Politics and the Pen Recap!

Author life is many things--engrossing when you're in the throes of a new WIP, validating when you connect with readers who just get your work, frustrating when you're feeling creatively blocked, lonely when you see everyone and their cat getting book deals (except you), nerve-racking when you're on submission or waiting on feedback from your... Continue Reading →

Author Chat with Amina Akhtar

Hey book peeps!I have a fantastic author chat for you today! The wonderful and talented Amina Akhtar is here to talk about her upcoming release (out officially February 1st 🍾) ALMOST SURELY DEAD, a Mindy's Book Studio selection! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽I was fortunate enough to read an ARC of this fantastic mystery thriller, and let me tell... Continue Reading →

Author Chat with Danila Botha

Hi book friends! I'm thrilled to host the incredibly talented and generous Danila Botha on the blog today. The story of how we met is something I'll always remember and cherish because it marked the true beginning of my literary career and I've been fortunate to still be doing the thing I love all these... Continue Reading →

Author Chat with Niloufar-Lily Soltani

I'm thrilled to have talented debut and fellow Inanna Publications author, Niloufar-Lily Soltani, on the blog today to discuss her new novel, out last week! In exciting news, "Zulaikha" was highlighted by prestigious CBC Books as a Canadian book to read this fall. 🤩👏🇨🇦📚 I had the honour of reading and blurbing an early copy... Continue Reading →

Author Chat with Kelly S. Thompson

Hey book friends! It's my great pleasure to host talented memoirist, Kelly S. Thompson, on the blog today. I've been a fangirl of Kelly's since reading her debut memoir, Girls Need Not Apply. She's joining us today to chat about her sophomore offering, Still, I Cannot Save You, a book that now lives on my... Continue Reading →

Author Chat with Rebecca Taylor

Hi book peeps! I have another special treat for you today! I'm thrilled to have Rebecca Taylor on the blog talking about her latest release, as well as her take on traditional and self-publishing. There's so much honesty and invaluable insights here, I really appreciate Rebecca for being so candid. We first met as #2020debuts... Continue Reading →

Author Chat with Lisa Wilkes

Hi book friends! I'm thrilled to have my friend, talented writer, and amazing human, Lisa Wilkes, on the blog today to talk about her latest novel and marrying her passions for books and animal rescue. I hope you have a wonderful time getting to Lisa and her work! Hi, Anita! Thanks for hosting me. Way... Continue Reading →

Author Chat with Kate Lansing!

Hi book friends! I'm absolutely thrilled to have my writer sister in the trenches and prolific cozy mystery author, Kate Lansing, visit the blog today! We first got to know each other way back in 2019 through the #2020debuts group and quickly bonded over our love of running, kitties, and the fantastic adaptation of His... Continue Reading →

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