Wow! I can't believe the end of another #30Authors is here. Thank you so much to everyone who has hosted, contributed, and supported this year's event. I am so thrilled to have the incredible Nicole Dennis-Benn today on the last day of this year's event. I've enjoyed seeing her popularity explode over the past couple of months (her book, Here Comes the Sun, was an An … [Read more...]
#30Authors: E.A. Aymar Recommends ‘Floodgate’
If you're a fan of dry wit and have not followed E.A. Aymar on Twitter yet, now is a great time to start. I happen to be such a fan, so Aymar has quickly become one of my favorite new-to-me authors to follow on social media (fans of J.J. Hensley will find another kindred spirit in Aymar). This is just one of the many reasons that I'm thrilled to share his … [Read more...]
#30Authors: Kristopher Jansma on Greg Jackson and Diversity in Writing
Today is the first day of the annual #30Authors event! I'm thrilled to be sharing Kristopher Jansma's review of Prodigals and and Wagner in the Desert by Greg Jackson. His piece is both stunning and relevant to the world we live in today and I sincerely hope you take the time to slowly devour every single word. If you're new to Kristopher Jansma, know that he is the author … [Read more...]
‘Dear Fang’ – A Story of Mental Illness and Human Nature
I started reading Dear Fang, With Love by Rufi Thorpe after it became increasingly popular in my Twitter feed. I didn't know what it was about but after reading the synopsis, I knew I had to pick it up (and invite the author to join in #30Authors!). In short, it's about a girl named Vera, the daughter of Lucas and Katya. They had her at a very young age and Lucas wasn't around … [Read more...]
‘Shelter’ a Harrowing Story You Won’t Soon Forget
If you don't have Shelter by Jung Yun on your reading list yet, add it now because it's going to be big (plus she's a #30Authors contributor!). I'd like to say you heard it here first, but Sarah at Sarah's Bookshelves and the New York Times beat me to it. It's a harrowing novel that explores the difficulties in escaping a heartbreaking past, the hidden resentments … [Read more...]