Readophilia

  Definition: Intense attraction to reading. Condition is  brought on with the protracted need—intellectual and physical—to ingest words, plots, and meaning. Symptoms show a marked increase with the introduction of  e-reader ownership and free...

Beverage & Book Pairings

There’s nothing like enjoying a drink—both alcoholic and non alcoholic—while reading! Restaurant managers are smart to suggest wine pairings for menu items. And like food for your stomach, words are food for your soul. The following is a list of...

What Kind Of Conference Attendee Are You?

The best place to get the latest publishing scoop is at a writer’s conference. There’s tons to choose from and they happen all over the world! Large, medium, small, intimate, or intimidating, writers go to meet other writers, attend workshops, and listen...

Readerality

We all have our own reading styles and preferences. Some will read anything, while others stick to a favorite genre. You can read a book fast, skimming over the paragraphs or take it slow, savoring the words in a well-crafted sentence. What kind of reader are YOU?...

Writing Shoes

Ready to begin writing the first draft of your novel? Better put on your writing shoes for completing that 1st Draft Mile. Writing a novel is like walking: Having a destination, avoiding obstacles, enjoying the scenery, and hitting your stride makes the journey more...

Football Fanatic Communication 101

Hubby loves football, so in an effort to better communicate with him I decided to incorporate referee hand signals into my arsenal of effective information dissemination strategies. ( Because “here’s a beer” doesn’t work for every situation.)...
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