Posts tagged Books
Historical Fiction Author Jean Perry Discusses Research, Writing, & Perseverance

"You will never know your strengths and limitations until you try. So go forward and don’t stop until you have a fist draft." For Jean, writing has been a lifelong journey. In this interview about her book, Mozay of Pepperwick, she talks about how personal the story was for her, the research process, and what writers should do if they don't know if they can write a book.

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Book Review: You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero (2017)

When you read You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero, you discover what’s been holding you back from making the money of your dreams, and how to achieve financial success. Sincero’s voice is delightful and instructive, and the book comes complete with chapter exercises, to help you figure out your own path to success. If you’re ready to making the money you dream of, this is a must read!

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Classics Series Book Review: The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Alice Walker’s The Color Purple is a classic in American literature and when you read it, it’s not hard to figure out why. The tale of Celie, who’s married off to an older man at a very young age in the deep South, and her sister Nettie who goes off to be a missionary in African is at once heart wrenching and eye-opening. It’s a true tale of survival and making the best of hardship...

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Book Review: The Poison Factory - Operation Kamera by Lucy Kirk (2020)

Lucy Kirk and her book The Poison Factory are a prime example of the magic that can happen when we write what we know. After spending more than three decades working in the CIA, Kirk knows the ins and outs. Her focuses during her time at the CIA were the USSR and post-Soviet Russia - topics she addresses in The Poison Factory (TPF).

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