Listen and Subscribe: Apple | Spotify Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Max Delsohn, author of Crawl, reads a story from his debut short story collection. You can purchase […]| debutiful
Queer historical fiction always feels particularly powerful to me because it’s the author saying we have always been here. It’s laying claim to the canon. It’s a tether to the past and all those who have come before you. It also tends to ask about intersectionality. By often taking place in significant historical moments–in this […]| debutiful
Listen and Subscribe: Apple | Spotify Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Jaquira Díaz, author of This Is the Only Kingdom, joined the podcast to discuss why she writes both fiction and nonfiction, what she gets out of teaching writing, and why Puerto Rico is the answer for […]| debutiful
In Patchwork: A Sewist’s Diary, writer/editor Maddie Ballard explores making seventeen garments over a period of great change in her life in a unique memoir that provides readers an inside look on how crafting can provide a sense of grounding when we need it the most. We asked her to provide some books she turns […]| debutiful
Natalie Lemle is a writer and visual art advisor who founded the Boston and Montreal-based advisory art_works. Her debut novel, Artifacts, is something she has been thinking about for years. “The s…| debutiful
Tony Robles speaks with participants in the Cork International Short Story Festival, part 2. We listen to an Irish poem and fairytale. Jay Rodriguez Sierra plays with Chucho Valdez in a rare live recording. New poetry from Martha Cinader.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Tony Robles speaks with writers, Mary Morrissy, Vanessa Onwuemezi and Gina Chung at The International Short Story Festival in Cork, Ireland. Martha Cinader speaks with artist, Brett Cook about Greg Tate Day in Harlem, New York. Jay Rodriguez Sierra presents new music, Your Sound - featuring Lonnie Plaxico, Pete Drungle and Pheeroan Aklaff. Poetry from Tony Robles and Martha Cinader.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Chloe Michelle Howarth, the author of the sun-soaked debut Sunburn, returns with a chilling new novel, Heap Earth Upon It, transporting readers to a small Irish village in 1965. Where her first book was drenched in summer light and the intensity of adolescent relationships, her latest work is colder, darker, and steeped in gothic suspense. […] The post Chloe Michelle Howarth Interview: Crafting Her New Novel first appeared on The Badger.| The Badger
Top 10 Quotes – Life – Nature – Inspirational – More Quotes – Takeaways – Further Readings Here are 83 of the best Walt Whitman quotes. And they are amazing. You’ll learn: How to get stronger from adversity How to embrace your imperfections How to appreciate life’s simple pleasures And a lot more! But first, […] The post 83 Walt Whitman Quotes (On Life, Happiness, Nature) first appeared on Wisdom Quotes.| Wisdom Quotes
Top 10 Quotes – Hope – Life – Love – Death – More Quotes – Takeaways – Further Readings Here are 100 of the best Helen Keller quotes you’ll ever find. And they are amazing. You’ll learn How to be more persevering How to find purpose in your life The value of being more grateful […] The post 100 Helen Keller Quotes (On Life, Love, Hope) first appeared on Wisdom Quotes.| Wisdom Quotes
I can’t believe that in a little over a week’s time Smugglers and Secrets the fourth book in my fiction series, Witches of the New Forest, will be out! It’s been an incredible year, with tons of ha…| Down the Forest Path
Simon Gathercole analyzes Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John alongside some of the earliest and most controversial apocryphal gospels.| EerdWord
“No one tells a hard-boiled tale like Jim Nelson.” – Instant CityNelson is a tried and tested author. – The Drifting PaigeA damn good writer. – FanFiAddict Jim Nelson's novels include Bridge Daughter (Kindle Press, 2016), Man in the Middle, and In My Memory Locked.| Jim Nelson
One of my favorite quotes about the power of autobiographical fiction comes from humorist Kevin Kling, “We need to rewrite our story sometimes just so we can get some sleep.” In this ep…| The Heart of the Matter
Hello friends! Today, I’m going to talk about a subject that I haven’t talked about in a while…writing. I’ve had a bit of a rocky relationship with writing recently, but I m…| I Have 12% of a Plan
Described as a “superb psychological suspense writer” by the Seattle Book Review and a crafter of endings “that make your jaw drop” by the New York Times Review, Charlie Donlea has sold more than 1.5 million copies in the U.S. His books have been published in forty countries and translated into nearly twenty languages. How […] The post Best-Selling Author Charlie Donlea Shares His Path to Publication appeared first on Barrington Writer's Workshop.| Barrington Writer's Workshop
I had conversations with three talented authors recently and they all said the same thing in their own unique, evocative way. Writers need to resist the urge to write. Yup. You heard me. That’s me paraphrasing, but the message was the same, three times over: Exercise patience and don’t start writing until you’ve wrapped your […]| Victoria Ponders
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMill Welcome Suspense Writer Colleen Coble to this month’s author spotlight. Colleen and I have known each other since we entered the wonderful world of writing—over 25 years ago. I’d like to think we were mere girls . . . She is an incredible writer and always keeps me on the edge of my seat! USA Today ... Read More The post Author Spotlight! Colleen Coble appeared first on DiAnn Mills.| DiAnn Mills
Pyeng Threadgill talks with Martha Cinader about her new book and audiobook, Lost & Found, part memoir part guide to life as an artist. Jay Rodriguez Sierra presents new music, The Light Within You, featuring Jay on Bansuri flute, Joe Russo on drums and Marco Benevento on organ.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Meg Richardson‘s debut novel, Paradise Pawn, draws on her experiences working at a pawn shop. The writer/translator/cartoonist earned her MFA from Columbia and is releasing her debut novel on July 14, 2026, from Tin House. It is available for pre-order now. In Paradise Pawn, Richardson follows two best friends who can sell anything. When the […]| debutiful
Christian Moody, author of the debut story collection Lost in the Forst of Mechanical Birds, has had his work appear in Esquire, Alaska Quarterly Review, The Cincinnati Review, the Best New American Voices anthology, and the Best American Fantasy anthology. He lives in Indianapolis and works as Brand Director for an e-commerce company. In his […]| debutiful
Listen and Subscribe: Apple | Spotify Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Laura Venita Green, author of Sister Creatures, joined the podcast to discuss starting to write fiction in her 30s, her exploration of horror/gothic/genre, and how cycling across the country changed the course of her life. You […]| debutiful
Grace Byron is a writer and critic whose work appeared in The New Yorker, New York Magazine, The Nation, and Vogue. Her work has explored topics ranging from what the current administration’s policies mean for trans travelers and their passports, gun ownership in the trans community, and the state of trans healthcare. Her debut novel, Herculine, is about a woman who […]| debutiful
Listen and Subscribe: Apple | Spotify Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Teresa Dzieglewicz, author of Something Small of How to See a River, reads a selection of poems […]| debutiful
When I tell people that I’ve written a book about my cats, they often ask if it’s a children’s book or a humor book. One person who had read my first book—a cross-genre novella with a healthy dose of literary theory—asked if it featured cartoons. I understand that this is where the mind goes when […]| debutiful
Tatiana Țîbuleac is an award-winning Moldovan-Romanian author whose novels have been translated into 17 languages. A former journalist and UNICEF staffer, she now lives in Paris. Her latest book, The Summer My Mother Had Green Eyes, was translated from Romanian by Monica Cure, a Romanian-American writer, translator, and two-time Fulbright recipient and winner of the […]| debutiful
Mindfully appreciating the moment, rather than slotting the experience into pigeonholes based on prior knowledge, prejudices, or fashion - an impossible goal? The post Respecting the Artist’s Process first appeared on Anne Carley Creative.| Anne Carley Creative
Vanessa Kramer is a talented author specializing in dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and mystery. Her works delve into themes of love and loss, influenced by her Catholic upbringing and mythology. Balancing writing with her in-home daycare, she continues to evolve as a writer, emphasizing the importance of community and supporting indie authors.| The Reading Palette
Vanessa Kramer’s 'Great Desolation' follows Emma, a death angel haunted by guilt and past choices, as she embarks on a perilous quest to reclaim her childhood friend, Sam, from the depths of despair. This sequel blends dark fantasy and theology, exploring themes of loyalty, loss, and redemption amid complex character dynamics and imaginative world-building.| The Reading Palette
BOOKPLACES Review of Embracing the Power to Live by Marsha Ingrao| BOOKPLACES
Bev Grant, speaks about her life as a songwriter, photographer and activist. We hear more of Charlie Rosario's experiences making record cover art, new music by Jay Rodriguez Sierra and some poetry by Henry Grimes.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Kim de l’Horizon’s award-winning debut Blutbuch was published in English this August as Blood Book in the UK (Sceptre), and as Sea, Mothers, Swallow, Tongues in the US (FSG). In this conversation, Kim discusses language, translation and creative rituals with their English translator, Jamie Lee Searle. Firstly, congratulations on Blood Book’s English-language publication! Thank you for taking the time to do […]| New Books in German
NAME Andi Lew Occupation TV host, Best Selling Author, and Wellness Coach! Short Bio Andi Lew is a best selling author and wellness & lifestyle expert from Australia, living in LA and working for Press Pass LA. She hosts her own podcast Well to Do and is known for her Becoming Ageless wellness coaching program […] The post My Sundaze with Andi Lew appeared first on Inquisitor.| Inquisitor
Is there anything more exciting than the release of a piece of work you’ve put heart, tears, and years into? In this episode of Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I t…| The Heart of the Matter
By Louise Conway, Archives Assistant In this first part of a two part blog series we will be exploring the history of Shoreham’s Bungalow Town. To begin we will look at Shoreham pre Bungalow …| West Sussex Record Office
Dao Strom, speaks about her work and shares from her latest offering; Tender Revolutions. Marque Gilmore returns to Brooklyn for two nights. He talks with our newest producer, Gail Ward, and Maestro Jay Rodriguez Sierra.| Listen & Be Heard Network
I’m a reader and a writer and a lover of great stories – especially those that delve into the complexity of relationships. I don’t enjoy glossy characters and descriptions of families that are too tidy. I suspect it’s because I cannot relate. Not even a smidge. Enter “When Things Go Missing“. The book I longed […]| Victoria Ponders
Wow. Wow. Wow. Do you know about John Busbee’s “The Culture Buzz”? If you don’t, you need to catch up! It’s my new favorite program on the award-winning, independent r…| Victoria Ponders
In this smart, gritty police procedural, Detective Jessy Parkin investigates a mystery set in Western Australia’s remote goldfields.| Reading Matters
Emma Hawthorne, a 21-year-old battling Crohn’s disease and the weight of a life she never got to live. Her days are marked by dreams of independence, college, and fre| The Reading Palette
Andrew Lam reads Grandma's Tales, from Watermark, and talks with Martha about his life now after journalism. Charlie Rosario talks about selling his first album cover to Tito Puente, and jams with Jay and Chris Theberge. More from the round table discussion at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY with Matthew Garrison, Fortuna Sung and Gail Ward.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Our featured poet is Deepika Singh. Tony Robles talks with award winning biographer and essayist, Megan Marshall, author of After Lives. An L&BH exclusive, the world premiere of Cairo in the Rain, by Jay Rodriguez Sierra, recorded live in Cairo and featuring Egyptian vocalist Abdelrahman Blala. More stream poetry from Martha...| Listen & Be Heard Network
Our featured poet is Deepika Singh. Tony Robles talks with award winning biographer and essayist, Megan Marshall, author of After Lives. An L&BH exclusive, the world premiere of Cairo in the Rain, by Jay Rodriguez Sierra, recorded live in Cairo and featuring Egyptian vocalist Abdelrahman Blala. More stream poetry from Martha...| Listen & Be Heard Network
Martha speaks with writer, Vi Khi Nao, and artist Trinh Mai, contributor and cover artist to the 25th anniversary edition of Watermark, published by Texas Tech University Press. In the second half: Groove Collective live at Prospect Park and Breathe Ensemble live in Waryas Park, and some poetry of course...| Listen & Be Heard Network
Whenever a reader offers praise for “Surviving Sue”, it’s a swoon-worthy moment. Pushing the boundaries of joy. Wynne Leon and I had the pleasure of visiting with Pia Mailhot Leichter on the “How to Share” podcast recently and meeting Pia was electric. Her energy and enthusiasm for life and her candor for the cause – […]| Victoria Ponders
“Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living — if you do it well I’m sure there was someone …| Victoria Ponders
By Allison Stoutland, M.S. ’88, 6th Yr. ’91 A FEW MONTHS AGO, my husband was asked to speak at Southern Connecticut State University, and since we are both graduates, I was more than happy to tag along. He spent eight years of his life there as a student, football player, teacher, and football coach. I […] The post Origin Story appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
It’s April 3, some two weeks after the release of Xhenet Aliu’s second novel, Everybody Says It’s Everything (Random House), and the award-winning author has come home. “Southern is my origin story as a writer,” said Aliu, who was on campus for a reading with celebrated poet Jason Labbe, ’01. Labbe, now an instructor in […] The post The Next Chapter appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
In this entertaining satire on conceptual art, one woman becomes increasingly unhinged in the lead-up to her exhibition opening.| Reading Matters
You may have heard that the United States copyright on Sherlock Holmes expired with the arrival of the New Year. You may have also heard something similar ten or so years ago. Why are we going through this again in 2023?| Jim Nelson
Sign up for our weekly Unstuck newsletter at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/newsletter/ Business expert, acclaimed author, and agency owner Pamela Slim levels up the Experts in Residence program The post SPI Media Welcomes Award-Winning Author Pamela Slim to Its Experts in Residence Program appeared first on Smart Passive Income.| Smart Passive Income
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language […]| Storm Publishing
Use these 35 fiction writing prompts to inspire your teens as they author their own original works!| JournalBuddies.com
Discover 100 of the best Ramana Maharshi quotes today! Explore his sayings on success, relationships, self-care, and more!| Wisdom Quotes
As the rest of city slogged through the Great Depression, a young boy in the Inwood section of northern Manhattan dreamed of space travel and life on other worlds. This child, the Jewish son of a second-generation Polish-American tailor, would, alongside Isaac Asimov, and others, create the genre of modern Science Fiction. Cyril Kornbluth was […] The post Rocket Man: The Isham Street Futurian appeared first on | My Inwood.| | My Inwood
Bryan Gruley is the author of the thriller BITTERFROST, which tells the story of Jimmy Baker, the Zamboni driver in the fictional northern Michigan town of Bitterfrost, who is accused of a brutal double murder. Gruley is a lifelong journalist who shared in The Wall Street Journal’s Pulitzer Prize for coverage […]| Bay Books
Our Autumn 2025 selection features book titles from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, handpicked by our expert jury as particularly suitable for an international audience. We’re delighted to share our Autumn 2025 selection with you. From nearly one hundred publisher submissions, our expert jury handpicked these titles for their excellence, relevance, and appeal to English-speaking readers. […]| New Books in German
We spoke to Ulrike Draesner about her 2019 novel, Kanalschwimmer, newly translated as Channel Swimmer by Rebecca Braun and published by Upper West Side Philosophers, Inc. Sheridan Marshall: So today is actually the publication day for your newest book, penelopes sch( )iff? Congratulations! Can you tell us a little bit about this latest book? Ulrike […]| New Books in German
In this fantastic episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with author, Bob Conlon. Bob has written a fantastic book, Celtic Knot featuring the story…| The Heart of the Matter
Maggie Watson is a joy. Her depth of understanding about the human condition is evident in her beautiful prose and poignant poetry. She exudes purpose in her writing, revealing the potency of healing through creativity and the power of sharing our stories. I love that Maggie understood the threads of empathy and compassion in “Surviving […]| Victoria Ponders
Phoebe Greenwood is a London-based journalist who was a freelance correspondent in Jerusalem covering the Middle East for the Guardian, Daily Telegraph, and Sunday Times between 2010 and 2013. From…| debutiful
Rose Keating is an Irish writer who studied creative writing at the University of East Anglia, where she was a recipient of the Malcolm Bradbury Scholarship and the Curtis Brown Prize. She also won…| debutiful
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Xenobe Purvis is a British-based writer who was born in Tokyo. She’s studied at the University of Oxford and Royal Holloway. Purvis was part of the London Library’s Emerging Writers Programme…| debutiful
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St. Gregory of Agrigentum on God’s light as our joy and supreme delight and bathing in the radiance of Christ, the Sun of Justice. This excerpt from his commentary on Ecclesiastes exhorts us to a life of contemplation, since to contemplate his radiant beauty is... The post God’s Light our Delight – Gregory of Agrigentum on Ecclesiastes appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
14 minute podcast in which Dr. Italy tells the fuller story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Chaplain of Auschwitz.. Few know the extent of his heroic charity before he volunteered to die in the place of another, or the days after his fateful decision. The post Triumph of the Heart – The Director’s Story appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Dr. Italy and Crossroads talk about the inspiration and creation of the movie on the last days of St. Maximilian Kolbe, Triumph of the Heart.| Crossroads Initiative
Discover 100 of the best Mel Robbins quotes today! Explore her sayings on success, relationships, self-care, and more!| Wisdom Quotes
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ has become a surprising hit since its premiere, featuring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell. The rom-com returns for Season 2 on October 23, 2025. The series showcases a healthy relationship, engaging supporting characters, and family dynamics, and promises fresh drama and character evolution in the upcoming season.| The Reading Palette
Representation in our stories matters. The post Why Writing an Introverted Character Is Hard, and Why You Must Do It Anyway appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
Everyone can be represented equally - here's how. The post How to Level the Playing Field for Introverts and Extroverts appeared first on Susan Cain.| Susan Cain
CUA Press interviews Ann Hartle on her upcoming book Flannery O'Connor and Blaise Pascal: Recovering the Incarnation for the Modern Mind| Catholic University of America Press
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How to find the right writing schedule.| Jim Nelson
On a spring day in 1743, a towering figure in our country’s founding was born: Thomas Jefferson. His skillful hand carved much of the character of America. Today, however, what Jefferson so painstakingly crafted lies pulverized almost to stone dust. Were he alive to celebrate his birthday this April 13, instead of sipping champagne, he … Continue reading "A Sad Birthday for Jefferson by Gen LaGreca and Marsha Familaro Enright"| Marsha Familaro Enright
As I worked on the back matter for what hopefully is book number twelve, I thought about all the fabulous kinds of information that awaits teachers in these often overlooked sections. I’ve ex…| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
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is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller based in DC. He is the USA Today bestselling author of The Merriest Misters, Never Been Kissed (Booklist starred review), You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince (AudioFile Earphones Award), and New Adult (2024 ALA Alex Award Nomination). He was an inaugural author for the launch of Harlequin’s inclusive spicy romance line Afterglow Books with his “playful yet heartfelt romp” (Publisher’s Weekly), The Fake Dating Game. His books have been featured...| The PEN/Faulkner Foundation
We love it when people make connections for us. As we see so often in the WordPress community, talented and generous people introduce us to other talented and generous people. Like Pete Springer who introduced us to Melanie McGauran and Beth Kennedy. Or Dr. Stein who introduced us to Lois Roelofs. Most recently Mark Wukas, … More Episode 121: Creativity & the Writer’s Journey with Michael Frutig| The Heart of the Matter
“Ask an Editor” is a forum wherein SCBWI members submit questions that are answered quarterly as part of our Kite Tales blog. …Continue reading →| Kite Tales
A Swedish journalist in Madrid is drawn into a dark web of confession, punishment and twisted morality in this bold and unforgettable novel.| Reading Matters
China Court is my second Godden book and my fifth review for 10 Books of Summer. Black Narcissus by the same author was a psychological drama concerning loss of faith and deteriorating mental and …| Volatile Rune
“Hey look, actually, this sounds like a design problem. Why don’t you talk to some designers?”| The Informed Life
“Thinking of the content that you produce as being distinct from the container in which it will live is a fundamental principle.”| The Informed Life
“Maybe we need to be like two-third psychologists, three-quarter psychologists, and invest in relationships and connecting with people as a conduit for our ideas.”| The Informed Life
“Any change, any idea, any innovation, it’s first realized in the words used to describe it and in the words used to present it, and that unfortunately is also where a huge number of them fail.”| The Informed Life
“That’s how I think about the software work that we do: I think about it in terms of the properties of the human mind.”| The Informed Life
“The moment I want to apply a service design lens is when I see an experience takes place over time and space and across different channels and touchpoints.”| The Informed Life
While it hasn't been nearly as quick of a process as I'd hoped (or really that a fully completed NaNoWriMo experience had set me up to expect), the next progress update is here! Observation is still in the works, and now just about twice as long as it was in the last update! I just passed the 33k mark and I've made some big changes to what I've written so far.| M. H. Miller is Currently Writing
While I haven't been giving Observation as much TLC as I feel I should have been over the past half a year, I still wanted to make sure I shared a quick update on the progress so far just in case anyone has been wanting to keep track of the process with me. I wish I had better news, but the hardest part of accountability is being honest about your shortcomings.| M. H. Miller is Currently Writing
Since UNRULY's January release, I've been deep in what I call "the vulnerability paradox"—discovering that the most vulnerable art requires…| Legacy Book Press LLC
Jennifer Crystal, author of One Tick Stopped the Clock, shares what’s new. Check it out below! “I was thrilled to…| Legacy Book Press LLC
Naked and Unafraid My first book, UNRULY, hit the virtual shelves on January 21, 2025 and on the cover is…| Legacy Book Press LLC
I've had some fun texts, pictures, and social media posts from people who've bought my book. It's exciting to see…| Legacy Book Press LLC
Join us to discuss Doug Bradley's memoir The Tracks of My Years. We then meet Robert L. Gangwere, author of Forged in Fire, the untold story of WWII Red Cross Clubmobile women.| Veterans Radio
