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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Final Steps? I wanted to start a new series. My last Zachary Blake novel was a “whodunit” mystery novel and I enjoyed writing it. People love “You Have the Right to Remain Silent,” so I thought I would …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Pride? I have always loved Pride & Prejudice. It’s one of my all-time favorite books and I love the movie too. So, I gained inspiration from that book to write a dark mafia romance based on the original story. …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Take a Chance on Love? Davis and Landry’s love story has been simmering in the background since Grocery Girl (Book 1 of The Davenports mini-series). They’ve flirted and teased and become fast friends… Now it’s time for them to …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Fantasy has always intimidated me. New worlds. Complex societies. Classes of magic I don’t understand. Unfamiliar, extravagant names making up a cast of characters I can’t possibly keep track of. Forget it. I’ll …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Princess and the Paparazzi? I’ve been thinking about this story for years. I love a good Prince and Pauper retelling and who can resist the idea of trading places. I think everyone has a doppelgänger fantasy or two. …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Heir of Magic and Mischance? The first book in the Kingdom Legacy series was a pandemic baby. It was inspired by a Dungeons and Dragons campaign I was supposed to be a part of. The campaign fell through, but …
Ready… Set… Frog! by Katharine Mitropoulas What’s it About? Frog needs to practice if he wants to win the town obstacle race. But every time he tries, he gets interrupted! Frog can’t help his friends and still make time to practice… or can he? Setting one’s priorities. It’s something with …
He Joins a Club of One Member: James Patterson has yet again cemented his legacy in the world of publishing, becoming the first author to sell over 100 million copies across all print formats since Circana BookScan began recording sales in 2004. With this milestone, he surpasses Dr. Seuss, whose …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Grays of Novart? Grays of Novart is the product of my fascination with the universe and years of experience in technology. While the blistering tech pace became the catalyst for Novart’s gadgets, I wanted the story to stir other …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Happy May, YA fans! It’s finally getting warm enough that we are in one of my favorite seasons: hammock reading season. I hope that you’re well prepared for the warm weather ahead with …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. There are not enough books about exercise for all bodies. I realized this while reading an amazing romance novel about a woman who falls for her fitness coach. I was intrigued by the …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. What is literary fiction? I’ve been trying to figure it out, and I’m stumped. (Let me just say this up front: this essay is about 750 words, and I absolutely do not give …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. How is the happy ending in a romance “earned?” What sort of redemption arc or emotional growth does a main character need to go through to “deserve” love? What mistakes are “unforgivable” for …
There are dozens of censorship bills under consideration across the country. You can keep tabs on them and their status over at EveryLibrary, who have been diligently tracking them and getting people to write and show up to put an end to them. It will shock absolutely no one to …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This May is an excellent month for book releases. And what better way to end spring and bring in the beach read season than with a romance book? As we’re nearing the midpoint …
Writing The Lived Multicultural Existence The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel is the sixth book in the series Between Two Worlds. The main theme weaving through five of the six-book series is how the “Other” navigates the realities of living in two (or more) separate cultures within a society. Who is …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Can you believe it’s May already? Neither can I. But a new month is here and that means it’s time to look at new releases that should join the ranks of your TBR! …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Book Riot’s May 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations! It’s officially beach reading season, and publishers are celebrating by releasing an ocean’s worth of great new titles in romance, mystery, fantasy, and …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Kep Westguard Rebel Spy? I used to tell my sons bedtime stories, where I would place them into historic settings or battles. We once recreated a famous WW2 naval battle using bathtub ships. Eventually I started writing them down. …
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Invidious (Tales of the Phoenix Titan Volume 2)? So, those who read the first entry into this series (Heritage) will know that my writing contains political undertones. Naturally, I try not to insert my own politics into my work, …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Spring of the Cursed Fae? About ten years ago, I wrote my Forever Fae series. The characters in Spring of the Cursed Fae are the grown children of the main characters in that series. It was definitely interesting revisiting …
In what has been the second story to report the financial costs associated with the ongoing book ban frenzy across America^, Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville, Indiana, has spent over $300,000 in taxpayer money to review books in their teen collection. This review, pushed by the library board, impacts …
From plastic army men to cartoons to playground games, many children grow up playing soldiers and seeing their stories portrayed. Some children might even have family members who are on active duty, are war veterans, or are dreaming of a future where they will fight for their country. With ever-growing …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Twelve Hours in Manhattan? Twelve Hours in Manhattan is an amalgamation of different influences. I wrote this at the beginning of the pandemic when the world was in shock, hurting, and in sheer panic. I always write to escape …
Following his death in 2014, rumors swirled among readers and scholars that several never-before-seen works by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez existed. Some speculated they were held by family and others thought maybe they existed somewhere in the author’s vast archives at the University of Texas’s Harry Ransom Center. Fans …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The American Library Association has released their list of the top 13 most challenged books in 2022. This is usually a top 10 list, but several books tied for their spots this year, …
Have you ever had a dream that felt real? A dream so real that it changed your life forever? Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan inspires children to dream big and stay curious about space. His new book, Railroad to the Moon, follows Alexa, a young girl with great curiosity and …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write “Goin’ back to Californ-I-A”? Writing a memoir about my church mission has always been a dream for me since I was in the third grade. In 1988, I finally had an opportunity to serve a full-time, two-year mission to …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Game On? Have you ever wished you could get a moment back? Picture this: It’s Saturday evening on New Year’s Eve weekend. I’m standing in the middle of a busy San Francisco street in my wedding dress, trying to …