It is such great fun to discover new authors and today I welcome first-time novelist Joanne DeMaio to Colloquium. Joanne’s first book, Whole Latte Life, is the story of Sara…
It is my great pleasure to welcome author Diane Chamberlain to Colloquium today! The Midwife’s Confession consumed me and I am happy to relate that The Good Father is equally…
When I first began reviewing books here at Colloquium, I happened upon Pump Up Your Book, specialists in virtual book tours, online book publicity, and social media marketing for authors.…
Award-winning debut novelist Jamie Lisa Forbes is my special guest today. Unbroken focuses on a family of ranchers, living “a life of extremes” on the high plains near Laramie, Wyoming.…
For an avid reader, discovering new authors is an ongoing, thrilling adventure. Yet another first-time novelist, Jennifer Gooch Hummer, is my special guest today! Jennifer’s debut work is Girl Unmoored,…
I am delighted to welcome author Valerie Stocking to Colloquium! Valerie details the frustrating and harrowing saga of getting her first novel published! It is a cautionary tale for all…
My very special guest today is Jessica Chambers, a remarkable young woman who has overcome a great deal in order to achieve her dream of being a published author. Her…
Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times bestselling author, is my very special guest today. She penned the wildly popular Time of My Life and The Song Remains the Same. The…
Margaret Norton is my special guest! She is the author of When Ties Break: A Memoir About How to Thrive After Loss, her story of splintered relationships with her family…
Today author Loree Lough is my special guest for the very first time. Loree is the author of the “First Responder” series which she inaugurated with the publication of Ashes…
It is my great pleasure to welcome author Kristina Yoshida McMorris back to Colloquium today! Kristina was my guest last February when she discussed the challenges of writing historical fiction…
It is my pleasure to welcome author Spencer Seidel back to Colloquium today. Spencer’s first novel, Dead of Wynter, a tautly constructed mystery thriller that keeps readers guessing about the…
I happily welcome author Catherine McKenzie to Colloquium! Spin, Catherine’s acclaimed debut novel, is the story of Katie Sandford, a would-be music writer. She has struggled since graduating from college…
My special guest author today is Karen Wojcik Berner. Her debut novel is A Whisper to a Scream. A Whisper to a Scream is the story of two women, Sarah…
Will and Zoe Tyler have worked hard to provide for their daughters, Leah and Justine. In particular, Will, who dropped out of college, sacrificing a valuable scholarship, is determined to…
Today it is my great pleasure to welcome author Linda Gray Sexton back to Colloquium. I urge you to read Linda’s guest post, The Business of Writing Memoir in which…
Author Darryl Nyznyk, like many folks, is dismayed by “the loss of Christmas to the chaos, anxiety, and pressure of shopping, spending, and gifts.” After all, the true spirit of…
If you think the Merriam-Webster dictionary has it all covered, think again. Author Anna Lefler provides definitions for many of the words not included in standard dictionaries in her new…
My special guest is Julie Smith, author of the how-to book, Writing Your Way: The Great American Novel Track. Julie is an accomplished author and writing educator who focuses on…
My special guest is author Whitney Stewart, a woman with a fascinating background. Give Me a Break: No-Fuss Meditation, focuses on overall — mind and body — health and tranquility.…