One of the things I find so fascinating about authors is the way they branch many different hobbies. For Yona Bouskila, embodying many passions seamlessly looks almost effortless. With the curiosity of a scientist, the depth of a philosopher, and the creativity of an author, Yona’s fascination with the human mind has translated into aContinue reading “Author Spotlight: Yona Bouskila”
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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know
Are you an aspiring author ready to make your mark in the literary world? Self-publishing may be the route for you! In this guide, I’ll provide tips, discuss different angles you’ll want to consider, and set you up with everything you need to know to successfully navigate the self-publishing journey. From writing and editing tipsContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know”
Indie Author Spotlight: Jennifer J. Coldwater
One of my favorite aspects of writing a story is a rather anthropological one: deciding what beliefs my characters adhere to. In Industrialized, my characters follow Columbiana, a deity they don’t realize is something we know now as the Statue of Liberty. In Peace on Earth & Mercy Mild, my upcoming novel that will releaseContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Jennifer J. Coldwater”
The Woods: Act II
Evil can move, it adapts to change And, thus, it has a far-reaching range. From dawn to dusk, and dusk to dawn, From night to morning, that evil marches on. Our dark forest, the hero of these tales Stretches into Ohio in 1826, Seeking solace, misfortune, and cries In a rural setting, a cozy homeContinue reading “The Woods: Act II”
Indie Author Spotlight: Kristina León Cuvée
Have you ever found yourself buried deep in a book, resonating deeply with its story and characters, and then you stumble upon an author bio in the back that just blows your mind? If you haven’t had that experience yet, you will when you pick up one of Kristina León Cuvée’s books. This awesome authorContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Kristina León Cuvée”
The Woods: Act I
In this collection of stories, each told in rhyme, We explore a forest seated at the edge of time. Its roots reach back through a history of death That continues today with each passing breath. Our first story begins in rural Catawissa Where the forest did manifest like a songbird A harbinger of death; thatContinue reading “The Woods: Act I”
Indie Author Spotlight: James Tracy Wilson
When it comes to haunting literature, nothing is quite as resonant as stories that deal with what happens after death. That’s right, I’m talking spooky stories about ghosts, vampires, and, you guessed it, zombies. Nobody knows zombies quite like James Tracy Wilson, an author whose debut, Zombie Bytes, digs into death (and near-death) in moreContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: James Tracy Wilson”
Indie Author Spotlight: Laura Rose
As a reader, I’ll dive into any book that interests me. I know many bookish folks online have a preferred genre, but truthfully, if a story is raw and resonant, I don’t care about genre. When I learned about Laura Rose’s I’m Not That Depressed: An honest account of (ill) health, something about the bookContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Laura Rose”
How To Write an Unforgettable Inciting Incident
The inciting incident sets the stage for a captivating story, igniting the spark that propels readers into a world of suspense, adventure, or intrigue. As a novelist, a well-crafted inciting incident is crucial for capturing your audience’s attention and setting the tone of the adventure that’s about to unfold. In essence, the inciting incident servesContinue reading “How To Write an Unforgettable Inciting Incident”
Indie Author Spotlight: Sara Puissegur
One of my favorite moments in my professional writing career was working for a local newspaper. I had come from the world of backpack journalism — that is, I worked in a TV studio but also had to produce work for print mediums — and I just knew that writing was going to be theContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Sara Puissegur”