Nikki Turner, a New York Times Bestselling author, writes urban literature and has been called the “Queen of Hip Hop Lit.” She started writing in the early 2000s, and in this interview, she talks about her book, “The Glamorous Life 2,” marketing her work and why she started writing novels….
Author Brian Freyermuth on the Game of Writing
by Pamme Boutselis New author Brian Freyermuth has written and designed bestselling video games since the early 90s. He recently turned his attention to writing a novel, “Demon Dance,” an urban fantasy that called on many of the skills he’s learned throughout the years in creating games. Freyermuth shared his…
The Penmen Profile: Supernatural Adventure Author Laura Ryan Fedelia
by Pamme Boutselis A massage therapist and busy mom by day, Laura Ryan Fedelia has been writing for the past decade and only recently turned that writing into her first book. “The Box” delves into the life of Pan Blair, a stay-at-home mother of three, whose decision to take a…
The Penmen Profile: Janet Evanovich, New York Times Bestselling Author
by Gabbi Hall New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich has not always been a writer. She studied art in college and says, “It never felt exactly right.” When she made her first $2,000 for a romance she’d written, it clicked and she took on writing full time. Her first book…
The Penmen Profile: SNHU Chats with Bestselling Romance Author Mandy Harbin
by Pamme Boutselis When it comes to romance writing, chances are that award-winning, bestselling author Mandy Harbin has explored one its sub-genres–from suspense and historical to humor and paranormal, if she hasn’t written about it yet, chances are that she one day will. SNHU recently caught up with Harbin to…
SNHU Student Patrick Donovan Talks About Demon Jack
by Jeannette Kirchner SNHU graduate student, Patrick Donovan, is a self-proclaimed nerd in addition to being a father, student and writer. He talked with us about his new urban fantasy book, “Demon Jack,” published by Fable Press. Tell us a little bit about yourself. About me? Honestly, I’m not really…
Creating a Writer’s Life: SNHU Talks with Krysha Thayer
by Pamme Boutselis Krysha Thayer has been a freelance writer since 2007, writing about technology, pets, health and the art of writing itself. She is also an online student with Southern New Hampshire University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in creative writing with a focus in fiction, and is currently working…
Telling Stories: SNHU Talks with Mercy Ships Volunteer and Author Nicole Pribbernow
by Gabbi Hall Nicole Pribbernow said, “Writing is a part of who I am. Everything I see, I see as though it were a part of some form of written work.” This online BS in operations and project management student has spent the past two years volunteering as a writer…
Writers on Writing
In this compilation video from Charlie Rose, Malcolm Gladwell discusses finding the story, Martin Amis talks about the war on clichés, Zadie Smith speaks of her her faith in fiction, Joan Didion about writing novels, Jonathan Franzen addresses the novelist’s charge and Fran Lebowicz addresses her fear of writing.
Toni Morrison: A Google Author Interview
Torrene Boone interviews bestselling author Toni Morrison, discussing the inspiration and history behind her latest book “Home,” a New York Times Notable Book, a Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction, and a Best Book of the Year: NPR. Morrison offers an in-depth look into her creative process in this compelling video.