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10 Questions with Writer & Gamer Genese Davis (@GeneseDavis)

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This Author Spotlight features talented debut novelist Genese Davis, author of The Holder's Dominion. Davis has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Austin, with minors in theatre and Spanish. She also has a Private Pilot's License and is an accomplished equestrienne. Genese (rhymes with Denise) is also very active in the gaming community (as you'll learn from her interview below). She lives in Irvine, California. View the trailer for The Holder's Dominion : 1.How did you get into writing? I’ve always enjoyed writing, but it wasn’t until I was finishing up college with a degree in English that I got the strong bug to write a novel. Since then, writing has become my career! The main inspiration came from one idea in particular that is now my debut novel The Holder’s Dominion coming out March 1st. Like Kaylie, (the protagonist in the book) I came to gaming pretty late in life. I wanted to write for gamers and non-gamers alike about

10 Questions with Emmy Award-winning YA writer Jeffrey Blount (@JEBlount)

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This Author Spotlight features Jeffrey Blount, author of the young adult novel HATING HEIDI FOSTER. Jeffrey is an Emmy award-winning television director and an award recipient for scriptwriting on multiple documentary projects. Born and raised in rural Virginia, he now lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Jeanne Meserve. They have two children, Julia and Jake. 1. How did you get into writing? Everything started in a high school English class. I had always loved a really good story. From Savage Sam, the first novel I read, to Black Boy, the first non-fiction story to truly touch me. I'd often dreamed about being able to create stories like the ones I read, but I never even considered really doing it. How or why would I have that ability? In that English class, we were given the task of writing a descriptive paragraph. I chose to write about a homeless man and to this day, I don't really know why I made that choice. At any rate, I wrote it and at some p

Valentine's Day Special: In the Name of Love Acoustic Album by Taliya Schneider (@TaliyaSchneider)

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This week's author spotlight is something different. In honor of Valentine's Day, this spotlight features internationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist, who is also my wife, Taliya Schneider. Taliya has recently released a brand new album of all-original acoustic music written and performed entirely by her. A singer and songwriter since the age of 16, Taliya has written and produced three albums. Her music is ethereal and melodic and reflective. Comparisons have been made to the work of Enya, Sarah McLachlan, Nathalie Merchant, Joanie Mitchell, and Joan Baez. Taliya is also the holder of a Guinness World Record, which she received for recording her original song "Flower Child" in 15 languages. 1. What was the inspiration for the new album IN THE NAME OF LOVE? My greatest inspiration for creating my acoustic album “In The Name Of Love” has always been YOU, my very sweet hubby, God & Angels. This album has been