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Literary Lagniappe

In Literary Lagniappe we share extra tidbits about our experiences as writers and other sundry musings.

Our Favorites of 2016, Books You Cannot Miss

Kristin Jacobson
Literary Lagniappe, Reviews
We are extremely grateful at Book Club Babble to work with many amazing authors and publishers. We have read so many great books during 2016 that it was challenging to come up with a favorite list, especially s... Read More...

A Book can change a story. Please help us change one.

Kristin Jacobson
Literary Lagniappe
Love books? Love children? Love making a difference? So do we! We want to help children learn to love to read! That is why for the month of December, we have partnered with WePAC (www.wepac.org). WePAC is an a... Read More...

Books We Love: Our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Kristin Jacobson
Literary Lagniappe, on Books
Do you have a book lover on your holiday shopping list? Here are a few recommendations from our very talented literary critics that are sure to please even the most discerning reader.   Tabitha Lord ... Read More...
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The Inside Scoop on Small Press Publishing – Q&A With Sarena Ulibarri, Editor-in-Chief of World Weaver Press

Tabitha Lord
Interviews, Literary Lagniappe, on Books, on Publishing, on Writing
Sarena Ulibarri, Editor-in-Chief of World Weaver Press I'm so pleased to welcome Sarena Ulibarri, Editor-in-Chief of World Weaver Press, to Book Club Babble today. Originally, I was planning to talk with her ... Read More...

Am I a Writer?

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe
I feel like writing right now. I feel like writing like some people want dessert. It’s a craving that needs to be satisfied just like a sweet tooth. Often it isn’t something specific I want to write. I just wan... Read More...

Eat, Pray, Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir

Maribel Garcia
on Books, Reviews
Eat, Pray, Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir It’s been ten years since the publication of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray Love, so to honor the anniversary she invited he... Read More...

Handle With Care: Writer Inside

Tabitha Lord
Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity, on Writing
Something unusual has happened to me since I started writing. I find myself feeling rather vulnerable, and with some regularity. I had a different career before this - one where I was confident in my abilities ... Read More...
Helen Reese, Project Ex

Interview with Helen Reese, Author of Project EX

Maribel Garcia
Book Club Profiles, Interviews, on Books, Reviews
Book Club Babble welcomes author Helen Reese and talks about her experiences as a first-time novelist and self-published writer.  Helen, thank you for being here with us today.  First of all, tell us about yo... Read More...

10 Things I’ve Learned Along the Way

Tabitha Lord
Literary Lagniappe, on Writing
There’s a lot of advice out there for writers. I spend a considerable amount of time during my workweek reading articles and blog posts on everything from marketing strategies to writing craft. Much of it is he... Read More...
Muses

The Muses Always Win

Amy Wilhelm
Literary Lagniappe, on Creativity
I’m not sure what a modern-day muse looks like compared to those who whispered in Homer’s ear, but I do know their hours of operation. The ones who nudge my work along with a new plot development, or even a new... Read More...
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There is work to be done, but … all we want to do is read. Welcome to Book Club Babble, the site for busy people who love books. We recommend and review books, host discussions, interview authors, and discuss the art of reading and writing.
 

 

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About Book Club Babble

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