Literary Lagniappe

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

Windows or Mac? What’s Best For Writers?

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Technology

Digital technology has become a ubiquitous presence in our lives. There was a time when comparatively few of us used computers, and even then we only used them sparingly and in a professional capacity. With the... Read More...

What To Do When You’re Burned Out With Cinematic Universes

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, Should I Watch?

It feels as if we’ve seen nothing but comic book movies for the last decade, and many might consider that it’s been even longer when you think of the likes of the Nolan Batman films and the Raimi Spiderman tril... Read More...

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 or Jules Verne’s, Around The World In Eighty Days... 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 platform and community during this time of shelte... 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 updates, rationing supplies, wondering how we’ll f... 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...