James Joyce Fans Celebrate Bloomsday on June 16
For James Joyce fans around the world, June 16 is a reincarnation of the modernist classic novel Ulysses penned by their revered Irish poet and novelist in 1914. The day commemorates the setting of his 1922-published book that chronicles the travels on foot by his protagonist Leopold Bloom in Dublin, Ireland. Joyce considered it memorable […] READ MORE |
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How To Create a Bestseller – Part 1
Many self-pubbed authors have fallen prey to book marketing pitfalls due to either half-baked efforts or lack of research. Becoming an author is hard work, being a self-published author more so—you get the picture. You can, however, work smart. American media strategist, marketer, and author Ryan Holiday offers tried and tested book marketing tips, being […] READ MORE |
Transgender Author Shares Her Story & Life Evolution – Part 2
Hers is a story that strikes a chord as more people gradually embrace gender diversity and unconventional beauty standards. She has chosen to live her life on her own terms the way she has given free rein to her imagination. Here’s the sequel to Xlibris author Evelyn Eve’s guest blog. Book 0 in full bloom […] READ MORE |
Self-Pubbed Books Displayed at Public Library
Self-published authors from Chicago, Illinois, US have good opportunities for discoverability at the Glen Ellyn Public Library in Illinois. The library houses a compilation of books written by Chicago-area authors, as well as books about the city. The books can be found in the Emerging Author Collection, launched in January 2015 to introduce library visitors […] READ MORE |
Transgender Author Shares Her Story & Life Evolution – Part 1
Xlibris author Evelyn Eve has seen her debut story Book 0 evolve from the time she first wrote it in her childhood to her adulthood. She has shunned the trite storytelling formula of the hero saving the damsel in distress. Along with her newfound literary technique came her personal metamorphosis as she now transitions from […] READ MORE |