Author Q&A Series

There are so many indie, self-published, and up-and-coming authors and poets out there waiting for you to encounter their work. If you're looking to discover your next favorite author, take a look at the messages from the authors and poets below. And if you are a writer and would like to share your story, please reach out to me at contact.undergroundbookshelf@gmail.com.


Disabled Author: S.E. Thomson

S. E. Thomson (he/him/they) is an autistic, disabled, queer, unapologetically chaotic trans man. Born in the 1980s and held together with caffeine, neoprene, and dark humor, he’s lived in many places, worn many hats, and collected more life experience than strictly recommended. He writes to connect to others and to create the kind of stories he wishes he'd seen growing up: affirming, joyful, and sometimes devastating; always authentic. Believing in radical honesty, gentle rebellion, and the healing power of saying, “Hey, me too,” S. E. is here to speak with just enough snark to try to make it hurt a little less.

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B.W. Alan

B.W. Alan holds a graduate degree in Psychology, a lens through which she crafts her evocative and introspective narratives. Her writing weaves together elegance and raw emotion, often delving into the intricate dance between light and darkness within the human experience. A lover of depth and nuance, her stories explore the complexities of the mind and heart. When not immersed in her writing, she finds peace in the company of her cherished rescue dogs. This book is a testament to her deep passion for the written word, the exploration of human nature, and the transformative power of storytelling.

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Disabled Author Series: Emily Ava Gillespie

Emily Ava Gillespie (they/she) is an author, disability activist, and professional daydreamer. They won the 2021 Dr. James Jamieson Influential Alumni Award from Nipissing University. Gillespie has a BA in Gender Equality and Social Justice and an MA in Critical Disability Studies. They earned a certificate in Creative Writing from Concordia University.

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Mariya Kika

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, or random (your choice) about yourself.

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Bradford D. Smith

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like your audience to know.

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Luke Liu

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like your audience to know.

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Disabled Author Series: Joey Paul

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like our audience to know about you.

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Disabled Author Series: Eden Gruger

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like our audience to know about you.

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Candi Tab

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like your audience to know.

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Avery Brooks

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like your audience to know.

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K.R. Thompson

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like your audience to know.A: Hi! I’m K.R. Thompson (he/him) and I’m a husband, father to my adorable little 9 month old daughter, engineer, planner, and now an indie author. My favorite hobbies are reading (I know, very original for an author to say this), running, video games, and movies. Oh, and pizza is by far my favorite food. I should have mentioned earlier that I like eating food. Add that to my list of hobbies :)

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DeQuan Wren

Q: Please introduce yourself! Share your name, pronouns, and something fun, interesting, curious, or important (take your pick) about yourself that you would like your audience to know.

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