Amy Wilhelm – Book Club Babble

When Jenna, a twenty-something native Mid-westerner, is offered a job working for Vincent Hull, a prominent businessman in New York City, she jumps in feet first with no idea what she's getting into. But is it ... Read More...

Giving Your Writing The Professional Edge

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

It's a big step when you’re making the transition from writing as a hobby, for yourself or a small audience, to writing for profit. Whether you’re monetizing a blog, getting into content writing, or seeking pub... Read More...

Elinor Lipman Delights Again with Rachel to the Rescue

Amy Wilhelm

Interviews, Reviews

Rachel to the Rescue was published by Lightning Books out of the UK because American publishers thought their readers might have Trump fatigue. In reality, the story is much less about Trump and much more a... Read More...

What to Watch: The Most Fun and Exciting Movies of 2020

Amy Wilhelm

Reviews, Should I Watch?

No doubt about it, 2020 has not been a vintage year. During the chaos, we’ve all been looking for ways to detach and unwind a little, and in between reading and watching book adaptations, what better way to dis... Read More...

Our November Thriller Recommendation: They’re Gone by E.A. Barres

Amy Wilhelm

Reviews

They're Gone has everything we love about thrillers – interwoven plotlines, suspense, surprises, stripped-down prose, and lots and lots of action! But, that's not all you'll find when you peel back the front co... Read More...

Book Club Questions for Sorrow by Tiffanie DeBartolo

Amy Wilhelm

Book Club Questions

Sorrow is an ideal book club read because it explores the interesting question of why some people follow their dreams and others don't. Regardless of what each reader brings to the table, this dilemma touches u... Read More...

Three Worthy Literary Adaptations to Stream

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, Should I Watch?

If you're like many, your streaming services are a lifeline to surviving 2020. Let's face it, probably 2021 too. Even so, there are times that lifeline feels more like a rope tying you to your sofa, making you ... Read More...

How to Get More Writing Done in Less Time

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis

Unless you’re a full-time writer, one of the most challenging aspects of writing is finding the time to do it. There are many things we can do to be more efficient with our time, but at the end of the day, ... Read More...

Four Ways to Have a Career in Writing

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing, Writing during the Covid-19 Crisis

Whatever path you take to realize your dream, a career in writing can be both exciting and creatively fulfilling. While the journey is an individual one, here are some great places anyone can begin. Start A Bl... Read More...

Can an Adaptation Ever Match the Original Book?

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, Should I Watch?

For better or for worse, avid readers have become used to their favorite books being handed over to Hollywood for adaptation. Sometimes, the movies perform as well at the box office as they did in the bookstore... Read More...

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