Maribel Garcia – Book Club Babble

I am a writer of speculative fiction, my favorite genre to read and write and I’m not alone! If you’re unfamiliar with the genre, think of TV programs like Bewitched, or books like The Time Machine by HG Wells... Read More...

Writing and Self-Care in the Time of Three Pandemics by Life Coach and Writer Linda Gonzalez

Maribel Garcia

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Guest Writer

You may wonder about the notion of three pandemics, so right off the bat, I will name the obvious: COVID-19 pandemic. The one we were already in and not naming as a pandemic and therefore not taking as seriousl... Read More...

Coming in SEPTEMBER: Demystifying Diversity Podcast by author/journalist Daralyse Lyons and AnnMarie Jones

Maribel Garcia

Equity and Inclusion, Literary Lagniappe, podcasts

What if you had the opportunity to hear compelling firsthand accounts about the often life-or-death stakes of unchecked biases and bigotry? Would you listen? Biracial journalist Daralyse Lyons has interviewe... Read More...

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY READING (ONLINE)

Maribel Garcia

Independent Bookstores, Literary Lagniappe, Online Events

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY READING (ONLINE) Join one of Philadelphia's newest Independent Bookstore for an evening celebrating Independent Bookstore Day and local Philadelphi... Read More...

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards – The Show Must Go On… Virtually!

Maribel Garcia

Book Awards

Greetings from Book Club Babble! We wanted to both congratulate this year's winners of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards and keep our readers updated on next week's ceremony. We have asked Christopher Locke, E... Read More...

5 Tips for Authors to Promote during COVID-19

Maribel Garcia

on Books, on Publishing, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis

Today is World Book Day and the good folks at PR by the Book would like to share these five tips for authors to promote their book during COVID-19. They are also doing their part to promote a digital learning... Read More...

Las Comadres para las Americas connects Latinas around the World through the love for literature…

Maribel Garcia

Literary Lagniappe

Now Comadres para las Americas wants you to know about the Lideramos Fellowship! LIDERAMOS is offering eight Fellowships to Latino leadership program directors, staff, and alumni in 2020 ... Read More...

Finding Strength in Susceptibility by REBECCA FAYE SMITH GALLI

Maribel Garcia

Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis

Across the globe, a coronavirus culture is emerging, and forcing us all to adapt to a new normal. Here at Book Club Babble we send nothing but good thoughts, shine and healthy vibes out to our readers. We also... Read More...

Calling all Authors: AuthorBuzz and BookMovement Can Help You Connect!

Maribel Garcia

Book Club Profiles, Book Club Questions, on Books, on Publishing, Product Reviews

Recently, M.J. Rose of AuthorBuzz shared the following letter from Pauline Hubert, Founder of BookMovement. She answers the question: What Do Book Clubs Want Right Now? Dear Authors & Publishers-... Read More...

Super Humans, Suspense, and Intrigue: An interview with A.M. Wilhelm about her recent thriller Brainstorm

Maribel Garcia

Interviews

In A.M. Wilhelm's debut thriller Brainstorm, we first learn about Melissa, a mother in search of the child she once dropped off at the Sunshine Children's Home in D.C. eight years ago. When she discovers that t... Read More...

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

Sorrow – A Tale of Heartache, Hope, and the Power of Art to Change the World

The Edge of Elsewhere – Sam Stea’s Stunning Debut

Matthew Farrell Releases His Latest Page-Turning Thriller!

When The Red Gates Opened – An Interview with Author/Journalist Dori Jones Yang

A Spell for Trouble – Interview with Esme Addison

Gravity is Heartless

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

Sorrow – A Tale of Heartache, Hope, and the Power of Art to Change the World

The Edge of Elsewhere – Sam Stea’s Stunning Debut

When The Red Gates Opened – An Interview with Author/Journalist Dori Jones Yang

A Spell for Trouble – Interview with Esme Addison

Welcome to the Chocoverse! An Interview with Amber Royer

Author Spotlight – John Jackson Miller

Is Everything, Everything Worth Watching?

Can an Adaptation Ever Match the Original Book?

What To Do When You’re Burned Out With Cinematic Universes

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

Does the movie version of The Glass Castle hold up?

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

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

Why Read? My Top Eight Reasons

How to Get More Writing Done in Less Time

Four Ways to Have a Career in Writing

Can an Adaptation Ever Match the Original Book?

Pandora, author of the Pilgrim Saga talks about Speculative Fiction and her Chronicles

Writing and Self-Care in the Time of Three Pandemics by Life Coach and Writer Linda Gonzalez

Coming in SEPTEMBER: Demystifying Diversity Podcast by author/journalist Daralyse Lyons and AnnMarie Jones

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY READING (ONLINE)

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards – The Show Must Go On… Virtually!

5 Tips for Authors to Promote during COVID-19

Las Comadres para las Americas connects Latinas around the World through the love for literature…

Finding Strength in Susceptibility by REBECCA FAYE SMITH GALLI

Calling all Authors: AuthorBuzz and BookMovement Can Help You Connect!

Super Humans, Suspense, and Intrigue: An interview with A.M. Wilhelm about her recent thriller Brainstorm

Author Maribel Garcia