Author Interviews
Seven Story Publishing has collaborated with Josiah Akhtab, a fellow author, to conduct author interviews to let the world know of America’s newest and brightest authors coming into the Sci-fi/Fantasy market.
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Leslie Clark, an engineer and mother of two, draws inspiration from her family for her children’s books. Initially motivated by her bonus daughter’s questions about family dynamics, she now explores various educational themes. A self-published author, Clark prioritizes the impact of her stories over fame, aiming to reach diverse audiences with lessons of love and…
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Mark David Gerson shares insights into his unconventional writing journey, characterized by spontaneity and personal discovery. His creative process, influenced by his background in PR, emphasizes exploration over planning. Gerson discusses themes from his books, particularly how they reflect his struggles with creative blocks and the transformative power of storytelling.
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Rachanee Lumayno, an author, actress, and voiceover artist, shares insights into her writing journey. Inspired by a pandemic and a Dungeons and Dragons character, she embraces a spontaneous writing style. Managing time amid responsibilities challenges her creativity. For her, success is resonating with readers and making a living through writing.
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Natalia Rose Wolfman is a queer indigenous author who specializes in horror and young adult novels. Fueled by childhood experiences and classic horror films, she has published three novels. Wolfman navigates the challenges of writing, editing, and achieving work-life balance while dreaming of turning her stories into films, valuing reader appreciation as her success.
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The interview with author Edward Martin III reveals his daily routine of balancing writing, exercise, and entertainment. He discusses his character creation process, writing challenges, and evolving views on publishing. Martin emphasizes the need for authentic creativity despite market pressures, sharing insights on overcoming rejection and striving for improvement in his craft.
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Danny Tse, a self-published author from New Jersey, shares insights into his writing journey, highlighting his first novel, “Spiral,” inspired by horror films during the COVID lockdowns. He embraces spontaneity in his writing process, values reader engagement, and considers success as moments of recognition from others, especially his family.
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The interview features author Shiva Shahlapour discussing her journey from an Iranian-American upbringing to becoming a writer. Inspired by Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal in Dune, she started writing short stories and eventually a novel. She shares insights into character creation, reading preferences, challenges of balancing life, and her aspirations for community and creativity.
