Interviews

Jim Grieco entered the world of entertainment back in the 1990’s. In and around Manhattan, he worked his way up the television production ladder, becoming an Emmy award-winning Director of Photography. His dedication to artistic expression has inspired his outstanding achievements in camera work, music and writing…including his award-winning screenplay “Five Thousand Years” and his critically acclaimed sci-fi/fantasy novel Ephaidria.

Tell us about your book.

Ephaidria is full of rich world-building, vivid imagery and a deep, detailed sci-fi mythology that keeps the reader rapt and at attention. The story’s collection of teens — all of whom shine with intrinsic […]

Jerry Collins is the author of Intrinsic:

In a world where nothing is as it seems comes a woman with the power to possess the souls and wills of men, to do with as she pleases. Jatara thirsts for world domination, moved by an unrelenting drive to capture and control the minds of her subjects. Jatara’s plan for world conquest is only obstructed by Derideon, an omnipotent ruler of the underworld, who wants Jatara to join his regime and praise him as her master. Will she obey? Or defy him? The battle of wills has begun, but only one […]

I was born in Nigeria , educated in Nigeria to university level. In primary school , I discovered reading and became the school librarian. In secondary school, I met Dr. Tai Solarin, who transformed my thinking with “You Can Become Whatever You Choose to Be ” and provided me the enabling environment of the school to do just that.

While in his school, I published my first verse at the age of 14 in the prestigious “Okike” magazine; wrote drama for the school’s stage also novelettes; edited the school magazine; was the President of the Young Farmer’s Club, the Medical […]

My name is Murray Eiland Jr. I was born in 1936 and attended UCLA, UC Berkeley and UCSF (MD, 1961). I worked at Napa State Hospital from 1965-2000, and then at Contra Costa County Mental Health Clinic from 2000-2011. I continue to work for the court as a forensic psychiatrist as well as consult. I am happy that I have helped many people.

In my free time I became interested in Oriental rugs. With my brother (who is still in the business) I opened a rug store. I wrote several books on oriental rugs, most recently with my son, who […]

I write novels that aim to evoke the journey of self-discovery in a dramatic and emotionally cathartic way. I am inspired by various methods of inner exploration such as dream-work and shamanism, wherein one makes the inward plunge and then shares the fruits of that adventure with the wider community. This, to me, is the essence of art.

What did you learn on your journey as an author?

One of the most gratifying parts of the process for me was when I started getting reader responses and reviews and realized that so much of what I’d hoped to convey through […]

Tameka Mullins is a Detroit, Michigan native, poet, blogger and digital marketer who loves pop culture and traveling to exotic locations. Her writing has been highlighted on NPR and in countless women’s periodicals and e-publications. She’s worked at The Girl Scouts of the USA, WCBS Radio and Newsweek. Her short story, ‘Empty Lens’ is also being featured in the ‘Welcome Home’ YA anthology that is set for publication in September 2017. She currently lives in New York City.

Why did you choose to self-publish?

I like having control of the marketing direction, book cover creation and overall publishing experience.

What […]

Rush Leaming lives in the Southeastern United States. He has done many things and lived in many places.

At various times in his life he has been a/an: car wash attendant, bartender, dishwasher, Adjunct Professor, lab rat decapitator, shoe salesman, fish pond builder (in the Congo), film actor (a very poor one), music video director, refugee camp volunteer (in Kenya/Sudan), film production manager, ESL teacher, star of a country music video, newspaper delivery person, Chinese wok assembler, night time hotel desk clerk, cement mixer, ballet manager, waiter, internet teacher, screenwriter, short film director, Cuban cigar mule, auctioneer, pre-med student, traffic […]

Robert Speigel is a Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the National Association of Social Workers, an Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist, and a Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. In addition to private practice in Seattle, WA, Rob and his wife Mary Anne are Certified Personal Transformation Intensive Trainers conducting intensive 15-day residential trauma recovery programs. Please email Rob at rob@beloof.com if you would like to invite him to speak to your study group.

Tell us about your book.

Of Endings and Beginnings: A Memoir of Discovery […]