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The Magic of Community: An Interview with Avian Swansong author interview lia mcqueeny the old witches house Oct 10, 2024

by Lia McQueeney

Avian Swansong, a lifelong witch and writer, displays her talent and passion for storytelling in her recently published debut novel, The Old Witches Home. In various tales of a magical retirement village, Swansong captivates audiences with her knack for witchcraft, her ability to c...

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10 Best Apps For Readers and Writers lia mcqueeny reading tips Sep 08, 2024

 

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Written by Lia McQueeney

Are you like the many authors we know who are endlessly frustrated with the amount of things to do (writing, marketing, signing, shipping, touring, tracking taxes, and on and on) and the difficulties it takes to accomplis...

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Storytelling: A 30,000-Year-Old TL;DR history jordyn enrile storytelling Aug 15, 2024

By Jordyn Enrile

Telling stories has always been an important part of human history, connecting people across generations. It is an old practice that has changed and grown in amazing ways, just like our world is always changing. Telling stories has evolved a lot over the years, from the first cave ...

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A Beginner's Guide to Advertising on BookTok advertising books collaborations jordyn enrile tiktok Jul 29, 2024

By Jordyn Enrile

TikTok has become a powerful forum for book lovers, writers, and publishers in recent years. With its active community and fervent readership naming their little section of the social media app BookTok, the community presents a singular chance for marketers to establish a genuine a...

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A Literary Summer Journey emily dickinson jordyn enrile mark twain new york sleepy hallow travel Jul 21, 2024

By Jordyn Enrile

Beesties, it's finally time for New York's three months of summer! It's the ideal time of year to set off on a journey that combines the region's rich literary legacy with the natural beauty of the terrain as the warm rays of summer sun dance across New York State. New York has sev...

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Navigating the World of Publishing in the Eyes of the LGBTQ+ community jordyn enrile lambdaliterary lgbtq+ organizations publishing small business writing Jul 13, 2024


By Jordyn Enrile

For writers, the publishing industry has always been a complicated place, but for those who identify as LGBTQ+, the road frequently entails extra layers of difficulties and victories. As we celebrate Pride Month, it's critical to draw attention to the distinctive experiences and ac...

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Kashon "Bussa" Jones author interview jordyn enrile kashon jones Jul 01, 2024

By Jordyn Enrile

Highlighting local talent would hurt us if we didn’t look at the bright city of New York for inspiration. The birthplace of rap and hip hop is bustling with faces that are emerging in all types of art styles. This cultural forge of identities is for our other spotlight artist, Buss...

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Why Your Book's Worth Isn't Defined by Publishers jordyn enrile publishing Jun 07, 2024

By Jordyn Enrile

For a long time, people drew the most comfort from the press or publication houses endorsing their book as the best thing ever. However, what happens if your writing is not accepted by the right people? Is that supposed to suggest that there is nothing valuable about what you do as...

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Book Adaptations: From Page to Screen jordyn enrile reading tips May 31, 2024

Written by Jordyn Enrile

Book Adaptations: From Page to Screen

What better way to continue or relive the joy of reading a book that you cherish than to see a well-done, artfully crafted movie or television show adaptation that encompasses the great scenes in the books that you have stuck in your b...

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Dashawn L. Fair: HashTagg ThaAuthor author interview dashawn fair Apr 27, 2024

In the bustling world of literature, where stories intertwine and voices echo, Dashawn L. Fair, affectionately known as "HashTagg ThaAuthor,” emerges as a beacon of creativity and inspiration. In a recent interview, he shared insights into his journey, challenges faced, and aspirations that drive hi...

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Enchanting Words: Exploring the Magical World of Witches in Literature jordyn enrile writing Feb 09, 2024

Written by Jordyn Enrile

Witches have long held a bewitching allure in the world of literature. These enigmatic figures, both powerful and complex, have fascinated readers for centuries with their mysterious brews, incantations, and otherworldly powers. From the cackling, green-skinned witch of Oz ...

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Christian Cerone: Sunset Downs author interview christian cerone jordyn enrile Jan 28, 2024

Christian Cerone is, by our definition, a man who embraces the leaps and bounds of their true self. A Los Angeles native, he grew up in the underground music scenes of rock and roll in the 1980s, which inspired his newest book, Sunset Downs

Sunset Downs is a captivating exploration of the vibrant...

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