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Jamie is a non-binary kiwi who’s always been wondering ‘what if’? They write stories about ghosts, monsters, love, and how the world could be. Jamie grew up in Wellington but now lives in Auckland with their wonderful spouse and a round cat.

Author interview – Jamie Sands

When did you start writing, and why?

I’ve been writing since I was a kid, I remember finishing my first ‘novel’ at age seven. It was a sort of superhero story about saving the world with my stuffed toys who had come to life. I’ve always loved to read and making my own stories so others could read them seemed like a natural next step.

At what age did you take yourself seriously as a writer?

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Attorney and Author Shannon Humphrey writes science fiction featuring heroic women and minorities. In 2013, Shannon released her first young adult fiction novel Hope Defined. As a fiction author, she was a Hedgebrook resident in 2018. She is re-publishing the Hope series in 2019, her series Skin Trials, and the upcoming Blood Republic series.

A graduate of the University of Arkansas, she was also a trial attorney, who fought for poor families across Los Angeles.

Author interview – Shannon Humphrey

When did you start writing, and why?

I’ve been writing since I was a kid. Maybe age 8 or 9, inside a bunch of colouring sheets I took from school, stapled together, and made my diary. My mom discovered it in my bed, told me to stop cursing in my journal, and she bought me a real one.

Writing was second nature. More natural than talking to people actually, and I love words—reading them, absorbing them, and processing their meaning and power. No one else can interfere with the bond between your mind and words. No other voices can interfere. No other opinions or objections can break in and force their will upon you. Reading is a very intimate process outsiders can’t disrupt, and so is writing. I’m very comfortable, in my element, when I’m doing it. If I’m writing a story I actually love.Read More →

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It’s no secret I’m a big fan of independent publishing—if it’s done well, mind you—so I’m thrilled to finally be able to interview Helen Edwards, author of How to Self-Publish on a Budget: My Self-Publishing Journey.

Originally from North Wales, and after a decade or more of living in Buckinghamshire, indie author Helen is currently living in Shropshire with her husband, Simon, and her Zuchon dog, Archie. Helen worked for many years in the public sector and has an administrative background. She writes fiction and non-fiction and to date has self-published nine e-books, five paperbacks, and two audiobooks.Read More →

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As you all know by now, I am a frantic cardslinger and I love connecting creativity and cartomancy in my tarot books. However, it isn’t often that I come across someone who combines the two as well, and in such a brilliant way.

I recently started following Kristen from Over the Moon Academy on Instagram and when I saw her pictures of her new Mystic*Maker*Muse Question Cards for Creatives, I knew I had to get her onto this blog.

Lucky for me, she agreed!

Kristen is a divination junkie, cartomancy instructor, and oracle + tarot deck creatrix. She has a passion for helping people see the symbolic patterns in their lives and using them for problem solving and self-discovery.

You can find her on Instagram and enrol in one of her Over The Moon Academy classes here.Read More →

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Antoine Bandele is an Amazon bestselling author in dark fantasy, sword & sorcery, African American fantasy, and African literature.

He lives in Los Angeles, CA with his girlfriend, where he produces work on YouTube for his own channel and others, such as JustKiddingFilms, Fanalysis, and more. During the summer he is a camp counselor. Whenever he has the time, he’s writing his debut series: Tales from Esowon.

Author interview – Antoine Bandele

When did you start writing, and why?

I started way back as a kid, and writing sort of showed itself to me several times throughout my life and I sort of ignored it. It wasn’t until I looked for books on African Fantasy that I started writing because the book I wanted to read didn’t exist.Read More →