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      Amy Wilhelm
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      Amy Wilhelm
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      Amy Wilhelm
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Literary Lagniappe

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

The Author’s Cut: Upcoming Events

Kristin Jacobson
Literary Lagniappe, The Author's Cut
The Author's Cut Chat, ask questions and interact with the author and our expert panel of writers and readers. The Author's Cut offers the only inside and online perspective of your favorite books! Upcoming E... Read More...

Author Spotlight – Delilah Dawson

Tabitha Lord
Interviews, on Books, on Creativity, on Publishing, on Writing
Delilah Dawson first caught my attention when she wrote a short story for the Star Wars franchise titled Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon. When I looked into her other work, I learned she had an impressive resume ... Read More...

BCB starts an online book club!

Kristin Jacobson
Literary Lagniappe
Please join us for the BCB version of an online book club! We hope to bring passionate readers together to discuss books from many different genres and subject matters. We will only be discussing books we LOVE and would like to share with others. BCB will be ... Read More...

Eight Books That Help Explain Trump’s Election

Kelly Sarabyn
Literary Lagniappe
Months later, many people are still puzzling over Donald Trump’s presidential win. As an entertainer and businessman without any political or military experience, Trump was an unconventional candidate who made ... Read More...

Inside a Writer’s Mind: On Editing

Tabitha Lord
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
I actually like book editing. The bones of my book are already there, and at that point, I know I have a good story. I’ve worked out the major plot tangles and character arcs, defined the conflicts, and sorted ... Read More...

BCB: The Author’s Cut, Amy M. Hawes Interviews Louie Cronin on Everyone Loves You Back

Amy Wilhelm
Interviews, Literary Lagniappe, The Author's Cut
Louie Cronin's novel, Everyone Loves You Back, demonstrates her humor, wit, and sharp mind. Not only does her main character Bob Boland have those characteristics in spades, her novel manages to be entertaining while also covering heady issues like the gentrif... Read More...

Flowers and Candy Don’t Last. Give Books this Valentine’s Day!

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe
Valentine's Day is swiftly approaching. Rather than rush to buy roses that will fade or candy that will sabotage your honey's New Year's resolutions, how about buying them a book? The gift will last and your th... Read More...

What Do You Do When the Husband You Love Becomes a Woman?

Maribel Garcia
Interviews, on Books, Reviews
“I can’t do it anymore,” Fred said. “I’ve tried being a man. I’ve been everything on my list that would make me one. I’ve been a soldier, a firefighter, a rancher, a fisherman, a husband, and a father. And ... Read More...

8 Children’s Books to Encourage Social Activism

Kelly Sarabyn
Literary Lagniappe, Reviews
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are sharing a list of children’s books that teach the values of justice and equality. These books are not preachy or didactic. They are well-written and beautifully illustrated stories that also convey important lesso... Read More...

December Subscription Drive Results

Kristin Jacobson
Literary Lagniappe
Look at all these books! We love reading, we love books and we love children. It made perfect sense to partner with WePAC (West Philadelphia Alliance for Children) during our December subscription drive. We s... Read More...
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