www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084RZTFX9 Don’t Show, Don’t Tell looks like a great collection of shorts. Any plans to turn it into a series? All of the stories in Don’t Show, Don’t Tell are individual stories surrounding various conspiracy theories and imagined worlds. There are a couple of stories that are connected to one-another, but besides that, they are all separate stories with their own plotline. I do hope to write another collection of short stories in the same dystopian genre, but I do not plan on having them be a continuation of these existing stories. I am also currently working on a novel in the same genre that I hope to release later this year! How did you come up with the stories in Don’t Show, Don’t Tell? I have always loved conspiracy theories and questioning everything that exists around us, and I was taught by a college professor that one way to start a story is to write a ‘What if’ question. This became my focal point in writing these stories because I would begin to think about the things that are told to us or the things that we see and ask myself, ‘what if…?’ From there, I began writing, and the stories turned into what they are today! What will readers get out of your book? Readers will get a new outlook on life, an awakening that will open their eyes and show them some truths that are hidden and disguised in our world. They will have the thrill of reading a short story with the added bonus of experiencing a different take on the way that we live every single day. From the way that we run our social media accounts to the way the news is portrayed to us, these stories cover it all. What inspired you when writing Don’t Show, Don’t Tell? One of my biggest inspirations was Shane Dawson because, to be honest, I fell down a pit hole of his conspiracy theory videos on YouTube. I have always loved the dystopian genre such as 1984, and I truly believe that there are things that we ignore that are hidden just beyond the surface. Through all of this, I began to write down every question that I had about our world, and that is how these stories were made. When writing Don’t Show, Don’t Tell did anything stand out as particularly challenging? Before I learned the ‘what if’ method, I struggled with what most writers struggle with: writer’s block. I had so many ideas floating around in my head that I didn’t know where to start. Once I began writing down my questions, my ideas were able to be contained and flow out into the stories. What do you like to do when not writing? I am currently finishing my last semester of student teaching. Next year, I will be a middle school teacher because I love to help kids achieve their goals and see their full potential just as teachers did for me in school. Aside from that, I am an avid reader, a big fan of Stephen King, and an artist. While I don’t do art full-time, I do like to do it as a form of creat... Readmore
amzn.to/2Pd7xMz The Choices We Make is a very inspiring story. Is it all based on your true story or in part? Can you take us through the thought process on how you decided what to share? In my book The Choices We Make, all events within the context of the book are in fact true. Names and locations however have been changed. As I wrote the words down I immersed myself into my thoughts and emotions, all the events that have transpired left such an everlasting impression on me. The way the book was written was me reliving the journey through the NICU. The timeframe that I spent there was enough for me to have all the events that my son endured engraved within my memories so the thought process was as clear as the moment it happened. What will readers get out of your book? Readers will be brought into a world that no parent should embrace. The world of Preemies is yet just another word I heard in passing as time went on in my life. Readers will be inspired especially those who currently have babies in the NICU. Being a parent and walking down this path of uncertainties is not only unsettling but nerve wrecking, doctors will highlight the negatives based on their experience and practice. My book will show that even in the worst scenarios, preemies are resilient and fighters where nothing is set in stone. What inspired you when writing The Choices We Make? My inspiration came from my son where as he grows I take part in a milestone that in several points in my life I thought he would never meet. When he was discharged from the NICU he had machines hooked up to him, a pulse sock to measure heart rate and oxygen saturation levels and oxygen tank hooked up to a nasal cannula. These machines would sustain and monitor his vitals. He had 8 different medications that had to be administered daily where he also needed respiratory treatments twice a day. The older he got, although delayed he began to sit up, where next he crawled and it was within the last year did he finally walk. These beautiful moments despite the challenges he faced are what inspired me and I hope many others become inspired as well in times of struggle to keep pushing forward. When writing The Choices We Make did anything stand out as particularly challenging? The challenging aspects of when writing my book was definitely the emotional aspect of it all. I would hear the hospital machines and the beeping sounds they made, how when my son’s heart rate would drop the feeling of pain and anxiety surrounded me. There was a point when I was writing towards the events leading to his surgery, I could remember how well he was doing and after the surgery I recall seeing him lie there so lifeless and pale. &nb... Readmore
https://losteracollection.com/first-edition Lost Era looks like a great retro fashion and art collection. How many pictures are in the book? At it’s core I wanted Lost Era to just be a book of inspiration for creatives and art lovers alike. I wanted there to be enough content for anyone to look through and enjoy, but more importantly, push to create. Lost Era has five separate editorials with each editorial having at least six images. Of course there is way more than thirty images but that gives you an idea of how much content there is in a forty paged photo magazine. How did you find such a wide collection of retro items and clothing? We are lucky enough to have incredible friends who own vintage shops and just live a vintage lifestyle. For instance, my favorite piece I have is from the amazing Junk Fairy at Bad Granny's Bazaar in OKC, and it is a boombox that bumps if I need to get people hyped up. Outside of that, Josie and I go out to vintage shops ourselves and scrounge around. You never know what you’ll find but I do generally have an idea of what I want for the shoot. Who is your target market for the book? I like to think that Lost Era has two audiences. The first being creatives, artists. It is meant to give people a place to create and be inspired. The second audience I like to think are women who love to support women and self confidence. A huge part of Lost Era is creating an environment for women to feel sexy and explore their true badass selves. What inspired you when creating Lost Era? When I started to really dive into the pop culture of the 70s, 80s, and 90s it was hard to not be inspired by the figures like Kate Moss and Helmut Newton. You see these people and many others being unapologetically themselves. They created art they believed in, they did not copy any one else, they were original. Working with other models and photographers inspire me daily I love seeing energy and enthusiasm to create something that might not be the norm. The true inspiration comes from wanting to build a community of like minded individuals who inspire each other and creating a place for people to create art they want to create. When creating Lost Era did anything stand out as particularly challenging? The biggest challenge for Lost Era was actually just getting the name and message out there. We’re in a world of constant media and getting over that hump was specifically challenging. Basic business really. Figuring out my target audience and really nailing how exactly to describe Lost Era in a short phrase, I feel there is so many layers to this brand. Nothing out of the ordinary, things every brand and business go through. Where can fans find out more about your work? You can find more about Lost Era and join our community on our website https://losteraco... Readmore
www.amazon.com/dp/139322914X/ Whythehellnot?’ looks like a great romance book. What type of readers would be interested in your book? I believe adults of all ages will take something away from this story. It's ageless. But especially women who have perhaps given up on the idea that true love--the kind you see in the movies and read about in novels--women who think they deserve less, so they settle for less, because they don't think there is anything better out there for them, or because they think being alone is worse; these women can know there is always hope. And they are worthy of the kind of love that reveals and enhances their best self. It's not just for women, though. There are men who have lost their wives and think they can never find love again. Men who have never found it and think it's too late. It's never too late, whatever kind of love you're looking for--love...is love. It's for anyone who's afraid to make that one decision--that first move--to change their life forever, because it scares the sh*t out of them. We're all scared. None of us own the patent on fear. But Honey, we gotta decide what we really want the rest of our time on this planet to be like, because we're gonna be here either way. It's for you. You, who's sitting there thinking you're alone. You're not. Any plans to make ‘Whythehellnot?’a series? This is definitely something I am thinking about. I've started a second book a few times already. There will probably be a few more false starts before the engine turns over. What inspired you when writing the book? How spiritual this entire journey is. I'm a writer. It's what I do, so I had to record what was happening. But the frustration was the limitations of the human language. I will never have enough or adequate words to make anyone really feel what this feels like. But I can't just not try. People have to know that this kind of thing is real. That those stories they make into movies--those come from someplace real. You can believe in it. (If you're on your deathbed don't be cussin'me out if it hasn't happened for you, 'cause I'm still gonna tell you to believe. I'm gonna say--it's not the end.) Why did you decide to become a writer? I didn't. Just like I didn't choose to have brown eyes. (Unless you believe that we choose these things before we come here, which maybe I did. But if that's the case, you'd have to ask me why in the spirit world.) It's what I am. Even when I've had other jobs, I've always written. I've never not been a writer. Writing helps me ... Readmore
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083RCFZ9Q Depression No More looks like a great guide for people suffering from depression and anxiety. What types of topics does your book cover? It is about how to identify and defeat depression using a ‘treat yourself approach’. It covers such topics as understanding depression, the nature and cause of depression, post-traumatic depression and healthy lifestyle changes to combat depression. How did you come up with the ideas in Depression No More? This book reflects my strategies that I used to cope with my own depressive experiences. It is a compact and easy to use guide, which anyone can follow. What will readers get out of your book? Readers will get a set of easy to use practical instructions on how to deal with their depressive state, these methods do not require any prescribed medications. What inspired you when writing Depression No More? Depression effects more and more people in the world. Some of us immediately reach for the tablets without even trying alternative methods first. I wanted to provide readers with a sustainable and healthier alternative to the use of medication where possible. When did you decide to become a writer? I come from a family of writers and journalists. I became passionate about writing as a teenager, however, started to write professionally only in the last few years. ‘Depression No More’ is my first published book in the upcoming series of 6, tackling the subject of mental and physical health. When writing Depression No More did anything stand out as particularly challenging? When you write you open yourself to the world. Your beliefs, your ideas and feelings are broadcast through your writing, it might feel quite challenging. This is why believing in yourself and your ideas is very important when you write. If you don’t fully believe in your ideas how are you supposed to convince others that your book is valuable and worth reading? What do you like to do when not writing? I like to unwind by going for long stimulating walks in the countryside with my dog. Where can readers find out more about your work? Readers can stay up-to-date with my new book releases by visiting my Amazon Author page https://www.amazon.com/Mari-A.-Moore/e/B084GV8S2F Readmore
Bearly Tales is a delightful book series that encapsulates the exciting adventures of Osvaldo , a lovable Italian plush bear whose courage, kindness, and insatiable curiosity will teach young readers valuable life lessons whilst celebrating the beauty of friendship, family, and embracing one's unique qualities.