Category: Interview
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Behind the Pages: An Exclusive Interview with Kimberly Van Sickle, the Mastermind Behind ‘Assassins Are Us’
Kimberly Van Sickle is a lifetime reader, evolving writer, and a retired middle school English teacher and library director in Saint Charles, Illinois, where she lives with her husband, Kyle, and dogs, Hendrix and Janis. Together, they have two grown children: Mitchell (25) and Madelynn (21). She has been a plot junkie her entire life…
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An Interview with Cammy Marble, the Creative Mind behind ‘Holidays in Trees: Harvest Festival’
Meet Cammy Marble, a soul deeply rooted in the harmony of nature and spirituality. Growing up on a farm and within the enchanting woods, she learned to listen to the wisdom of God and the secrets whispered by Nature. Today, Cammy resides on a picturesque two-acre property in Missouri, where she shares her life with…
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Interview with Dr. Christina Jackson: Insights into Sociology, Activism, and the Journey Ahead
Short Bio: Dr. Christina Jackson, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockton University, specializes in urban sociology, social welfare, and inequality from sociological and public health perspectives. Beyond academia, she’s an engaged scholar-activist, facilitating and consulting with community partners and creative groups on topics like anti-violence, gentrification, housing, food justice, and racial justice. She’s co-authored…
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Interview with Thomas Avant, Author of Damaged People: Narcissism and the Foundation of a Dysfunctional American Society
Author Thomas Avant’s book, “Damaged People: Narcissism and the Foundation of a Dysfunctional American Society,” published in December 2020, masterfully combines personal memoir and scholarly analysis to delve into the pervasive issue of narcissism. Avant examines the far-reaching impact of narcissism on individuals and society as a whole, explores the root causes and various manifestations…
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“Author Spotlight: An Interview with Diane Meyer Lowman, the Writer of The Undiscovered Country: Seeing Myself Through Shakespeare’s Eyes”
Diane is an award-winning essayist, memoirist, and poet. She served as Westport, CT’s inaugural Poet Laureate from 2019 to 2022. Her essays have appeared in numerous publications, including O, The Oprah Magazine; Brain, Child; and Brevity Blog. She also writes a regular column titled ‘Everything’s an Essay.’ Her first memoir, ‘Nothing But Blue,’ was published…
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An Interview with Barbara Bryan, Author of ‘Topanga Canyon: Fire Season
1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Logophile, Risible and Evolving. 2. Can you tell us about your earliest memory or experience with horses and how it influenced your lifelong love for them? It was a pony ride in New York City’s Central Park when I was five….
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An In-Depth Conversation with Susan McLeod, Author of ‘Seasons of Life’
Short Bio: Susan McLeod resides with her husband John in Alplaus, New York. She is originally from Southold, Long Island, New York. In the fall of 1975, she moved to Troy, New York, attending Hudson Valley Community College’s Nursing Program, and received her A.A.S. In 2007 she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Russell Sage College…