On Planning My First Solo Author Event
Kellie Doherty
Planning a book related event is stressful on all accounts, no matter if it’s a simple reading or a large writing conference. Regardless of size, the same questions remain: Will…
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The Super Relaxed Fantasy Club
Geoff Matthews
An urban nightscape. Soft up-lighting casting blue petals against the wall. Flame captured in tall glass pyramids heat the room. The quiet chatter of people at the bar and staff…
What Makes a Great Bookstore?
Nicole Singer
Everyone has a favorite bookstore—whether it’s a big chain or the corner independent. It’s the place where we discover new books, maybe even wait in line for hours for the…
Mark Alder Reads from His Highly Anticipated Son of the Morning
Overlord
I first heard about Son of the Morning at a convention back in 2012. It was, as is so often the case, one of those moments where your instant reaction…
Scott Lynch & Elizabeth Bear Reading
Jennie Ivins
Wednesday I got the chance to escape New Jersey and head up to New York City. This in and of itself was a treat, but on top of getting sometime…
What Not To Do At A Reading
Ashley Barnard
My trip to California last month marked a memorable occasion: I did my first book signing in my hometown, at the bookstore where I practically grew up, The Avid Reader…