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Bibliophile’s Collective tuesday – the benefits of reading different genres

We all know, as readers, we can experience multiple worlds, settings and characters through narratives, but should we be looking at experiencing more? Ask yourself: Do you typically read the same genre? Then ask why? What does this specific genre aid? Is it an emotional, or physical need? Why don’t you read other genres? Let’s […]

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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Novel to screenplay tips

Many of us dream of one of our novels becoming a movie. For many it will remain a pipe-dream, but that doesn’t mean we should give up before even giving it a try. We can pursue the dream, or indeed the draw of the movie industry. There are some steps that need to be taken […]

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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Paperbacks – A Resurgence

There has been an increase in the number of paperback books being purchased lately. Can it be we missed the tactile feel of a book? The weight, the process of turning pages, the aroma of a book, whether old or new. It even has its own name: bibliosmia. We use devices with backlit screens a […]

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Creative Edge – Author Interview – C.C. Robinson

What inspired you to write in the dystopian genre? I’ve always loved the classic dystopian stories like 1984, Brave New World, and The Giver, but in the early 2000’s when The Hunger Games and Divergent came out, they transfixed me. The young adult dystopian sub-genre blended the optimism and coming of age stories of young […]

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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – WILLOW TREE TEARS IS OUT TODAY!

Today is the day – Willow Tree Tears is out! I certainly hope you will enjoy Madison’s story of choosing a man to love through mishaps, misunderstandings and an accident. The fierce rivalry between Colton and Lucio will keep you on tender hooks as they show their love and passion for Madison without limits. The […]

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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – to use Emoji’s or not

We are all familiar with emoji’s in our day to day lives from text exchange on our phones, comments on social media, or even online message boards, they have become commonplace. They are even included in many computer keyboards so we can utilize them on most platforms. The question arises do we use them within […]

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Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Bookstores – A readers paradise

As book lovers we gravitate to bookstores as though there is a magnetic force compelling us to enter. Of course, there are as many types of bookstores as there are genres. Each one has its own unique personality from the big box stores with their brash inventory of best sellers and stacks of items that […]

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Creative Edge Press Release – James HIll

The Ruby Cradle Book 2 of the Gemstone Series The critically acclaimed historical fantasy series continues by Rockhill Publishing’s own, James L. Hill It is the turn of the nineteenth century. The industrial age has begun. Steam powered ships has taken over the oceans. Factories are going up across Europe and America. There is a […]

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BIBLIOPHILE’S COLLECTIVE TUESDAY – NEW LOOK WEBSITE and upcoming book launch

I am so happy to reveal my new look website, it’s time it was updated to be honest and I was fortunate to have Konn Lavery of Reveal Design work with me to create a new look and increase functionality. There will be a learning curve with parts of the technical side, but Konn is […]

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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Book Promotion A Necessary Step

When we transition from writer to published author, there are many things that change. No longer can we sit in isolation, hide from the world, or pretend it’s a ‘hobby’. Words we created are available to the public and so …

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