done some minor writing in High School and later for gaming systems, but everything changed in 2012 when I woke up f...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
Scifi, thrillers, historical, counterfactual, and--soon--a dramatic retelling of a tragedy from my own life. It wasn't f...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester. It's a classic that has aged well, the chapters are near poetry, and the sto...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
Well, I'm a Colorado native, grew up in the state and spent my whole life exploring it. I have worked in numerous indust...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
Horror is my happy place. I grew up watching horror movies, reading horror novels, teaching myself how to do special mak...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
"The Halloween Tree", by Ray Bradbury. Or "Danny, Champion of the World" by Roald Dahl. Both made their mark on me early...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
I’m an Ethiopian author with a passion for creating stories that inspire and spark imagination. Writing has always been...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
I primarily write in Christianity, children’s stories, and coloring/activity books, with some travel guides as well. Wha...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
One of my favorite books is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I love how it reminds us to follow our dreams and trust the j...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
Hi, I’m Dennis Akkerman, a Dutchman living in Malaysia with over two decades of transformational leadership experience a...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
Transformational leadership is my passion, my strength, and my purpose. More importantly, the world needs transformation...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
The Vision Code, the number one go-to guide for visionary leadership.
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
I was born in Alabama, where the nights hang thick and the woods whisper. Growing up, weird shadows and local legends we...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
I lean hard into supernatural horror, psychological suspense, and Southern Gothic, with occasional detours into speculat...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
My favorite is The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. It’s spare, haunted, and elusive. She never hands you ever...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
Growing up, I was a very good athlete, but a leg injury ended all of that. I needed to find something to occupy my free...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
This novel is what I label "An offbeat historical adventure with supernatural undertones." While often lighthearted, it...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
A Soldier of the Great War by Mark Helprin--beautifully written, historically transportive, passionate in the portrayal...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
I am a Dutch author who has made Thailand his home for almost 20 years. I got inspired to start writing, learning more a...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
Historical fiction, modern-day thrillers. In particular, a combination of the two.
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
As a boy already crazy about adventure stories, I read too many to have a real favourite, but Wilbur Smith’s Birds of Pr...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
In 8th grade English, we read "Big Two-Hearted River" and I wanted to put words on paper that would move people in that...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
I try to write literature, or something that might one day be considered literature. I love big, thick novels, often by...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
Tough, tough choice. I'm going to say "Infinite Jest." For the horror of the wheelchair assassins, the interaction of th...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
I’m a Nigerian author with a passion for storytelling that reflects the raw emotions people hide behind silence. Writing...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
I write psychological thrillers and emotional fiction, especially stories centered around betrayal and personal redempti...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
Honestly, my favorite right now is my own novel, The Betrayal. Not just because I wrote it, but because it captures emot...
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
For over forty years, I taught Mathematics and Philosophy. Yet it was the quiet act of collecting quotes — since 2003 —...
Q. What genre(s) do you primarily write in, and what draws you to that particular genre?
I write inspirational nonfiction rooted in wisdom literature. I’m drawn to it because it bridges the head and the heart,...
Q. What is your favorite book, and what about it resonates with you the most?
_Viktor Frankl’s_ Man’s Search for Meaning resonates deeply with me. It echoes a core conviction in my writing: even in...
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