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 - 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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Inside the Mind - Jeffrey McClain Jones
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What inspired you to start writing?
I’ve always been fascinated by storytelling, even as a child. I started writing short stories in notebooks and never really stopped. Over time, it became a way to process my thoughts and connect with others through words.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
Sure! My latest book is a mix of personal reflection and fiction. It explores themes like resilience, loss, and self-discovery through the lens of a character who is trying to make sense of their past. It's deeply personal but written in a way I hope many people can relate to.
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