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Category: Guest Article
An interview with Chad Faries
1—When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I don’t think it was until I was in college. I liked writing and had done a little creative writing in high school, and before that I loved recording songs from the radio… Continue Reading “An interview with Chad Faries”
Refusing Disappearance: On Becoming Unladylike by Regina Louise
In Unladylike: A Mythopoetic Reclamation of Love, I am exploring the deeper intention behind why I write—specifically, how poetry becomes a set of coordinates that leads us back to ourselves.
Wood, Electric, & Grass: Learning from a Kid by Barrie Cole
I’ve been thinking about Pokemon recently because I live in Chicago and there is a Pokemon exhibit in town at the Field Museum. Certain Pokemon fans I know are excited about it. The Pokemon exhibit highlights the history and origin of Pokemon and places… Continue Reading “Wood, Electric, & Grass: Learning from a Kid by Barrie Cole”
From a Thrift Store Find to a Love Story on Ice by Mary Van Winkle
I want to share the story behind Bellerose & Blinov On Edge and how I ended up writing a figure skating romance in just two years.
Fil Chavez — Author of Unused Towels, a Finalist in the NM/Arizona Book Awards
Unused Towels by Fil Chavez is a powerful memoir that blends heart-wrenching honesty, humor, and faith to shed light on one of life’s most difficult battles—suicidal depression. A finalist in the NM/Arizona Book Awards, this inspiring book offers hope, insight, and resilience to readers… Continue Reading “Fil Chavez — Author of Unused Towels, a Finalist in the NM/Arizona Book Awards”
Affordable Reading Options: Used Book Depot and Cheap Book Depot
Introduction For every book lover, the dream of building a personal library often collides with the reality of rising book prices. Yet reading should never be a luxury. It should remain accessible to anyone eager to explore new ideas and stories. Two platforms have… Continue Reading “Affordable Reading Options: Used Book Depot and Cheap Book Depot”
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Pros, Cons, and Tips for Authors by Jeyran Main
Choosing the right publishing path is one of the most critical decisions a writer can make. The choice between self-publishing and traditional publishing can significantly impact your book’s visibility, creative control, and financial outcome. Understanding the pros and cons of each option helps authors… Continue Reading “Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Pros, Cons, and Tips for Authors by Jeyran Main”
SO YOU WANT TO WRITE ALTERATE HISTORY By Louis Latzer
A proper Alternate History story is predicated on a single change to “reality” which leads organically to many other changes. Sometimes Alternate History fiction is/was more wishful thinking than an actual attempt to speculate in a realistic manner. It’s better, and harder, to keep… Continue Reading “SO YOU WANT TO WRITE ALTERATE HISTORY By Louis Latzer”
My Sixth Book Journey by Kathryn Starke
Twenty years ago, I wrote and published my first children’s book, Amy’s Travels. I was a second-grade teacher at the time and wanted to create a resource to help fellow educators teach the seven continents. A few years later, I wrote my first contemporary… Continue Reading “My Sixth Book Journey by Kathryn Starke”
