If you’re a book loving, internet explorer, you may have come across Paper Fury, a blog run by a dedicated and ferocious reader. The woman behind the site, Cait, is a jack of all trades in the literary sense. She’s an excellent book reviewer who takes gorgeous pictures of books. She’s even got her own Etsy store, Paper Fury Ink with handmaid origami art. We talked to the genius behind these gorgeous photos and witty tweets about the life of a bookworm, and uncovered what it takes to be a bookish internet sensation. Safe to say, the Paper Fury is …
Originally published on Early Bird Books Shonda Rhimes isn’t the only one who knows how to combine a great mystery, thrills and the kind of passion that reminds you that ‘action’ can mean more than just packing a punch. These romantic suspense books are overflowing with intrigue, sexual tension, and more twists and turns than any season of How to Get Away with Murder. So take a look, and get ready for some real action-packed storytelling in these nine romantic suspense novels that are sure to get your pulse racing. Into the Firestorm by Kat Martin Luke Brodie is a renowned (and angel-faced) bounty hunter who …
Article by Brooke Warner Hello, aspiring author. Congratulations on completing your manuscript. You’ve likely worked tirelessly over years, honing your craft and work-shopping your writing. This is a major accomplishment, so take a moment to let that sink in. You’ve completed a book! Of course, in order to make the leap from writer to author, you need a book. And this is generally where things start to get discouraging. Getting rejected is a rite of passage, so no big deal there—initially. But did you know that certain kinds of rejection are cause for celebration? Yep, it’s true. Let’s take a look …
Article by Eliza Bayroff Writers and actors don’t seem like the most obvious bedfellows, but every so often sparks fly between a writer and the people tasked with bringing their story to the screen. Here are 4 authors who totally bonded with the actors playing their characters. 1. Harper Lee and Gregory Peck Image courtesy of Entertainment Weekly Visiting the set of the film adaptation of her novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee was immediately taken with Gregory Peck, the actor playing righteous lawyer Atticus Finch. “I saw him walk out of his dressing room in the three-piece white suit …
Every single book in the Harry Potter series is amazing- there’s no doubt about that. However, we each have our favorites, whether we admit it or not. For example, I will always love The Goblet of Fire. It’s the fourth book in the series, so I was already attached to all of the characters, but they were getting older and maturing. The Triwizard Tournament was complex and enthralling. The story was deep, emotional, and silly at times- all aspects of Rowling’s series that make them so great. This is my opinion on the best book in the series – but …
