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Tell us about yourself. I’m from the UK but I have lived in Greece most of my life. I’m an award-winning author with 14 fiction titles. I write in most genres. I’m also an award-winning filmmaker, my documentary and short films have won several awards at international film festivals. I’m a podcaster, radio host, I have a YouTubeShow and I’m a booktuber. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in the midlands in the UK. It wasn’t a very pleasant place to grow up. It was a rough area and I would be beaten up and picked on at school. Yeah, not a great childhood, but writing helped take me away from that unsettling reality and to step into someone else’s shoes for a while. I used writing, as a way for me to escape. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I don’t plot. When I start writing a book, the full story ( well the first draft) is all in my head, world-building, names, plot. There are certain places where I need to make notes so I have a record that will then stop any inconsistencies. Oh, and I’m old-fashioned I use a pad and pen, before typing anything up onto the computer. What is the best advice you have ever been given? “You’ll never make it as an author.” from my English teacher in my high school. So I proved to her and all the doubters that they were wrong! Do you have any advice for new authors? Don’t rush into publishing your book. To do it correctly to give the book the best chance of it selling, you have to spend money. Writing the book is the easy part. But it costs money to hire a professional editor, formatted and cover designer and if you haven’t got the money then wait. Don’t ask your neightbour or sister to look through your MS to find mistakes. Make sure your book is polished and ready before even thinking about publishing it. And also make sure you have a marketing plan put in place at least 2 months before you publish. What has inspired you and your writing style? S.E.Hinton was the reason I became an author. I fell in love with her rebel/gang books and her easy-to-read style of writing. Rock music always inspires me no matter what genre of fiction I’m working on. It could be a fantasy, thriller, or even erotica, and rock music will inspire me while I write. Over the years my writing has definitely changed style. I’m writing more dark fiction, but that doesn’t mean say I couldn’t write a lighthearted YA again. What are you working on now? I have a new imprint for my OUTLAW collection which is 4 books to do with outlaw motorcycle clubs, my last release, Broken Chains, which is a mafia thriller is also under the new imprint. Dirty Streets Press. All the OUTLAW series have new coves and I’m currently working on book one In Times of Violence, as when I first wrote and published the book I did as a YA MC gang/romance. The other three books are 18+. So In Times of Violence adult edition, should have been written and out years ago. As well as getting those books ready. I’m working with another author on a sci-fi dystopian trilogy called Toxic. We’ve just signed a contract for all six books as she is keeping her editions nice, whereas mine are naughty. So we give the reader the choice of which book they want to read. Book one is ready but will now be picked apart by the publisher’s editors and we have 1st draft of book 2 completed as well. They are completely the same book, plot storyline but mine is erotica and my writing partner has her door shut. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Cross promotions through the newsletters I send out. I always get sales from them. How it works is I promote someone else’s book who writes in the same genre as me, and as I write in most genres, I can have my newsletter with one to two genres featuring that month. So the author’s book I’m promoting goes into my newsletter and my book goes into her newsletter. Say share had 4000 subscribers and I have the same. That’s a possible 4000 people to learn about me, see my book cover, blurb, and hopefully click that link. It works the same way for the other author’s book in my newsletter. Now imagine if I did that with 5 books. That’s a lot of new readers, seeing my book for the first time. What’s next for you as a writer? I have so much to currently work on and more ideas for new books keep filling my mind, so I’m going to keep going for a while yet. I hope the publisher can find the readers for Toxic as the trilogy need to go viral as it’s a unique niche. How well do you work under pressure? I have so much to currently work on and more ideas for new books keep filling my mind, so I’m going to keep going for a while yet. I hope the publisher can find the readers for Toxic as the trilogy need to go viral as it’s a unique niche. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Bookbub.com GoodRead Facebook Youtube Twitter Linkedin

Tell us about yourself. I am a single mom in my forties. I published my first book at thirty-six and since then I’ve written ten other novels. Although I started out with a traditional publisher I was dissatisfied with their handling of my book and my accounts and as soon as I could, I opted out. I have been self-publishing ever since. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and it definitely suits me better. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in Nairobi Kenya. When I started writing, I wanted to write the opposite of “African writing”. I felt that that wasn’t my story. I grew up reading Anne Rice and I wanted to write fantasy. It never occurred to me that I could write African fantasy and so I ended up writing about New Orleans and the various supernatural things that might dwell there. I included myself as an African in the tale of the ancestors of my protagonist. I love that story and I think I wrote it well, but my ambitions have now changed and I wish to write fantasy from an African perspective. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I’m a pantser. Sometimes I don’t know what the next word is, until I write it. What is the best advice you have ever been given? The only thing you need to be a writer, is to keep writing. Diana Gabaldon told me that. Do you have any advice for new authors? Yes. Don’t try to be someone else, write like them or use their habits. find out who you are, write your story, your way. What has inspired you and your writing style? Anne Rice was a big inspiration as were JK Rowling and Diana Gabaldon. between them, they taught me to write fantasy, to write love and to weave a story together. they were my writing school. What are you working on now? the fifth installment of the child of destiny series and a new fantasy novela based on my great grandmother. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? social media. I like to look out for opportunity. If someone is looking for a book, and one of mine might fit, I recommend it. What’s next for you as a writer? More writing How well do you work under pressure? Very well actually. Better than if I have no pressure. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile smashworld.com GoodRead Facebook Instagram Twitter

Tell us about yourself. I am a Writer, Publisher, Blogger, Retired Cardiologist, & Bible Expositor. I am an Author of 28 books. My Portfolio of books are, Memoirs of Doctor, Daily devotion Gospel of Mark, Expository Preaching, Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Daily Devotion Gospel of John Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 1 to 4, Galatians, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, & Jude, Romans, Hebrews, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians & Philemon, Pastoral Epistles, Prison Epistles,1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, General Epistle, How I publish 22 books in a pandemic, Abcs to Amazon Self Publishing, Acts volume 1, Acts volume 2, Acts volume 1 & 2, and the gospel according to Luke. I am a retired medical doctor and cardiologist by training. A near-death experience in 2019 resulted in early retirement which jump-started my writing career, and the publication of 28 books. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in a small village called Tanjong Malim in Malaysia. No one influenced my writing. I did not grow up in a family of writers. However, I love reading and writing during my school and university days. I was not a serious writer before 2019. All I wrote then were articles for medical journals and magazines. As providence would have it, I had a nasty accident in 2019 which left me tetraplegic and bedridden. After surgery, rehabilitation, and much reflection, I woke up with a new vision. I took up writing during retirement and pandemic for self-enrichment, to leave a legacy, and to pass time. I started to write my memoirs and have not looked back ever since. Do you have any unusual writing habits? Yes, I’m a pantser. Sometimes I don’t know what the next word is until I write it. I sometimes wake up early in the morning to write a few pages before snoozing off again. Sometimes, when I started to write, I finds it hard to stop. What is the best advice you have ever been given? The best advice given to me is to be persistent, consistent, authentic, and to find my voice. To start something new is always harder in the beginning but it will become easier as time goes by. There is always a learning curve that you have to overcome. Rome is not built in one day. Do not procrastinate. Time and season wait for no one and cannot be redeemed. Do you have any advice for new authors? If you put your heart and soul into writing you will be able to do it. Nothing is impossible. The word impossible says I am possible. Do not give up. Learn new skills. Go the extra mile. Learn the ropes of the trade. Listen to your heart. Convert your thoughts into ink and paper. Write on subjects that you are familiar with and things that interest you, ie profession, hobbies, passion, etc. Think out of the box, be creative, ask questions, and answer your questions. Many stories are created by asking and answering your questions. What has inspired you and your writing style? I am currently working on a Christian non-fiction book which is about 80 percent complete. What are you working on now? I have five chapters of a new novel written but can’t get into the 6th chapter. dont know when I’ll finish. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? I promote my work on my website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Amazon.com, goodreads.com authorsbook.online, bookshelfs.com, bookois.com, oltobooks.com, bookshutter.com etc. What’s next for you as a writer? I will just concentrate and continue what I am doing. I will continue to explore new avenues to market my books to a wider audience. How well do you work under pressure? Writing can be very stressful. When I am too stressed, I will go for a long walk. Sometimes, I will take off for several days to read other people’s books to unwind, refresh, recharge, and reenergised. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile BookShelfs.com GoodRead Facebook Instagram Twitter

Tell us about yourself. Biography Vincent Panettiere was not born in a trunk at the Princess Theatre in Pocatello, Idaho, but in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from St. John’s University and went to graduate school at Boston University. After college he became a sports writer for the wire service United Press International (UPI) and later wrote for the Boston Herald, a major daily newspaper in that city before Rupert Murdochized it. After holding executive positions at Westinghouse Broadcasting, CBS and Xerox he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a screen writer. One script was optioned by Twentieth Century Fox but not produced. Three other projects were optioned by now defunct production companies and also not produced. He became a licensed and bonded literary agent representing writers and directors in television and films. He made deals for writers and directors on TV series (Xena, The Untouchables, Babylon 5 etc.); two independent features were produced; numerous indie/MOW film scripts were sold as well. He also had a client’s book published and another client’s play produced. During the same time, Panettiere was certified by the Major League Baseball Players Association to serve as an agent for major league and professional baseball players. Clients he represented played in the major leagues for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals. Objecting to the standard means of financing independent films, Panettiere sought non-traditional funding for his writer/director clients. His journey through the murky world of cyberspace was chronicled in his book The Internet Financing Illusion published in 2007. There is more information about the book on his website http://www.vincentpanettiere.com. Panettiere has published four novels in both paperback and ebook format. They are: A Woman to Blame, These Thy Gifts, The Scopas Factor and the Music of Women. Panettiere has completed his latest novel Shared Sorrows published in 2021. He continues to live in Los Angeles, but has had dinner in Pocatello, Idaho. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens New York. Can’t recall anything specific influencing my writing. Though, Shared Sorrows is set in New York City and New Jersey. Do you have any unusual writing habits? No is the short answer. The long answer is vulgar. I’ll go with No unusual writing habits What is the best advice you have ever been given? None that means anything. Do you have any advice for new authors? If you are a writer – write; dont talk about writing; just do it. What has inspired you and your writing style? My father inspired and encouraged me to write when I was in high school. I dont know if I have a writing style as for me it all flows from instinct. What are you working on now? I have five chapters of a new novel written but can’t get into the 6th chapter. dont know when I’ll finish. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Whatever sells. What’s next for you as a writer? The “next” is always another chapter and another book How well do you work under pressure? I work at my own pace. Am determined to finish. In away that is the pressure I create. As I’ve published several books, I guess I work well under pressure. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Book Bub GoodRead Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Tell us about yourself. A Clearwater, Florida native and graduate of Clearwater High School Dale graduated from Georgia Tech (BS) in 1962, Emory University (MBA) in 1965 and was awarded the DBA from Florida State University in 1973. Currently Dale is Professor Emeritus in Finance and Economics at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Dale has published numerous scholarly research papers and three books: The Economics of Crime and Law Enforcement (1972-1990), Death on Demand (1984-2005) and The Ninth Passage (2019) Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in North Carolina and was raised by a single mother that sacrificed all for a better future for me. These hard work ethics and sacrifices showed me what it took to be a real man and never give up on ones self. Do you have any unusual writing habits? My words come from my personal experience, so emotion drives the pen. What is the best advice you have ever been given? “Choose one thing in life, and do it very, very, well” Do you have any advice for new authors? always overfill your cup, this way everyone sees that you always give 110% What has inspired you and your writing style? The family nucleus must be fixed What are you working on now? I am currently working on the continuation of Clifford’s War. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Word of mouth is best. You can promote everywhere but if no one talks about it, no one cares. What’s next for you as a writer? more public speaking and helping with ending the recidivism rate How well do you work under pressure? I’m a Captain that fly’s Jets for a living. pressure is my Co-pilot. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Marquis Who’s Who GoodRead Facebook Twitter Youtube

Tell us about yourself. 48 Year old father of two Married to Ericka Nickole Smith, Corporate Jet pilot, author, Public speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur. Owner of a aviation company, currently producing a film from my first book “Falling from the sky” in Tampa FL. CEO of Wills Way Foundation a Florida NFP that raises money for the homeless and and battered women and children. Love giving my time to help others find their success within themselves and growing that potential to accomplish their goals. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in North Carolina and was raised by a single mother that sacrificed all for a better future for me. These hard work ethics and sacrifices showed me what it took to be a real man and never give up on ones self. Do you have any unusual writing habits? My words come from my personal experience, so emotion drives the pen. What is the best advice you have ever been given? “Choose one thing in life, and do it very, very, well” Do you have any advice for new authors? always overfill your cup, this way everyone sees that you always give 110% What has inspired you and your writing style? The family nucleus must be fixed What are you working on now? I am currently working on the continuation of Clifford’s War. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Word of mouth is best. You can promote everywhere but if no one talks about it, no one cares. What’s next for you as a writer? more public speaking and helping with ending the recidivism rate How well do you work under pressure? I’m a Captain that fly’s Jets for a living. pressure is my Co-pilot. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Bookbub GoodRead Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin

Tell us about yourself. J. Denison Reed, born in New Jersey, currently lives in Virginia with his wife, children and their cats, Spencer and Guster. Ever since he was a child, he enjoyed creating short stories and poems. He joined the Army after graduating high school which started his career as a Network Engineer. With story-telling always on his mind, J. Denison would write very short and creative, two paragraph stories or short poems in station logs, work logs and trouble tickets purely for others amusement. In addition to writing, J. Denison enjoys other creative outlets like photography and making candles. He even co-owns a small candle company with his wife. (Profile Photography credit: Jennifer James) Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in a small town in New Jersey outside of Philadelphia, PA. I don’t feel like my hometown had any barring , specifically, to my writing style. I have always enjoyed story telling and creative writing. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I sometimes like to act out some of the action I write. I also will hold a conversation with myself to see if the dialog sounds good. What is the best advice you have ever been given? Your real writing does not start until you start your re-writes. This is where the creativity begins. Do you have any advice for new authors? Do not give up on your story. Even if it takes ten years to finish, your story will be forever. What has inspired you and your writing style? My inspiration comes from my desire to tell a good story. My favorite kind of reads are those that are quick and absorb you. Most comments about my writing style are about how quick it is. If you blink you will miss something. I don’t like getting bored with a story and I don’t want my readers to either. Every detail matters. What are you working on now? I am currently working on the continuation of Clifford’s War. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Word of mouth is best. You can promote everywhere but if no one talks about it, no one cares. What’s next for you as a writer? more public speaking and helping with ending the recidivism rate​ How well do you work under pressure? From the Military to working as a telecom engineer, I feel like I was built to work under pressure. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Bookbub Good Read Facebook Twitter Instagram

Tell us about yourself. Local Artist, freelance: writer, author, speaker. passion for nature and science. a different vision of the future. Our kids are our future-must encourage them to learn about our small blue planet we call earth! Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? Although one outgrown kid size vessel they will never forget the adventures they have when they were younger. When imagination of a great adventure happens, hearts and mind grows into adulthood. Jimmy Huey, narration & vantage point brings the reader to a past time innocents, childhood was simpler. Being the older brother and Tim his younger brother meet & befriending an alien being. By accident discover the time-travel vessel. And the pressure of growing to adulthood, the secrets made as kids will changed growing up on a small vineyard ranch. Experiences are priceless on a ranch. The Whirlwind Man is an adventure. Giving the reader an inside look were it all began, loaded with family, brother & sister relationships. friendship with an alien and what to be learned, inspiring use to communicate even without using words but mental images. Hopefully this fiction will lead to new inventions, hopes, and inspire the next generation of new fiction writer & ideas. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I write something daily, usually early AM, But Idea come to me at different times of the Day, its important to write them down then, so I always carry a pen & a pad with me. What is the best advice you have ever been given? Try to pick something, experience present or past you are familiar with then pull it apart looking at different vantage points. Do you have any advice for new authors? Save your money because the writing world has many people & company out there wanting to get as much money as possible. I did not want to have any errors in my first book of the series, hired 5 different editors, some book editing companies, one after the other each edited the book, each did not know who or even if it was edited before. Each said, it finished ” Ready to Publish!” My next paid, review came back worse than I would have imagine-not recommending purchase or read? when each of the five reviewed the review they used their own words to say it was my fault? Because I did not pick the right editing? It needed structural editing first!, Once again off to two more professional editing companies and so, now after 7 professional editing its was ready to be published! and it’s Published! What has inspired you and your writing style? I am not sure? Perhaps from the authors I have read before and liked, Isaac Asimov, he wrote many different books over 400 fiction & non-fiction books. What are you working on now? I am finishing up on the present The Whirl Wind Man series , book 2, 3, 4 and 5. My non-fiction book The “History of the Ladybug” a new Book giving the reader methodical, logical, organized-giving, orderly and systematic view on Paleontologists-Entomologists newfound “Archaeladybug ”it’s taken from the author’s personal perspective on how he got involved in and became the Ladybug expert online. Recently John Travolta wife died from Breast Cancer. History of the Ladybug was written to help stop the high Occurrences of Breast Cancer for women, but because of not being able to get the word out to large crowds more women will die.” What is your favorite method for promoting your work? I do seminars yearly called, “The History of the Ladybug” & go to Home & Garden Shows. Have online website-https://www.thebestladybughouse.com , https://www.thewhirlwindman.com What’s next for you as a writer? I would like to get into mysteries, adventure stories. How well do you work under pressure? I can work under pressure but prefer to work at a much slower pace. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Bookbub Good read Profile Pretty Hot Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube

Unveiling DaVinci Resolve Studio Mastering the Craft: Unveiling DaVinci Resolve Studio In the realm of video editing, color grading, and audio post-production, DaVinci Resolve Studio reigns supreme. This powerful software transcends the boundaries of a simple editing program, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for professional content creators. This article delves into the world of DaVinci Resolve Studio, exploring its capabilities, highlighting its benefits, and equipping you with the knowledge to unleash its full potential. A Fusion of Expertise DaVinci Resolve Studio shatters the limitations of traditional video editing software. It seamlessly integrates editing, color correction, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, and audio post-production within a single, user-friendly interface. This unified approach eliminates the need to switch between disparate programs, streamlining your workflow and fostering creative collaboration. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in Texas. My father, Mickey Herskowitz is a best-selling author of biographies with over sixty books to his credit. He was the biggest influence on my writing. Do you have any unusual writing habits? Is procrastination a habit? What is the best advice you have ever been given? Two come to mind… “the best idea you have is the one you’re working on right now.” and in comedy “If it doesn’t sound funny make it look funny.” Do you have any advice for new authors? Yes, focus on the process and not the result. You cannot control reviews or sales, but you can control what you right. Stick to your vision, your voice and make that the best it can be.   What has inspired you and your writing style? I am a fan of many styles, but particularly of Stephen King. What are you working on now? I am currently writing book two of the Laura Drummond Mystery Series What is your favorite method for promoting your work? I am still figuring that out, but at the moment I am putting a bit of energy into Tiktok   What’s next for you as a writer? As someone who is primarily a screenwriter, I am actively working to produce and direct several of my scripts. How well do you work under pressure? I could write a screenplay on a deadline in a war zone. I have the ability to zone out all distractions and focus on the page… when I can focus on the page.   Author’s Website/Blog   Amazon Profile   Bookbub   Good read Profile   Barnes and Nobel Facebook Twitter Linkedin