A Writer in the Room: An Interview with Jill Hedgecock
Jill Hedgecock, among many other things, writes our book review column. Her book Rhino in the Room has been released, a powerful story of [read more…]
The Monsters of Eden: A Short Story by Salvatore Difalco
Wulfstan followed Margot into the misted atrium. Ferns and leafy plants made a rain forest impression. Hidden speakers pumped out soothing atonal music. A few [read more…]
The Goodbye Man: A Short Story by Jay Seate
“Life asked Death, ‘Why do people love me, but hate you?’ Death responded, ‘Because you are a beautiful lie, and I am a painful truth.’ [read more…]
Other Bad Habits: A Short Story by Sue Ellen Herring
Shaun holds the door for me, but Joey shoves ahead, pulling cigarette and lighter from somewhere. I give him a look, but he lights up [read more…]
The December Issue of Books ‘N Pieces Magazine is Available Now.
Our year-end issue is bigger than ever, featuring 6 short tories, 6 interviews, as well as book review, book chapters, articles, and more. The print [read more…]
Writing Music That Will Keep You Fueled
I heard this song first, then listened to a few more. It’s addictive and frankly makes me want to stop what I am doing and [read more…]
Amazon’s Big Problem with Kindle Print Books. Are You Affected?
Still Twitchy After All This Time! What used to be a streamlined process of publishing a print book with Createspace, has become somewhat of a [read more…]
🔔 A Killer List of Books You Should Buy for Christmas! 🧞♂️
Books make an affordable, high-quality, and enjoyable gift for Christmas, birthdays, as well as other notable days throughout the year. So let me ask you… [read more…]
Another Happy (JS Ririe Books) Winner.
JS Ririe let us know that one of the winners of an autographed Book 1 & 2 of her Indecision’s Flame series emailed her. Amber Homer of [read more…]
😀 One Happy (Peter James) Book Winner
Steve Cattrell, who won the personalized and autographed hardback of Peter James‘ Absolute Proof, sent us this photo after receiving his copy. We hope he enjoys [read more…]
TIP: A Few FREE Ways to Edit Your Writing🖌
Let’s face it; editing your work can be a time-consuming, and costly exercise, although one that is vital to successful writing. There are a few [read more…]
Turkeyism
You should be able to make me dribble from write your turkey description. Can you? I challenge you. My sample below: add yours. Crisp, taut, [read more…]
5 Deadly Mistakes That Get Your Story Rejected
We get many submissions each month. And we read each of them, even if we know they will not make publication. As time has passed [read more…]
Will You Die Before You Are Published, and Does It Matter?
Let’s face it, everyone wants recognition, many want fame and fortune, and a few want power. But for the majority or writers, we write to [read more…]
Win a Personalized Autographed Copy of Peter James’ “Absolute Proof” and much more….
Looking for Great Giveaways? How about winning a free, personalized, autographed copy of international bestseller, Peter James’ new book Absolute Proof? It’s EASY to enter [read more…]
URGENT: Authors Need to Read This! Publicists, too!
URGENT: Authors Need to Read This! Publicists, too! As a magazine publisher, one of the biggest problems I encounter during layouts is imagery; specifically the [read more…]
➪ The October 2018 Issue of Books ‘N Pieces is HERE
This issue features: Craig DiLouie, Edward Willett, Richard Paolinelli, Lance Thompson, Jill Hedgecock and JS Ririe interviews, short stories by Sue Ellen Herring, Jay Seate, Charles Hitchcock, [read more…]
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We’ve revamped our Books ‘N Pieces Newsletter which we send out once a month. In it we offer advance peeks, extra items, things that you [read more…]
Writers On the Edge: Watch It
Q: The Writers’ Edge started last year (on YouTube), and features a wide range of guests from newbie and Indie authors, thru New York Times [read more…]
A Short Story by Mark Towse: Hugh’s Friend
When I speak to my friends we often joke and reminisce about the imaginary friends we used to have as kids, sometimes we would play [read more…]