Xlibris Author J.D. Mallinson Wins the 2013 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award
Xlibris author J.D. Mallinson’s curiosity about life is captured through his self-published poetry collection The Sycamore Seed, published by subscription. Like a wind-blown, spinning sycamore seed, the former educator has let nature take its course, as he pursued and expressed his fondness for the craft. He previously won second prize at the BBC Home Thoughts […] READ MORE |
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Multi-Published Xlibris Author Gene Ligotti Writes On Despite Hurdles
What started out as writing merely to pass the time has become a lifelong passion for multiple-published author Gene Ligotti. He took a shot at writing following a health problem that caused him to retire from his dental profession after 30 years of practice. Unfazed by some writing roadblocks, Gene has thus far written three […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author Annette Keeble Martens Depicts a Versatile Wordsmith – Part 2
Xlibris author Annette Keeble Martens further shares her craft, its influence on others, and a glimpse of her family struggles and achievements. When people say that they don’t like poetry, let them read one of yours. I do, and then they are hooked. Even men are reduced to tears, believe it or not. How did […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author Annette Keeble Martens Depicts a Versatile Wordsmith – Part 1
A precocious writer since age six, multi-published Xlibris author Annette Keeble Martens has written in every genre possible. Annette’s love of writing coupled with a rich imagination gave birth to thousands of poems and short stories. At age eight, Annette showed fondness for constructing horror tales alarming her mother and resulting in an appointment with […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author Sarah Kennedy Wins Multiple Literary Awards – Part 2
Get to know more about Xlibris author Sarah Kennedy on this second part of her Xlibris Blog. Overview of Sgarrwrath The saga began with four brothers (Cadclucan, Fyrdung, Azolat, and Arawn) taking a journey back in time to protect what is theirs by right. Flame—the most mysterious substance in all of existence is the […] READ MORE |