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Author Patricia Grayhall discusses her memoir, Making the Rounds, a coming-of-age story set in the late 1960’s and 1970’s. Defying expectations, Patricia came out as a lesbian at the age of 19 and pu…

Author Catherine Raphael discusses her new epic fantasy novel, Journey to the Heart Stone. A long-time fan of the genre, Catherine started writing Journey to the Heart Stone because she was frustrate…

Author Tim Grove discusses his latest narrative nonfiction book, The World Turned Upside Down. It is the story of the dramatic Siege of Yorktown in 1781, the last major battle of the American Revolut…

Author Julie Broad discusses her latest book, Self-Publish and Succeed. Julie is the founder of the self-publishing services firm, Book Launchers, and has made it her mission to help nonfiction autho…

Author Tammy Gross discusses her latest novel, The Treasure Galleons, based on the true story of the 1715 Spanish shipwrecks that gave Florida its nickname—the Treasure Coast. This novel tells the st…

Author Chris Crutcher is the author of more than a dozen novels and two short story collections. His work features teen protagonists coping with serious problems, including poverty, abuse, and prejud…

Author Daniel Powell discusses his short story collection, Fo(u)nd Memories. The stories are inspired by old photographs he began collecting after visiting an antique shop and seeing a few photograph…

Author Nicole Strickland, director of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society, discusses her numerous books about paranormal activity. Three of her books explore the RMS Queen Mary, the retired lux…

Author Michelle R. Young discusses her latest young adult novel, Soul Cogs. It is the second installment in Michelle’s Gear Heart sci fi series set in Victorian England with a distinct steampunk vibe…

Author C.M. Newell discusses her Unwanted series. The final installment, Sacred, was released earlier this year. This YA fairytale/fantasy series is not a damsel-in-distress story, but rather one whe…

Author Robert Valletta discusses his new Gaslamp Quarter Thriller series. The first book, Blood Running Hot, is a noir thriller in which a former NYPD detective relocates to southern California to be…

Author Cheryl Hollon discusses her cozy series, the Paint & Shine Mysteries. Along with a murder mystery, this series boasts the unique and whimsical combination of landscape painting, southern cooki…

Author Lindsey Salatka discusses her novel, Fish Heads and Duck Skin. This story is loosely based on Lindsey’s own life, specifically the five years she and her family lived in Shanghai. When she beg…

Author Gale Massey discusses her short story collection, Rising and Other Stories, and her coming-of-age novel, The Girl from Blind River. After Gale curated Rising and Other Stories, she realized he…

Author Kristen Fogle is the Executive Director of the nonprofit literary center San Diego Writers, Ink and the author of four journaling books. Kristen discusses why she believes that everyone is (or…

Author Lars Emmerich discusses his conspiracy thriller series featuring female protagonist Sam Jameson. Lars admits that having a female lead in this genre is a bit unusual. But if murder, espionage,…

Author Brooklyn Quintana discusses her debut young adult novel, Fynneas Fog: Nine of Swords. This dark fantasy adventure is the first installment in a nine-part series. It follows young Prince Fynnea…

Author Theresa Kaminski discusses her latest biography, Queen of the West: The Life and Times of Dale Evans. This project was 10 years in the making, but the inspiration for it goes back to Theresa’s…

Author Shannon Stocker discusses her new children’s picture book biography, Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion. This project is near and dear to Shannon’s heart. Evelyn Glenn…

Author Jolie Tunnell discusses her series, The Idyllwild Mysteries. This historical cozy mystery series is set in 1912 in the small mountain town of Idyllwild, CA. Jolie’s main character, Loveda Brow…