Elena Taylor

From NaNoWriMo Participant to Bestselling Debut Author

Ever wondered if a NaNoWriMo project can get published? Debut author Vanessa Lillie’s NaNoWriMo project became her first published novel. But was it her first attempt? Read further to find out about her publishing journey. Want to learn more about the querying process to help you on your publishing journey? Read one of my posts […]

New Books for 2020: Introducing 2 Debut Authors

New Books for 2020! I’m excited to start off 2020 by introducing a fellow Crooked Lane author, M.L. Huie. You can meet me and M.L. both at Malaprop’s Bookstore in Asheville, NC on May 24th. Want more information on my upcoming events? Visit my event page by clicking the link here. I’m thrilled to also […]

A Philosopher, a Biker, and a Crime Writer Walk into a Bar

The Philosopher Crime Writer Lee McIntyre, philosopher by day, crime writer at night. Throw in a friend who is an outlaw biker and you have the story of his debut novel . . . Love people who use their real life experiences to infuse their crime fiction with strong, realistic characters? Don’t miss my interview […]

Nikola Tesla and Unlimited Energy Inspire Debut Novelist

Nikola Tesla and unlimited electricity . . . what great inspirations for a technothriller! Are you a fan of technothrillers? Don’t miss my post with author Tom Chatfield. To read, click the link here. The Author Colleen Winter: With one foot in the world of technology and the other in the world of words, Colleen […]

Debut Thriller Writer on Her Path to Publication

Debut Thriller Writer Avanti Centrae I’m so pleased to introduce Debut Thriller Writer Avanti Centrae. She’s here to share her story about publishing her first novel. Welcome Avanti! Love to find new thriller writers? Don’t miss my post on the first two ITW Debut Authors of the year. Click the link here to read more. […]

Modern-Day Ninja and a Debut Novel

Modern-Day Ninja I’m thrilled to introduce ITW Debut Author Tori Eldridge and her kickass female protagonist and modern-day ninja, Lily Wong. Do you love writers who bring their own experiences into their writing? Don’t miss my interview with SL Huang, a weapons expert, stuntwoman, and math genius turned novelist. Click the link here to read […]

Thriller Author Bill Brewer on the Launch of his Series

Cover of Book One

This week I’m happy to interview Thriller Author Bill Brewer as he launches the first in his David Diegert Series, Dawn of the Assassin. Want to discover other new Thriller Authors? Don’t miss my interview with Tech Thriller Author Tom Chatfield, click the link here for the full post. Thriller Author Bill Brewer is a […]

Short Fiction Writer Turned Author

From Short Fiction to First Novel I’m thrilled to introduce you all to short fiction writer and debut author Tara Laskowski! (Love those short story writers? Don’t miss my interview with debut author & short story writer Eric J. Guignard. To read the post, click the link here.) The Author TARA LASKOWSKI is the award-winning author […]

Psychological Thriller Series Set in Santa Barbara

Psychological Thriller writer Catharine Riggs launches the second book in her Santa Barbara Suspense Series. So excited to have Catharine on my blog to chat about her writing and what comes next! Lots of great authors with Thomas and Mercer! Want to find more? Read my post on debut author Dea Poirier and her novel […]

Tech Thriller Combines Fiction with Current Technology

Tech Thriller Tech Thriller author Tom Chatfield is the latest ITW Debut Author to visit my blog. An expert in contemporary technology and digital culture, he’s here to chat about how truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction . . . Welcome Tom! Do you love Tech Thrillers and Thrillers with a sci-fi or technological […]