by Alycia King Jeff Boarts has been writing since high school, but got serious when the idea for his first novel came to mind in 2004. Now working on his third novel, the self-published author of “Merry Merry Murder” and “A Flash of Murder” shares the journey of his writing…
The Storyteller: A SNHU Chat with Rebecca Rule
by Pamme Boutselis Rebecca Rule gathers and tells stories. Her latest book (and first picture book for children) is “The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever,” illustrated by Jennifer Thermes. Other books include: “Moved and Seconded: NH Town Meeting, the Present, the Past, and the Future,” “The Best Revenge” (named one of five essential…
Little Miss Merit Badge: A Talk with Award-winning, Non-fiction Author Ronda Beaman
by Pamme Boutselis Ronda Beaman is the author of the award-winning book, “You’re Only Young Twice,” director of Leadership Studies at California Polytechnic University and a highly sought-after speaker. Her latest book is “Little Miss Merit Badge.” What led to your two books, “You’re Only Young Twice” and “Little Miss…
SNHU Talks True Crime with Award-winning, Bestselling Author Michele McPhee
by Pamme Boutselis Michele McPhee is a bestselling author, Emmy-nominated investigative reporter and award-winning columnist. A veteran crime journalist, she is the bestselling author of five true-crime titles: “A Professor’s Rage,” “A Date With Death,” “Heartless — The True Story of Neil Entwistle and the Brutal Murder of His Wife and…
SNHU Talks Writing with Award-winning Author JoeAnn Hart
by Pamme Boutselis JoeAnn Hart is the award-winning author of the novels “Float” and “Addled,” and her short fiction and essays have been widely published. She lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts, but she can be easily found on Facebook, Twitter and joeannhart.com. Others seemed to understand that you are a writer far…
From the Top: SNHU Talks with Author Eric Pinder
by Pamme Boutselis For seven years, Eric Pinder lived and worked as a weather observer amidst often challenging conditions atop the 6,288-foot summit of New Hampshire’s Mount Washington. Several books resulted from those experiences, including his first book for children, “Cat in the Clouds.” He has also written books for…
From Physician to Medical Thrillers: SNHU Talks with Award-Winning Suspense Novelist Tess Gerritsen
by Pamme Boutselis Internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen began her career as a physician, turning to fiction writing during a maternity leave from work. Her first novel, a romantic thriller, published in 1987. The success of “Call After Midnight” led to eight more romantic suspense novels as well as a…
Beautifully Flawed: The Poetic Journey of John Survivor Blake
by Pamme Boutselis John S. Blake got the nickname Survivor after his first session with a therapist. Blake told her about being biracial in the 70s, growing up as the youngest of nine children in a two-bedroom apartment in the Baruch Projects on the lower east side of Manhattan. He…
A Golden Thread of Hope: SNHU Talks Writing with Historical Author Cynthia Neale
by Pamme Boutselis Cynthia Neale is an American writer of Irish ancestry, who has long been fascinated by the tragedies and triumphs of the Irish during the Famine. The author of two young adult historical fiction books and one adult historical novel, Neale is currently researching and writing her next…
The Colorful, Comical World of Children’s Author and Illustrator Marty Kelley
by Pamme Boutselis Marty Kelley is the author and illustrator of seven children’s picture books, including “Fall Is Not Easy,” “The Rules, “Summer Stinks,” “Winter Woes,” “Spring Goes Squish!” “The Messiest Desk” and “Twelve Terrible Things.” He is also the illustrator of three children’s books, “Crustacean Vacation,” “Before We Met…