Congratulations to Bowen Gillings on his latest release, OVERSTUFFED LUNCHBOX: A BUNCH OF BITE-SIZED (June 2025). This collection of short stories and novellas both old and new is filled with endless fun, fast, furiously entertaining tales. Lovers of fantasies, thrillers, and even a bit of horror and history will find […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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Claire is happy to announce the recent release of her book of poetry, REVELRY (May 1 from Red Poet Publishing). A poetic voyage of heart, hope, and mischief, this uplifting collection captures the beauty of exploration and the serenity of stillness, offering readers a tender companion through life’s wild and […]
An Interview by Deborah L. Brewer Though books have been read aloud since the beginning of books, the first audiobook recording was made in 1932. The American Foundation for the Blind published Shakespeare’s plays, the Constitution, and popular novels on vinyl records. By the 1970s, libraries were lending books on […]
By Bowen Gillings My marketing slogan is, “Keeping Fiction Fun.” My logo reads, “Quirky Tales Boldly Told.” What I write, and how I brand myself, is all about fun, funny, and fast. Those who have read my tales (all three of you), praise the humor and action. No one ever […]
An Interview by Deborah L. Brewer One of the best things about writing is the long hours of solitude in our minds. But sooner or later, one needs some advice, or another set of eyes, or a boost of confidence. That’s where a writerly community comes in—other folks, your special […]
By Deborah Brewer Blog, Blog, Blog… The idea behind the word “blog” is “web log.” It’s an online journal—information and experiences shared through a personal lens and in conversational tones. A decade or so ago, it seemed every writer was urged to start a blog and post three times a […]
By Bowen Gillings I have never attended a Pikes Peak Writers Conference. Oh, I have been to every PPWC since 2016. Even co-created our 2020 virtual experience, the Colorado Writers Collaborative, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and Northern Colorado Writers (now Writing Heights Writers Association). And yet I […]
Part 2 – A Chat with Darby Karchut Welcome back, dear readers. In January, I began my “Exploring Literature with Children” blog series. Today, I will continue it as we delve into the world of Middle Grade (MG) fiction. Several beloved titles come to mind when I think of the […]
Yippee skippy happy news! Darby Karchut’s Middle Grade contemporary, THE HORSE WHO CARRIES THE STARS, recently won the 2025 Western Writers of America’s Spur Award for Juvenile Fiction. ABOUT THE BOOK Thirteen-year-old Reece Harding has both hands full dealing with one headstrong mare who’s all go and no whoa. When […]
Here’s some great news! Terence Robinson is pleased to announce the release of his debut novel, THE MAFIA’S TELEPHONE COMPANY: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY (Feb. 2025 from Bitterroot Mountain Publishing House). ABOUT THE BOOK Erick Olson’s financing to purchase Whitman Telephone falls through. He’s left scrambling for funds to […]