Interviews

May 228 min read

The Spectacular Heart of Caroline Hoy

Charleston, SC native and dear friend of the author Caroline Hoy shares her field expert perspectives on environmental studies, Girl Scouts,

Making Ends Meet as a Portrait Artist in Nigeria

kennethonwurah75

May 223 min read

Making Ends Meet as a Portrait Artist in Nigeria

Solomon Sarki is a portrait and realist artist with love for pastel and charcoal paintings.

Behind Ransom Papi’s Creative Process and Novel Music Enterprise

kennethonwurah75

May 54 min read

Behind Ransom Papi’s Creative Process and Novel Music Enterprise

Meet Ransom Papi, a Nigeria-based performing artist specializing in alternative music, afro highlife, and rhythm and blues (R&B) music.

Creativity in Spades: A Conversation with Metal Artists Adams Crafty Creations

Sarah Hajkowski

Apr 214 min read

Creativity in Spades: A Conversation with Metal Artists Adams Crafty Creations

An interview with Western North Carolina metal artists Adams Crafty Creations.

devonfwebb

Apr 96 min read

Writing the Dark Out With john compton

Devon Webb interviews poet john compton ahead of his latest chapbook release, 'melancholy arcadia'

Singer-Songwriter Baylee Hallas on Music, Writing, and Her Upcoming Album, 'In Between the Lines'

Sarah Hajkowski

Mar 246 min read

Singer-Songwriter Baylee Hallas on Music, Writing, and Her Upcoming Album, 'In Between the Lines'

Baylee Hallas is an emerging songwriter with new album 'In Between the Lines' to share with the world.

Singer-Songwriter Izie on the Story Behind Her Latest Single 'Juju'

Peculiar Ibhawoh

Mar 43 min read

Singer-Songwriter Izie on the Story Behind Her Latest Single 'Juju'

In the vibrant heart of Lagos, Nigeria, singer-songwriter Izie aims to captivate audiences with her latest single 'Juju'. Born and based...

Courteney Tan on Film, Television, and Creative Expression

Celina Tran

Feb 176 min read

Courteney Tan on Film, Television, and Creative Expression

Discover Courteney Tan's creative journey in film & television. Dive into her award-nominated short film and passion for diverse storytellin

Paths to Publication: Associate Literary Agent Nour Sallam on the Perfect Query and Book Trends

Rosemary Twomey

Feb 167 min read

Paths to Publication: Associate Literary Agent Nour Sallam on the Perfect Query and Book Trends

Associate Literary Agent Nour Sallam sat down with Erato Magazine to discuss the perfect query letter, and book trends.

Paths to Publication: An Interview with Author Heather Dixon

Rosemary Twomey

Feb 35 min read

Paths to Publication: An Interview with Author Heather Dixon

Heather Dixon has released 3 books in the past 6 months. In an exclusive interview with Erato, she shares her path to publication.

One Man’s Fight Against Hunger: What Led Hiram Larew to Build Poetry X Hunger

Fizza Abbas

Jan 104 min read

One Man’s Fight Against Hunger: What Led Hiram Larew to Build Poetry X Hunger

Hiram Larew, a poet and an advocate against hunger, catalyzed a unique initiative, Poetry X Hunger, merging his two passions.

Liam Jacobson's Anti-Gentrification of Poetry

devonfwebb

Dec 9, 20235 min read

Liam Jacobson's Anti-Gentrification of Poetry

Devon Webb interviews Aotearoa poet Liam Jacobson about their debut collection, 'Neither'.

Breaking Into Publishing: Advice from Associate Literary Agent Alexandra D’Amico

Rosemary Twomey

Dec 7, 20235 min read

Breaking Into Publishing: Advice from Associate Literary Agent Alexandra D’Amico

Alexandra D’Amico, an Associate Literary Agent at Transatlantic, sat down with Erato to answer some of our burning questions.

Uncovering the Life of Maria Callas: Insights from Biographer Sophia Lambton

eratomag

Nov 29, 20235 min read

Uncovering the Life of Maria Callas: Insights from Biographer Sophia Lambton

Sophia Lambton talks about her newest Maria Callas biography, which seeks to show a new side of the famous Soprano.

Shkumbin Limani On Telling Stories Through Photography

Dea Fejzullahu

Nov 22, 20233 min read

Shkumbin Limani On Telling Stories Through Photography

Shkumbin Limani is a "life photographer" who tells stories through pictures

Ayosojumi on Writing, Loneliness, and Creating Empathy Through Words

Olanrewaju Oluwafemi Damzy

Nov 19, 20234 min read

Ayosojumi on Writing, Loneliness, and Creating Empathy Through Words

Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya on writing, loneliness, creating empathy through words, and his debut novel

Bibiana Ossai on Writing in America Versus Nigeria, Writers block and Academia

Tomas Maldonado

Nov 13, 202312 min read

Bibiana Ossai on Writing in America Versus Nigeria, Writers block and Academia

Bibiana Osai is a creative writing jack-of-all-trades. Her poetry, creative nonfiction, and short stories have been published extensively.

Christine Marie Lim Magpile on the Process of Writing, Mentoring, and Critical Engagement

A. L. Sarino

Nov 6, 20234 min read

Christine Marie Lim Magpile on the Process of Writing, Mentoring, and Critical Engagement

Christine Marie Lim Magpile is a Filipino writer and fellow. Her newest anthology is Aruga: Mga Sanaysay ng Pagtanggap at Paglingap,

Richard Adeola On Queer Expression through Painting

Olanrewaju Oluwafemi Damzy

Oct 30, 20234 min read

Richard Adeola On Queer Expression through Painting

Richard Adeola is a Nigerian artist and painter who focuses on exploring Queer expression through art.

Interview with Kilgore Books Owner, John Kuebler

Faith Diaz

Oct 28, 202310 min read

Interview with Kilgore Books Owner, John Kuebler

Artist Safe Haven and Unsung Hero, Interview with Kilgore Books owner on all things local.

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