Today, the young adult fiction genre is huge. In fact, as of 2022, 35.03 million print copies of young adult (YA) books are sold each year. Among the categories within young adult fiction, the fantasy/magic/science fiction genre has outsold all others (by far),...
Are you a writer with a heart for romance? Did you spend your college days and early adulthood devouring romance novels – steamy books penned by successful authors like Linda Howard, Lisa Kleypas, and Julia Quinn? If so, the seed that was planted back then is...
If you’ve never actually spotted the “literary fiction” section at your local bookstore, there’s a good reason – it’s because there isn’t one. Since it’s not a recognizable genre, then what exactly is literary fiction? And therein lies the rub: literary fiction is...
Tell us a little bit about yourself, your books and any new projects you are working on. 1. When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? Creative writing found me in junior high thanks to my English teacher, Mrs. Castellano. She would have us write stories each...
If you still believe eBooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing, think again. It is actually the audiobook format that is experiencing the most growth since 2020, rising at a rate that is four times that of eBooks. People are looking for ways to be more...
Are you a history buff with a great imagination and a knack for writing? If so, why not combine these skills and author a book in the most popular historical fiction genre? This handy guide introduces the basic aspects of historical fiction and explains the benefits...