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Interview with a character—TOMMIE O’ROURKE
Interview with a character—TOMMIE O’ROURKE—for WWWB By Shelley Blanton-Stroud, author of Tomboy: A Jane Benjamin Novel About TOMBOY It’s 1939. On the brink of World War II, Jane Benjamin wants to have it all. By day she hustles as a scruffy, tomboy cub reporter. By night she secretly struggles to raise her toddler sister, Elsie, […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Leslie Hooton
We’re delighted to share this Authors Interviewing Characters piece by Leslie Hooton! Leslie was inspired to write an interview with the novel’s protagonist–wife, mother and murder suspect, Bailey Edgeworth–where Leslie poses as a writer for Architectural Digest magazine and discusses career goals, relationships, family history, and more with her character. About AFTER EVERYONE ELSE Bailey […]
How Astonishing Women from Romania’s Past Inspired Me as a Woman Writer
How Astonishing Women from Romania’s Past Inspired Me as a Woman Writer When I started writing Dreamland, my second book of short stories about Romania’s history and folklore, I imagined I’ll write about what I know best, my native country. As I started my research, I discovered surprising legends and inspirational tales about women from […]
Braver – My Inspiration
Braver – my inspiration How brave are you? The word brave, as defined by Oxford Languages, the world’s leading dictionary publisher, is ‘courageous behaviour or character’. This implies two things – that either you can behave as though you’re not afraid (even if you are) or that your personality is naturally inclined towards bravery. I […]
New Captivating Non-Fiction
New Captivating Non-Fiction You’ll want to keep an eye out for these captivating new releases in non-fiction! Become inspired by these stories of resilience after grief, self-reflection, and unconditional love from authors of every background and lifestyle! Ivy Lodge: A Memoir of Translation and Discovery, Linda Marshall Following the passing of her parents, Linda Marshall […]
Invaluable Writing Tips: Writer’s Puzzle Board
As a writer, I’m frequently asked a particular series of questions which include things such as when I first fell in love with writing, which famous authors I most admire, and, most often, where I find inspiration for my stories. The answer to all these questions and many more like them is, quite simply, “I […]
How Being A Doctor Inspires My Writing By Mahi Cheshire
How Being A Doctor Inspires My Writing By Mahi Cheshire The first writing I did as a doctor was on ward rounds. Myself and a group of other new juniors rushed to scribble down our consultant’s directions in files of patient notes balanced on our knees, on bedside tables, the nurses’ station, wherever we could […]
How My Husband’s Life Story Inspired My Novel
Debut novelist shares her story By Mary Ford Retiring after thirty-five years in journalism was like falling off a cliff. No deadlines. No breaking-news stories. No production days. No stress. But what to do now? My husband’s story, chronicled in my debut novel “Boy at the Crossroads,” is not your typical “good-ole-days” tale. He is […]
CINDER-NANNY: Excerpt
What could come between a nanny and an earl in a fairytale love story? Well, for one thing–a reality check. In CINDER-NANNY by Sariah Wilson, a young woman named Diana who’s attempting to pay for her sister’s mounting medical bills fabricates her credentials to land a job caring for a wealthy couple’s five-year-old boy in […]
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COMEDY = [TRAGEDY + TIME + (WINE – ANGER)] ÷ ABSURDITY
COMEDY = [TRAGEDY + TIME + (WINE – ANGER)] ÷ ABSURDITY Comedy equals tragedy plus time. It’s a phrase that’s been attributed to Mark Twain, Lenny Bruce, Mike Birbiglia, and Steve Allen – but it doesn’t really matter who legitimately said it. It was someone who is or was funny, someone who’s funnier than me. […]
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