Fashionably Fit, Fatally Flawed! By Sharon Kay Book Review and Author Interview
The mystery and crime genre can be a dark and gory world that can both attract and disturb readers. It’s addictive, but not always healthy, to dive into grisly murders,
Author Book Tag – Carolyn Jean Nicholson
Carolyn was born in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. She worked in the health information management field, taught in post-secondary education, and was in ministry in The United Church of Canada. After
Author Book Tag – Christopher Tait
Independent author Christopher Tait has written and self-published five novels and three short story collections. He has also written and directed six short films, some of which have played at
3 iPad Apps to Plan Your Next Novel by Tristan Stocker
There’s plenty of software out there to help you write a full manuscript, from purpose-built platforms like Scrivener and the Reedsy Editor, to simple word processors like Microsoft Word and
Going Home by Marci Wilson Book Review and Author Interview
Romance novels are a literary comfort food. All you need are some familiar ingredients, likable characters, and a satisfying ending. The Cloverton series by Haven Saunders and Marci Wilson explores
Ranking The Best Places to Read
Readers are known for taking books with them wherever they go. Whether it’s a physical copy or an audiobook, there are limitless places to read. But some places are obviously
What’s So Special About A Tree? By Susan Polk Van Dusen Book Review and Author Interview
Aside from animal books, the most popular type of picture book requests that come my way are nature-based. A lot of authors love to introduce children to peaceful and serene
Author Book Tag – Richard Becker
Richard R. Becker is a short story novelist and writer from Las Vegas. He has written for hundreds of publications, taught at the University of Nevada, and has assisted more
Coco the Mooing Horse by Leila Summers Book Review and Author Interview
When I was a kid, my family had this collection of easy reader books that contained stories compiled of 50 or so beginning words. In the back of the book
Creative Inspirations – Judy Blume
The thing about the people who inspire us is that they just get us. They don’t necessarily have to know us personally, but the things that they create connect us
The Whistling Kettle Book Club Into the Water and Blood Orange Tea
The Whistling Kettle Book Club pick for July 2024 is Into the Water by Paula Hawkins which has been paired with their blood orange tea. This mystery is packed with
A 73-Year-Old Expat Author’s Promotion Adventures by Robert W. Norris
The last time I was responsible for trying to get the word out for a book I’d written was back in the mid-1990s. Google didn’t exist. There was no Wikipedia
The Demon Secret by Dan Gindlesperger Book Review and Author Interview
To me, there is nothing scarier than the idea of being possessed. A killer can brutally murder you. A monster can eat you. A vampire can suck you dry. But
Author Book Tag – Dan Granger
Today’s author book tag is with children’s author Dan Granger. In it, he discusses his picture book, Why is Sam So SAD?, as well as his journey as an author.
Dickie the Dinosaur and His Best Pal Dot by James D. Robinson Book Review and Author Interview
Ask people their top five favorite topics as a kid, and you are likely to find dinosaurs on most lists. There’s something intriguing about these dragon-like animals from long ago