5 Times the Literary World Was Rocked by Controversy

Jul 6, 2025 | Random Musings

Literature has long been a mirror to society, reflecting its triumphs, tensions, and taboos. But sometimes, the stories behind the books stir more conversation than the pages themselves.  From censorship battles to scandals involving celebrated authors, the literary...

Historical Gamblers Who Became Literary Icons

Jun 26, 2025 | Random Musings

September 1863. Fyodor Dostoevsky sits at a roulette table in Wiesbaden, convinced he’s finally cracked the code of gambling success. He writes confidently to his sister-in-law about possessing “the secret of how to win,” claiming it’s...

3 Fantasy Tropes I Love — And 3 I Avoid at All Costs

Jun 12, 2025 | Writing

This is a guest post by Savannah Cordova. Savannah is a writer with Reedsy, a marketplace that connects self-publishing authors with the world’s best editors, designers, and marketers. She loves science fiction and fantasy. 3 Fantasy Tropes I Love — And 3 I Avoid at...

When Book Marketing Fails

May 30, 2025 | Marketing

Book marketing has undergone far-reaching changes in the past few years. While in-person events and long-form interviews were once the staples, modern book marketing strategies now stress social media and phenomena like BookTok.  Promoting books might seem like the...

Everyone Hates This Restaurant!

Jan 19, 2025 | My Publications

It’s been a while since I last published something, but now I’m very, very pleased indeed to announce my latest release: Everyone Hates This Restaurant is an illustrated children’s book inspired by my daughter’s love of desserts — to the point...