As I look forward to one of my favorite goofball holidays, I wonder, as apparently many of you have too: why are pirates so often romanticized in our fiction?
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Fantastic Fairy Tales with Cats in Them
In honor of Garfield Day, I wanted to recommend a few of my personal favorite fairy tales with cats in them for your reading pleasure.
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6 Things to Consider When Writing a Depressed Character
Writing a depressed character realistically can be challenging—but it's important to do it right.
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Stories About Books: The Monk on the Hill and Other Tales
Perhaps stories about books resonate so well with readers not just because we like to read, but because we appreciate just how much a book can affect a person’s (or even many people’s) lives.
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NaNoWriMo 2018: Postmortem
NaNoWriMo 2018: final word count, lessons learned, and what may or may not come next.
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NaNoWriMo Day 15: A Quick Mid-Nano Update
A mid-month update for NaNoWriMo 2018. Some lessons have been learned, and many words been typed, in the past 15 days.
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Made You Look: 3 Books That Scared Me So Badly I Actually Jumped
Looking for a book that will actually scare you this Halloween? These 3 terrifying books just might make you jump right out of your skin.
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The Best “Sick Day” Books from My Childhood
Books are the ultimate medicine. Here are just a few of the best "sick day" books to read when you're feeling a little under the weather.
