Fast Fifteen with Memoirist, Annette Januzzi Wick

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome memoirist, Annette Januzzi Wick to my blog. Annette Januzzi Wick longs to find the perfect care home for her proud, Italian mother, who is slipping further into dementia. In her memoir, the author shares gripping truths about the mistakes she makes before ultimately finding a place where her mother heckles…

FAST 15 With Debut Author, Ian Pisarcik

Today I welcome debut author, Ian Pisarcik author of BEFORE FAMILIAR WOODS. Described by NYT bestselling author, Kim Michele Richardson as “Poignant and searingly authentic, Pisarcik’s mesmerizing, heartfelt debut pulls you in and doesn’t let go—a haunting testament to survival of family and community in a poor and desperate landscape.” BEFORE FAMILIAR WOODS  From the…

A Conversation with Poet David Sanford

Today, I welcome poet, David Sanford and am honored to share his inspiring story. My debut book of poetry, IF MY HEART COULD TALK AND OTHER POEMS, is about the experiences and observations living with my Congenital Heart Defect. Being a Single Ventricle Fontan patient, and after having five heart surgeries and surviving a coma…

Fast 14 with YA Suspense Author, Emily Arsenault

Today I welcome YA suspense author, Emily Arsenault and her newest suspense novel, ALL THE PRETTY THINGS. School Library Journal says, “This is more than a thriller, filled with mystery and intrigue. It also speaks to the complexity and internalized struggle of guilt, loss, and loving someone you can’t trust.”  For Ivy Cork, summer means…

Fast 15 with Author Heather Chavez

A big welcome today to author, Heather Chavez! Her debut novel NO BAD DEED is described by NYT bestselling author Lisa Gardner as “A twisty, jet-fueled thriller… Don’t miss it!” Driving home one night, veterinarian Cassie Larkin sees a man and woman fighting on the side of the road. When she steps in, the attacker…