Category: writing

  • You Are Fatally Invited

    You Are Fatally Invited

    Author: Ande PliegoPublisher: Random House Publishing – BallantineDate Published: February 11, 2025 Six prominent mystery writers are invited to a private island by an anonymous author, J. R. Alastor, whose works are well known even if he isn’t. And each writer is hiding a secret. This book is a wonderful debut by author Ande Pliego. It’s…

  • The Artist’s Way Toolkit

    The Artist’s Way Toolkit

    Author: Julia CameronPublisher: St. Martin’s EssentialsDate Published: January 14, 2025 The Artist’s Way Toolkit is a readily accessible “how to” guide for releasing the creative process. It is based on four tools: Morning Pages (extended journaling), Artist Dates (something you do by yourself, for yourself), Walks (minimum 20 minutes, no earphones or companions – not even…

  • The Linchpin Writer

    The Linchpin Writer

    Author: John Matthew FoxPublisher: Bookfox PressDate Published: October 26, 2022 Book ReviewThe Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel’s Key MomentsBy John Matthew Fox John Matthew Fox engages writers in discourse on the pivotal tools they can use to engage readers. At first, I thought this book would be a humble brag about the author’s accomplishments, but it…