Cate Baum's debut novel, Land of Hope, emerges as a hauntingly beautiful tapestry, intricately woven with threads from speculative fiction, historical myth, and modern-day fable. Set against the desolate, haunting backdrop of a Brontë-esque England, Baum's work is an arresting meditation [...]
Ah, the third person - the omnipresent observer who reigns from afar, all-knowing yet curiously detached. Like a watchful deity or a gossip-hungry neighbor peering through half-closed curtains, the third-person narrative wields power through distance, granting writers authority to shape [...]
Ah, the second person! The strange cousin at the narrative family reunion who never quite knows where to sit. You're familiar with it, even if you haven't always realized it, because it speaks directly to you - yes, you. Writing in [...]
Ah, the first person! That charming dictator of narrative perspective, whose power lies entirely in its seductive intimacy. Writing in the first person is much like speaking softly into someone's ear; it offers a direct channel into a character's heart and [...]
In the throes of creative passion, an author embarks on the joyous yet torturous journey of writing a book, often driven by an ephemeral, brilliant idea—a spark so intoxicating that they must immortalize it. Yet, as pages pile upon pages, as [...]
A survival guide and collection of journal prompts for frazzled but appreciative parents, Parenting - Controlled Chaos by Floriana Luz is an innovative workbook to help navigate the daily struggles of parenthood. Colorfully and ironically designed like a children's book, this [...]
The world of independent publishing is undergoing a transformation, and at the heart of this change is the burgeoning popularity of open mic events. From the storytelling prowess of The Moth in New York City to the regional charm of The [...]