What to put on your 2022 literary calendar
A year ago, most literary events had to comply with health protocols and adapt to a virtual setup. But now, the world has begun opening up again with around 60% of the US population having been fully vaccinated. Here’s a list of in-person events to put on your literary calendar for 2022. Just make sure […] READ MORE |
Holiday playlists to jam to
We have a little over a week before Christmas arrives. The decorations are twinkling, snow is piling up, and the gifts are waiting under the tree. All we need now is some music to set the mood. Here are a few playlists you can use to get a little writing done or simply lay back […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author| Anne Durand-Athy, Secrets of the Nire
Xlibris Publishing introduces Anne Durand-Athy, author of Secrets of the Nire. Please briefly describe your book: Secrets of The Nire is a fictional novel set both in modern-day and thirteenth century Ireland. The book centers around the Athy Clan, an ancient, Irish family with a secret to protect. A secret that when revealed, will […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Writing Tips| 5 Plot Pitfalls Pt 2
Xlibris Publishing returns with the rest of 5 Plot Pitfalls. Pitfall #3- Out-of-Character What do we mean by “Out-of-Character?” You write a character, particularly a central character like a protagonist or antagonist, establish their traits, values, virtues, and flaws. The reader comes to learn what this character will and won’t do, how […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author| David Fly, My Life Under the Big Top Pt. 2
Xlibris returns with Rev. David Fly, author of My Life Under the Big Top. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THE BOOK AND HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? I actually began writing a eulogy for the circus because I was grieving the closing of Ringling Brothers/Barnum and Bailey Circus. As I did, I found myself […] READ MORE |