Book Review: ‘Wrede on Writing’ by Patricia C. Wrede
Patricia Wrede is a fantasy author whose works include the popular Enchanted Forest Chronicles. In the business since 1980, when she sold her first book, Wrede now shares her wisdom about the craft and...
View ArticleInterview: Lori Rader-Day, Debut Author of ‘The Black Hour’
“To my right, the staircase rolled out like a tongue, a taunt. At the summit, just up there, lay the scene of the crime. Peering up into the darkness, I felt a cold finger of fear slide down my spine....
View ArticleDo Book Reviews Sell Books?
Book Reviews Paying for book reviews is becoming quite common: ForeWord, ($295), Kirkus, (standard service $425, express service $575), and Publishers Weekly provide book reviews-for-hire. Does it...
View ArticleSoftware Review: Xara Designer Pro X11
Xara Designer Pro X11 is an all-in-one design tool that handles bit maps, vector illustration, photo editing, page layout, and website design/publishing. It combines the features found in Xara’s...
View ArticleInterview: Randy Rawls – Author of ‘Dating Death’
Randy Rawls , author of Dating Death, is a retired Army officer who lives in Delray Beach, Florida. The weather of South Florida is about as close to paradise as he ever expects to get. It must be...
View ArticleDebut Novel: An Author’s Journey – Part I: Origins
Six months from now, my debut novel The Apothecary’s Curse will hit the shelves: the wood shelves of brick and mortar booksellers, the virtual bookshelves of every online merchant, library shelves, and...
View ArticleBook Review: ‘Online Marketing for Busy Authors: A Step-by-Step Guide’ by...
As founder and president of FSB Associates (FSBAssociates.com), a publicity and marketing firm, Fauzia Burke specializes in creating online awareness for authors and their books. Her expertise and vast...
View ArticlePublisher All Romance Ebooks: Closing Hits New Low In Stealing From Authors
The ebook industry has undergone several transitions in the past few years, where authors have become increasingly victimized by e-pirates, vanity presses, and scams designed to keep writers from...
View ArticleInterview with Isabel Roxas, Illustrator for Minh Lê’s ‘Let Me Finish!’
Isabel Roxas will be a panelist at the 2017 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born in Manila, Philippines. In addition to her career as an illustrator, Roxas is a...
View ArticleWelcome to the NEW Blogcritics
As you might have noticed, Blogcritics has taken on a rather new look. Yes, the logo hasn’t changed, the colors are still (more or less) the same, but much is different. So please take the time to...
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