If I could turn back time

Monday musings on writing by Raine Thomas You may have noticed that we’ve had a few posts by other Bestselling Reads authors in recent weeks discussing what they’d do differently in their first book if they could do it all over again. The funny thing is, I contributed this blog […]

The Quisling Factor

A bestselling Friday focus By J.L. Oakley As soon as Tommy was out of sight, Haugland jogged up the tree-lined driveway, slowing down where the pines opened up. From there he saw the fruit trees planted below the ruined farmhouse. Haugland cocked his head to listen to any sound, frustrated […]

Maps and fantasy

Monday musings on fantasy writing By Scott Bury A map is a necessary feature of any fantasy novel. Tolkien’s map from The Hobbit Ever since Tolkien and Lewis, and maybe before, every fantasy novel has a map at the beginning or the end of the book. It’s not necessary, but […]

Welcome to autumn!

The beginning of fall always feels like a time for starting projects anew, to get serious about accomplishing things again.  The lazy summer is over. Vacation is finished. No more languid days watching the world pass by. It’s time to get back to work, get serious again. Time to complete […]