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How to Keep Your Blog Alive

by Vincent Mars Wouldn’t it be wonderful for your children and grandchildren to read your blog? Okay, maybe not all of it, but your best posts, those which have touched upon matters that are precious to you, or that have informed, entertained, or enlightened others. I don’t know if I’ll ever have children, let … Continue reading How to Keep Your Blog Alive

Book Quote Corner

“Life sometimes gets so bogged down in the details, you forget you are living it.” -My Sister’s Keeper, written by Jodi Picoult Send Sunshine Words of Inspiration and Empowerment delivered via Send Sunshine. Original Quotes and Digital Artwork by Jessica Edouard make the perfect gift for everyday encouragements. … Continue reading Book Quote Corner

This Is Why You Hated the Ending to That Book

by Meg Dowell Too many times, I have found myself trapped in book discussions with people who do not seem to grasp the concept of writing to the emotions. Maybe at some point in my five years of studying English at the undergraduate level I missed something about the purpose behind writing books. Writing … Continue reading This Is Why You Hated the Ending to That Book

Ruined – Book Review

Originally posted on All Romance Reads:
? Book Title: Ruined Book Author: Amy Tintera Book Series: Ruined, #1 Publishing Date: May 3rd, 2016 Publisher: HarperTeen Date Read: May 2nd, 2016 Source: eARC from publisher via Edelweiss Synopsis Amy Tintera’s new YA fantasy trilogy blends the romance of Kiera Cass’s Selection series and the epic stakes…

Book Quote Corner

“What a treacherous thing to believe that a person is more than a person.” – Paper Towns, written by John Green Intent to Hold Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Ryan answers a call from his estranged wife in Mexico to help find her kidnapped brother. When he and his partner … Continue reading Book Quote Corner

How Objects Tell Your Story

by Mindy Halleck In 2011,I embarked on one of the harshest undertakings; I placed what I thought was the final draft of my novel in a drawer for one year. Why? Because, as I told others in my most knowledgeable author voice, “A writer needs distance from their material before editing and rewriting.” While … Continue reading How Objects Tell Your Story

Gone – Book Review

Originally posted on The Book Review Directory:
? Released: June 24th, 2008 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books # of Pages: 560, Hardcover Source: Borrowed from Library Summary: In the blink of an eye, everyone disappears. Gone. Except for the young. There are teens, but not one single adult. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no…

Advertise Your Book

A Writer’s Pathis open for authors to advertise their books. I’m also accepting advertisements on The Book Review Directoryand All Romance Reads. I’m an author, and I know firsthand how difficult it can be to get the word out about your book. If you’re frustrated with your book sales, consider advertising here. For those … Continue reading Advertise Your Book

Book Quote Corner

“His soul might be the sun. I’ve never met anyone who had the sun for a soul.” – I’ll Give You the Sun, written by Jany Nelson Intent to Hold Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Ryan answers a call from his estranged wife in Mexico to help find her kidnapped … Continue reading Book Quote Corner

How to Get the Most From Your Professional Book Edit

by Gary Smailes So you’ve had your book professionally edited, and you are faced with the task of turning the feedback into something that lifts your book to the next level. This article will help you do that. The chances are, when you pop open that email from the editor, you’ll be faced with … Continue reading How to Get the Most From Your Professional Book Edit