Writer Resources:Must See Bookish Events

Other than IABE, there are a plethera of book events you should be at. Whether selling your books, or buying without shelf control, these events are a MUST for word lovers everywhere. Writers On The River is hosted by Healing With Words, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. Proceeds benefit Thistle Farms thistlefarms.orgSaturday, July 15th 2023Website: www.writersontheriver.com - Tickets and apparel...

Author Interview: Robin Reardon

1. For new readers, what genre do you write? All my stories feature gay characters primarily, though I often include characters from other groups under that colorful rainbow umbrella: bi, gender queer, intersex, trans—the list goes on.  My early works—novels one through eight—featured gay teens. But my Trailblazer series, as well as my newest novel (For Love...

January Reads

Welcome to 2023! Inspector Ron Atkinson returns to solve the case of, ‘The Body in the Park’, in this light-hearted comedy-mystery, joined by his impetuous partner Malcolm. They set forth on another rip-roaring adventure amidst the pandemic, in the picturesque town of Mill Hill, a leafy suburb of London. As the investigation unfolds, we question was this only an accidental death? Who...

Author Interview: Marie Sinclair

1. For those of us who don’t know you, what genre/s do you write in? I write contemporary mm romance with a fair amount of steam and angst.  2. When did you know you had a story to tell? I could say, I’ve always had a story to tell. I narrated my toys through their adventures instead...

December Reads

Molly O'Brien is a spitfire. She co-own a successful salon with her best friends and is living that single girl life. She's got a smart mouth, a warm heart and a string of terrible dates trailing behind her. After she meets sexy fireman, Brenden Clarke, she starts to think her luck with dating may have...

Writer Resources: Marketing That Works.

Its sad when the only messages you get are from "book promoters" claiming you'll sell hundreds of books. They'll flash numbers at you and show you a few other books that were "successful", but should you know better? Yes, you should! Just like most things in life, its too good to be true! 95% of...

Write Better: Author Autographs

Tell me, what do you anticipate a doctors handwriting to look like? While you hope to be able to read the ink on the page, there is a reason doctors are primarily digital with notes, and anything that was once noted by hand. I can remember watching pharmacists squint trying to make letters out of...

Author Interview: Kelsey Hodge

What genre/s do you write most? I write contemporary and fantasy romance. When did you know you had a story to tell? I was discussing writing with a friend and an idea hit and I need to write my character story. What inspires you to write? Wanting to tell the world my stories What is...

November Reads

ALMOST HUMAN ~ The First SeriesIn this paranormal fantasy, chapters alternate between a vampire and a young woman, as they join an ensemble cast to navigate difficulties of addiction and desire; perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with abuse, morality and... college. The ALMOST HUMAN series must be read in order - the addiction...

Author Interview: Grant Atherton

What is your genre? I write m/m crime fiction. I guess you'd call them cozy mysteries. The protagonist in my current series is a Forensic Psychologist and body language expert who aids his partner, the local Police Chief, with crime scene analysis and suspect interviews. I've always had a fascination with what makes people tick...