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”
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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?”
What’s the story behind the Rosetta Stone?
When most people think of the Rosetta Stone, the first thing that comes to mind is the language learning software packages. No wonder, their bright yellow boxes with their name and oddly shaped blue logo are nearly ubiquitous. Not to turn this blog into an ad for the product (unless… Read more“What’s the story behind the Rosetta Stone?”