By Amber E. Box Michelle Rene began her career as a highly talented artist in the fast-paced world of electronic gaming in her teens. She had always been a writer at heart, but it wasn’t until several years later that she realized writing was her true calling. In “I Once…
by Richard Adams Carey Mike Hancock was that lucky first-time novelist snapped up by one of New York’s legendary literary agents. Fate intervened, but Hancock has found another route. JULY 22, 2014, MANCHESTER, N.H.—First-time novelist Mike Hancock was so close. The former pack horse handler and hunting guide had graduated…
by Pamme Boutselis Books—and stories—have always played an integral role in D.W. Craigie’s life. It wasn’t until high school that he tried his own hand at writing stories, and he went on to earn his undergraduate degree in English. His confidence in his own ability to write wavered upon graduation,…
by Pamme Boutselis Joan C. Curtis manages a consulting business, Total Communications Coach, in which she leads communication and motivation seminars. She has a doctorate in adult education, Master of Arts in Journalism, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. An award-winning author of four books (“Hire Smart and Keep…
by Pamme Boutselis Scott Alarik covered folk music in the Boston Globe for 20 years. Pete Seeger says he’s “one of the best writers in America,” and Dar Williams calls him “the finest folk writer in the country.” His new book, “Revival: A Folk Music Novel,” won the Benjamin Franlin Silver Award…
Eckhard Gerdes is the editor of The Journal of Experimental Fiction, dedicated to the furthering of forefront fiction. He has published criticism in The Review of Contemporary Fiction and American Review of Books, and has a chapter in SUNY Press’s recent “Federman’s Fictions.” His fiction has appeared in Fiction International, Notre Dame Review, Hayden’s…
by Pamme Boutselis Brenda Corey Dunne is a former physiotherapy officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force and currently assumes multiple roles as a military wife, mother of three, a physiotherapist and author of young adult and adult fiction. Her first book, “Treasure in the Flame,” was self-published in 2012….
by Gabbi Hall In the 8th grade, Terri Rochenski wrote “Gundi’s Great Adventure,” and while it “never hit the bestseller list,” it did begin Terri’s love affair with storytelling. Her first novel was published in October 2013 with J. Taylor Publishing, and Terri told us about her road to publication…
by Gabbi Hall Dina Nayeri moved to the United States from Iran at the age of 10 in the midst of the revolution. Her debut novel, “A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea,” was released in 2013 by Riverhead Books and has been translated to 14 foreign languages. Dina holds an…
by Pamme Boutselis A retired broadcast journalist, author Karen Jones worked for a decade in public education, teaching and writing curriculum. A former director of the Virginia Writers Conference, she was also an advisor for the Bay School of the Arts. The author of four books—the novel, “Kingdom of Hearts,”…