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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Irina Angelova is a debut romance novelist, known for her 2025 book “There Are Worse People,” which explores love in Macedonia. With experience writing in Russian, she transitioned to English due to her passion for romcoms. Balancing motherhood and a writing career, she seeks to evoke emotional connections in her stories.
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Written Author Interview Why don’t you guys introduce yourselves? Tell us a little bit about what you both do and what kind of work you’ve put out there. Lelina – Okay well I’m Lelina Smith. I married Bruce back in December, so we’re newlyweds. I’ve been an author for a really long time. I’ve been…
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Astrid Poplar, also known as Cynthia Russell, is a Los Angeles-based writer focusing on poetry and short stories. Inspired by personal challenges and her imagination, she emphasizes the difficulty of gaining recognition as an untrained writer. Aspiring to publish a novel, she draws characters from various sources and enjoys reading romantic genres and children’s books.
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Jasmine Loo, a neurodivergent psychologist and author from Melbourne, discusses her passion for writing and hobbies influenced by her ADHD. Initially writing for fun, she sought to create relatable Asian, neurodivergent characters. Her journey includes challenges in writing and marketing, with success measured by meaningful reader connections rather than fame.
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Cailynn Brawffe is a South African-born writer who has always had a penchant for the dark and disturbing. She strives to create a unique blend of horror, thriller, and fantasy fiction that’s a rollercoaster ride through the depths of the human psyche. Drawing inspiration from literary giants like Gillian Flynn, Agatha Christie, and Joyce Carol…
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Michael Geczi, an author from Scottsdale, Arizona, shares insights about his writing process and recent works, particularly “Soulless.” He enjoys reading, cycling, and researching topics. Geczi writes in various public spaces and finds inspiration during odd hours. His work reflects themes of revenge and justice, with highlights on impactful scenes involving children.
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Alex Tucker, an HWA writer from Virginia, explores themes of emotional paralysis in his horror novella, Afraid to Feel. He enjoys reading, traveling, and writing outdoors. Inspired by Stephen Graham Jones, he emphasizes the importance of authenticity in storytelling and shares insights on overcoming creative obstacles and finding productive writing environments.
