Literary Lagniappe

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

I Ran into Monica Lewinsky Recently and Learned Something…

There I was, trying to think of ways that Book Club Babble could raise awareness about bullying since October is National Bullying Prevention Month. I started to mentally put together a list of painfully honest... Read More...

Under a Sardinian Sky – An Interview with Sara Alexander

Tabitha Lord

Interviews, on Books

Mina, a London-based travel writer, returns to her family's home in Sardinia to bury an aunt. With her mother also gravely ill, she worries that her family's history will be lost as the last of that generation ... Read More...

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 Events: March 29th, 2017 at 9 PM EST BCB and auth... 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 ... 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 numerous statements (about women and Mexicans, for... 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... 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 thoughtfulness will be appreciated. Here are some of... 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...