Ryanne Anthony

Location: Chicago, IL - USA

Age (0ptional): Oooooh, no you din’t! Um… I’m >21 but <65 ;)

Question:  How long have you been writing?

       About seven years, give or take. Professionally, five.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

       Broken: Book One of the M Series in June 2013'.

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

     Self-published, and that was on a whim and through encouragement of others, when I finally got the nerve to let someone read it.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

     Honestly, Broken was not the first written, just the first published. The M Series, Book Two: MARIAH was the first I completed but she made no sense to me, so I decided to write Broken. That inspiration was borne from a scandal I read about that made me angry, so I wrote about it, read it, changed a thing or seventeen then self-published.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

Yes! Here are the links:

For an eBook: http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Book-One-M-Series-ebook/dp/B00E0L85IY

For paperback: https://www.createspace.com/4398693

Question:  How many total books have you published?

     Three, so far.

Question:  List all of your titles -

"Broken"

"HoneyBabe"

 and "Falling"

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

No dates yet, but Broken: Book One of the M Series, is the first of eight. Coming soon is Mariah, Marcus, Madison, Matthew, Monica,Major and, the finale: Mended.

Then there is the Negative Ion Series:

Falling *out now*

Despair *Available later this year*

Fell

There is a companion novel that will ‘link’ the M series and the Negative Ion Series, called Effection.

I have more in the works, hopefully I’ll complete those soon.

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

Falling: Book One of the Negative Ion Series is basically about love and a relationship on a time schedule. Jaxen and Kimber have 125 days to be whatever they can be to one another before Kimber moves to the east coast to intern with her father then continue her education and accomplish her dream of being a lawyer and practicing with her father; these plans were made before she met Jaxen and she is now torn between staying with Jaxen and fulfilling this promise made to her father, who wanted more time with his daughter, since he lived in New York and Kimber was in California with her mother.

     Jaxen and Kimber love one another but several twists make it almost impossible for them to remain together, despite their need to be.

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

When I write, I try to be humorous, serious, and forthcoming. I look to entertain and keep my characters in the way I’ve portrayed them from the beginning. I want you to laugh, cry, yell, scream, drink, threaten and want to toss your reading device when you read my words. If you manage to threaten my brain, well… my work was done correctly and I’ve earned a fan, hopefully.

Anything else you'd like to add that I didn't ask you, but you would like to share with our readers? 

I encourage everyone to friend me on Facebook and go straight to my Notes section and read the excerpts and short stories. This is because you will get a feel of who and what my characters are, and hopefully you’ll get a new book boyfriend or two.

Blog Writer's Note to Author: I can tell that you love to write.  It's obvious in all of the books you have published, and what you have planned for in the future.  It also looks like you are a highly inspired type writer.  All of your books sound like amazing stories.  I'll definitely be checking them out.  Good luck with your writing, and thank you for the interview.

Debbie Hampton

Location:  

Greensboro, North Carolina

Age:  51

Question:  How long have you been writing?

     I’ve been blogging since 2010.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

     "Beat Depression and Anxiety by Changing Your Brain" eBook 2/2015 expanded and print 5/2015

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

     It was self-published on Amazon.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

     After taking care of my brother as he wasted away and died from AIDs, the end of my 18 year marriage to my high school sweetheart; in an ugly parting that made Divorce Court look civil, and years of wrong turns, things not working out, and being flat-out disappointed with life, I tried to kill myself in June of 2007, by swallowing over 90 pills; mostly brain drugs. But because I wasn’t found in time, the drugs went all the way through my system wreaking destruction.

   After a week in a coma, I woke up with a global, acquired brain injury (ABI), technically labeled encephalopathy, to a very different world. Initially, I was seriously mentally impaired and couldn’t retrieve words, remember the day, my sons’ ages, or that I’d gotten divorced. Physically, I could barely speak, couldn’t coordinate the acts of breathing and swallowing anymore, and had no fine motor skills. My ex-husband sued me for custody of our two sons; won, and promptly moved out of state with them. And I thought things were bad before?

   Alone, for the first time in my life, I had no one to put my limited energy into but myself. Getting down right pissed off, I told myself, “If I have to live, I’m NOT living like this!” Over the first year, I naturally healed somewhat and, in the following years, the more I recovered, the more I learned. The more I learned, the more I recovered.

   Through years of daily work and such practices as neurofeedback, Brain State Technologies’ brain optimization, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, voice therapy, music therapy, cranial sacral massage, hypercapnia, visualization, meditation, cross lateral movement, yoga, cardiovascular exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more, I made a remarkable recovery. Although I still talk funny and have some slight manual dexterity issues, I’m better than ever, even with these.

   The brain injury forced me to make radical changes in my lifestyle and mindset that I’d needed to make long before. Better late than never! Because the underlying belief systems and the perceptual foundation upon which I’d built my reality withered away along with brain cells, I got to start with a clean slate; so to speak.

   By consciously working with and altering my thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, I transformed my world which, in turn, changed my physical brain and its default mode of operation. Today, I live a brain, healthy lifestyle incorporating mental health practices daily to maintain the balance and happiness I’ve found.

   Our brains are neuroplastic, meaning that their structure and function are literally, physically shaped by that which we do repeatedly in our lives – behaviors, emotions, and even thoughts. This works both for you and against you. We have much more power to recover from a brain injury, improve our brain’s functioning, recover from depression, and create our own happiness and reality with the gray matter between our ears than ever thought.

   Neuroplasticity is the super power we all are born with and possess until the day we die. The key to overcoming depression and anxiety and to stop living a numb, fear-based existence is in your head. Literally! By taking control of your mind and thoughts and adopting brain healthy habits, you can harness the super power you were born with, your brain’s proven ability to change itself, neuroplasticity, to optimize operation, change negative thinking patterns, and actually alter the chemical balance and physical form and function of your brain so that happy and healthy become your default.

   I know. I did it – but only after a decade of depression ending in a suicide attempt that left me with a seriously compromised brain. In healing my brain, I healed my life. You can do it too.

   I’ll tell you, in plain English backed by science, how you can improve your brain and life through simple practices:

– diet and exercise
– mindfulness and meditation
– responding rather than reacting
– gratitude and forgiveness
– making friends with fear
– visualization, thought reframing, and more.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

     Yes, at Amazon.

Question:  How many total books have you published?

      Just this one is published. 

     I have written an intimate, enlightening, and entertaining memoir, "Sex, Suicide, and Serotonin", detailing how I got to the point in life that I wanted to end it all, and how I came back against the odds to not only survive but thrive. You sit beside me on the seat on the rollercoaster ride that used to be my life, and I let you in on how I learned to stay calm and happy even with a shit storm swirling around me.  To be published next year. Click below url to read an excerpt. 

http://www.thebestbrainpossible.com/book-excerpt/ 

Question:  List all of your titles:

     See above.

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

     "Sex, Suicide, and Serotonin" to be published in Spring of 2016'.

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

     See above.

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

     You can change yourself and your life for the better with simple practices incorporated into your daily life that over time will change your brain – and you don’t have to be a neuroscientist to understand and accomplish this. Peace and happiness are entirely within your reach. I did it. You can too! I’ll tell you how.

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR: I have to tell you I was totally blown away by your story.  You know they say that sometimes bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the BEST things that will ever happen to us, can only explain what happened to you.  I'm glad you survived and that you are now on a path to hopefully helping others who might think that nothing will ever be better.  Thank you for your interview and my best to you.  I hope the next fifty years end up being your BEST ever.  Good Luck.

Audrey Burke-Moore

Location: Adamsville, Alabama

Age:34

Question:  How long have you been writing?

I have been writing for about 25 years. I’ve been published 5 of those years.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

My first book is titled, “The Definition of Sexy: One Life, One Body, One You.” I finished and published that book in 2010'.

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

I self-published this book.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

The Definition of Sexy is a women’s book wrote to provide an opportunity for women to rethink the definition of sexy. The book tells stories of other women who have faced an array of situations in their life. The book displays a positive for some negative thoughts and actions.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

Yes, this book can still be purchased by visiting a book store’s internet site i.e. booksamillion.com, or from purchasing it directly from my website at:  www.audreyburkemoore.com.

Question:  How many total books have you published?

I have published 2 books.

Question:  List all of your titles

1.     The Definition of Sexy: One Life, One Body,One You

2.     The Choice: Weighted Letters

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

Yes, I have projects in the making. I love to write and I promise you, I dream about my books (lol). I am working on a series of The Choice.

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

My current book is called "The Choice: Weighted Letters". This follows the lives of Cheryl and Keith as well as Kayla and Austyn in two stories that are so different, yet so much alike. Both stories have life altering letters and choices within them.

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

In all of my books, I like talking directly to the reader as if they were experiencing each page with the characters. I am a very dialogue driven writer, and I act as the narrator between the lines introducing new scenes or characters providing a detailed view through words.

Anything else you'd like to add that I didn't ask you, but you would like to share with our readers? 

I use a percentage of my profits to combat bullying in schools. I can’t go into detail yet, but be on the lookout for B.E.T. (Bullying Ends Today).

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR: Your books sound quite interesting. You also present yourself as someone who is way beyond her years.  I'll definitely be checking out your books.  Good luck with your future writing projects, and thank you for the interview.

B. Scott (a.k.a. William S. Bistak)

Location: 
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Question:  How long have you been writing?

I developed my writing skills steadily through college. Currently, I professionally write as head of the marketing department for an online healthcare company. Additionally, I have been writing my own works for five years.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

My first story-based book is:

Nine Short Horror Stories, Vol. 1: "Imaginationis Deadly"

Published March 25, 2014

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

This recent book is self-published.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

Each story in Vol. 1 is its own design of horror, which represents part of my own life experience and observed life experiences.

Why re-create such experiences?

A Quote shall explain:

“Whatever is good for your soul – do that.”

Plus, it is a privilege to horrify your senses, in any way possible.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

A person can obtain a free download from by website/blog.

Question:  How many total books have you published?

     Three.

Question:  List all of your titles:

1 -"The Deviant Chronicles", Book One (published – no longer in circulation)

2 - Nine Short Horror Stories, Vol. 1 (available for free download)

3 - "The Deviant Chronicles", Mysterious Poems Vol. 1 (currently on Amazon.com)

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

Nine More Short Horror Stories, Vol. 2

(Due Out 2016)

”Bleed Nanny, Bleed"

(A script already written and slated as a movie release for 2016. More on bleednannybleed.com)

Media-enriched stories for my website at a production pace of 1-2/month.

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

Nine Short Horror Stories, Vol. 1

This book features nine completely original works. My mentor, Joan Hovey, accomplished author from New Brunswick, strongly encouraged me to publish every one she read.

Each story explores human suffering, pain and the last stitch effort to escape into the light. Many of these stories reveal light and darkness don’t always speak loud enough to guide. In some cases, nothing reaches out? The prevailing question is whether hope is a matter of emotional discernment or a state of the spirit.

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books? 

My website: www.bestshorthorrorstories.com offers my best in a collection of separate horror stories.

Each story is presented (all or in part) with its

·       

·       *written form

·       *video trailer

·       *audio book (read and dramatized),

·       *script (if applicable)

·       *and in some cases, its own short film.

At this point in time, all of it is free online.

In addition, a new downloadable program will be offered in late summer 2015 to show how I create a full-fledged story production in such a short turn-around (roughly 21 days or less). This will be a product to purchase.

Anything else you'd like to add that I didn't ask you, but you would like to share with our readers? 

Many authors claim they love to write for the sake of writing. I will echo the same.

In addition, there is a unique set of reasons for my writing.

Long ago, I met the most spellbinding speaker of my life. He could tell a powerful story within four minutes and leave you speechless and alone, casting you upon on the edge of powerful emotions you never knew you could feel.

In the same time period, my mother also possessed this unique skill.

On a very deep level, my soul wants to carve my own story telling upon life’s stone canvas.

And I desire to do it out of pure respect for these two great storytellers in my life, my mother and the Catholic pastor of the Church we attended.

You may ask me why I choose horror.

The first short story collection that scared me to my core was entitled, "Night Shift" by Stephen King.So, thank you Mr. King for introducing me to my own fears at a young age.

And thank you mom (R.I.P.) for emotionally influencing value via stories into my life.

And thank you Father Eder (R.I.P), for reminding me that there are other intense emotions to feel other than fear from a short story/lecture.

I write to convey the purity of intense emotion(s) with my story telling. And maybe you will remember not the words written, but what you felt.

Blog Writer's Note to Author: I've always enjoyed great horror writing and the writer's who know how to do it well.  Just like you I love reading Stephen King stories.  I'll definitely check out your books.  They sound quite interesting and amazing.  Good luck with your writing, and thanks for the interview.