"I'm on the lookout for Gothic horror and horror/romances that are fresh, unnerving, and get under my skin."
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What reference book do you find yourself reaching for most often?

"I write a story that I want to read. I create characters that speak to me and appeal to me." —Khaled Hosseini

"Writing is a job, a talent, but it's also the place to go in your head. It is the imaginary friend you drink your tea with in the afternoon." —Ann Patchett

"I want contemporary romance with a really strong b-plot (think THE ARC by Tory Henwood Hoen)."
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If you could own your own bookstore, what would it be like?

"Send me fungi horror or horror that’s very cerebral, gets under your skin—where something is very wrong, but you just can’t put your finger on it…"
Marina Green #MSWL

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"Don't get discouraged because there's a lot of mechanical work to writing. I rewrote the first part of Farewell to Arms at least fifty times. —Ernest Hemingway

STAR WARS OUTLAWS: LOW RED MOON by <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tuqoxsmzigaqt7asessr5mzr" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@mikechenwriter.bsky.social is out today!

Jaylen Vrax and commando droid ND-5 embark on a descent into the galaxy’s underworld in search of answers and opportunity, in this essential prequel to Star Wars Outlaws action-adventure video game.

"Writing is revision. It’s really helpful to find people to share those early drafts with, provided﹣and this is critical﹣they are kind and insightful readers." —Susan Freinkel

"I love cookbooks with a unique angle, such as the ROASTING TIN series, COOKING FOR ONE, and MIDNIGHT CHICKEN (& OTHER RECIPES WORTH LIVING FOR)."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

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Get ready to learn how to stay sharp, stay ready, and stay safe in your daily life! STREET SMARTS: TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS, OUTSMART DANGER, AND STAY SAFE IN A WORLD THAT ISN'T by Dannah Eve is out now!

Get it now!
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/street-smarts-dannah-eve?variant=43822967455778

What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?

So pleased that Yolanda T. Marshall's BROWN GIRL IN THE SNOW is receiving so much recognition! It was named to the “30 Canadian books to read in winter 2026” list by the CBC.

Check out the whole list here 📚⤵️
https://www.cbc.ca/books/30-canadian-books-to-read-in-winter-2026-9.7015926

Rise and shine, creators! It's time to tackle those storytelling projects head-on.

Check in and let us know what you're working on this week. ✍️

"When any form of narration reveals the unique personality and voice of the viewpoint character, it becomes characterization." —Elizabeth Lyon

"Send me cozy mysteries like THE BOOK CLUB MURDERS by Leslie Nagel."
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Have you ever met your favorite author?

"If you're going to write a good book, you have to make mistakes and you have to not be so cautious all the time." —Zadie Smith

"I’m craving intricately told stories—whether that be puzzle pieces or interpersonal drama or worldbuilding, I’m looking for many moving pieces."
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How old were you when you wrote your first book?

PSLA is plowing into February with a charming picture book, a return to the Star Wars universe, and two can't-miss nonfiction titles. 🪏❄️

PSLA is plowing into February with a charming picture book, a return to the Star Wars universe, and two can't-miss nonfiction titles. 🪏❄️

Have you ever read a book that a parent recommended to you?

"I would love fantasies with unique magic systems, strong characters, and stories inspired by myth or folklore, particularly outside the Western canon."
Marina Green #MSWL

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