As we all know February is romance and lover's month with the notable flooding of cards, gifts, and date nights, but we can show our love of literature too. As bibliophile's we have a deep relationship with romance through the words of classic and contempory...
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...
For many authors this system gives them a welcome cheque once a year. It is easy to register once you apply and add your newly published books to keep the program updated. On the website the overview states: The Public Lending Right is the right of authors to receive...
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)...
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...
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...
Today is High Five a Librarian Day - yes every day seems to have some sort of celebration - right? Anyway, librarian's and libraries are worth celebrating at all times. I am lucky to have the most incredible local library, where I host my monthly writers circle and...