Boredom, Relaxation and Single-Tasking
Have you noticed how we never get bored any more? We always multitask, rarely doing just the one thing. Last week I came across a number of articles about boredom and how useful – and highly unusual, nowadays – it is. I guess that is because of the summer. People...
Presenting: Cursed (A Yorkshire Ghost Story) by Karen Perkins
Today I have something for the horror lovers among you: Cursed, by Karen Perkins. She’s back. This time no one is safe. A skeleton is dug up at the crossing of the ways on Hanging Moor, striking dread into the heart of Old Ma Ramsgill – the elderly matriarch...
Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key Cover Reveal
I assume you all know Charles E Yallowitz, a great author and wonderful supporter of both this blog and his fellow authors. The Compass Key is the fifth book in his amazing Legends of Windemere fantasy series, and it's a pleasure and a privilege to host the cover...
Free Books: Effrosyni Moschoudi’s Gentle Fantasy
Today, I’m pleased to present to you Greek author Effrosyni Moschoudi and her books. As of this coming Thursday and for five days, they will be FREE on Amazon; seeing that they are perfect for a summer escape, you may not want to miss out on this opportunity! WHO IS...
A Grammar Nazi’s Theme Song
Finally, grammar Nazis have our their own theme song! In case you've missed it, here is the hilarious Word Crimes by the amazing Weird Al! Damn, I can't remember the original song for the life of me, now... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc
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Madame Lilly, Voodoo Priestess: Soulless
Today, I bear news of a new release; a short horror story called "Madame Lilly: Soulless", by Dormaine G. This is the second volume of her chilling horror series, Madame Lilly: Voodoo Priestess. Book Synopsis The time is 1890, the place, New Orleans, and Odara is lost...
The Perfect List of Forms for Every Occasion
Although I'm quite the romantic at heart, the engineer in me can't help but marvel at the number of everyday drama that would have been avoided, if only people were made to fill certain forms. So, in my ever-lasting quest to help out my fellow authors dream up a...
Hate 50 Shades? Then Read These Books Instead.
Everyone complains about 50 Shades, but Teach.com did something about it. Enjoy its epic Inforgaphic, reposted by Rebecca Eisenberg from Upworthy as 101 Books To Read This Summer Instead of '50 Shades of Grey'.
Writing Tips by J.K. Rowling
I think that most writers admire J.K. Rowling. We've heard how she spent hours writing her books in an Edinburgh café (I vote for Nicholson's, but Edinburgh café owners seem entangled in a heated debate regarding which one she actually preferred, and I have heard a...
Interview with Author A.R. Silverberry
You may have read my interview on A. R. Silverberry's blog. Today, it's my turn to return the favour. A. R. Silverberry writes fiction for adults and children. His novel, WYNDANO’S CLOAK, won multiple awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Award gold medal for...
Conclusions from Smashword’s Survey: How to Sell your Books
All my author friends spend sleepless nights agonizing over one question: how can I best promote my books? Well, Smashwords recently attempted to answer that question through a survey examining what works and what doesn’t in terms of ebook sales. You can read the...