A Wyoming Rancher’s Literary Roundup: Where the Range Meets the Page The digital age, with all its bells and whistles, hasn’t dimmed the allure of a good ol’ fashioned book. I recently sat down with a Wyoming rancher to talk about his love of literature, his wonderfully chaotic approach to […]
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Darien Library Welcomes Author Eric Jay Dolin for “Left for Dead” Discussion Calling all history buffs, bookworms, and fans of thrilling true tales! Get ready to set sail on an incredible journey as the Darien Library, in partnership with Barrett Bookstore and Darien Power Squadron, proudly hosts acclaimed author Eric […]
Nineteenth Century Black Authors in Worcester: A Story of Self-Publishing and Perseverance Let’s be real, getting a book published even these days can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest, you know? Now, imagine being a Black author back in the nineteenth century, specifically in Worcester, Massachusetts. Talk about a […]
The Self-Publishing Revolution: Boon or Bane for the Book Industry? The year is two thousand twenty-four, and the book industry is practically unrecognizable from what it once was. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but seriously, things are changing. Fast. Self-publishing, which used to be that thing your weird aunt […]
Lauren Roberts: From BookTok Sensation to Bestselling Fantasy Author You know that feeling when you discover a bookish gem before it blows up? Yeah, that was us with Lauren Roberts’ Powerless. This YA fantasy, initially self-published and now backed by the big leagues (Simon & Schuster, we see you!), totally […]
Concert Merch Shopping in Navigating Official vs. Bootleg Alright, so you just scored tickets to see your fave artist on tour this year (congrats, that was probably a battle!). Now comes the fun part: deciding what merch to snag at the show. But hold up, friend. Before you drop your […]
Rescuing Mom: One Woman’s Fight for Justice and a Call to Action Christina DiArcangelo, a healthcare advocate and author based in Chester Springs, is making waves with her new book, “Rescuing Mom,” hitting shelves in two thousand twenty-four. This powerful memoir, interwoven with elements of self-help, delves into DiArcangelo’s harrowing […]
Amy Hest: A Quiet Giant of Picture Books ( Update) Let’s be real, folks. In the wild world of children’s literature, some names echo like thunder. Dr. Seuss? Boom! Eric Carle? Bam! But then, there are the whisperers, the storytellers whose impact, while profound, might not be accompanied by a […]
Guide to Print-on-Demand Book Publishing Gone are the days of desperately sliding your manuscript into a prominent literary agent’s DMs, hoping for a golden ticket to the bestseller list. The digital age has ushered in the era of self-publishing, and print-on-demand (POD) services are leading the charge, handing the quill […]
The Dark Side of Self-Publishing: How Amazon Imposters Prey on Aspiring Authors The year is two thousand twenty-four. The dream of becoming a published author? Totally doable, my friend. Thanks to self-publishing platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), anyone with a laptop and a story can share their masterpiece […]