Author Jeff Otis satisfies his need for creativity through his passion for painting in oils and writing short stories and novel-length speculative fiction. His newest release, A Giant Tale (Not a Normal Sophomore Year Book 1,
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Author Update: Kirt Hickman
Kirt Hickman is the award-winning author of the Worlds Asunder sci-fi thriller series, the Age of Prophecy fantasy trilogy, and the nonfiction writer’s guide Revising Fiction—Making Sense of the Madness. His 2025 fiction release, Host of Evil (Age of Prophecy,
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An Interview with Author Lesa Masten
Author Lesa Masten embraces a love for writing as a power to teach, inspire, and shape positivity. Her first children’s book, Rana’s Perfect Place (Creative Solutionss, December 2024), takes us on a journey with Rana as she learns about self-awareness,
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Beware of scams and email “plagues” targeting writers
by Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Chair, Libros of Enchantment, the 2026 SWW Book Fiesta
SouthWest Writers (SWW) member Chris Allen recently alerted colleagues to the current rash of email messages supposedly from famous authors,
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Interview Update 2026: Rose Marie Kern
Rose Marie Kern is a retired air traffic control FSS specialist and an award-winning author, as well as a speaker and teacher, Master Gardener and solar chef, and an active member of SouthWest Writers (SWW).
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Author Update: Lynne Sebastian
Lynne Sebastian is a retired archaeologist and published nonfiction author turned storyteller. Her 2025 book, The House of Ravens: An Archaeological Reminiscence, follows “a small team of archaeologists camped in a remote part of the Navajo Indian Reservation”
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An Interview with Author Jo Donahue
Author Jo Donahue (aka Dorajane Grummer) is a retired nurse turned author of romance, suspense, and cozy mysteries. Her 2025 novel, Murder in the Wind (Volume 1 of The Writers Club Mysteries), takes readers to an annual retreat with a group of writers,
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An Interview with Authors Chris Allen and Paul J. Knight
SouthWest Writers’ member Chris Allen and her husband Paul J. Knight are both award-winning authors whose individual work can be found in a variety of publications. Chris holds a master’s degree in archaeology and began her writing career as a technical writer before expanding into more creative storytelling.
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An Interview with Author N. J. Schrock
Author, artist, and teacher Nancy Schrock (writing as N. J. Schrock) is a retired corporate researcher with degrees in chemistry and English who has published across genres. Her newest release, Morning of a Crescent Moon (Indigo River Publishing,
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