The ciguapa is a mythical character from Dominican folklore known for appearing as a human woman with long, straight hair, and backwards-facing feet. Tradition holds that she is a sort of siren...
My dream of becoming an author began in childhood with stories like Encyclopedia Brown, Nancy Drew, Baby-sitter’s Club, Sweet Valley High, and Little Women. I was a voracious reader, and often fantasized...
If people are like me, then they despise unsolicited advice. I’m nothing but a new novelist. However, learning about the publishing process has been quite a challenge. Nevertheless, I encourage even novice...
Negative reviews used to leave me in a state of panic. I'd read them and want to write the reviewer to make them understand what I was trying to say. How could...
Today, we welcome time-travel author Elizabeth Crowens to Novels Alive to find out a little bit more about her writing process. Welcome, Elizabeth!
How do you keep your written world from encroaching on...
Today, we welcome Historical Romance author Rachel Brimble to Novels Alive. She's answering our questions so we can find out more about her and her writing process.
What drives your story forward in...
Today, we welcome Action/Adventure author Edward Hochsmann to Novels Alive to find out a little more about this intrepid adventurer.
What group did you hang out with in high school?
The brainiacs, I’m afraid. I’m...
The moment my mother floated the idea of having an extended family potluck to celebrate Christmas, I felt my stomach clench. Now, admittedly, I had moved away—like far away—to the other side...
Today we welcome Young Adult Dystopia author Adria Carmichael to Novels Alive to answer some super quick questions so we can get to know them better.
What is the sweetest thing someone has...
We can share hope with others.
It’s a powerful pillar in my life. In other words: Hope is not merely one person’s dream in isolation. From the very beginning of human life on...
That little voice is always there. We all have one, maybe two. We simply need to acknowledge it exists and allow ourselves an open mind to hear its counsel. Trust me, I...