Category Archives: Interviews

An Interview with Parker Boom

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Ed Battistella

Parker Boom graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. Among other things, she served as president of the Creative Writing Club and was selected to present her poetry at … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Marcie Rendon

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Ed Battistella

Marcie R. Rendon is the author of four mysteries featuring Cash Blackbear, an Ojibwe woman who defies the damaged protagonist stereotype. Cash is tough, slow to trust, and courageous, careful in everything she does. Cash hasn’t exactly come to terms … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Michael Erard, author of Bye, Bye, I Love You

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Ed Battistella

For the last five years, writer Michael Erard has been working on a book about the first words of babies and the last words of the dying. His latest book Bye Bye I Love You: The Story of Our First … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Holly Searcy, author of The Shiver Tree

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Ed Battistella

Holly Searcy is a writer, editor, and self-avowed wordinista. A graduate of Southern Oregon University, she has worked in both the publishing industry and advertising industry and now pursues her passion for stories. She lives in Ashland, with her husband … Continue reading →

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