Author News & Interviews

Interview: Nelle Davy, author of The Legacy of Eden

Feb 2, 2012

THE LEGACY OF EDEN, Nelle Davy’s debut novel, tells the multi-generational saga of Aurelia. Now uninhabited and decaying, this grand Iowa estate holds the secrets of the Hathaway family’s dark legacy and ultimate downfall. In this interview, conducted by Bookreporter.com’s Usha Rao, Davy talks about her inspiration for the story and offers insight into her main characters. She also describes her writing routine, shares the process of getting her book published while working in the publishing industry herself, and gives us a glimpse into her second book.

Author Talk: Drusilla Campbell, author of Little Girl Gone

Feb 2, 2012

In Drusilla Campbell’s latest novel, LITTLE GIRL GONE, a teenage runaway is rescued by a troubled young man and has been living with him in a trailer for years. But when he kidnaps a pregnant teenager, she must face the reality of her situation. In this interview, Campbell discusses the inspiration that she drew from her personal experiences. She also shares her views on the various relationships examined in the book, reveals her favorite character, and gives insight into why she writes.

Author Talk: Nelle Davy, author of The Legacy of Eden

Jan 26, 2012

When I was asked to write this piece, I wondered what I was going to say.

I could talk about why I started writing (poverty stricken childhood, abusive parents, amazing English teacher); or what inspired me to write the book (ancient Roman politics), or even what it was like being a thoroughly English author writing a thoroughly American novel.

Interview: Keshni Kashyap, author of Tina's Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary

Jan 13, 2012

Writer Keshni Kashyap discusses what makes her heroine, a high school sophomore discovering the philosophies of Jean-Paul Sartre, exist…and grow.

Interview: Eva Stachniak, author of The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great

Jan 12, 2012

Eva Stachniak’s THE WINTER PALACE is a fictional account of Catherine the Great’s rise to power, told from the perspective of a low-profile servant in the court. In this interview, conducted by Bookreporter.com’s Melanie Smith, Stachniak discusses her inspiration to write about this legendary figure, her extensive research process, and her opinions concerning some of the laws and customs of 18th-century Europe.