The authors talked about their writing through e-mail. Q: Heather, your books take the reader to another “other” world. What is the story behind “your story?” How did the idea for this world evolve? A ...

Relationships with mothers can exist in a variety of different ways. We spoke with the authors of four YA novels about capturing complex mother-daughter relationships. See our list of 2023 books ...

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for ...

What does this perilous time of disease and destruction ask of us as readers and writers? Three new books spotlight the power of the written word to foster creative responses to confinement and ...

Just about everyone thinks they have a book in them. You know, an inspiring rags-to-riches story or a juicy novel based on a long-buried family secret. But trying to convert an idea in your head into ...

Whether you’re an aspiring author looking for the guidance of more seasoned authors or you’re looking for your next read, today’s list of the top 15 author to watch in 2023 will serve you well. These ...

The two books in today's episode point up how authors write and empathize with characters that aren't exactly likable. First we hear from Anthony Doerr who spoke to NPR correspondent Arun Rath about ...