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How To Write a Kick-Ass Love Scene

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
We're delighted to collaborate with Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of On Location. How do you write a great love scene? The thought of writing a love scene sends many authors running for the hills. But lov... Read More...

Middle Grade Author Dani Resh Talks About Her Writing Journey

Tabitha Lord
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity, on Writing
I am so pleased to feature Dani Resh, author of The Magic Shoe middle grade fantasy series, on BCB today. In her guest article, Dani shares her inspiring journey to becoming a published author. Welcome, Dani! ... Read More...

Spotlight on What We Leave Behind – Christine Gallagher Kearney’s Debut Historical Fiction Novel

Tabitha Lord
Book Club Profiles, Interviews, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
In 1947, war bride Ursula arrives in Minneapolis torn between guilt over leaving loved ones behind and her desire to start a new life, and a family. But the American dream proves elusive—she is struck with po... Read More...

A Journey into Writing – YA Author Leisl Kaberry Tells Us How She Got Her Start

Tabitha Lord
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
Every writer has a story about how and when it all began for them. Today on BCB, Leisl Kaberry, author of the YA epic fantasy series The Titanian Chronicles, tells us her tale. Welcome, Leisl, and thank you for... Read More...

Spotlight on Nancy McCabe’s YA Science Fiction Novel – Vaulting through Time

Tabitha Lord
Book Club Profiles, Diversity, Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity, on Writing
16-year-old Elizabeth is dealing with some growing pains. Being bi-racial, she doesn’t look like the other kids in her school, she’s worried about the changes to her center of gravity turning her love of gymnas... Read More...

Do Not Ignore What Matters Most

Amy Wilhelm
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
We're thrilled to share the inspiration behind Jamie Beck's The Beauty of Rain in her own words. People who've had a brush with their mortality tend to reassess their priorities, and I am no exception.   My d... Read More...

The Hardest Book – Guest Post by Annabelle McCormack

Tabitha Lord
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Books, on Writing
I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Annabelle McCormack's debut historical fiction novel, Windswept, last year. You can check that post out HERE. So, when I heard the sequel was in the works, I couldn't... Read More...

The Secret Soundtrack – Guest Post by Heloisa Prieto

Tabitha Lord
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity, on Writing
1971, Michigan, USA. Jimmi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Crosby, Still, Nash and Young, but mostly Santana's vinyls were constantly played in my cozy bedroom at the Morgan's family house, in Constantine. Back home, in... Read More...

Six Tips to Help You Research Your First Novel

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
So you want to become a novelist. Congratulations, you’re already on your way to becoming a master of the written word with that decision. But anyone who’s ever tried to write a book will tell you it isn’t as s... Read More...

Physics and Fantasy – Guest Post by Dilani Kahawala

Tabitha Lord
Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
I'm so pleased to welcome Dilani Kahawala to BCB today. In her guest article, she talks about her path from physicist to fantasy writer, shares some world building basics, and discusses her debut novel Blood Mo... Read More...
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