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Looking At What is to be Seen: A Review of Dana Spiotta’s Innocents and Others

With the eagerness of a student and knowledge of a seasoned teacher, Ms. Spiotta spins a captivating story that echoes a real life game of truth or consequences. Her characters are drawn from an exquisite blend... Read More...

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Unearthing The Lion Trees’ Roots, an interview with Owen Thomas

Amy M. Hawes

Interviews, Reviews

A good story inspires its readers to do two things: think and feel. The characters that incite these activities should live within you, speaking in your mind long after the words on the page cease to be their t... Read More...

The Muses Always Win

Amy M. Hawes

Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity

I’m not sure what a modern-day muse looks like compared to those who whispered in Homer’s ear, but I do know their hours of operation. The ones who nudge my work along with a new plot development, or even a new... Read More...

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord

Amy M. Hawes

Interviews

Starting a new book is like boarding a ship destined for unknown waters. As such, you want to make sure you trust your captain. Debut author, Tabitha Lord, is a captain who warrants such confidence. In her firs... Read More...

Sifting Through Words

Amy M. Hawes

on Writing

I’m always thinking. And, always is not an arbitrary adverb. If you’ve read some of my other blogs, you’re aware I love practicing yoga because it creates a shimmering island of calm in a sea of unbridled thoug... Read More...

The Inside Scoop on Predator One, An Interview with Jonathan Maberry

Amy M. Hawes

Interviews

If you’ve had the privilege of meeting Jonathan, you already know he’s insightful, funny, and a genuinely good guy. If you’ve haven’t met him but have read his Joe Ledger series, you might have guessed that the... Read More...

Everyday Storytelling

Amy M. Hawes

on Creativity

The mind is a funny thing. More funny, strange than funny, ha ha. Although, it can make you laugh (hopefully at yourself). And it can trick you. Oh, man, can it trick you. But guess what? You can trick it right... Read More...

Beta Readers Mull It Over

Amy M. Hawes

on Writing

Beta readers are a blessing to all writers. My beta readers helped me see things I never would have from my myopic standpoint. How many times can I reread my work before it transforms into a continuous blur of ... Read More...

Unearthing The Lion Trees' Roots, an interview with Owen Thomas

Fiction and History Conspire to Inspire!

“Herstory” with Nancy Rubin Stuart

Women’s History Month Feature with Linda Cardillo

Judith Cromwell Discusses Women’s History and Good Queen Anne

Women’s History Month Feature with Author Marc Graham

An Interview with Kim Hooper, Author of Cherry Blossoms

Unearthing The Lion Trees' Roots, an interview with Owen Thomas

E A Aymar’s latest thriller probes the depths of the human psyche

An Interview with Kim Hooper, Author of Cherry Blossoms

An Interview with the author Sarahlyn Bruck

Harriet Levin’s My Oceanography reviewed by L. Shapley Bassen

Books We Love: Our 2018 Gift Guide

The Artist: Can Love Save a Man from Himself?

Looking for an Adult Adventure Movie? Try The Lost City of Z

Up for a Russia Spy Thriller Not on the Nightly News? Try Red Sparrow

Does the movie version of The Glass Castle hold up?

Is Everything, Everything Worth Watching?

Lauren Oliver’s YA hit, Before I Fall, Hits the Silver Screen. Is it Worth Watching?

Fences: From Playwright to Screenplay

Who Will Win on Oscars Night? Hidden Figures Gets Our Vote

Why Read? My Top Eight Reasons

Ebook-only Publishing Platform for Short Books: An Interview with Industry Game-Changer Brooke Warner

Books We Love: Our 2018 Gift Guide

Author Spotlight – Kevin J. Anderson

Looking At What is to be Seen: A Review of Dana Spiotta’s Innocents and Others

Unearthing The Lion Trees’ Roots, an interview with Owen Thomas

The Muses Always Win

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord

Sifting Through Words

The Inside Scoop on Predator One, An Interview with Jonathan Maberry

Everyday Storytelling

Beta Readers Mull It Over

Author Amy M. Hawes