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A new literary magazine, Seven Story Publishing, has emerged, specializing in Sci-fi, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, and Horror genres. They currently accept only short story submissions, excluding poetry, flash fiction, novellas, and manuscripts. Writers of relevant short stories are encouraged to explore this opportunity. Happy reading!

Written Author Interview Tell me about yourself. What do you like to do outside of writing. What is a day in the life like for you?For my day job I’m a technical editor at a marketing agency that does work for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They protect important services like water and […]

Written Author Interview Want More From Leslie Clark? Leslie’s Most Popular Works Grandma’s Magical Kisses: https://a.co/d/3ZfufQe Grandpa’s Magical Hugs: https://a.co/d/454ekBN O is for Ownership: https://a.co/d/3KGbg4H About Leslie Clark Leslie Clark is a wife, mother, engineer, entrepreneur, and author. Her love for children and volunteering in her community sparked her desire to write books that reflect […]

"Becoming Fearless" by Dr. Benjamin Ritter offers 65 actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt and fears. This concise self-help guide emphasizes building resilience and confidence, encouraging readers to redefine their perceptions of fear. With insights into creating happiness and assessing personal environments, this book serves as an essential tool for personal and professional growth.

Mark David Gerson shares insights into his unconventional writing journey, characterized by spontaneity and personal discovery. His creative process, influenced by his background in PR, emphasizes exploration over planning. Gerson discusses themes from his books, particularly how they reflect his struggles with creative blocks and the transformative power of storytelling.

Rachanee Lumayno, an author, actress, and voiceover artist, shares insights into her writing journey. Inspired by a pandemic and a Dungeons and Dragons character, she embraces a spontaneous writing style. Managing time amid responsibilities challenges her creativity. For her, success is resonating with readers and making a living through writing.

Natalia Rose Wolfman is a queer indigenous author who specializes in horror and young adult novels. Fueled by childhood experiences and classic horror films, she has published three novels. Wolfman navigates the challenges of writing, editing, and achieving work-life balance while dreaming of turning her stories into films, valuing reader appreciation as her success.

The interview with author Edward Martin III reveals his daily routine of balancing writing, exercise, and entertainment. He discusses his character creation process, writing challenges, and evolving views on publishing. Martin emphasizes the need for authentic creativity despite market pressures, sharing insights on overcoming rejection and striving for improvement in his craft.

Danny Tse, a self-published author from New Jersey, shares insights into his writing journey, highlighting his first novel, "Spiral," inspired by horror films during the COVID lockdowns. He embraces spontaneity in his writing process, values reader engagement, and considers success as moments of recognition from others, especially his family.

The interview features author Shiva Shahlapour discussing her journey from an Iranian-American upbringing to becoming a writer. Inspired by Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal in Dune, she started writing short stories and eventually a novel. She shares insights into character creation, reading preferences, challenges of balancing life, and her aspirations for community and creativity.