Literary Lagniappe

In Literary Lagniappe we share extra tidbits about our experiences as writers and other sundry musings.

To The Woman In the Coffee Line – Guest Post by Jacquelyn Mitchard

To the Woman in the Coffee Line, I wish that I had learned your name. You inspired me – first to pity, for your story was so very sad, and then to tribute because you were so loving and so brave. I wish ... Read More...

Reading to Help Alleviate Anxiety: Five Techniques for Overcoming Stress

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Reading

Stress is a natural part of life. It doesn't matter if you're doing your own thing or working for someone else; stress will always be there in some form. Sometimes, it's helpful because it can motivate us and p... Read More...

Science Fiction or Fantasy? Guest Post by Colin Alexander

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Often science fiction and fantasy are linked together under the same banner, but are the two genres really the same? What are the essential components of each, and can they be combined? Today on BCB, guest author Colin Alexander gives his thoughts on writing i... Read More...

Creating Mythical Characters – Guest Post by James Priest

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Have you ever wondered how writers think up new characters, especially characters of the mythical sort? Read on to learn how fantasy author James Priest develops the weird and wonderful characters who populate ... Read More...

Four Techniques to Attract More Readers for Your Book

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Books, on Writing

You wrote your book because there was an undeniable need within you. Now, you want to share it with the rest of the world. The problem is it can be hard to get people to read your book, no matter how good it ma... Read More...

The Top Fantasy Book Adaptations to Look Forward To

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, Should I Watch?

The fantasy genre is always a popular one for filmmakers to harvest from and adapt into films. Lately, we’ve also started seeing more TV shows or on-demand series taken from these fictional worlds. The success of Game of Thrones paved the way for many new and ... Read More...

Love and Happiness and Sex, Oh My! – The Growing Acceptance of Erotic Romance by Briana Cole

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe

Guest post by Briana Cole I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase, sex sells! And it seems to ring true across mediums, whether it’s movies or TV shows, magazines, and yes even books. I remember reading my first... Read More...

Interview with Wanda M. Morris, Author of All Her Little Secrets

Maribel Garcia

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Interviews, on Books, on Creativity, on Publishing, on Reading, on Writing

Today Book Club Babble is pleased to introduce and interview Wanda M. Morris, whose new, fast-paced thriller All Her Little Secrets recently debuted. In ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS, Ellice Littlejohn se... Read More...

The Woman Behind the Character – Guest Post by Gabrielle St. George

Amy Wilhelm

Book Club Profiles, Literary Lagniappe

“You’re mad, bonkers, completely off your head,” said Charles Dodgson’s Alice in Alice in Wonderland. “But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.” When I dreamt up Gina Malone, the main character in my mystery novel How To Murder a Marriage, she was... Read More...

Book Club Questions for The Dangers of an Ordinary Night – guest post by Lynne Reeves

Amy Wilhelm

Book Club Questions, Literary Lagniappe

Book Club Guide | The Dangers of an Ordinary Night by Lynne Reeves As a school and family counselor, as well as a novelist, it’s my hope that every facet of my work creates opportunities for thoughtful conve... Read More...