Gertie Saves the Day Book Review and Author Interview
As a lifelong Pennsylvanian, I’ve lived through some long, harsh winters. The worst of it comes in January and February when it’s cold and gray, and you’re looking for some
The Goodbye Song by Karl Kristian Flores Author Interview
It’s always interesting to see what draws an author to write. This motivation often dictates the author’s genre. For author Karl Kristian Flores, he focused on emotion, thought, and philosophy
Historic Inspiration: A Guest Post by Diann Floyd Boehm
By: Diann Floyd Boehm Rise! A Girl’s Struggle for More is based loosely on my Grandmother Ruby Pearl Terrill’s early life and her dream of becoming a businesswoman as well
When Love Sticks Around by Danielle Dayney Book Review and Author Interview
Some people have great stories. Others are good at telling stories. When the two are combined, it’s the perfect recipe for a great memoir. Danielle Dayney is one of those
Wings and Shadows by Dominika Pindor Author Interview
There were so many different activities and projects that people took on during quarantine. The lockdown gave people the time for long term projects, such as writing a book. One
The Good Lie by A. R. Torre Book Review by The Book Lit
By: The Book Lit “Six teens murdered. A suspect behind bars. A desperate father. In a case this shadowy, the truth is easy to hide. Six teenagers dead. Finally, the
10 Writing Tips for Those Who Hate to Write
I used to think that, on some level, everyone liked to write. Oh, how wrong I was. It may be because when we would get a writing assignment in school,
Discover Your Joy by Louise Pistole Author Interview
Many of the non-fiction authors who ask me to write a review or conduct an interview write about some really negative topics. And there is a lot of value to
Lots in a Name by Judith Crow
By: Judith Crow I love naming characters – it’s one of the first joys of writing any book. My parents gave all their children fabulous names, especially us five girls
“You’ll Be Okay” Short Film Review and Interview
As a cisgender, straight, white female, I don’t seem like a likely candidate to speak on stories about the transgender community. But I have plenty experience living as an outcast.
Winning Streak by John-Michael Gariepy Author Interview
One summer, my brother, sisters, and I became obsessed with Monopoly. We played it several times a day and got into massive, board-flipping fights over stolen properties and frustration at
How to Effectively Carry Out a Developmental Edit on Your Novel
By: Chelsea of Stand Corrected Editing Once you’ve finished writing your manuscript, you may experience an intense feeling of joy and achievement. You’ll get the champagne out and celebrate with
8 Great Ghost Story Tropes
Ghosts. Like most paranormal entities, they are not just one thing. Yet, they are immediately recognizable. Many believe ghosts to be the spirits of the dead. Others think of them
Willful Evolution by Janice Beetle Author Interview
Back in April, author Janice Beetle wrote a guest post for this site, Spirited Author Hopes to Inspire with Her Book, Willful Evolution, detailing the process of writing her two
My Five Favorite Films: A Guest Post by Jonathan Edward Durham
Movie magic and movie mayhem Movies are as imperfect as an art form gets, which is why they’re absolute magic when they’re done right…and utter disasters when they’re not. To