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Literary Lagniappe

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

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...

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)

Maribel Garcia
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...

5 Tips for Authors to Promote during COVID-19 

Maribel Garcia
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...

Calling all Authors: AuthorBuzz and BookMovement Can Help You Connect!

Maribel Garcia
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...

Virtual Book Clubs Could Help Deal With Coronavirus Stress

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe
We at BCB thought Books Forward post about virtual book clubs was definitely worth sharing. We hope you feel the same! We know things are stressful right now––many of us are anxiously scrolling through news ... Read More...

Book Club Questions: Educated by Tara Westover

Tabitha Lord
Book Club Questions, Literary Lagniappe, Memoir
Are you in charge of picking out the next read for your book club? Have no fear! We're here to help! I recommend Educated by Tara Westover. Westover was born into a family of preppers in rural Idaho. She had no... Read More...

Best Gifts for Bookish Pals – 2019 Edition

Tabitha Lord
Best of 2019, Literary Lagniappe, Product Reviews
Is there a writer or an avid reader on your holiday list? This year, the Book Club Babble gals put together a collection of unique gifts to help you shop for the bookish people in your life! If you're looking t... Read More...

A Novel Idea and a Labor of Love: The Story of a South Philly Bookstore

Maribel Garcia
Interviews, Literary Lagniappe, on Books, on Reading
Maribel Garcia: You two have a very special story. Can you tell us how two newly-weds, working multiple jobs decided to get into the bookselling business and acquired their own store? Christina and Alex: The... Read More...
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