Introducing O E Tearmann WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? 2016 hit my community like a hammer. I’d been hearing tons of defeated ‘we’re screwed’ talk, and I have a streak of scrappy resilience in me that sneers at defeatism. So I said ‘fine, let’s start from ‘we’re screwed’. Let’s write… Continue reading About a Book – The Hands We’re Given by O E Tearmann
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About a Book – Renew by Jenna Greene
Introducing Jenna Greene WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? The original story (Reborn – Reborn Marks Series #1) originally came while attending a writer’s conference in Calgary, Alberta. Being surrounded by authors and ideas triggered my own creative juices. The idea for the sequel really came from the characters themselves and… Continue reading About a Book – Renew by Jenna Greene
About a Book – Renew by Jenna Greene
Introducing Jenna Greene WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? The original story (Reborn – Reborn Marks Series #1) originally came while attending a writer’s conference in Calgary, Alberta. Being surrounded by authors and ideas triggered my own creative juices. The idea for the sequel really came from the characters themselves and… Continue reading About a Book – Renew by Jenna Greene
About a Book – Year of What by Jennifer Lieberman
Introducing Jennifer Lieberman WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? The book was originally a one-woman stage play I wrote as a showcase piece for my writing and performance ability. After winning the audience choice award for the play at a festival in New York City some colleagues (and strangers) suggested I… Continue reading About a Book – Year of What by Jennifer Lieberman
About a Book – Secret Sky by JP McLean
Introducing J P McLean WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? I’ve had recurring flying dreams since I was a child. They are my favourite dreams, and I know I’m not the only one who dreams of flying. So, writing a story about a secret society of people who can fly, fuelled… Continue reading About a Book – Secret Sky by JP McLean
About a Book – Paradise Road, a Memoir by Marilyn Kriete
Introducing Marilyn Kriete WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? My life! I knew I had a story worth telling, full of twists, turns, colourful characters and places, and an inspirational journey. Give a quote from the books, one that says little but speaks volumes. I learn, too late, that there are… Continue reading About a Book – Paradise Road, a Memoir by Marilyn Kriete
About a Book – To Kill A King by W. L. Hawkin
Vector illustration of summer beach banners set Introducing W. L. Hawkin Website Where did the idea for the story come from? One night, I saw a photograph of the mummified fist and torso of Old Croghan Man in a National Geographic and was immediately struck by it. I wanted to know what happened to this… Continue reading About a Book – To Kill A King by W. L. Hawkin
About a Book – Chasing Vega by Terry Shepherd
Introducing Terry Shepherd WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? Jessica Ramirez is based on a real-life Latina cop and the diverse ensemble cast are composites of real people. I wanted to create a story with role-model heroes that could empower and inspire people who look and act like the characters to… Continue reading About a Book – Chasing Vega by Terry Shepherd
About a Book – Kerry and the Unicorn by John Longman
Introducing John L. Longman WebsitePublisher Where did the idea for the story come from? It started with a card, literally. Last year, due to Covid lockdown restrictions, instead of purchasing a birthday card for my other half, whom I was separated from as we were living in different houses, I grabbed a piece of paper… Continue reading About a Book – Kerry and the Unicorn by John Longman
About a Book – Dead Tree Tales by Rush Leaming
Introducing Rush Leaming WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? The idea first came to me in the mid-90’s, the idea that the impending destruction of a famous tree would stir up a whirlwind of trouble in a community. I envisioned it as a multi--character, complicated interlocking of storylines. The crime element… Continue reading About a Book – Dead Tree Tales by Rush Leaming
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