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Wrapping up another month & looking ahead
Amy Leibowitz
We're off to a good start in 2017, with a whole bunch of new titles coming up later this year. We've added a lot of new authors to the roster, and it's exciting to see what's on tap. You can check out the Coming Soon page to see what's in store.
In the latest reviews of our books, 2016's Anthem is still getting a little love:
"[T]his is a great, character-driven read (there is a strong plot as well, but...
The Importance of Beta Readers
Amy LeibowitzThere's been a lot of discussion in author and reader groups about the need for sensitivity reading during the editing process. Good beta readers can help with this process. In my experience, editing will polish the rough edges and fill in the language cracks. But a thorough read-through by knowledgeable betas can help you over the speed bumps.
One of the things I look for both as an editor and as a beta reader are negative tropes. If you're unfamiliar with the term, a trope...
The Year Ahead
Amy Leibowitz
2016 was a rough year in a lot of ways, and I many of us hoped 2017 would right the past year's wrongs. Sadly, we already seem to be off to a rocky start. Between the recent passing of one of our own authors to the unrest surrounding the upcoming Inauguration, we're already feeling the tension.
I won't say that reading books is going to be the "cure" for everything. There's no magic that will work. All we can do is keep...
Author Tamara Boyens Passes Away
rest in peace tamara boyens under dark sky law
Christy Case
January 7, 2017 (Matthews, NC) — Tamara Boyens, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away January 6, due to lingering complications from spinal surgery. She was in great pain, and we hope she is at peace. Tamara, who was in her 30s, was the author of Under Dark Sky Law.
Tamara’s presence and writing shaped Supposed Crimes. She was witty, enthusiastic, sweet, and on her way to great things. Xero and her other heroines are immortal because of her.
She recently appeared at TusCon 43, a science fiction convention in Tucson,...
Reviews Round-Up and Holiday Gift Ideas
Amy LeibowitzWhat do you get for the person who has everything? Or the person who maybe doesn't have everything but is content with what she has? Why, books, of course! Even better, eBooks don't take up shelf space, they're easy to pack for vacation, and many authors now even offer e-tographs so you can give your loved one their favorite writer's signature. Whatever you're in the mood for, we've probably got you covered.
There are lots of great titles in this section. Naturally,...