Guest Post with Mr. B, the Unspoken Bond of Twins
New children’s book “Twins With Love x2” by Mr. B’s Books (Michael Barnes) is released, the story of twin little girls and the magic of their special bond that lasts forever. Twins With Love x2 by Michael Barnes, illustrated by Blinky, is a 40-page children’s book that tells the story of twin girls who share […]
Guest Post by Mr. B, Lessons in Joy and Kindness
A new children’s book, Happy Makes Me Happy by Michael Barnes, has been released! It is an endearing story of a dog named Happy and the valuable lessons of joy and kindness he provides. Happy Makes Me Happy by Michael Barnes, illustrated by Blinky, is a 32-page children’s book that tells the charming story of […]
Yay… It’s My First Day of School, a New Children’s Book
New children’s book Yay… It’s My First Day of School by Mr. B’s Books (Michael Barnes) is released, a joyful story of making friends, meeting teachers, and having a great first day. Another wonderful rhyming story from Mr. B about the excitement of the first day of school… Yay. The fourteen rhymes and fun illustrations […]
Navigating the Financial Maze: A Reader’s Exploration of Repo Madness
Greetings fellow book enthusiasts! Today, we gather to unravel the pages of Repo Madness: A Simpleton’s Guide to the Street’s Wicked Ways by M.E. Tuthill. As avid readers, we know that a good book isn’t just a story—it’s an odyssey. With Repo Madness, we follow the breadcrumbs of knowledge that Tuthill lays out before us. […]
Top 10 Favorite Book Series by L. Bossi
Top 10 Favorite Book Series & Why (I notice these are all fantasy; that was not on purpose) Legend of Drizzt – original 9 books: Back when I was a kid, finding fantasy books written in first person that dealt with some serious racial/moral themes was unusual and the original Drizzt books really nailed it. […]
Hardest Thing About Character Development
For me, one of the most challenging things I face as I develop a character is how much development or detail to create. Stephen King made a statement in his wonderful memoir/how-to book “On Writing”. After laying out many suggestions and writing tips for us to soak up, he states that above all else, we […]
What Goes On an Author Website?
In the 21st century, almost everything has a website. No matter what kind of business or artform you’re in, maintaining an online presence is not just a smart move, it’s what people expect. For authors of all kinds, websites are a place where people can purchase books, learn more about you and your other works, […]
Exercises for Character Writing
Building characters takes time, and we often learn things about them as we write. As writers work through scenes and ideas, it’s common that the characters on the page develop along with the story. While this is a natural part of the drafting process, it can also make for clunky storytelling if “incomplete” characters are […]
How do you identify and gain the attention of the right kind of influential people who can help you succeed?
How do you identify and gain the attention of the right kind of influential people who can help you succeed? By Gary C. Laney Imagine you’re a newcomer stepping off a boat into a strange city. You have no money and no connections. You see people all around you engaged in commerce. Your goal is […]
YOUR WRITING PROCESS
What? Writers have a process? Well, the good ones do. Let’s get this out of the way right up front. I have written two full-length novels and have started a third. My style and process is known as being a “pantser” in the writing community. This means I do not have an outline or pre-determined […]