Book Club Babble – Page 2 – Book Club Babble

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...

Dark Rivers to Cross – An Interview with Lynne Reeves

Amy Wilhelm

Interviews, Reviews

Lynne Reeves creates her characters from pure human emotion. It's probably her background as a school and family counselor that gives her this intuitive sixth sense. In Dark Rivers to Cross, we understand why L... Read More...

Things to Do When You’re Not Reading – Some Family-Oriented Winter Activities and Outings

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe

As the holidays approach, how will you keep the youngsters occupied? It might be challenging to come up with family-friendly activities that won't break the bank during the colder months. Fortunately, there are... 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...

Cheers To The Grandparents! Contemporary Young Adult Literature Featuring Beloved Grandparents As Central Characters

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe

Please enjoy this guest post by Kate Stollenwerck. In a world that sometimes feels fractured and divided, one universal truth is the power and profound impact on children and teens of grandparents' uncondition... Read More...

Writing Female Anger by Cai Emmons

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Books, on Writing

My two recent novels, Unleashed and Livid—both being published in September 2022—feature female protagonists who discover their anger. They not only realize they’re angry, they put their rage into action. And w... Read More...

Why I Don’t Mind the Gaps by Susanne Dunlap

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe

Historians and historical novelists have a lot in common. We both love the chase, the research. Tracking down that nugget of information that is so telling, so revealing of the time or the character or t... Read More...

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord

The Fires – A Novel by Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir

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

Disgruntled

The Fires – A Novel by Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir

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

Outlander: Ready for Season 2

Should I Watch The People We Hate at the Wedding?

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

The Best Book-To-Movie Adaptations To Hit Your Screens

The Top Fantasy Book Adaptations to Look Forward To

Why BCB Thinks Dune Will Be A Spectacular Movie

Should I Watch Chaos Walking

Why Read? My Top Eight Reasons

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

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

Dark Rivers to Cross – An Interview with Lynne Reeves

Things to Do When You’re Not Reading – Some Family-Oriented Winter Activities and Outings

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

Cheers To The Grandparents! Contemporary Young Adult Literature Featuring Beloved Grandparents As Central Characters

Writing Female Anger by Cai Emmons

Why I Don’t Mind the Gaps by Susanne Dunlap

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