Guest Writer Archives - Book Club Babble

I am so pleased to feature Dani Resh, author of The Magic Shoe middle grade fantasy series, on BCB today. In her guest article, Dani shares her inspiring journey to becoming a published author. Welcome, Dani! ... Read More...

Journey to Ancient Greece with Author Sophia Kouidou-Giles!

Tabitha Lord

Book Club Profiles, Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe

Follow the thread of the Fates in this fast-paced and adventurous new tale of love and revenge from the world of Circe as she finds herself caught in the middle of a romance filled with tragedy. An Unexpected A... Read More...

A Journey into Writing – YA Author Leisl Kaberry Tells Us How She Got Her Start

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

Every writer has a story about how and when it all began for them. Today on BCB, Leisl Kaberry, author of the YA epic fantasy series The Titanian Chronicles, tells us her tale. Welcome, Leisl, and thank you for... Read More...

Spotlight on Nancy McCabe’s YA Science Fiction Novel – Vaulting through Time

Tabitha Lord

Book Club Profiles, Diversity, Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity, on Writing

16-year-old Elizabeth is dealing with some growing pains. Being bi-racial, she doesn’t look like the other kids in her school, she’s worried about the changes to her center of gravity turning her love of gymnas... Read More...

Do Not Ignore What Matters Most

Amy Wilhelm

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

We're thrilled to share the inspiration behind Jamie Beck's The Beauty of Rain in her own words. People who've had a brush with their mortality tend to reassess their priorities, and I am no exception. My d... Read More...

The Best Laid Plans – Guest Post by Mark Goldblatt

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Interviews

I am so pleased to feature guest writer Mark Goldblatt today on Book Club Babble. Mark's newest book, Might as Well be Dead, features a 13-year-old protagonist, David Salmon, who starts seeing John Lennon's gho... Read More...

Roxana Arama Talks Immigration – Facts, Fiction, and Recommended Reading

Tabitha Lord

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe

Roxana Arama's debut novel, Extreme Vetting, weaves the experience of balancing the needs of both American and Romanian families, living in a culture different from the one in which you grew up, working in a fi... Read More...

The Hardest Book – Guest Post by Annabelle McCormack

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Books, on Writing

I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Annabelle McCormack's debut historical fiction novel, Windswept, last year. You can check that post out HERE. So, when I heard the sequel was in the works, I couldn't... Read More...

The Secret Soundtrack – Guest Post by Heloisa Prieto

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity, on Writing

1971, Michigan, USA. Jimmi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Crosby, Still, Nash and Young, but mostly Santana's vinyls were constantly played in my cozy bedroom at the Morgan's family house, in Constantine. Back home, in... Read More...

Physics and Fantasy – Guest Post by Dilani Kahawala

Tabitha Lord

Guest Writer, Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

I'm so pleased to welcome Dilani Kahawala to BCB today. In her guest article, she talks about her path from physicist to fantasy writer, shares some world building basics, and discusses her debut novel Blood Mo... Read More...

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Middle Grade Author Dani Resh Talks About Her Writing Journey

Journey to Ancient Greece with Author Sophia Kouidou-Giles!

A Journey into Writing – YA Author Leisl Kaberry Tells Us How She Got Her Start

Spotlight on Nancy McCabe’s YA Science Fiction Novel – Vaulting through Time

Do Not Ignore What Matters Most

The Best Laid Plans – Guest Post by Mark Goldblatt

Roxana Arama Talks Immigration – Facts, Fiction, and Recommended Reading

The Hardest Book – Guest Post by Annabelle McCormack

The Secret Soundtrack – Guest Post by Heloisa Prieto

Physics and Fantasy – Guest Post by Dilani Kahawala