Literary Love Bombing Scammers are raising the literary bar with a Gmail account and a “hype-hungry book lovers” dream team that exists somewhere between their imagination and a Nigerian internet café. I’ve grown suspicious of unsolicited emails praising my work when my husband, who is in Sweden right now, would be hard-pressed to name one …
Writing
Crafting Magic in the Wild With a deep love for storytelling that gives a voice to the wild and unseen, Jane H. Wood, pictured left on a cruise, has solidified her place among the greats in animal adventure fiction. Known for her thrilling and heartwarming narratives, Jane’s books seamlessly blend myth, friendship, and the wonder …
Nine ways to keep your readers engaged
Lurching over the shifting sands of Pharoahs’ lands Egypt’s heat hovers like a lovelorn drunk breathing pungent fumes over everyone in its proximity. Respite in our air-conditioned hotel room at Ains Soukhna on the Red Sea – odd name when the water’s blue – is temporary. Open your door and the sun greets you like …
Writing is a magical, alchemical process with “grimoire” and “grammar” sharing the same root. The aim is always to enchant the reader.