Do you remember filling out your college applications? Along with your GPA and essays there were questions about your extracurricular activities. The emphasis was on finding out whether you were a well-rounded person. But being “well-rounded” is much more than participating in the Glee Club or volunteering at your local pet shelter. It includes adopting […]
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Dachshund to Death: A Dog Lover’s Cozy Mystery
A good mystery doesn’t need a bookmark. Rather, it’s one you curl up on the couch with and read straight through from beginning to end. This is book seven in the series Barkview Mysteries by C.B. Wilson, staring clever characters in a sweet little town. Amidst the bustle of the town’s annual gingerbread house competition, […]
Snowy Valentine
Jasper Bunny goes on the hunt for a Valentine’s Day gift for his wife, Lilly. In need of inspiration, he turns to his friends but ends up caught in one trick and trap after another. Until a little bird gives him the answer he seeks, only then Jasper realizes the perfect gift was right in […]
Advice From Pros: Meg Gaertner
Meg Gaertner is the Managing Editor for fiction books at Jolly Fish Press and Flux (North Star Editions) where she currently acquires and edits young adult and middle grade novels. Though Meg’s first career choice was in the medical field, her trajectory changed when she rediscovered her love for writing. She went on to earn her MFA in […]
Literary Lounging: Discovering the Ideal Sofas for Book Lovers
For book enthusiasts, a cozy reading nook is not just a corner of the room; it’s a sanctuary where stories come to life and imaginations flourish. Central to this haven is the perfect sofa, inviting readers to lose themselves in the magic of words. In this exploration, we delve into two iconic sofas, the Cloud […]
Nourishing Seeds of Inspiration
We are inspired all the time by actions we take, mistakes we made, things we observe, people we meet, and well, life. These seeds of inspiration are often the impetus of a fascinating story. All authors weave personal experiences into their books, and many write entire tomes around these experiences. It’s funny how my interest […]
Book Teaser: UnSuited
A YOUNG WOMAN MUST DECIDE IF SHE CAN LEAD THE REBELLION AGAINST A CLASSIST, UBER-CAPITALIST SOCIETY IN THIS EXCITING SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE AUGLAND SERIES Ashton has escaped. She’s made it outside the walls of the faux-utopian theme park Augland where the wealthy and powerful artificially augment their bodies and lives. But is the rebellion […]
A Christmas Miracle for the Frosty Marquess
Author Sally Forbes paints a lovely picture in this story about two lost souls bound by matrimony, who find that love truly can blossom in the most unexpected places. In this regency romance, the kind and gentle Lady Clara Bennett is betrothed to Julian Hawthorne, the Marquess of Silverstone. Ever since his mother’s passing, life […]
Rocked By Grace
Book one in the Love and Chaos series by bestselling author M. J. Schiller is a fantastically fun romantic romp for readers with crushes on bad boy rockstars. Zane Sanders is following in the footsteps of the great Bruce Springsteen when he plucks an unsuspecting fan out of the audience during his concert. Grace Prescott […]
Talking On Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations
When you feel you must dance around someone’s feelings, approach conversations with caution, or constantly avoid poking the bear, you’re talking on eggshells. It’s exhausting and no way to relate to one another. Author, communications expert, and CEO of the Intrigue Agency, Sam Horn, presents the solution capitalizing on her successful communication strategy: “Tongue Fu,” […]