Some of the best writing advice I’ve received over the years has been from interviewees. There’s something about sitting down and engaging in an intimate chat with a fellow writer that can’t be replicated in any other form—not even a how-to article or a first person account. So in celebration of our three-year anniversary, we’re doing what we do best: chatting with successful women authors! This all-interview issue features a diverse selection of authors whose stories are as varied as the authors themselves. From a humor writer to a ghost hunter, a love doctor to a career counselor—one of these authors is bound to inspire your writing… 
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Ready to laugh? Come along on a journey with the incredibly hilarious psychiatrist-turned-author Doreen Orion, the self-proclaimed Queen of the Road. WOW! columnist LuAnn Schindler had a chance to visit with Doreen about her writing life and what it felt like to pack up for a year and travel across the lower forty-eight with her husband, who was in the midst of a mid-life crisis, her 2 cats, poodle, 200 pairs of shoes, and a bus with a will of its own…MORE >>

“What if?” is a question that writers are thankful for, and one that Christina Baker Kline used to prompt the story behind her latest novel, Bird in Hand. Join WOW! columnist Margo L. Dill as she chats with Christina about the topics that writers are most interested in, such as creating themes, balancing life with writing, acquiring a literary agent, and author promotion… MORE >>

Finding true love can be just as hard as publishing a novel! Psychologist and bestselling author Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., has helped thousands of singles and couples find their dream relationships. With over twenty-five years of professional and practical experience doing therapy and workshops for singles and writing relationship articles for women, she is the go-to psychologist for TV talk and reality shows. WOW! columnist Marcia Peterson chats with Dr. Diana about her new book, Love in 90 Days: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Own True Love… MORE >>

Taking a walk through the dark side of America’s vampire subculture or exploring the minds of serial killers may not be every writer’s cup of tea, but writer and professor of forensic psychology Dr. Katherine Ramsland has made a career out of analyzing and writing about the shadowy side of human nature. The author and co-author of thirty-five nonfiction books, Ramsland is comfortable walking the fine line between the real and the unimaginable. Join Sara Hodon as she chats with Katherine about immersion journalism and researching difficult subjects. Listen to some true ghost stories—just in time for Halloween… MORE >>

Kathryn Wall is the author of the Bay Tanner mystery series and has published nine books in as many years. She’s not only a prolific writer, but she’s an officer in the Southeast Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime professional organizations. She’s also one of those rare writers who self-published her first two books before being “discovered” by a traditional publisher. C. Hope Clark chats with Kathy about the twists and turns of mystery writing, her fascination with the South, and why it’s never too late to start your career as an author (Kathy had her first book published at the fabulous age of fifty-five!)… MORE >>

Elizabeth Lyon is the author of many instructional writing books, including the classic Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write. She’s a full-time independent book editor, teacher, and writing mentor with an undeniable love for all things writing-related. Andrea Campbell interviews Elizabeth about the climate of the publishing industry, manuscript makeovers, clever marketing methods, and… MORE >>

Are you thinking of changing careers or writing full time? Then this interview is bound to inspire! Maureen Anderson seemed to be well on the road to success when she graduated with a civil engineering degree. She worked in a variety of positions until the day she stopped to think about where her road was leading. Maureen changed directions and found true success in a job she loved! She started writing and penned several books, including her recently released The Career Clinic: Eight Simple Rules for Finding Work You Love. She also entered radio and now hosts a program called The Career Clinic. In this interview, Cathy C. Hall asks Maureen career questions, and Maureen shares some inspiring stories about lifestyle changes… MORE >>