Author interviews with Gabby Olczak, president of the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD. Announced every spring, IPA recognizes the best independent press books globally. independentPressAward.com In the fall, the NYC Big Book Award, nycBigBookAward.com, takes book submissions from all publishers and authors, including those published by the Big 5 publishing houses, and awards the best books and audiobooks in over 100 categories. To find out more, visit the websites, or email gabby@independentpressaward.com
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Author interviews with Gabby Olczak, president of the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD. Announced every spring, IPA recognizes the best independent press books globally. independentPressAward.com In the fall, the NYC Big Book Award, nycBigBookAward.com, takes book submissions from all publishers and authors, including those published by the Big 5 publishing houses, and awards the best books and audiobooks in over 100 categories. To find out more, visit the websites, or email gabby@independentpressaward.com
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May 21, 2026
The GAB TALKS with J. Chester Johnson
<p>GAB TALKS with J. Chester Johnson, author of Reading Whispers</p><p>A conversation with NYC Big Book Award-winning J. Chester Johnson, he discusses his new book. In Reading Whispers, Johnson creates an innovative structure: the “triple haiku,” a form that places three haiku in conversation beneath a unifying title.</p>
May 14, 2026
GAB TALKS with Sara Fanfarillo, author of Everlasting
<p>Live from BookCAMP, The Gab Talks features debut YA fantasy author Sara Fanfarillo, whose captivating work recently earned her a NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special LIVE episode of GAB TALKS, author Sara Fanfarillo discusses her debut young adult fantasy novel, "Everlasting," which recently earned a NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite. This recording is the live interview from BookCAMP 2026.<br>Transcript:<br>00;00;10;11 - 00;00;40;01<br>Gabby:<br>Welcome to the Gab Talks. This is your hostess, Gabby Olczak. Live from 2026 BookCAMP. Today it is our pleasure to meet, straight from Italy, our author Sara Fanfarillo. And she is going to be talking about her debut novel, “Everlasting.” It was a distinguished favorite in the 2025 New York City Big Book Award in the fantasy category. Sara, welcome and congratulations.<br>Gabby:<br>Looking forward to seeing you at the awards dinner tomorrow night.<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Thank you so much for us to meet, Gabby. It is a pleasure for me.<br>Gabby:<br>So this is your debut novel. Congratulations. Tell us a little bit about it. It’s a fantasy book.<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Yeah. It’s a fantasy fiction novel. And follows the journey of Kendall, who is a young boy who never tasted life. And he slowly aware of what he was made to believe was real. He will go on search for a nefarious piece and face different challenges, but will cause him to doubt his mission, but will find in himself the courage and the source to move forward. There will be a different time axis who finds himself in a new realm and a strong cover even secrets discovered land and a new place. There will be another destiny. And another all this dynasty who is not really related to him.<br>00;01;27;28 - 00;01;59;15<br>something can discover later in the time. And it will be.<br>Gabby: Sara. Did you build a world, a new world for the book? Did you create a world of fantasy worlds in?<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>I created a world, exactly.<br>Gabby:<br>So what were some of your inspirations for creating the worlds, and how did you come up with the character Kendall?<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Well, I started writing short stories about fantasy worlds and all things related to that, and I came up with the “Everlasting” because I honestly love to read fantasy fiction.<br>So I took inspiration from the books a lot and the stories I prefer. And so this is the result of all the worlds I, I love.<br>Gabby:<br>Your inspiration! So what is it about Kendall that makes him a special protagonist in the story?<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Kendall is a seemingly normal boy and was soon discovered to be the king, all along the points of the long journey he will find himself in, and it will be the key to unlock a new direction in his destiny.<br>00;02;32;13 - 00;02;52;20<br>Gabby:<br>How would you say your readers are? Is it young adults, adults, or just everyone really could be interested?<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Yeah, it is perfect for young adults, but those as well, yeah.<br>Gabby:<br>Is this, do you have another book that you’re thinking of as a follow up to this book?<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>I’m currently writing a sequel for this site and yeah. This journey is not finished yet. There’s still so much to cover.<br>00;02;52;22 - 00;03;11;21<br>Gabby:<br>Do you see into the future? Do you think that it’s your fantasy to come up with a whole series of books based on Kendall?<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Yeah, probably.<br>Gabby:<br>Aw, that’s exciting.<br>Gabby:<br>So, Sara, where can listeners and viewers hear and find out here a little bit more about you and purchase your books?<br>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Okay. The book is available worldwide. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.<br>Gabby:<br>Do you have a website?<br>Sara:<br>Yeah, exactly. It’s <a href="https://www.sarafanfarillo.com/" target="_blank">https://www.sarafanfarillo.com/.</a> You can search for it and find all news and events related to it.<br>Gabby:<br>Fantastic. Thank you so much. Sara Fanfarillo, thank you for coming all the way from Italy and have a wonderful time at the Awards Dinner.<br></p><p>Sara Fanfarillo:<br>Thank you so much for us to meet.<br>Gabby:<br>You’re welcome.<br></p>
February 26, 2026
The Gab Talks with Gisella Rose
<p>On this episode of The Gab Talks, we’re so pleased to welcome Gisela Rose, author of "Elixir, A Journey into Ancestral Alchemology," winner of the 2025 New York City Big Book Award and the 2026 Independent Press Award in the cross-genre category. Gisela Rose is an award-winning author, artist, dancer, embodiment practitioner, and ancestral alchemist.She’s the creator of ancestral alchemology, which is a signature method that blends astrology, genealogy, somatic embodiments and mysticism to support ancestral connection, energetic healing and sacred remembrance. Her work centers around ancestral exploration and healing, inviting others to tap into the innate magic of their own bodies. In addition to being an award-winning author, Gisela is also the host of Soma Magical, the podcast with Gisela Rose, where she explores ancestral alchemy, astrology, embodiments, and body-based magic. A lifelong artist, hold it up Gisela, let everyone see the beautiful book, it’s a gorgeous cover, I love it. As a lifelong artist, dancer, and performer.For over a decade, she was known as Gisela Rose, the pain-proof artiste, performing sideshow stunts on stages all around the world, including performing with bands such as Jane’s Addiction and El Nino. Her path also winds through the tattoo industry, where she has worked as a skilled body piercer and permanent makeup artist, and currently as a marketing administrator for Access Rotary.Gisela guides others into this magical remembrance sharing sacred work shaped by both deep lineage connection and lived experience. Gisela joins us today from Kentucky. Congratulations Gisela and welcome to the Gab Talks.___Gisella Rose’s award-winning book ELIXIR introduces Ancestral Alchemology™, a unique method combining Astrology, Genealogy, elemental energies, and embodied ritual. A living map of self-discovery, this book will guide one to reconnect with one's essence through ancestral mysticism. ___Subscribe to "Printed Word Reviews," <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbl9tMTNUT1NuX2hwSHdyemtYNVhYN1hmcWQyQXxBQ3Jtc0ttMG90WnVQVHhra0hyOUNJcEZwcGRmUmlEMFZBV0ZpUXRSUUU0VFpEWnNscnFaZk5QR21ZX0Z3TDhVckloTHJEdHNLc3FlQlhZT3ZENmlrYzcxWVBYWnVEd3kzdnpObE1wZm4zZ3hBUC02YlVGaWZ5cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.printedwordreviews.com%2Fmagazine&v=rsK9BcXyOg4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.printedwordreviews.com/ma...</a>Printed Word Reviews showcases literary talent. </p>
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