It can happen to the best of us. Fame, fortune, and followers bloom, boosting confidence to unimaginable heights. But most people have folks in their corner to help keep egos in check. Family, friends, colleagues, kids, or, yes, a setback or negative comment may gently or harshly rebalance the scales. Authors understand this well; if […]
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Author Q&A With Michelle M. Pillow
Michelle M. Pillow, a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, is known for her paranormal and sci-fi romance novels. With over 100 titles, including series such as Merely Mortal, Order of Magic, Warlocks MacGregor, and Dragon Lords, Michelle has captivated readers with her intricate world-building and immersive storytelling. A passionate advocate for the power […]
Author Q&A With Ann Crawford
Ann Crawford is and author and award-winning documentary filmmaker. She accompanied a group of vets back to Viet Nam and filmed them doing humanitarian work, returning to their Areas of Operation, and healing their wounds of war. A few years later, she traveled around the world and interviewed people from all walks of life—heads of […]
Popi’s All Souls Song
Simple and elegant, yet so poignant in its message of celebrating and honoring lost loved ones. Written by C.K. Malone and illustrated by Shelly Swann, this is a beautiful story every family should read. Mara and her grandmother, Nene, continue the tradition Mara’s grandfather, Popi, instilled—singing to families who have lost loved ones. Parents, children, […]
Author Q&A With Julia Marie Davis
Julia Marie Davis is an American poet and novelist. Julia’s writing has appeared in The Bangalore Review, The Dillydoun Review, New Note Poetry, Moonstone Arts Center’s Nasty Women’s Anthology, and TaintTaintTaint Literary Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Boston College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairfield University. Her forthcoming novella, Catbird […]
Written In the Stars: The Astrology of Soulmate, Karmic, and Twin Flame Relationships
This is a fascinating read. I don’t know much about astrology or birth charts, and like many others, I am uncertain how reading these tools provides answers. But this book by Kate Rose breaks through the confusion and esoteric notions and, yes, infuses logic into this approach. This book focuses on relationships and explores how […]
The Best Podcasts for Authors and Writers
Authors and writers have historically been lifelong learners. We love reading, attending conferences, actively engaging in writers’ groups, and immersing ourselves in traditional and non-traditional training programs. But if you’re looking for something “newish” in the professional development arena that you can enjoy just about anywhere and anytime, look no further than podcasts. And boy, […]
Author Q&A With Rabbi Adina Allen
Rabbi Adina Allen is a spiritual leader, writer, and educator who grew up in an art studio where she learned firsthand the power of creativity for connecting to self and to the Sacred. She is co-founder and creative director of Jewish Studio Project (JSP), an organization that is seeding a future in which every person […]
Writer’s Corner: Five Ways Social Media Can Negatively Impact Authors
The other day I was reading an article about cars and saw a response from an author. Her response was a post ranting and filled with expletives about her dissatisfaction with a purchase. Of course, it got a lot of traction. Not only did the author leave a permanent bruise on her reputation, but so […]
6 Reasons to Start a Journal
You might call it a planner, a task-keeper, a thought jotter, or yes, even a diary. However you reference it, this handheld log is a journal in some form. Many use it to take notes from books, meetings, and training, while others use it to compile goals, lists, and to-dos. Others tend to write and […]