Author, Can I Ask You?

K.J. talks about her book being picked up by Reese's Book Club, her career path from NYTimes editor to novelist, and the best writing advice she ever got. https://kjdellantonia.com/

Lee discusses her much-acclaimed debut novel, lessons learned from working with literary luminaries, and how she knows when a short story is done.

Gretchen shares stories of growing up with a Pulitzer-Prize-winning father, a houseful of famous poets, and coming to terms with a parent's betrayal.  gretchencherington.com

Mary takes readers on a funny, poignant ride through the South, plus the author shares how you can have it all (just not all at once).

Ed Ting shares what it's like to talk telescopes to over half a million YouTube viewers, and the relationship between riding and writing. 

Edwin talks about what ifs, what brought him back to writing after giving up, and what he considers his biggest success.  https://www.edwin-hill.com/

James shares his thoughts on the power of poetry to restore hope, joy, and "lost" moments. http://jamescrews.net/ 

Stephen talks about moral dilemmas, writing from a woman's POV, and with whom he wants to go dancing.  https://www.stephenpkiernan.com/

Gary talks hard-boiled P.Is, comic-book heroes, hit TV shows, and how he manages to mix entertainment with social commentary, no matter the medium.  https://gdphillips.com/

Jodi talks about the job of an artist, mom-daughter collaborations, and how some stories "sing" to her. https://www.jodipicoult.com/

Melanie talks life and literature, from the remotest regions of Africa to the raw, rural landscape of northern Vermont. https://www.melaniefinn.com/

Marilyn shares how  romance, constructive feedback, and snacks feed her writing life https://marilynbrant.com/

Alexia unravels the mystery of why her cozy series is a charmer for readers and reviewers (hint: a dogged sleuth and a good-looking ghost) https://alexiagordon.net/

Kim shares how being Oregon's Poet Laureate fed his own work, and why writing is good medicine for the writer and reader. https://www.kimstaffordpoet.com/

JoAnne talks about grace, finding an agent, and four-legged enlightened beings. 
https://www.joannetompkins.com/

Jervey talks motivation, vindication, and desperation, plus the gory details behind one of California's biggest literary festivals.  http://litfestpasadena.org/

Jane shares how the protagonist of her 14-book series can still surprise her, and how to avoid one big plotting pitfall.  https://janecleland.com/

Jeff explains how a publisher's bad day led to his first book, and why he calls New Jersey home sweet home. http://www.jeffcohenbooks.com/wp/

Susan tells why she can so relate to her teenage protagonists, and the communal power of clacking keys. https://susankaplancarlton.com/