9 Reclusive Writers in History – Part 2
In her book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, American author and lecturer Susan Cain disputes our modern society’s bias against introverts. She makes a case for productive introvert-extrovert collaborations and mentions the partnership of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs in transforming Apple to the iconic company that it […] READ MORE |
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Author Scribe I Am Tells the Birth of His Story – Part 1
Xlibris author Scribe I Am had put his story on the back burner but his writer alter ego talked him into writing again. True to his name, Scribe I Am is writing personified. The scribe graces the Xlbiris Blog with his eloquent writing presence as he reveals the beginning of his sci-fi novel Terrah Damnation. […] READ MORE |
9 Reclusive Writers in History – Part 1
Many great writers have shunned the public eye but remained popular because of their literary geniuses. But more than their writing, their enigma has also appealed to the readers of their generation and continues to do so today. Did their hermit-like lifestyle help them focus on their writing or was the hubbub of fame or […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author Monica Hatley-Carr Featured on missLady Magazine
Arkansas-based publication missLady Magazine has recently interviewed Monica Hatley-Carr, author of Xlibris-published book “I Love the Color Pink.” Being an Arkansas native with notable achievements in her personal and professional life, Monica is a poster girl for the magazine’s intended message to young women: “missLady magazine is the ultimate source for today’s young lady. Our […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Book Awarded Honorable Mention at Stargazes Literary Prizes
For first-time published authors, Irena and Isabella de Wardin may have more inspiration to write. The siblings have earned an honorable mention at the annual Stargazes Literary Prizes writing competition for their Xlibris-published book “The Hummbingbird: Book 1: Madness in Crescendo.” The book was among the entrants in the Fantasy & Science Fiction category. The […] READ MORE |