BCB – Book Club Babble

Gary Born went from a career in international law to writing thrillers! His debut novel, The File, set to release on March 28, 2023, features a tenacious botany graduate student who stumbles upon classified... Read More...

Roxana Arama Talks Immigration – Facts, Fiction, and Recommended Reading

Tabitha Lord

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe

Roxana Arama's debut novel, Extreme Vetting, weaves the experience of balancing the needs of both American and Romanian families, living in a culture different from the one in which you grew up, working in a fi... Read More...

Brandywood Small Town Romance Series – Smart, Sexy Storytelling

Tabitha Lord

Interviews, Reviews

Fans of Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley, meet Annabelle McCormack! You may recognize her name from a previous BCB post. Annabelle is also the author of the historical fiction series Windswept, but she's ventured... Read More...

The Hardest Book – Guest Post by Annabelle McCormack

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Books, on Writing

I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Annabelle McCormack's debut historical fiction novel, Windswept, last year. You can check that post out HERE. So, when I heard the sequel was in the works, I couldn't... Read More...

James Gardiner Tracks Down the Hero Within

Tabitha Lord

Book Club Questions, Interviews, Memoir

I had the pleasure of chatting with James Gardiner today on BCB about his personal and professional journey, his unique background, his new book, All In With Love - my journey to the hero within, and much more.... Read More...

Book Club Questions to Accompany ALL IN WITH LOVE by James Gardiner

Tabitha Lord

Book Club Questions

James Gardiner's powerful new memoir, All In With Love: my journey to the hero within, chronicles his amazing life experiences and accomplishments as well as showcases how he turned poor choices and failure int... Read More...

The Secret Soundtrack – Guest Post by Heloisa Prieto

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity, on Writing

1971, Michigan, USA. Jimmi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Crosby, Still, Nash and Young, but mostly Santana's vinyls were constantly played in my cozy bedroom at the Morgan's family house, in Constantine. Back home, in... Read More...

Leif the Lucky’s Adventure Continues in Murder Under Another Sun

Tabitha Lord

Interviews

As a science fiction writer myself, I'm always excited to geek out with a kindred spirit! I caught up with Alton Kremer, aka Colin Alexander, at World Con Chicago this summer, and we had a great chat about his ... Read More...

Six Tips to Help You Research Your First Novel

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

So you want to become a novelist. Congratulations, you’re already on your way to becoming a master of the written word with that decision. But anyone who’s ever tried to write a book will tell you it isn’t as s... Read More...

Physics and Fantasy – Guest Post by Dilani Kahawala

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

I'm so pleased to welcome Dilani Kahawala to BCB today. In her guest article, she talks about her path from physicist to fantasy writer, shares some world building basics, and discusses her debut novel Blood Mo... Read More...

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord

From International Law to Thriller Writer – An Interview with Gary Born

Rebecca Kelley’s No One Knows Us Here

Brandywood Small Town Romance Series – Smart, Sexy Storytelling

Midnight on the Marne – An Interview with Sarah Adlakha

James Gardiner Tracks Down the Hero Within

Dark Rivers to Cross – An Interview with Lynne Reeves

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Rebecca Kelley’s No One Knows Us Here

Brandywood Small Town Romance Series – Smart, Sexy Storytelling

Midnight on the Marne – An Interview with Sarah Adlakha

Should I Watch The People We Hate at the Wedding?

Dark Rivers to Cross – An Interview with Lynne Reeves

Assassin’s Lullaby – An Interview with Mark Rubinstein

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Should I Watch All the Old Knives? – Joint Review with Katie Kupstas

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Why BCB Thinks Dune Will Be A Spectacular Movie

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Roxana Arama Talks Immigration – Facts, Fiction, and Recommended Reading

Rebecca Kelley’s No One Knows Us Here

Get Out of Your Reading Comfort Zone With These 3 Easy Tips

From International Law to Thriller Writer – An Interview with Gary Born

Roxana Arama Talks Immigration – Facts, Fiction, and Recommended Reading

Brandywood Small Town Romance Series – Smart, Sexy Storytelling

The Hardest Book – Guest Post by Annabelle McCormack

James Gardiner Tracks Down the Hero Within

Book Club Questions to Accompany ALL IN WITH LOVE by James Gardiner

The Secret Soundtrack – Guest Post by Heloisa Prieto

Leif the Lucky’s Adventure Continues in Murder Under Another Sun

Six Tips to Help You Research Your First Novel

Physics and Fantasy – Guest Post by Dilani Kahawala

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