Author Christopher Valentine on Self-Publishing, Classic Superman, and His New Book: The Valiant Knight
Jamaican sci-fi and fantasy author Christopher Valentine discusses his disillusionment with mainstream entertainment. Discover why he turned to self-publishing on Royal Road to create The Valiant Knight, a 1940s superhero period piece.
Jellyfish Babies, Severed Arms, and Soviet Paranoia: The 14-Year Journey of Mushroomhead
Scottish author Stephen Toman discusses the chaotic journey of writing Mushroomhead—a non-genre novel influenced by Disco Elysium. Learn how he used scissors and glue to cut 60,000 words and navigate the world of indie publishing.
Veteran "Nobody F’n Important" on PTSD, the Iraq War, and Writing as Survival
An Iraq War veteran writing as "Nobody Fn Important" shares a raw look at PTSD and creativity. He explains how writing became the only way to escape the foxhole of trauma after serving at Abu Ghraib.
Author Spotlight: Jasper Osborne
Author Jasper Osborne discusses his new book, Dreams We Made Along the Way—a global collection of real dreams, from the hilarious to the terrifying. Discover how a personal journaling habit turned into a worldwide archive of the subconscious.
Exclusive Excerpt: Read the First Pages of “Under The Alien Skin”
In a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, an abandoned child, Brus, grows up moving through different homes, facing pain, loss, and a darkness within himself. A secret agency rescues him from prison and trains him for an extraordinary mission: to fight a mysterious threat that seems to come from space.
The Truth and Consequences of My Creative Journey
Retired expat Steve Goldsmith spent years filling notebooks in secret. In this essay, he explores the "fault line between truth and reward" and shares how he finally silenced his doubt to publish across six genres.
Storyteller Spotlight: Mara Blake
In this spotlight, Mara opens up about how growing up with Star Trek shaped her view on inclusivity and shares an exclusive look at The Tensins—her first venture into contemporary romance. It’s a story about two strong people with past pain coming together to heal, starting with a chance encounter in a deluge.
Judge a Book by Its Cover: The Indie Author's Guide to Visual Impact
You've written the book, but how do you sell it? Learn why cover design is the single most important marketing asset for indie authors—and how to get it right without a design degree.
The Storyteller: Three Decades of Finding Inspiration in the Everyday
A filmmaker, podcaster, and novelist shares his 30-year journey to defining himself as a "storyteller." Learn why perfection is the enemy of creativity and how to find inspiration in everything from Doc Martens to historical hurricanes.
Exclusive Excerpt: Read the First Pages of "A Fool's Journey"
Be the first to read the opening pages of "A Fool's Journey," the new novel by DANIELLE M. ORSINO. An exclusive excerpt for the Feeling Creative? community.
When Passion Becomes an Act of Creation
There are passions that have accompanied us since childhood and that, one day, find an unexpected means of expression.
CREATIVITY COMES FROM THE HEART
Italian author Francesca Dedin shares her personal creative journey, from childhood…playing with play-dough and watching her father paint to finding her own voice as a published novelist.
They Wont Stop Smiling
A terrifying alert takes over every screen as a woman's wife is trapped outside. Read the first part of "They Wont Stop Smiling," a new short horror story.
Bittersweet Grounds
A short story about a woman's daily ritual. For Marlene, a cup of coffee is more than a drink—it's a small, private rebellion against a life that's ground to a halt.