Due to the convenience of technological e-reader devices having to pack and carry physical books is something many people avoid now-a-days. However, if you are like me and only read physical books, preferably paperbacks, when traveling there is a juggling act to be...
Although, as readers, we tend to read what we like, there is some indication that the blending of genres is allowing us to explore other kinds of story. In 2026, this is indicated by the following staples and growing topics and themes. TRENDING GENRES Young Adult (YA)...
The word fervor's definition is 1. great warmth, passion, or earnestness of feeling or 2. intense heat. According to the Romance Writers of America, "Two basic elements comprise every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally-satisfying and optimistic...
At last month's writers meeting we were given the title - I, Nausea of Yellow Sun. We had to create a story inspired by this title. I am sharing mine. Let me know what you think. As I stand before my fellow Yellow Sun inhabitants after so many years, I note the...
After a request concerning my research into barrel racing, I can cover some here concerning my protagonist, Madison's life. As previously mentioned I am grateful to Kendra Edey, a champion barrel racer, for her kind assistance in understanding the technicalities of a...
As many of you know I log the books I read every year during the Goodreads Reading Challenge. It allows me to see what genres I have read during the year, as well as remind myself of the stories that resonated with me. There is a fine balance between the reader in me...
Tomorrow is the celebration of Jolabokaflod, or Yule Book Flood in Iceland.The name Jolabokaflod translates to "Christmas Book Flood." The tradition is the giving and receiving of new books, but also the joy of reading them together all day on Christmas Eve and...
I'm sharing a poem today. As many of you know poetry is not my strong point, but occassionally I do like to try. I hope you like it. CHRISTMAS FAIRY Snowflakes drift slowly downward Sunlight shining through their intricate patterns Layer upon layer, centimeter by...
Of course, there are numerous gift ideas for writers and readers out there and at this time of year we are all looking for inpsiration for gifts. I have picked sixteen more unusual and useful gifts. Domain name for a writer website - creating a domain name as an...