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August 20, 2015
Spotlight: Lovely Paradox – Lost by Author J.J. Nite
It feels like nothing is ever going to change for Ali Morgan and then shemeets Damien. He’s the opposite of everything her parents have hoped she would find, which makes him all the more...
Published on August 20, 2015 00:08
August 19, 2015
Spotlight: The Kiss (The Cotiere Chronicles #1) by Author Michelle Bolanger
Best friends since birth, Leisel Gottschalk and Baden Dietrich are months away from the ceremony that...
Published on August 19, 2015 02:13
August 14, 2015
From My Bookshelf – Author C.S. Lewis
One of the first series of books I bought when I was young was “The Chronicles of Narnia”. They were on sale as a boxed set at my school’s book fair. I still have them, and have re-read them many times...
Published on August 14, 2015 02:05
August 9, 2015
Spotlight: The Fourth Generation by Author Chris von Halle
In the future, no adults exist. Ever since the plague swept the world 100 years ago, no one has lived...
Published on August 09, 2015 02:45
August 8, 2015
Book Writing 101: The Outline
You’ve probably been brainstorming your book idea for some time, and now feel confident enough to organize your story. The first step in doing so is to think back to high school English class and create an outline. The following are some tips you can follow...
Published on August 08, 2015 12:16
August 6, 2015
Spotlight: Journey to Her Dreams by Author Iris Blobel
“It’s not the money that makes you rich. It’s the knowledge that the other person loves you and is always there for you, no matter what. That makes you content and, therefore, rich.” A Note From the...
Published on August 06, 2015 19:43
July 31, 2015
Book Writing 101: The Blurb
When you scout out a book on any book sale site, the one or two paragraph description is the “blurb”. On a print copy it is also called “the back cover blurb”. It sums up the story, except for the ending. The blurb is like a salesman pitching a product in hopes of...
Published on July 31, 2015 22:37
July 24, 2015
Spotlight: “To Be Honest” by Author T.C. Booth
After a freak accident left Starla Emerson with a deformed hand, her self-esteem dropped and her anxiety rose. She tries desperately to avoid attention at Cedar High. Star relies on her best friend Ally...
Published on July 24, 2015 07:07
Welcome Author T.C. Booth with her new book, “To Be Honest”
After a freak accident left Starla Emerson with a deformed hand, her self-esteem dropped and her anxiety rose. She tries desperately to avoid attention at Cedar
Published on July 24, 2015 07:07
July 15, 2015
8 Simple Tips for Plotting a Short Story or Novel
Following these steps will lessen the dreaded rewrites when creating your next short story or novel. 1. Write a synopsis Writing no more than a two-page synopsis will give you a summation of your story and keep...
Published on July 15, 2015 08:21