Three Days in Chicago
When it comes to traveling, I like to say I’ve been to more places than some people and not as many as others. Not that I’m in competition. I doubt
How to Write Yourself Out of a Corner by Dr. Ellenmorris Tiegerman
Writing nonfiction has its challenges I have had the opportunity and privilege to write fiction as well as non-fiction (i.e., academic) books. These require very different writing styles and very
The Entertainment of Bad Stories
Each decision a writer makes when writing a story steers it into one of two of the simplest categories: good or bad. While the response to a story is highly
Treacherous Hack by Kevin G. Chapman Book Review and Author Interview
The detective thriller is such an enticing genre. There’s no way I’d want to be out in the elements and working long hours tracking down criminals, trying to decipher the
Writing My Debut Novel Honestly by Holly Trost
I wrote my first book as I finally came to understand who I was. Many writers wait for the “perfect time” to begin something new, but that moment never came
15 Memoirs by 15 Female Writers
We read memoirs to get a better understanding of well-known people, people with extraordinary stories to tell, or even to better understand ourselves. Female writers especially get the uninterrupted chance
How I Choose Books to Review on My Blog
Sharing your books with others is probably the scariest part of the writing process. Once the manuscript is written, you have to go through the scrutiny of submitting your
Writing is a Ten Hat Task by Emma Cameron
Writers need many skills If you read or write, have you ever pondered how many hats the creator of a text must wear? Whether it’s a work of fiction or
An Interview with Sci-Fi Author Valeriya Salt
Valeriya Salt is a sci-fi/thriller author from Sheffield (UK). She studied History and earned her master’s degree in art expertise at St. Petersburg University of Culture and Arts. Born in
Home Court by C. Behrens Book Review and Author Interview
I grew up in a sports town, but one of those sports wasn’t basketball. Still, there were multiple basketball courts in my neighborhood, and it was nice to have access
Growing with a Story: What I Learned in My Journey of Writing One Book for Nearly 20 Years By B.R. Kang
I started writing Caput Mundi: the Head of the World in 2007, which will be out in 2026. That’s 19 years—it’s a very long time to stay with one story!
A Friend for Hope by Amie White Picture Book Review
I feel that readers are known for being a little lonely. We escape into fantasy worlds to be entertained, particularly when we have no one to share moments with. This
An Interview with Memoirist Chester L. Richards
Chester L. Richards is a retired aerospace engineer, prolific inventor with nineteen patents, and a storyteller whose life is a celebration of curiosity and courage. Known for co-authoring the iconic
Children’s Book Recommendations – Life Lessons Books
From a young age, stories are how we learn about the world. When done right, the conflicts and resolutions that they present stick with the reader and open them up
An Interview with Mystery/Thriller Author Kevin Barry O’Connor
Kevin Barry O’Connor is a 72-year-old debut novelist and lifelong storyteller who launched his fiction career at 70. After traveling to more than 90 countries as a touring performer, motivational speaker,