Writing a Mystery Series by Mike Martin
Just how do you write a mystery series? That’s a great question. The simple answer is to write one story, one book at a time. I have now written 14
Category: Writing and Reading
Posts about all things writing. How to write, how I write, how others write, writing themes, writing tips, ideas, famous writing, and more.
Also posts about reading: how to read, why we read, and what we should read.
Creative Inspirations – Suburbia
Coming up with story ideas is a struggle. It’s hard to find the right concept that is going to hold your attention along with the reader’s. However, once I have
Working With an Illustrator by Karen A. Wyle of Oblique Angles Press
I wrote the initial drafts of most of my picture books many years ago, starting when I was pregnant with my oldest child. I was sitting (my most frequent activity
Laura’s Books and Blogs Blogging Recap 2023
Laura’s Books and Blogs turns five years old this month, and this year, I’ve seen tremendous growth thanks to my supporters, fellow indie authors, and higher search rankings on Google.
My Favorite New York Kids in Middle Grade Fiction
For a number of reasons, no two childhoods are the same. But one big part of this has to do with where a kid grows up. Every environment has different
Creative Madness by David Atkinson
I decided to write a book and an album of songs simultaneously. I suppose the question is, WHY? All I can say is that it seemed like a great idea
3 Halloween Graphic Novel Recommendations with The Whistling Kettle Fall Tea Pairings
Everyone loves a good team up, and good combinations can amplify an experience. Fall is the return of hot tea season and its specific fall flavors. And the perfect activity
Editing Your Novel for Details
A big question while editing is how many times should I edit my novel. But equally as important is, what type of edits should I do to my novel. In
10 Types of Books that 90’s Kids Loved to Read
As a kid who learned how to read in the 90’s, there was a push to get kids reading as much as possible. Libraries hosted summer reading programs. Teachers gave
Roaming with Reads: Travel Adventures Inspired by Literature by Erin Lorde
Embark on a Literary Journey to the UK’s Most Obscure Places Immortalized in Books! Ah, the allure of literature and travel – a match made in bibliophile heaven! If you’re
The Story of a Wise Woman: A Guest Post by Kinga Szumska
An image of a wise woman Paint a wise woman. How would you imagine her? What picture do you paint in your mind? The famous film director Agnieszka Holland once
The Birth of a Novel…and of a Novelist by Maureen Morrissey
Everyone has a story, and everyone should share that story. It’s therapy for the writer and an education for the reader. That’s my philosophy and I’m sticking to it. Mine
The Difficulties of Ending a Series
Recently, two series that I had been watching for the past couple of years came to an end: Barry and Ted Lasso. The two were very similar in a lot
Creative Inspirations: The Tillerman Cycle by Cynthia Voigt
Those who love reading from a young age tend to love epic fantasy and adventure tales that transport them to other worlds with magic, creatures, heroes, and villains. I’ve never
Why I Love Cozy Reading Vlogs
Reading is not only a solitary activity, but it’s also not a very popular one. People who read typically love to read and will make time to do it. But