Author Spotlights

Get an in-depth look at each of our writers.

Author Spotlight: Sharon Michalove

Smugglers and Spies

Jun 19, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

Saralyn Richard: The Spotlight

Figures of Speech

May 15, 2025 • Saralyn Richard

Joy Ribar in the Spotlight

I love writing mysteries set in contemporary times, but I also love historical research. When I’m not preoccupied with a work in progress, I dig into…

May 1, 2025 • Joy Ribar

Tim Chapman in the Spotlight

How Can You Write What You Know If You Don’t Know Anything?

Apr 3, 2025 • Tim Chapman

Christine DeSmet, Author and Editor in the Spotlight

Christine DeSmet shares tips for writing dialogue, a lost art.

Mar 13, 2025 • CHRISTINE DESMET

Nick Chiarkas: Author of Weepers and Nunzio’s Way

Nick tells his origin story: How I became a writer. And then sometimes, there's writer's block...

Feb 6, 2025 • Nick Chiarkas

Sharon Michalove in the Spotlight

Suspense and mystery writer, Sharon Michalove tells why she loves writing retreats, and maybe you should too

Jan 16, 2025 • Sharon Michalove

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