Our archive of interviews with authors, publishers, agents, filmmakers, and other literary and publishing professionals.
I have a shelf-full of books about the technical aspects of writing; books on creating characters, how to plot a novel, how to market your book. But it has always been author Natalie Goldberg who has brought us down to earth and made writing real in her renowned Writing Down The Bones: Freeing The Writer…
When I talk about vulnerability I’m really talking about letting down your guard. To let the past seep into you.
As a society, we’ve come a long way in our views of mental illness — yet there is still somewhat of a shame, a misunderstanding, a fear towards those who circumvent “normalcy.”
Mary Evelyn Greene’s book, “When Rain Hurts” is the story of her quest to find healing for her son damaged by fetal alcohol syndrome.
I’d never thought that someone prepared for war might be open to artistic endeavors until a writer friend of mine – a Vietnam veteran – put aside his inner demons …
In my interview with Ken Ilgunas, author of Walden on Wheels, we talked about frugality, sacrifice, dating, liberal arts and, of course, his book.
I like to tell writers in my workshops that they should first learn the rules and then break them. Author Susan Steinberg considers that corner her metaphorical home.
Writers are complex creatures as are the characters that fill our pages. Actress and author Kristen Johnston knows this all too well.
Imagine growing up and knowing there’s something wrong with you. You feel different; you are different. You’re fine physically, but socially you’re an outsider, alone and sad. Then imagine the relief decades later when a name is given to how you feel, and do, and act.
Experts like San Diego-based Paula Margulies, owner of Paula Margulies Communications know how crucial it is for authors to reach their audience… and she helps them do just that.
