By Suzanne Harrison
Are there any writers out there who don’t want to make money from writing? Who don’t want to earn a living from their writing? Who don’t want to become rich from their writing?
Well, there probably are. And that’s fine. But this article isn’t for them. This article is for you. You who knows that you can’t wake up in the morning without the itch in your fingers, can’t get through the day without putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, you who can’t listen to a …

Most days are ordinary. Cycles of repetition. I wake up and repeat many of the same activities as the day before, much as I have for years. I do get a certain enjoyment out of repetition, as I will often repeat the things that I have learned from experience bring me joy and pleasure and positive benefits. But when it comes to books, I don’t like stories and styles that repeat themselves. It’s hard to get lost in a book like that.
As a child, I learned to read rather quickly …

Some lines…should not be crossed. And yet, what if they are?
When does love end, and where should it begin? Is death an end, a means to an end, or simply candy? Friendship and loss, desire and fear. Aliens, droids, demons, humans, and life. How far will they go and what will happen if they do?
Cross the lines now!
Forbidden Speculation is a great collection from Golden Acorn Press. With seventeen stories from a wide range of up and coming authors, there is something for everyone to like. You definitely …

by Guy Anthony De Marco
I’ve been facing an empty page, the character prompt flashing like a tiny
rusted pin wielded by a sadistic acupuncture dropout, jabbing my impotent
writing ego over and over.
There is nothing to write about. Well, nothing horror-related, which means
the same thing to me. My haunted laptop taunts me, the keys pale and slick,
letters worn to the point where they remind me of Celtic tombstones, still
around to remind us of the glorious departed, but insufficient to read the
names of the dead carved upon the monument.
I decide to take a …

The Hidden Stars – Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of struggle, both internal and external. A mad queen seeks to control the world, and a handful of brave companions set out to find the one girl who might be able to stop her. An enjoyable read that is fast paced and involving. You will enjoy the character struggles as much as the battle between good and evil. Written under the name Madeline Howard – SC
From Publishers Weekly
Anyone willing to endure names like Éireamhóine and Baillébachlein will find that a pronunciation …

There’s a lot to like about Sarah Ash’s The Tears of Artamon series. They are fresh in that they draw from Eastern European and Asian culture in a fantasy setting full of vibrant characters and dialogue that jumps off the page. I finished them much too quickly, a sure sign that I have been swept up in the story. After reading them, I interviewed Sarah and found her to be quite delightful. Pick these books up! SC
From Publishers Weekly
In this excellent start to a new fantasy series from British author …

Many people know Irving from his wildly successful The World According to Garp, or book turned movie Cider House Rules. Those are only two of Irving’s masterpieces.What makes John a good storyteller? I believe it is his characters, developed in Dickensian tradition and style. Below are two of his best books.
A Prayer for Owen Meany – This is Owen Meany’s story, the story of what he was born to do. It is a crazy tale – a tale of a little boy who believes he must be a martyr one …

Mark is a gifted writer with the ability to clearly create character and story, and then mix them in such a way as to provide fun, adventurous fantasy. Aimed at the growing legion of young adults that love fantasy, his first series nonetheless pleases the young and old at heart with equal measure. I suggest at least picking up a copy of one of his books. It won’t disappoint. In his first book, we are introduced to Calvyn, a young man learning the art of being a soldier and a …

I enjoy reading Mitch’s books. They make me feel good about the life I have lived, and at the same time they challenge me to live with more enthusiasm and passion. If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further. SC
Amazon.com
Part melodrama and part parable, Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven weaves together three stories, all told about the same man: 83-year-old Eddie, the head maintenance person at Ruby Point Amusement Park. As the novel opens, readers are told that Eddie, unsuspecting, is only minutes away from death …

Memoirs of a Geisha. Ancient Japan. Its tradition. Its spirit. Its lifestyle. Its people. Have you ever wondered what they were like? This eloquent book acts like a bridge to Japan’s storied past, told through the eyes of a little fishing village girl raised to be one of the most memorable geishas in Japan’s recent history. Golden’s style will capture you from the beginning and you will be sorry to put it down when the last page is flipped. SC
From Library Journal
“I wasn’t born and raised to be a Kyoto …