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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New book! Wraith World

It’s hitting the e-shelves tomorrow: the follow-up to the acclaimed sci-fi space opera, Ghost Star By Roger Eschbacher Galen glanced nervously at the vidscreen. The data scroll showed the unknown ship was holding steady, not getting any closer but not pulling back. “Do you get the feeling they’re playing with […]

Monday musings: Seb Kirby tests ChatGPT

Open AI’s ChatGPT has been making headlines with some claiming it will take the place of those working in many professions. Yet I’ve also heard it makes errors. So, I tried it out with the request:  Write a biography for Seb Kirby author.  Here’s what came back: Write a biography […]

Now out! Secrets in the Shadows

The latest bestselling romantic suspense novel By Lucy Appadoo Kim parked nearby and breathed in the fresh, clear air. A smaller car was parked in front of the villa, so she assumed Ricardo was home on a Saturday. She swallowed, taking a deep breath as her hands shook beside her. […]