In The Rings of Saturn, W.G. Sebald gives us a book that is neither fiction nor nonfiction, neither travelogue nor essay, and yet each of these genres flickers through it like a faded negative—uncertain, unstable, and all the more haunting for [...]
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 mind-bending, heartwrenching, and often hilarious ride, Saving Maria by Truant Memphis is a penetrating crime satire with a touch of Vonnegut's whimsy and Murakami’s surreal introspection. Truant Delighted Memphis, the author, actor, alter-ego, fictional character, adventurer, sloppy guitar player, martial [...]
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 [...]