Coffee and Writing Prompts Tammy Evans’ Sunday Coffee post was a nice way to start my Monday morning. It’s a cozy post talking about recent updates in her life, and writing prompts. Best read with a cup of coffee or tea. Spike in Book Bans The ALA reported a huge increase in book bans in…
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2023 New Year’s Resolutions
Hey Everyone. I’m back. After my unplanned but necessary break from blogging, I’m ready to come back. It won’t be once a week, but I’m still hoping to post semi-frequently. And what better way to ring in the new year than some resolutions? Here’s what I’m hoping for in 2023: I’m going to stick to…
Some Good News in the Book World
2020 has turned out to be an involuntary trip to the Pit of Despair and most of us just can’t wait for this year to be over. But even though 2020 is filled with some seriously dark moments, there is still some positivity in the world, even in the world of books. So, to rip…
25 Awesome Quotes About Reading
Here’s some of my favorite quotes about reading. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S. Lewis “I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” Groucho Marx “Let’s be reasonable…
5 Benefits of Reading
When information is one Google search away and there’s millions of hours of entertainment found in games, movies, and TV, why read books? Well, there are many benefits to reading books, especially in 2020. Here are my top 10 favorite benefits of reading. Relieves Stress Reading for entertainment can be a great stress reliever in…
Book Blogger Spotlight: Allie from Allieereads
What is your blog in a nutshell? In a nutshell, my blog is the space where I talk about books, mental health, and where I also write really lame poetry. It is where I most feel comfortable and where I have been able to become part of an incredible online community where we talk about…
Author Interview with Ginny Stone
Ginny Stone was born in Zimbabwe way (way way) back in 1962. She grew up in Malawi, then moved to South Africa, finished school and started adult life in Somerset West. Her first real job was as a secretary at a nuclear research institute, which her family found hilarious, considering she had “Hope Abandoned” written on her…
#IndieApril Interview with G.E. Hathaway
Today’s interview is with Tucson, Arizona native G.E. Hathaway. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself: GH: First of all, thank you so much for having me! I’m a writer by day and a writer by night, so I couldn’t be happier. I live in Tucson, Arizona, and I am a huge supporter of…
#IndieApril Interview with Aidan Mc Nally
Today’s interview is with Aidan Mc Nally, an Irish fisherman who used writing to overcome tragedy in his life. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. AM: My name is Aidan Mc Nally. I come from a small fishing village on the east coast of Ireland. my writing came about after some major tragedies in my…
#IndieApril Interview with Samantha Kroese
Today’s interview is with Samantha Kroese, a dark fantasy writer who writes about resilient characters. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SK: I’m the author of five, soon to be six, independently published dark fantasy books. I grew up in a difficult situation so I like to try to write stories about people…