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Author Archives: Chelsea
Ghosts, publishing, and which character would get you arrested: An interview with author Victoria Schwab
Hello all! I am so excited to share my interview with bestselling author, Victoria Schwab! Schwab, or V.E. Schwab, writes fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal books for audiences of all ages.
Book review: The Immortal City
If you loved that old Disney movie Atlantis about the dorky professor who was CONVINCED Atlantis was a real place and turned out to be right, then this is the book for you.
Why it’s a good thing you’re scared to share your writing
I’ve never had a kid, but I imagine sending out a piece of my writing into the world is a lot like dropping your child off for their first day of school.
The power of fiction: How reading helps us deal with grief
A few weeks ago marked the first anniversary of my grandmother’s death. It wasn’t unexpected, but, of course, it was still hard.
Using social media to build your author platform
If you’ve been involved in the writing community for a while, you’ve probably been told that you need to start creating an author platform. But what is that?
5 things I learned in my first year of blogging
Almost exactly one year ago, I posted my first blog post! *insert confetti and lots of cake* So, in the grand tradition of other “blogiversary” posts, I thought I’d share some things I’ve learned while blogging this year. If you don’t take yourself seriously, no one else will I didn’t have a huge audience whenContinue reading “5 things I learned in my first year of blogging”
Book review: Ellie and the Harpmaker
In the rolling hills of beautiful Exmoor, there’s a barn. And in that barn, you’ll find Dan. He’s a maker of exquisite harps – but not a great maker of conversation. He’s content in his own company, quietly working and away from social situations that he doesn’t always get right. But one day, a cherry-sockedContinue reading “Book review: Ellie and the Harpmaker”
Guest Post: 4 tips to figure out what kind of book you should write
Hi y’all! Today I’m excited to bring you a post written by Lucia Tang, a contributor at Reedsy. She talks about different methods to decide which idea to pursue for your next writing project. I’ll be starting a new series following along as I start writing a new novel, so I thought this would beContinue reading “Guest Post: 4 tips to figure out what kind of book you should write”
100 Days of Sunlight: A fun summer read
When 16-year-old poetry blogger Tessa Dickinson is involved in a car accident and loses her eyesight for 100 days, she feels like her whole world has been turned upside-down. Terrified that her vision might never return, Tessa feels like she has nothing left to be happy about. But when her grandparents place an ad inContinue reading “100 Days of Sunlight: A fun summer read”