E-publishing and POD (print on demand) have opened book publishing to many more authors, which is a good thing, but there’s also a downside. With as many as 1,500 books being published every day in the US alone, there’s a lot more competition for readers’ attention. It’s difficult to make… Read more“How to get a book review”
Why so few Female lead roles in YA fantasy?
As any of you who’ve been brave (or bored) enough to read my bio know, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was the first book that I truly enjoyed. If not for The Hobbit, I wouldn’t have become a lifelong reader. Tolkien’s work also inspired me to inflict my writing on others. … Read more“Why so few Female lead roles in YA fantasy?”
As authors and readers do we really appreciate the written word?
The written word, at least for those of us living in the wealthier societies, is nearly ubiquitous. In addition to books, newspapers, and the computer screen you’re reading right now, you can find words wherever you look. They’re on billboards, food packages, cell phones, and t-shirts. Less conventional locations include… Read more“As authors and readers do we really appreciate the written word?”