Maribel Garcia – Page 2 – Book Club Babble

Die-hard feminist from the Boomer generation, Denise Larson tells us about her latest book, Anarchy in High Heels

Welcome to Book Club Babble Denise. Let’s start with the story behind what inspired this memoir? I was inspired to write the memoir because I didn’t want the story of Les Nickelettes to be swept into the du... Read More...

She Writes Press and SparkPress Announce Open Submissions for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Authors Toward Equality in Publishing (STEP) Contest

Maribel Garcia

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

There has been a call for change. And some people are actually doing something about it. The publishing industry has been widely criticized for its lack of OwnVoices. #OwnVoices is a te... Read More...

Is the Publishing World Ageist? By Claire Pandora Gearty

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Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis

If you’re a reader, the age of the debut author isn’t relevant, but if you’re a literary agent or publisher it is. In simple terms, it’s all about the ROI, return on investment. New writers who are middle-ag... Read More...

29th Annual Authors Guild Foundation Gala (online)

Maribel Garcia

Book Awards, Literary Lagniappe, on Books, Online Events, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis

Dear Reader, Without books, how would we have gotten through this past year? In times of crisis, we all look to authors for enlightenment, escape, and stories that highlight our commo... Read More...

Barbara Linn Probst Interview for Book Club Babble: THE SOUND BETWEEN THE NOTES

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Book Club Questions, Interviews, Reviews

THE SOUND BETWEEN THE NOTES is the story of a woman’s struggle with timeless questions—Who am I, and where do I belong?— told through the unique perspective of a musician. Described as “a tour de force” (Kirkus... Read More...

How One Writer Learned to be Productive During the Pandemic.

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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

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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

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)

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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...

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord

Midnight on the Marne – An Interview with Sarah Adlakha

James Gardiner Tracks Down the Hero Within

Dark Rivers to Cross – An Interview with Lynne Reeves

Leif the Lucky’s Adventure Continues in Murder Under Another Sun

Assassin’s Lullaby – An Interview with Mark Rubinstein

An Interview with Suzanne Moyers, Author of ’Til All These Things Be Done

Disgruntled

Midnight on the Marne – An Interview with Sarah Adlakha

Should I Watch The People We Hate at the Wedding?

Dark Rivers to Cross – An Interview with Lynne Reeves

Assassin’s Lullaby – An Interview with Mark Rubinstein

Decay and Rise by Courtney Nord – A Vehement Success of Expression

Looking for a Mind-bending Thriller? You’ll Love We Lie Here by Rachel Howzell Hall

Interview with Zach Anner, Author of If at Birth You Don’t Succeed: My Adventures with Disaster and Destiny

Should I Watch The People We Hate at the Wedding?

Should I Watch All the Old Knives? – Joint Review with Katie Kupstas

The Best Book-To-Movie Adaptations To Hit Your Screens

The Top Fantasy Book Adaptations to Look Forward To

Why BCB Thinks Dune Will Be A Spectacular Movie

Should I Watch Chaos Walking

Why Read? My Top Eight Reasons

The Hardest Book – Guest Post by Annabelle McCormack

Things to Do When You’re Not Reading – Some Family-Oriented Winter Activities and Outings

The Secret Soundtrack – Guest Post by Heloisa Prieto

Die-hard feminist from the Boomer generation, Denise Larson tells us about her latest book, Anarchy in High Heels

She Writes Press and SparkPress Announce Open Submissions for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Authors Toward Equality in Publishing (STEP) Contest

Is the Publishing World Ageist? By Claire Pandora Gearty

29th Annual Authors Guild Foundation Gala (online)

Barbara Linn Probst Interview for Book Club Babble: THE SOUND BETWEEN THE NOTES

How One Writer Learned to be Productive During the Pandemic.

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)

Author Maribel Garcia