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Erika M. Weinert
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Book Review: "Of Crowns and Legends" by Chelsea Banning
With magic commonplace, Chelsea Banning's debut novel, Of Crowns and Legends, hits the mark for fans of fantasy and Arthurian legend alike.
Erika M. Weinert
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Book Series Review: Shadow and Bone Trilogy
The Shadow and Bone book series is an easy read and it’s quite addicting. The end of each book leaves you wanting—needing—more.
Erika M. Weinert
Sep 4, 20213 min read
Book Review: “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune
What I like most about The House in the Cerulean Sea is that I would let my thirteen-year-old daughter read it.
Erika M. Weinert
Jun 30, 20214 min read
What Are You Going to Do with that English Degree?
What do you say when someone asks what you’re going to do with your English degree? It's a pretty personal question. Here's my answer.
Erika M. Weinert
Jun 23, 20214 min read
Part 1: First-Time Author Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
There are things I search for before the actual editing begins. Here are some valuable additions to include in your self-editing process.
Garima Nabh
Jun 16, 20213 min read
How Music Helps Your Writing
Music is one of the oldest creations of man. Many writers prefer listening to music rather than writing in silence.
Erika M. Weinert
Jun 8, 20213 min read
The Controversial Exclamation Point!!!
Exclamation points are one of the most controversial punctuation marks in the literary world.
Garima Nabh
May 19, 20213 min read
The Best Writing Software for Authors
Writing is rarely easy. Although Microsoft (MS) Word has been used for a long time, it is a general writing program not specific for...
Garima Nabh
Apr 21, 20213 min read
Tips for Writing Children’s Books
Many children’s books are much shorter than novels for adults, so one may think it’s easier to write books for children. It's not.
Garima Nabh
Apr 7, 20216 min read
What is the Difference Between a Blurb and a Synopsis?
Many writers think the words blurb and synopsis are interchangeable; however, they are used for different reasons.
Garima Nabh
Mar 25, 20212 min read
Book review: "The Dragon of New Orleans – Book 1: The Treasure of Paragon" by Genevieve Jack
Book review: "The Dragon of New Orleans – Book 1 of The Treasure of Paragon" by Genevieve Jack | Review written by Garima Nabh
Erika M. Weinert
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Book Review: “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” by Grady Hendrix
If you’re a fan of the horror genre with stomach-wrenching gore and sensitive material, this book is for you.
Erika M. Weinert
Jan 3, 20211 min read
Book Review: "Birth of the Fae: Locked Out of Heaven" by Danielle M. Orsino
Two factions of angels are locked out of heaven by their creator after heaven's war with Lucifer.
Erika M. Weinert
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Book Review: "The Cabin at the End of the World" by Paul Tremblay
Paul Tremblay takes a deep dive into the characters of this home-invasion thriller with emphasis on a couple vacationing at a remote cabin i
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