11 Coming of Age Middle Grade Indie Book Recommendations
I got into reading as a kid because books provided answers to a lot of questions, particularly questions about childhood. Who better to teach you life lessons than someone your
Why Fantasy and Science Fiction by J.D. Grant + Giveaway!
Imagination begets inspiration I think all children love fantasy and magic when they are young. Stories about dragons, wizards, witches, adventurous quests, strange creatures, magical kingdoms, and more captivated each
Grizzly Greg Goes to Tea by Jaclynn Bosley Book Review and Author Interview + Giveaway
Being the only boy and having three sisters must have been tough for my brother in certain ways. While we liked to play with his toys, he usually didn’t like
Writing Stories About Baseball
One of the unpublished books I’ve written is a baseball story. It follows my main character, a nine-year-old girl, as she spends the summer playing on an organized softball team.
An Interview with Thriller Author Shivani Jai
Shivani Jai has always had a thing for big feelings, bold characters, and stories that stay with you for days. A lifelong movie lover, Shivani was born in Toronto of
Things Are as They Should Be by P.M. Raymond Book Review and Author Interview
Horror works at any length. From a two-sentence flash fiction story to a 1,300-page epic journey about kids fighting a clown demon in a sewer, the genre has the ability
Author Interview Andrei Romanov
Andrei Romanov is an independent historian and writer based in the Algarve, Portugal, twenty minutes from Sagres, where Prince Henry the Navigator established his headquarters for Atlantic exploration. Born in
7 of My Favorite Urban Legend Categories
Before social media, the internet was a place to peruse websites about your favorite topics. One of my favorite sites was Snopes, a fact-checking website that featured the truth behind
Tenacity, Patience, and Perseverance – The Real Triple Threat by Laura Frost
It is said that only three percent of people who set out to write a novel eventually complete it. Of those who write, “The End,” less than one percent get
Creative Inspirations – Cartoons
Once at a horror convention, I watched a live Q&A with director Joe Dante where the interviewer asked what inspired him to make movies. His answer was unorthodox but unsurprising:
You Were Always There by Heidi Dischler Book Review and Author Interview
I think I read more YA now than I did as a teen. When I did, they were rarely contemporary books, and they rarely dealt with heavy themes and topics.
Using Point of View to Come Up with Story Ideas
It’s common knowledge that one of the biggest challenges when it comes to writing is merely getting started. Sometimes the challenge begins with not even having an idea in mind
An Interview with Fantasy Author Raine Fielder
Raine Fielder was raised in a small town and started writing poetry at the age of eleven. She has had four articles published by Thought Catalog and several by Vocal
Bot Camp by Paul Clarke Book Review and Author Interview
Nerd culture has its roots dug deep in giving power to the powerless. It provides comfort in times of bullying and feeling like you don’t belong. However, being a nerd
An Interview with Memoirist Dr. Abraham M. George
Dr. Abraham George is the author of the memoir Mountains to Cross: Finding Life’s Purpose in Service, a powerful reflection on his extraordinary journey from soldier and entrepreneur to social