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Ways that the World Could End: Author Interview with Kim Hooper

Interviews, on Books, on Creativity, on Reading, on Writing

Today Book Club Babble is excited to be talking to Kim Hooper. Kim, thank you so much for joining us today. Let’s get started… Maribel Garcia: I love that this particular novel centers on neurodiverse ... Read More...

Writing Romantic Comedies – Guest Post by Bestselling Author Helena Hunting

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

The first book(s) I ever published were angsty new adult romance, heavy on the feels. When I was writing Clipped Wings and Inked Armor I reached the heaviest, angstiest parts of the book and basically snot sobb... Read More...

A Day Like This

Maribel Garcia

Book Club Questions, Interviews, on Reading, on Writing

Today Book Club Babble is excited to be talking to Kelley McNeil. Kelley, thank you so much for joining us today. Let's get started... What inspired you to write this book? What is the story behind it?... Read More...

Always Wanted to Write a Book? Here Are Some Simple Tips to Guide You

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Writing a book is a fantastic goal to have, but it’s surprisingly difficult to stick to it and some people find it challenging to even put their first few words onto paper. There’s no doubt it’s a challenging p... Read More...

How Novelists Get Started On Writing Books

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Writer is an interesting term. While it refers to people who may write novels, articles, poems or blogs it doesn’t necessarily mean someone who earns money from doing so, or someone who releases or publishes an... Read More...

How To Write a Kick-ass Love Scene – guest post by Sarah Echavarre Smith

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

We're delighted to host this guest post by Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of On Location. The thought of writing a love scene sends many authors running for the hills. But love scenes are my favorite scenes t... Read More...

Why Are You Struggling to Write, And What Can You Do?

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Writing doesn’t always come naturally. It can take time and often a considerable amount of effort. You need to be ready to face a few cases of writer’s block. There are a range of reasons why you might be strug... Read More...

The Space Between Loss and Healing – A Guest Post by Tracy Shawn

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Reading, on Writing

Floating Underwater was inspired by personal history and sheer imagination. Having suffered through two miscarriages myself, I wanted to write about how a character deals with that particular loss. I added the ... Read More...

12 Ways Watching Movies Can Improve Your Writing Skills

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Utilizing writing skills is an integral part of life, but many people don't know how to get better at it – even writers! Additionally, many writers are not inclined to watch movies because they don't think they... Read More...

Writing Your First Draft? Don’t Worry About These Three Things

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Reviews

Most first drafts suck. They just do and there’s nothing you can do about it. This may seem like a scary, depressing thing to say, but actually, it's empowering. Knowing that your first draft won’t be perfect, ... Read More...