Author Interviews

Featuring: Kriti’s Top 5 Gift Ideas

Bookish Gifts for Readers Kriti’s recommendations are for the bookish creative in your life. From fiction to nonfiction to just wholesome creativity, here are some great ideas for gifts this holiday season! Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Shop: Local Bookstores & Major Retailers One of the many books I loved this year, I recommend Hello Beautiful for […]

Featuring: Kriti’s Top 5 Gift Ideas Read More »

Welcome Nicole Zelniker, our newest YA contemporary author!

Hi Everyone!  Inked in Gray is welcoming Nicole Zelniker and her queer YA contemporary novella, All I Know So Far, a queer coming of age story about love, hope, and resilience. It follows the journey of Avery Marsh, who is skeptical about her move across the country to with her older absentee half-brother and his

Welcome Nicole Zelniker, our newest YA contemporary author! Read More »

Welcome Amanda Cessor, our newest YA historical fantasy author!

Hi Everyone!  With Love, Juniper is a magical story about love, mental health, and managing expectations. This is a special story that captured our hearts! Thank you Amanda for sharing your work with us! If you’re looking for a story that’s relatable, inspirational, and empowering, you will enjoy With Love, Juniper, coming out in 2024.

Welcome Amanda Cessor, our newest YA historical fantasy author! Read More »

Talk indie publishing and mental health with Tyler Wittkofsky

Hi everyone! It’s time for another interview with one of our talented anthology authors: Tyler Wittkofsky! Thank you for joining us! For those of you who may not be aware, Tyler Wittkofsky will be featured in our upcoming Anthology We Deserve to Exist with his story “Sleep Tight.” I had the pleasure of chatting with

Talk indie publishing and mental health with Tyler Wittkofsky Read More »

Inspiration, mental health, and recovery with Allison Baggott-Rowe

Hi everyone! I had the amazing opportunity to hang out with our anthology contest winner Allison Baggott-Rowe about mental health, recovery, and of course, writing. I had a great time with Allison as she shared some personal aspects and inspirations.  I first came across Allison on YouTube, actually. I’m a fan of the Tedx Talks

Inspiration, mental health, and recovery with Allison Baggott-Rowe Read More »

Congrats to Anthology Winner Allison Baggott-Rowe!

Hey there! Kota here with some fantastic news. I’ve been waiting anxiously to be able to share with you the winner of Inked’s third annual Anthology Contest. This year’s theme was “We Deserve to Exist” simply looking for stories written by (and for) marginalized communities. Publishing isn’t the most accommodating or accepting of marginalized folk

Congrats to Anthology Winner Allison Baggott-Rowe! Read More »