Funny Video: A Writer’s Typical Day

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“How to Create Literary Fiction,” by Magdalena Ball

As a book reviewer, I get anywhere from fifty to one hundred review requests a week. Of these, I might accept five or so. While I do occasionally take nonfiction books, most of what I accept will be in the genre known as literary fiction. But just what is literary fiction? What differentiates literary fiction [...]

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Featured Book: Beyond Salvation, by Darcia Helle

A teenage runaway disappears from the streets. The only people that care, or even notice, are her two best friends who are also runaways. For reasons of their own, they can’t go to the police for help. They seek out Michael Sykora, a software designer by day and hit man by night. Known on the [...]

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Interview with Cate Tiernan, author of BALEFIRE

A native of New Orleans, Cate Tiernan is the author of the young adult fantasy series, Sweep, Balefire and Immortal Beloved. She's here today to talk about her books, writing, inspiration and the challenges she faces as a writer, among other things. Thanks for this interview, Cate. As a child, you used to explore cemeteries [...]

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Guest post by Josi Kilpack, author of Devil’s Food Cake

Like many readers, and writers, I have a few key books that stand out above others. As I reflect on what those books were for me, it’s interesting to see how they relate to the journey I’ve taken from reluctant reader to writing novels of my own. GARFIELD, by Jon Davis: As a child, my [...]

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Interview with Skyler White, author of ‘and Falling, Fly’

The child of two college professors, Skyler White grew up in an environment of scholarship and academic rigor, so naturally left high school to pursue a career in ballet. She’s been dancing around research and thinking through muscle cramps ever since. She has a master’s degree in theater and work experience in advertising, has won [...]

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