The 5-Question Interview: Christine Schwab

The writer talks about tempering fear with passion, the warning signs of repetition, and being a trendsetter, not a copycat.

The 5-Question Interview: Rachel Shukert

The writer muses about creative versus productive, when an idea is rememberable and the drama of obsession.

5 Q’s with Anna David

Party Girl author Anna David is a former partier herself, but now her drunken adventures are confined to the page. She’s contributed to the New York Times, Cosmo, Self, and Women’s Health, among many other publications. Her debut novel was released last week. Read my commentary here and see below for insight into Anna’s success.

5 Q’s with Kim MacGregor

Kim MacGregor is the author of Be… a Woman, a beautiful book combining photography and prose to celebrate woman of all ages and shapes. Here, Kim talks about writing, publishing, and finding inspiration.

5 Q’s with Wendy Tokunaga

Continuing our series of interviews with other writers, Wendy Tokunaga’s novel, Midori by Moonlight, debuted last September. Here, Wendy shares her thoughts on writing, publishing, and choosing an MFA program…

5 Q’s with Judy McGuire

Judy McGuire contacted me when I was working on a dating article. I had way more sources than I could ever use in a 900 word article, but then she told she her book, entitled How Not to Date, was coming out in early January (*cue the lightbulb*) and I figured she’d make a great 5 Q’s subject…

5 Qs with Denene Brox, Author of The Weekend Writer

Denene Brox is a Kansas City-based freelance writer who has contributed to Heart & Soul, Minority Nurse, Community Banker, Transitions Abroad, Monster.com, Yahoo! HotJobs, and other places. She recently published an e-book called The Weekend Writer: Launch Your Freelance Writing Career (Part-Time). Since Denene interviewed me for her e-book, I’d like to do a little role reversal and find out what inspires her, how she created her e-book, and what this creative dynamo is doing next.

Interview with Janet Elaine Smith from Star Publish

5 Q’s with Kelly L. Stone

When I read that Kelly L. Stone had written a book called Time to Write: Professional Writers Reveal How to Fit Writing into Your Busy Life, I knew she was the perfect 5 Q’s subject! In fact, the multi-talented and gracious Ms. Stone responded to my email request within the hour and the rest is history. In addition to contributing to several anthologies, publishing novels, and working as a licensed counselor, she also written for Writer’s Digest, Family Circle, and other magazines. Here is her advice on finding time to write…

5 Q’s with Mridu Khullar

Mridu Khullar is a freelance journalist based in India. She’s written for Marie Claire, ELLE, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and many other publications. Here, Mridu discusses her approach to writing and managing her time.

Interview with Dusty White

5 Q’s with Jen A. Miller

Jen A. Miller and I “met” through the forums on Freelance Success (highly recommended and highly addictive, by the way), and I was thoroughly impressed by her depth of knowledge and willingness to share information. She has contributed to the New York Times, Woman’s Day, Psychology Today, and also wrote The Jersey Shore, Atlantic City to Cape May: Great Destinations, which will be published in May 2008. Read Jen’s secrets to success…

5 Q’s with Michelle Wildgen

Michelle Wildgen is the author of You’re Not You and a senior editor for Tin House magazine. Here, she shares her favorite writers, tips on writing fiction, and more…

5 Q’s with Kristina Grish

Kristina Grish was featured in the new book Time to Write and has contributed to Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, and Men’s Health. She’s also written a few books of her own, including The Joy of Text: Dating, Mating and Techno-Relating. Here’s what she had to say about writing…

5 Q’s with Sarah Jio

Seattle freelance writer Sarah Jio has contributed to Seventeen, Marie Claire, Cooking Light, and many other magazines that I’ve been dying to break into. She also has a novel in the works. Naturally, I was excited when she agreed to share her writerly wisdom. Here it is…

5 Q’s with Trish Ryan

Trish Ryan is a longtime Urban Muse reader and a fellow Cantabridgian. Her first book, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, comes out this week, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for her. Trish and I talked about finding a publisher, favorite authors, and more.

5 Q’s with Abigail Green

Abigail Green has contributed to WashingtonPost.com, AOL.com, and Health magazine to name a few. She also blogs about being a new mom. Here she shares some insights into the business of writing…

5 Q’s with Amy Paturel

Now that I’m back from vacation, it’s time to start up 5 Q’s again. This week I’m interviewing health writer Amy Paturel, who has written for Self, Shape, Cooking Light, and many other publications. I discovered Amy’s website because her query letter was one of the examples in Query Letters That Rock! Here is Amy’s advice on writing.

5 Q’s with Maggie Marton

Maggie Marton just completed her MA in writing at Hopkins. Her recent recent article in BUST magazine caught my eye, but she has also written for National Geographic and Nicole Williams. All this while keeping a day job, too! Gotta admire those multi-taking skills.

5 Q’s with Gail Konop Baker

Though I’m no longer interviewing writers on a weekly basis, I thought I’d revive the 5 Q’s format to interview Gail Konop Baker, author of the recently released memoir, Cancer is a Bitch, which I just finished reading. True to its title, the book is a frank and at times hilariously funny look at Gail’s life before, during, and after breast cancer.