Thursday teaser

Childhood Memories: The Door on the Right

A Thursday teaser from the latest dystopian science-fiction novel, and this month’s reward to new subscribers By Elyse Salpeter Bexley, Saige and Hayden sat on the floor of Hayden’s room that evening after dinner. Saige patted her friend’s arm. “Why are you so upset tonight, Hayden? You still worried about […]

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Monday musing

The art of the book cover

By David C. Cassidy From time to time, authors change their book covers. For a variety of reasons. Last week, I changed some of mine. Here’s why. So, what do they say? Let’s take a closer look. Let us know what you think as a reader in the Comments, below. […]

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New Book Announcement

Book launch: A Heart So Gifted

Now available for purchase from your favorite e-tailer: the fourth Atlanta Siege hockey romance by Raine Thomas Emma took the shot, licking her dark red lips once she was done. Bass’s eyes lingered on those luscious lips for a long beat, picturing them doing all kinds of erotic things to […]

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Paper cuts—both ways

We continue the debate between paper and electronic books. This week, observations By Seb Kirby As an author do you prefer ebooks or paper books? There’s nothing like seeing your work appear as a book on paper. It’s part of the magic of the whole creative process that started out […]

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Monday musing

But is it real?

The second instalment in our series comparing the feelings evoked by e-books and paperbacks. This week, the musings of A.J. Llewellyn When I had my first romance novel published in 2008, I was super excited. I loved the cover of my book, Phantom Lover, and my publisher at Extasy Books […]

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New Book Announcement

Book launch day: One for Sorrow

The new psychological thriller By D.G. Torrens Chapter Nine Willow attempted calling Avery, to no avail. Once again, she left a long message. Furious, she turned to her sister. “I have barely seen her this week. We were supposed to meet up Thursday at the Renaissance Bar in town to […]

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Monday musing

Paper versus e-book: How do they feel?

BestSelling authors reflect on how it feels to hold a book in your hands, and on a screen This week, BestSelling Reads launches a series of posts that looks at how different kinds of books, paperback and electronic, make us feel. What emotions and memories surface when we pick up […]

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Thursday teaser

Teaser Thursday: Tree Soldier

Marking the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, enjoy this sample of the acclaimed novel By J.L. Oakley Prologue From inside the farmhouse, John Hardesty heard the car door slam and the engine roar to life. He got off the floor and rubbed his sore cheek. Paul had hit […]

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Monday musing

In fiction, concision matters

Lessons learned from journalism By DelSheree Gladden I recently made the transition back into journalism, as an editor this time rather than a writer. In my position, I largely work with newer freelance writers who don’t have a background in journalism and may not have a background in writing at […]

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The dream, again: Defy

A Thursday teaser from the first book in the Firstborn Trilogy by Raine Thomas “How did our babies suddenly get to be approaching their eighteenth birthdays?” Caleb kept his gaze on his daughter’s retreating figure as his wife, Skye, walked up beside him and took his hand. He watched the […]

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