Issue 57

Editor’s Letter

It is with immense joy and pride that we present the 57th issue of Reader’s House Magazine. As we celebrate yet another milestone, we dedicate this issue to the transformative power of storytelling-a force that connects us across cultures, generations, and experiences.

Our cover star this month, the exceptional author Apple An, exemplifies this truth in every facet of her work. Her journey from STEM professor to celebrated writer is both inspiring and humbling, a testament to the many ways creativity can bloom when nurtured by resilience, curiosity, and an unyielding desire to tell the stories that matter. Apple’s memoir Las Crosses invites readers on a deeply personal journey, while her award-winning novel Mother of Red Mountains expands the lens, exploring themes of motherhood, history, and cultural identity with universal resonance. Her literary contributions illuminate the quiet strength found in everyday lives, dismantling stereotypes and fostering understanding, one heartfelt story at a time.

This issue is also brimming with insights from an extraordinary lineup of authors-Bob Frank, Gerald Everett Jones, Mike Miller, Guy Morris David Seaburn, Karen King, Kate Damon, S. J. Barratt, Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop, Michael Thal, Co Moed, Michelle Shine, Penn Fawn, Marshall & Bird, Michael Shandler, Ryan Berridge, SY Montgomery, Natalia Morris, J. D. Edwards, Réal Laplaine, Russell Pike, Daryl Banner, Mike Miller, Michael C Bland-each of whom has generously shared their process, perspectives, and passions with us. These interviews capture the spirit of innovation and dedication that defines today’s literary landscape, offering you, our readers, an intimate look into the minds behind the written word.

At Reader’s House, we remain committed to celebrating literature not only as entertainment, but as a catalyst for empathy, change, and growth. With each page you turn, may you find inspiration to share your own stories, explore uncharted perspectives, and connect meaningfully with voices near and far.

Thank you for joining us in this ongoing celebration of storytelling. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or new to our community, we’re honoured to have you with us. Here’s to more stories that move, inspire, and bridge the gaps between us all.