Xlibris Author| Fred F. Maphis, Destined to be a Submariner

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Author| Fred F. Maphis, Destined to be a Submariner

Xlibris Publishing introduces Fred F. Maphis, author of Destined to be a Submariner.   What is your book about? Destined to be a Submariner is a book about Fred F. Maphis. In short, a Biography. Describing how I became an American, went into the U.S. Submarine Service and eventually became an engineer; all the while […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| Famous Romance Writers

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Publishing| Famous Romance Writers

Xlibris Publishing commemorates Valentine’s Day by celebrating some of the most famous romance writers in literature. More than writing fiction that has endured the test of time, these romance writers left marks on the genre of romance that have yet to go away. Consider these famous romance writers when writing your own romances.     William […]

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Xlibris Writing Tips| Misused Words

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Writing Tips| Misused Words

There are certain terms and concepts that have been thrown around in the media that are heavily misused or applied, in ways contrary to actual meanings and definitions. There is a wide variety terms, concepts, and quotes that have been misused throughout written English. While there are far too many such words and phrases to […]

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Xlibris News| New Award for Translated Books

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris News| New Award for Translated Books

A recent article by  the Bustle elaborates how, in a surprising move, the National Book Foundation has established a new and fifth category for its National Book Award, the National Book Award for translated fiction and nonfiction works. Effectively this means that the National Book Foundation will recognize translated books published in the United States […]

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