Author: Abigail Wild

An Interview with our Editor-in-Chief

An Interview with our Editor-in-Chief

Since my hair-brained idea at the start of 2021 to change my MHA a year into the program to something I was more passionate about, my MFA journey has been one of the best things I've ever done. It provided me with a creative outlet and gave me back a sense of identity I had lost after running up the corporate mountain, being a wife, and a mother for more than a decade prior. But most importantly, it gave me the structure to help others find their kernel of success, whatever that may look like for them.

Meet Your Heroes!

Meet Your Heroes!

I’ve heard it said to “never meet your heroes.” However, there are certain people who impact your life in such a profound way that it would be a disservice to yourself and to them if you didn't seek them out when possible to have the chance to maybe engage on a more personal level. I personally believe, in this ever-distancing world, that these encounters are more important now than ever.

Don’t Quit Your Day Job (and Why That’s a Good Thing!)

Don’t Quit Your Day Job (and Why That’s a Good Thing!)

By Bruce Buchanan Making full-time living writing fiction is living the dream—but for most authors (even ones with book deals), being a writer means working a day job.  If you are one of those writers, you are in good company. Octavia Butler wrote by night and punched the clock at a potato chip factory by … Continue reading Don’t Quit Your Day Job (and Why That’s a Good Thing!) →

The Writer as a Tortoise.

The Writer as a Tortoise.

by Sheelagh Aston It is estimated that 97% of people who start writing a novel never finish it. So, congratulations on finishing the first draft of your MS. Do not underestimate the achievement and enjoy the satisfaction of writing THE END. Celebrate. You deserve it. Now what? You will be eager to get it out … Continue reading The Writer as a Tortoise. →

From BookTok to Bookshelf: How a TikTok Ban Spells Trouble for Readers and Publishers Everywhere

From BookTok to Bookshelf: How a TikTok Ban Spells Trouble for Readers and Publishers Everywhere

by Amelia MacKinnon The indie book publishing industry has been steadily growing in recent years, with a significant impact on the literary landscape. According to industry reports, the annual revenue of the indie book publishing sector surpassed $2 billion in the most recent fiscal year. This remarkable figure underscores the increasing influence and viability of … Continue reading From BookTok to Bookshelf: How a TikTok Ban Spells Trouble for Readers and Publishers Everywhere →

Episode Six: An Interview with S.E. Reed, author of “My Heart is Hurting” and Andrea Myers and Tanya Pearrell of She’s Somebody’s Daughter. A novel representation of what happens when a community comes together to help an at-risk teen from trafficking and exploitation.

Episode Six: An Interview with S.E. Reed, author of “My Heart is Hurting” and Andrea Myers and Tanya Pearrell of She’s Somebody’s Daughter. A novel representation of what happens when a community comes together to help an at-risk teen from trafficking and exploitation.

Abby interviewed S.E. Reed, author of "My Heart is Hurting," and Andrea Myer and Tanya Pearrell of She's Somebody's Daughter. This anti-trafficking non-profit exists to erase the lines of separation that isolates those affected by sexual exploitation. We discuss "My Heart is Hurting" and how communities can come together to help a teen at risk of trafficking and exploitation.