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Writing While Healing - Indie Author Interview: Matthew Arnold Stern

“This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Bookish Musings!” Welcome to the newest post in Writing While Healing, a series where I speak with indie authors who’ve found light through writing during their darkest times. Today, I’m honored to feature Matthew Arnold Stern. You can learn more about Matthew Arnold Stern here . Please introduce yourself! Thank you for having me. I'm Matthew Arnold Stern, an award-winning speaker and author. I've published four novels, including Amiga and The Remainders , and I have a book about public speaking, Mastering Table Topics. My fifth novel, Christina's Portrait, is in submission. Please tell us a little about yourself and the kind of stories you write. I write about characters who face challenges and must learn to overcome them. In Christina's Portrait, one of my main characters lost her mother during the COVID...

Writing While Healing - Indie Author Interview: Beatrice Lebrun

“This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Bookish Musings!” Welcome to the newest post in Writing While Healing, a series where I speak with indie authors who’ve found light through writing during their darkest times. Today, I’m honored to feature Beatrice Lebrun. You can learn more about Beatrice Lebrun here . Please introduce yourself! Hi!! My name is Beatrice. I'm a Venezuelan immigrant currently living in the US Please tell us a little about yourself and the kind of stories you write. The main reason I write is catharsis; it's the most effective way I've found over the years to help process my emotions, especially during difficult times. My latest novel (and official debut) is heavily based on my personal experiences and traumas, and I worked closely alongside my therapist to make sure that unpacking all of this wasn't going to put me back in t...