Category: General Topics
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Don’t Feed the Book Trolls
Social Media strikes again. Over the past couple of weeks, a handful of people have decided they are the judge, jury, and executioner of literature. Readers are told they lack intellectualism for not reading the right books. Writers are dismissed because they write romance, or the content isn’t deemed a literary masterpiece, or the reader…
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Why Indie Publishing is My Vibe
Many readers assume that indie authors choose self-publishing because they were not good enough to secure a traditional publishing deal. That assumption could not be further from the truth. For many of us, self-publishing is not a fallback plan. It is a strategic, informed decision. For me, it was a choice I made intentionally and…
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My Take: 5 Unrealistic Romance Tropes
We all have some cringe tropes that just don’t sit well with us as readers, and sometimes cringe is not even enough of a word to describe it. Let’s dive into some tropes that get my reader/author eyes twitching. Note: These are meant for a little humor, so let’s not get our perverbial panties in…
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Moonstar Sparkel Fairy Isn’t a Pen Name
There… I said it. You’re creative, but your pen name still reads like a fanfic handle. Many times in the writing world, an author’s first hurdle is the move from online writing communities to self or traditional publishing spaces. One of the earliest things that separates a serious author from a hobby writer is something…
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Are Authors’ Drafts in Google Docs Feeding AI?
We’ve all been hearing the rumors about AI and if Google is using our writing to train their systems. The conspiracy theories run rampant on social media groups where the pitch forks and fire torches come out from the mob of any mention of it. “Oh no! The evil AI monster that is stealing artist…
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Your Ebooks Could Vanish Tomorrow
You think you own that ebook? Not exactly. As platforms like Radish shut down, readers are learning the hard way what digital ownership really means. Whether it’s on Kindle, Nook, or your favorite serial reading platform, your book could disappear at any time. In most cases, the ebook can be removed from your device if…
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Writing in Disguise: The Legacy of Women Authors
Today I came across a controversial Tiktok talking about how J.K. Rowling used a male pen name for her writing. You’d have to be living under a rock to not know her stance on transgender issues, so why would she use a male pen name? Now, I won’t debate on the controversy, so I will…
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Reading Apps and Serial Writers: The Toxic Breakup
Sorry… It’s you not me. Get ready for a long ride into the world of serial writers and the behind the scenes toxic relationships we have with pay-to-read apps. As a serial app reader, you’ve probably seen numerous situations where some of your favorite authors walked away from reading apps. It may seem that many…
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Beauty in the Books: Character Ava
Looking through some old photos, I thought it might be fun to start a series featuring makeup tips and beauty finds inspired by some of my great book characters starting with Ava Cole from the steamy summer read Apollyon’s Secret at Midnight. This series will feature beauty finds on a budget to luxury finds, right…
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Two Sides returns!
It’s back. One of my first serial releases is coming to ebook and paperback in a second edition revamp with updated chapters and cover. Take note, the ending will not be what you expect. Many readers over the past few years have asked me about the ending. Without giving away teasers I’ll say that sometimes…
Loretta Kendall 