Xlibris News| Good News- Spring 2018

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris News| Good News- Spring 2018

Thanks to this past spring, Xlibris has some Good News to share. Xlibris has recently celebrated its most prolific authors, as well as an author whose book has been reviewed by the New York Times.   Xlibris’ most prolific authors consist of such as John Stark, Lynette Collins, and Eva Fischer-Dixon, who have published 11, […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| 3 Tips for Writing Magic

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Writing Tips| The Sword and Sorcery Genre Pt 2

Whether writing High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller, or Horror, many genres feature magic as a key component. It can range from subtle and inconspicuous to loud and flashy. It can have near limitless potential, or operate within strict confines. It can have a myriad of names ranging from sorcery, medicine, and thaumaturgy […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| Fantasy

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Writing Tips| Fantasy

Following the release of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and the Harry Potter book series, the fantasy genre has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity and interest. Fantasy has a rich history in literature, going back to J.R.R. Tolkien and beyond, to the present day onwards. It is a genre open to an unlimited […]

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Xlibris Publishing| Noeline Slowgrove

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Publishing| Noeline Slowgrove

Xlibris Publishing introduces Noeline Slowgrove, author of TWO WORLDS, ALIENS and ANGELS, and X’LENT TALES.   What a journey I have been on since I first started to write.   My story telling began when I was twelve and there were neighbouring children in the street where I lived with my parents.   Often on summer nights, […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| Comedy

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Writing Tips| Comedy

Humor and laughter are balms for the soul. Many a times people have found their darkest days just that little bit more bearable following an honest laugh. Writing comedy can be one of the most rewarding and difficult tasks for an author. Comedy can and has served a variety of purposes in literature whether simply […]

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