Book Reviews
Theo Czuk – The Black BottomTheo Czuk opens his novel The Black Bottom: The Measure of Man with an eloquent introduction setting the stage for…
Anthony Puzzilla – Hollywood’s Victory LapAnthony Puzzilla’s book Hollywood’s Victory Lap: The Films of 1940 is a sweeping and in-depth examination of notable movies, serials,…
J. Richman – A Man’s Late Night ThoughtsJ. Richman’s A Man’s Late Night Thoughts is a collection of 342 thoughts presumably scrawled in the middle of the…
Kiran Bhat – We of the Forsaken WorldKiran Bhat’s We of the Forsaken World has understated ambitions despite its relative brevity. Bhat makes his aims clear in…
Ora Nadrich – Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to AuthenticityOra Nadrich’s “Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity” is her second published work following 2016’s Says Who?: How One…
BOOK NEWS
SGA Approves new Literary ClubAt the February 6 SGA meeting, members of the newest creative writing group, Hermitage Literary Society, spearheaded the effort of getting…
New Kindle App. Improves GOODREADS IntegrationAmazon today revealed a redesigned Kindle mobile app, featuring a new light theme, a subtle aesthetic and layout revamp, and…
Aspens World Literary Prize FinalistsThe inaugural Aspen Words Literary Prize unveiled its finalists Monday: Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn Ward; What We Lose, by Zinzi Clemmons; Mad Country, by Samrat Upadhyay; Exit West, by…
Stephen King Quits FacebookNovelist Stephen King has quit Facebook, saying he was uncomfortable with the “flood of false information allowed in its political…
Barnes & Noble Set To Be Sold To Elliott Management For About $683 MillionJust about eight months after Barnes & Noble revealed it was exploring a possible sale, the embattled bookseller has settled on…
Author Interviews
Michael Couch Interview Co-Author of “Strategy Driven Leadership”About the Author: Michael Couch, President, contributes more than 30 years of experience in Strategic Talent Management. He has made…
Richard Citrin Interview Co-Author of “Strategy Driven Leadership”About The Author: Richard Citrin Ph.D., MBA is a clinical and organizational psychologist, facilitator and leadership coach. He has worked…
Interview with Dasiy BuchananDaisy Buchanan is an award winning journalist and the author of the critically acclaimed book How To Be A Grown…
Mo Daviau Interview Author of “Every Anxious Wave”Mo Daviau broke into the literary scene with her quirky, exciting, and compulsively readable novel EVERY ANXIOUS WAVE. NPR called…
George Saunders Interview Author of “Lincoln in the Bardo”George Saunders is the author of nine books, including the No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel Lincoln in the…
The Magic Blog
Helpful Hints for Non-Fiction AuthorsTell a memorable story Humans have been fascinated by stories since the dawn of time. At lunch, we tell our…
Tips on Planning a DIY Book TourYour publisher may give you money for a book tour – but you’ll have to stretch it. When my publisher…
Avoid these Icebergs when Writing FictionNever open a book with weather. If it’s only to create atmosphere, and not a character’s reaction to the weather,…
Advice on Self-PublishingGet Your Book Edited Professional editing is a must. No book is perfect, but editorial assistance can help you get a…
Words of Wisdom for Fictional AuthorsUse these tips as an inspirational guide—or better yet, print a copy to put on your desk, home office, refrigerator…