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quirkypaynesgrey · 10 months
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I was a Three Black Cats Featured Author!
I’m a little late on this announcement, but I’m happy to share that I was a Featured Author at the Three Black Cats store in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Three Black Cats is an excellent snarky gift store that started as an Etsy shop and has blown up as a prominent place with its own brick-and-mortar store. In addition to the great items they offer, such as wine tumblers, home decor, clothes, and…
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g33ktress · 1 year
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Patricia McKillip has a unique meandering flow to many of her stories, my favorite being Alphabet of Thorn.
From an aesthetic perspective, I love that the books are all different sizes, and the cover art by Kinuko Craft is beautiful and ethereal, much like the contents of the pages.
A new reader of her books might find The Forgotten Beasts of Eld to be a good place to start, and also easy to find in paperback.
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phsolomon · 12 hours
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Read The Bow of Destiny by PH Solomon @ph_solomon #Fantasy #SwordandSorcery #MythicalCreatures
Title Of Book: The Bow of Destiny Series: The Bow of Hart Saga Book 1 By: PH Solomon Genre: Fantasy Sub-Genre: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Dragons & Mythical Creatures Blurb: Haunted by his past. Hunted in the present. Uncertain what is real. Destiny might kill Athson before he finds the bow. Athson suffered hallucinations ever since he was orphaned, including a dog no one else sees. The will…
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bookmarcalliance · 2 months
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Bookmarc Alliance Announcing The 2024 Tucson Festival of Books
📚✨ Dive into the future of literature! 🚀 Presenting the electrifying teaser for Tucson Festival of Books 2024, curated by Bookmarc Alliance. 🌟 Mark your calendars for a celebration of words, ideas, and endless stories! 🗓️
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spotlightauthors · 5 months
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Yatta Rose
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Yatta Rose, a highly successful author and publisher from Chicago, boasts a diverse writing portfolio spanning urban fiction, Christian fiction, and women's fiction. Her writing journey began at age 8, and her debut novel catapulted her into the literary limelight. She’s a beloved figure worldwide known for crafting compelling plots and resonant characters.
Beyond writing, Yatta Rose established a publishing company to support new talent, serving as a mentor. She left an indelible mark with over 7+ published titles in various genres. She also conducts workshops and webinars to help aspiring authors navigate publishing.
Yatta Rose's impact extends beyond her books. She's renowned for empowering others and is a guiding light in the literary community. Her storytelling, whether in urban landscapes, faith exploration, or womanhood, continues to inspire. From a young girl with a dream to a bestselling author and influential publisher, her journey encourages aspiring writers to share.
Author Name: Yatta Rose
How long have you been writing? I’ve been writing since I was around eight years old. After going viral for the short story challenges, I started writing professionally at nineteen years old.
Did you ever imagine that you would be published one day? No, I never imagined being a published author because that wasn’t my dream originally. I knew it was something I wanted to do when I wrote my first stage play. I never thought in a million years this would be the career for me.
What made you want to become an author? I became an author because I knew I wanted to help people. My primary career is Social Work, which I’m still in school for. But when I started writing for fun on social media, I realized how much I impacted people. Folks would message me and tell me how they enjoyed my art and how it helped them through certain situations they were facing in life. In those moments, my heart sparked to take this journey and make it real.
How long have you been published? I’ve been published for about seven years now. The experience has been one heck of a journey.
How does it feel to be published? When it comes to being published, it feels incredible. I meet many new people daily who read my work or are authors themselves. Publishing my first book had me shaking in my boots, but after seeing the reviews, support, and even the ugly, I knew I wanted to take this on as a full-time career.
Are you self-published, or did you go through a publishing company? Why? I WAS NOT PUBLISHED when I first began my journey as a writer. Once I began to gain exposure for participating in the Short Story Challenge on social media, I became more seen and acknowledged by big-name publishers in the game. One of my pen sisters, Diamond Stanford, introduced me to a smaller company that was popping up. I spoke with the publishers, and they put me on board. I was around nineteen or twenty when I signed with the publishing house.
After some time with them, they had me branch off under them with a sub publishing company. I was given my own company, which goes by Yatta Rose Presents. Later, I decided to branch off as an independent company and go on my own journey. From there, I began to become an independent author with my company.
I chose to get a publisher the first time around because I needed mentorship. A lot was happening at that time in the industry, and I needed someone to help shape and mold me into the author I knew I could be. I needed help with book covers and editing. So, I took that route and learned everything I needed about writing, publishing, and how the industry works.
When I decided to go independent, it was because I wanted to finally soar, and other things that transpired. It was a scary choice, but I made it with faith in myself and God. If I could do it published, hitting #1 on the Charts in three categories, both books soared, and I had never seen anything under $200 at that time, I knew I could do it independently because my fanbase was already there, but it got bigger. There were mentors all around me who had decided to take this young girl from Chicago and help her be a beast in this writing game. They would be there if I failed to help pick me back up. So, I went solo and built myself all over again from the ground up, but on my own, using the knowledge I obtained from former publishers and writer friends.
How many books have you written? If we include collabs, ghostwrites, and mine, I’ve written roughly ten books.
What is/are the name of your book(s)?
The Real Mistress of Atlanta
Devlin In the Pulpit 1
Devlin In the Pulpit 2
Whew, Chile, the Ghetto
It Won’t Happen Again
The First Ladies Club
Phaedra Denise
Married to a Chicago Hitta
What genre is it/are they in?
Urban Fiction
Urban Romance
Urban Christian Fiction
What do you feel will inspire others never to forget when they read your story(ies)? I like to write books that are super relatable to everyday life. I want everyone to feel like they are a part of the story. People remember that because it reminds them of a situation they have heard of, been through, or know of. I like to bring twisted endings in these books that can end good or bad. People remember these stories because they always inbox me, telling me how they can relate or how my stories have helped them through things.
What's the hardest part about writing a book? The hardest part about writing is when you have so many stories brewing and don’t know where to start. I often write, and another character from another book talks heavily and wants story time. I have difficulty staying on one book when all my characters want to have their time.
What's the easiest part about writing a book? The easiest part about writing a book is the storyline. When it comes to creating a storyline, it’s super easy for me. I can look at a picture and be inspired from there. It’s so weird, but I have many stories waiting to be completed right now because I have an easy time generating storylines.
What do you enjoy most about being an author? I get to meet new people from around the world from many different backgrounds. To see people from other countries reading my work is so cool. I enjoy making people laugh and engaging them with what I discuss between pages. I always loved entertaining people in the most creative ways.
What do you enjoy least about being an author? I don’t necessarily have anything I least enjoy. I will say I dislike that some reviews are not based on the fact a person read a book, but on personal issues. Also, when we gift books to our readers, they don’t collect the book. Or when they read the book and don’t review it. It sucks sometimes because those reviews genuinely matter to us. READERS YOUR REVIEWS MATTER!
What is your favorite genre to read? Is it different than the one that you write in? I love to read Urban fiction and thrillers because they’re everything. Urban Fiction has been my favorite genre for a long time. I love drama books because they’re loaded with things that keep you hooked. I write books in the Urban Fiction genre and add drama to the mix. I’m working on writing thrillers and suspense stories. I’ve read enough to know how to master it… I think.
Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? Readers can purchase my books on my website.
Do you have any future projects in the works? Is there a tentative release date? I released my book, “The First Ladies Club,” in August. I’m working on a series that will be released by December. Also, my authors are dropping by the end of the year. So, stay tuned by subscribing to my website.
Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? Yes, readers follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, you can follow me on TikTok. Again, you can subscribe to my mailing list to stay updated about everything coming from Yatta Rose Presents.
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mariannedonley · 7 months
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Featured Author Renae Wrich
A born and raised Minnesotan, Renae Wrich is a lover of hot dishes, lakes, and snuggling up with a good book on a cold winter day. Renae holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
A born and raised Minnesotan, Renae Wrich is a lover of hot dishes, lakes, and snuggling up with a good book on a cold winter day. Renae holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She lives in a suburb of Minneapolis with her husband and two children (who love macaroni and cheese). Mac and Cheese, Please, Please, Please is her first book. Visit her website at…
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outskirtspress · 1 year
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Outskirts Press Author Mary Nolan Brown Takes Her Book on the Road to Florida!
Outskirts Press Author Mary Nolan Brown Takes Her Book on the Road to Florida!
Picketing the President, by Mary Nolan Brown, is a historical fiction novel for teens that is an inside look at girls and women fighting for the right to vote a hundred years ago and a coming-of-age tale. And now, it’s a selection of the Amelia Island (Florida) Book Fair. Brown will present to a local AP American history class as part of this honor. In Picketing the President, Delia accompanies…
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ganondoodle · 2 years
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so, theory to that new botw2 footage..
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wiltkingart · 5 months
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I just wanted to thank you for your book arts and rec list that made me find so many incredible m/m books! (İ have a huge folder of them now, hyped to read) honestly i mistakenly thought almost all m/m books were teen lit or y.a slice of life/light scifi so im glad to find some adult recs !!(also ur art is amazing)
so happy that you like my book arts!! but so so sad to hear about the second part :( the current book market is absolutely saturated with YA but i promise there are still queer adult books (not even in a smutty way) that are out there waiting for you all to read! i recently made this new list for my favorite queer books published pre-2010 if you want to take a look at that too. though i will say i tend to be drawn toward stories with difficult themes, so look up cws if you need them and make your own choices.
older (and obscure) books can also be much harder to find, but i'm always happy to answer questions to help narrow down anyone's options/search efforts. happy reading!!
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bookaddict24-7 · 2 months
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12 Books By Black Authors I've Recently Read & Recommend:
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
When it All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw
The Melancholy of Summer by Louisa Onomé
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
The Girl in the Lake by India Hill Brown
Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon
The Getaway by Lamar Giles
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington
Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
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Have you read any of these books? Would you recommend them?
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Happy reading!
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grandcovenant · 3 months
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carlo's inherent tragedy as a character means that if he hadn't died young he would've gone through something worse. the horrifying realization that he inherited his father's personality <3
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phsolomon · 5 days
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Read The Last Vhalgenn by Kayelle Allen @kayelleallen #SciFi #ActionandAdventure
Title Of Book: The Last Vhalgenn Series:  Colonies of Man Book 1 By: Kayelle Allen Genre: Sci-Fantasy Sub-Genre: Action/Adventure Blurb: Duty, honor, and ritual rule her life, but one of these things may kill her. The Vhalgenn is the last of her kind, a companion bred to serve the king. Duty and honor burn in her blood. When the queen begs for a secret blessing to save the newborn prince, the…
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spotlightauthors · 7 months
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Carol Cassada
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Carol Cassada is an author from the small town of Ringgold, VA. She’s the middle child with two brothers who love to tease her. When she wasn’t playing with her stuffed animals and dolls, Carol enjoyed reading books. 
After taking a creative writing class in high school, she knew that writing was her calling. Initially, Carol contemplated a career in journalism, but after college, she began writing her first book and decided to become an author. 
Her writing journey has spanned over a decade and includes the publication of several books and short stories. Aside from books, Carol works as a freelance writer and has worked for numerous entertainment news websites. 
When she’s not busy writing, Carol loves playing with her pups, Chase and Baby, and her cat, Cotton. 
Author Name: Carol Cassada 
How long have you been writing? I’ve been writing professionally for about 14 years now. I started writing my first book in 2009 after graduating from college. But my love of writing began back in high school after I took a creative writing class. 
Did you ever imagine that you would be published one day? To be honest, no. I was one of those people who didn’t know what career I wanted. Then I discovered writing was my passion and decided to pursue that. There were many rejections and challenges, but here I am with several books under my belt. 
What made you want to become an author? I read a romance book called Keeping Faith by Janice MacDonald. It was my first time reading the genre and I fell in love with it. It also gave me the motivation to start writing books and that’s when I came up with the idea for Going Home Again. 
How long have you been published? About 13 years
How does it feel to be published? It’s an amazing feeling seeing your stories out there for the world to read. 
Are you self-published or did you go through a publishing company? Why? When I first started, I published through a small eBook publishing. Then, when I kept getting rejections for my second book, I decided to go with self-publishing. Since then, I’ve self-published all my books because I love the freedom it offers. I can write my book at my own pace and how I want it. 
How many books have you written? 9 books, 4 short stories, and participated in several anthologies. 
What is/are the name of your book(s)? 
Going Home Again 
Westmore (volumes 1-8) 
You’ll Find True Love 
Crowns, Coffee, and Cakes
Season of Love 
Where’s Your Christmas Spirit 
What genre is it/are they in? Most of my books and short stories are in the romance genre. The Westmore series is what I call a romance novel meets soap opera. 
Where’s Your Christmas Spirit is a holiday short story. 
What do you feel will inspire others to never forget when they read your story(ies)? As a writer, I hope that readers connect with my characters. To me that’s one of the things that makes a good story. I try to create characters with unique personalities that readers love and can relate to. 
What's the hardest part about writing a book? My biggest challenge is trying to stay focused while writing. I’m a procrastinator and get easily distracted, so it’s sometimes hard to sit down and concentrate on the story. 
What's the easiest part about writing a book? Coming up with ideas for the story.
What do you enjoy most about being an author? Coming up with ideas then writing the stories.
What do you enjoy least about being an author? The promotion side can be tough. Although marketing is an important aspect of writing, it’s hard getting your name out there and getting people interested in your books. 
What is your favorite genre to read? Is it different than the one that you write in? I love to read romance books as much as I enjoy writing them. I’ll read any sub-genre of romance, everything from contemporary to erotica. 
Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? My books are available in digital and paperback at most major retailers including Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and Smashwords.
Do you have any future projects in the works? Is there a tentative release date? I’ve got quite a few. I’m currently working on volume 9 of the Westmore series, which I’m hoping to have released by early 2024. 
I’m also working on several short stories for anthologies that will be released later this year. 
Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? I can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and my blog.
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mariannedonley · 7 months
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Featured Author Renae Wrich
A born and raised Minnesotan, Renae Wrich is a lover of hot dishes, lakes, and snuggling up with a good book on a cold winter day. Renae holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
A born and raised Minnesotan, Renae Wrich is a lover of hot dishes, lakes, and snuggling up with a good book on a cold winter day. Renae holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She lives in a suburb of Minneapolis with her husband and two children (who love macaroni and cheese). Mac and Cheese, Please, Please, Please is her first book. Visit her website at…
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authorajalexander · 1 year
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Wild Ride - A Hot Cowboy Romance Collection
  Blurb: Hold on tight as some of today’s bestselling western romance authors bring you stories of love, loss, torment, second chances, enemies-to-lovers, forbidden affairs, and happily-ever-afters fill the pages of this steamy small-town cowboy romance anthology. Do you like your cowboys Wild, Rough and Tough, Rich, Hardworking, or Kindhearted? Maybe all of the above. Look no further…
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outskirtspress · 1 year
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Outskirts Press Author Cynthia L. Clark Receives a Great Write-up in the Midwest Book Review!
Outskirts Press Author Cynthia L. Clark Receives a Great Write-up in the Midwest Book Review!
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