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New Author Interview on Substack!

Today I’m excited to introduce Juliet Rose, a prolific writer with 14 novels to her name.

A New York native now living in the mountains of Georgia, Juliet brings a rich sense of place and imagination to her storytelling. Her latest novel, Soul Umbra, continues her exploration of layered, immersive narratives.

She’s also a librarian and hosts a weekly podcast, making her deeply connected to both the craft and the community of storytelling. We were introduced through the Horror Writer’s Association.

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🖤 New Author Interview on Substack!

Today I’m honored to feature L. Marie Wood, the President of the Horror Writers Association and founder of the Speculative Fiction Academy.

L. Marie Wood is a major voice in horror and speculative fiction, known not only for her powerful storytelling but also for mentoring and uplifting writers within the genre.

In our conversation we discuss horror, leadership in the writing community, and what it takes to build space for new voices in speculative fiction.

She also shares exciting news about what’s ahead — 2026 will see a five-book slipstream series from her, promising a bold new chapter in her work.

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💫 New Author Feature on Substack!

Today I introduce you to Sandee Rodriguez — a writer and author with an extraordinary story.

After a devastating car accident left her paralyzed with a traumatic brain injury and retrograde amnesia, Sandee rebuilt her voice through poetry, playwriting, and now a musical based on her journey. 🎭✨

Her resilience is powerful. Her creativity is unstoppable.

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BREWING FICTION: PODCAST EPISODE 38 - J.M. Frey

I spoke with fellow Canadian author Keith M. Leonard about my journey from writing fan fiction to becoming a published author, the importance of character in writing, my experiences writing under a pseudonym, and details about and an excerpt from Time and Tide, chosen by the New York Times as one of the Best Romances of the Year.

Q: When did your love for writing first begin?I’ve loved writing for as long as I can remember! I’m one of those writers whose parents have a “book” I wrote when I was six years old kept in a drawer somewhere. I can’t remember a time when writing wasn’t what I wanted to do. Q: What tropes do you love to feature most in your books?  I’m a big fan of time travel and parallel universes – I love to…

Q: Tell us about the International Firebird Book Awards contest that you won.  The Firebird Book Awards are a unique contest. The organizers donate application fees,which are normal for most book award program, and give those back into a shelter project benefitting their community’s home-challenged population. As a nonprofit leader myself, I loved the heart behind this program, but I was…

This week on Kingdom Now: Just Between Us Christians: Q&A Author Spotlight Showcasing dozens of questions submitted by ministry friends and fans, join Apostle Lee Ann B Marino as she shares excerpts from her new book, Just Between Us Christians: Real Answers to Real Questions Submitted by Real Christians, out August 1. FOLLOW THE KINGDOM NOW PODCAST everywhere you stream!

Q: When did you get started in writing stories? Pretty much from the moment I was able to hold a pencil. I have a very vivid memory of kneeling in front of an ottoman at my grandmother’s house, with a book on the ottoman and a piece of paper on the book, listening to thesoundtrack of Camelot (I hadn’t seen the play or the movie) and trying to write a story to make the songs hang together. Though…