Though I’m mainly a romance writer, I’m writing a horror story this fall. I’ve long been drawn to ghosts and gothics, and it’s been a great experience. Here are ten reasons why all romance writers should try writing in a genre like horror occasionally. (Of course this all comes with the caveat that seasoned horror … [Read more…]
This week I’m welcoming a guest post by Daniel Hales, whose new book of poetry, Tempo Maps (ixnay press, Philadelphia), will be released this Saturday when he reads at the Philly Art Alliance as part of the Philalalia Small Press Festival. Here Daniel shares his ten favorite books of prose poetry from roughly the last fifty … [Read more…]
I’ve only been on Twitter a few months, but lately it feels like the honeymoon is over. At first it was glorious and wildly fun, but lately I’ve seen some bad behavior on there, tweets and tendencies that give me pause. Which I hate, because social media should be enjoyable and helpful–not like swimming in … [Read more…]
It’s only fair to balance my Top Ten Signs You’re Reading Genre Fiction with a list for those of us with a more literary lean. (Same note as before: this post is meant with much bibliolove; last year I read and enjoyed both The Bridge of San Luis Rey and the newest Bridget Jones.) … [Read more…]
Are you reading books of literary fiction? Or do they instead fit into one of the genres like sci-fi, fantasy, or romance? Here are ten ways to tell if you’re reading genre fiction. (Please note that any gross stereotypes and snark here is meant with a big dose of bibliolove. Proof: last year I read … [Read more…]
I’ve been reading a lot of posts lately from writers bemoaning the author discoverability problem. With thousands of books coming out each year, it’s hard for any author to stand out and sell books. A lot of these posts have suggested how to be more visible by being the loudest, coolest, or smartest writer on … [Read more…]
Every year brings its share of romantic books, movies, and shows, and this year is no exception. Here’s what’s got me loving 2014 with respect to romance in the book world and beyond, from the beginning of the year to the end: 1.) The Book Vixen Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge Between two book clubs, a sturdy … [Read more…]