Guest Post by Diana Hart When I started writing Cauliflower Heart, back around 2009, I was really quite depressed. I found that writing about my life was very therapeutic. I started writing from an autobiographical point of view, then found I was happier writing things from a fictional aspect. I didn’t want to hurt anyone […]
Julie’s Review: I’ve had this series recommended to me for a while. Actually I first heard about it several years ago because a former supervisor recommended it to me after hearing my Buffy ringtone. He also told me I better watch Firefly and Dollhouse too once I finish my Buffy/Angel binge. This was quite a […]
Let’s chat about taking literary tours. Have you ever visited a location just because you read about it in a story? Share any bookish trips you would love to take someday. Julie: The only travel I have done for any bookish reason is the trip Rose and I took to Portland for the Maybe Someday […]
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month this year? We’d love to hear all about how you do in early December! Remember, write first, edit later. One of the best tips I’ve heard from author is to get your story out while it is fresh in your mind, then focus on revisions, revisions, revisions. […]
Julie’s Review: So I’m listing book 3 but I’m really reviewing books 1-3 in this awesome Night Huntress spin-off series, ok? Why? Well, I just devoured them so quickly that writing separate reviews doesn’t make sense. I loved the Night Huntress series, and especially thought Vlad was an exciting character, so I decided to devour […]
Who here reads humor writers? Do you have a favorite comedian you follow in book form as well as on TV? Julie: I’m not all that into humor writing, because it mostly is just OK to me. There might be funny bits here and there, but no one’s life is that hysterical that a humorous […]
We are hosting a meme called: That’s what HE said Thursday. For more info on what this meme is all about click here. We are switching things up now and doing our posts once a month rather than weekly. The Linky will be open all month long and you are welcome to continue doing your post […]
Sooner or later, a gift-giving season will be upon us. Whether we’re thinking about a friend’s birthday or are counting down the days until XMas, books are a great item to include in someone’s gift basket.
No Book Buying Challenge 2015 – November Update As you know, we are co-hosting the Show Your Shelves Some Love: A No Book Buying Challenge. You can also review the details of the post on the “No Book Buying Challenge“ page from the menu above. November’s topic: Are you thankful you did this challenge? How […]
Did you know that Oct 30th was Cat Day? I mean, how can we not talk about cats now? Who are some of your favorite bookish cats? Julie: Look, you know I love kitty cats, right? I think it is awesome when there is an important cat character in a book. There are so many […]