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How One Writer Learned to be Productive During the Pandemic.

Maribel Garcia
Literary Lagniappe
This week's contributing guest writer is Claire Pandora Gearty, who is in the middle of writing the third book in the series, Pilgrim and the Fall of Kings. : You might quite naturally jump to the co... Read More...

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

Maribel Garcia
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe
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

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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

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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)

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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!

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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 

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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

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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!

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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...
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