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Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

The first book(s) I ever published were angsty new adult romance, heavy on the feels. When I was writing Clipped Wings and Inked Armor I reached the heaviest, angstiest parts of the book and basically snot sobb... Read More...

Litani – A Breakneck Thriller With Heart Inspired by True Crime

Frankie Jubilee, the protagonist of Jess Lourey's Litani, is one of my all-time favorite characters, and I never expected to find her in a true-crime-based thriller set in the 80s. Frankie is half-nerd, s... Read More...

The Author’s Cut with Annabelle McCormack

Interviews, The Author's Cut

Annabelle McCormack's debut novel, Windswept, is a beautifully written, well-researched nail biter. Focused on a rather underrepresented time and place in history, Palestine during WWI, we follow the story of G... Read More...

Fairy Tales Revisited in Soman Chainani’s New Release

Reviews

Every once in a while, I read a book that I normally wouldn't, either because it's not a genre I'd usually look at or I'm backlogged and simply don't have time for everything that comes my way. I found Beasts a... Read More...

The Author’s Cut with Cheryl Bostrom

The Author's Cut

I had the pleasure of chatting with Cheryl Grey Bostrom last week about her debut fiction novel, Sugar Birds. This little gem of a story will stick with you long after you turn the last page. Check out our ... Read More...

The Sightless City – Noah Lemelson’s Debut Fantasy Mash-Up

I tried to come up with a category for Noah Lemelson's debut novel, The Sightless City, but had a tough time putting a box around it. It's a fantasy, but I'd also use words like thriller, steam-punk, and even h... Read More...

Five Considerable Career Choices for the Literary Lover

Literary Lagniappe, on Reading

As much as you love your home, you might be ready to leave it and go back into the world, but you might also be looking for a change in your career. If you are a book lover, there are some careers that are a lo... Read More...

Dipped In It – Bethany Harvey’s Moving New Memoir

I had the pleasure of reading an early draft of Bethany Harvey's moving memoir, Dipped In It. When she later asked me to write an endorsement for the release, here's what I said... Bethany tackles the messiness... Read More...

We’re All A Buzz About Melissa Scholes Young’s The Hive