We all have ideas that we live by. Whether they come from experience, education, or an intuitiveness, these ideas shape our lives and put a specific energy out into the
I’m surprised by how many authors aren’t big readers. Both reading and writing take up a tremendous amount of time. So, it can be hard to designate time for both.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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