I was first introduced to Cara Sue Achterberg through her book Practicing Normal, sent to me by her literary agent, Tina P. Schwartz. Wow, Cara is quite writer and what a creative premise! So, I was thrilled when she agreed to participate in an interview for Books Uplift. What I didn’t know, and was excited to […]
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Author Q&A with Joanne Holbrook
Mother of two and spouse of a United States Army officer, Joanne Holbrook is a woman on a mission. That mission includes helping parents successfully raise children who are kind and empathetic. And this isn’t easy to do when you are a globe-trotting author, a dance instructor, choreographer, yoga teacher and mother of two. Yes, […]
Bookstore Spotlight: Copperfish Books
Serena Wyckoff and Cathy Graham had a mission to connect with their community through books. Though they had already established a pretty successful online business selling both new and used books, they wanted to take their business to the next level and build a space that locals could call home. They succeeded in doing so in […]
Six Picks: New Books That Really Make You Think
Of course, every book out there should make you think, right? Even if it’s a cookbook that asks you to contemplate your next meal or a best-selling suspense that makes you wonder, could this happen to you? Every book dares you to think differently while considering new points of view. If you’re like me, you […]
Author Q&A with Marty Ambrose
Marty Ambrose has been consumed with the world of literature, whether teaching English at Southern New Hampshire University or creating her own fiction, for almost two decades. Her career has spanned both mystery and historical fiction with seven published novels to her credit, receiving starred reviews by Publishers Weekly and becoming a finalist for the […]
Author Q&A with Lynnette Austin
When you get a chance to meet the author behind the books, it’s a gift. And trust me when I say, it’s been a pure pleasure to get to know Lynnette Austin who’s experienced both a heartwarming and heartbreaking life’s journey. Weaving her love for HEA into all of her stories, she wants readers to […]
Author Q&A with Natascha Biebow
When it comes to the ‘craft’ of writing, author Natascha Biebow is someone you need to follow. Not only has she had success with her own works, but she dedicates her days (and more) to helping others realize their dreams of authorship. A little about Natascha: Her favorite crayon color is periwinkle blue because it […]
Author Q&A with Valerie Brooks
Many authors are teachers. They have an inherent love for learning and sharing this passion with their students. But Oregon-based author Valerie Brooks is not only an author but owns a business that teaches aspiring authors how to break through doubt, live a creative life and write their bestseller. If you’re an aspiring or seasoned […]
Author Q&A with CJ Warrant
Looking for an author who will take you on a journey with her words and at the same time, bend over backwards in support of authors, readers and the community? Then meet CJ Warrant, a prolific published romantic author living in the Chicago area. “Not your everyday romance” is the theme of her works which […]
Author Q&A with Michelle Barker
Michelle Barker is a busy mother, author and career professional. As a senior editor with the Darling Axe and a prolific award-winning writer, she is always working on developing creative content that inspires readers of literary and genre-focused fiction. Michelle lives in Canada and has a passion for nature, fitness and travel and she captures […]