Reader Blog

A readers, we usually take book covers for granted. But as indie authors, we agonize over covers.

While our team is always happy to answer your questions about free ebooks, we figured that for every one person that actually asks, there’s probably a hundred more readers wondering without asking. So, we thought we’d compile some of your most frequently asked free-ebook questions into one place.

Dancing. It’s one of the fundamental things that societies do which helps define an era. Unfortunately, it takes a LOT of research to get it right in historical fiction. So here’s a rough guide to dancing in Western Civilization from the Renaissance to the present.

One of the best things about reading is being submerged in a new world and experiencing situations that help me relate to others. September is Deaf Awareness Month, so let’s chat about the evolution of the portrayal of deaf people in literature and insights we can gain.

Clothing. It’s part of the fun of reading historical fiction. The history of clothing is, on its own, a lot like an epic family saga, full of rebellion and conformity and new innovations.

You’ve probably heard of George Orwell’s most popular books, 1984 and Animal Farm. Just who is George Orwell and what books did he write?

Structure has always been one of the most important aspects of a novel to me. The frame novel style is one of my favorites, whether I’m reading or writing.

After a long day at work, or a week dealing with stresses, there’s no better way to prepare for the future than to rest and recuperate with self-care. If you’re looking for something that reduces stress and helps you in a variety of ways, you should try reading.

I love seeing beautiful libraries, and there are so many around the world that I want to visit. Which of these would you like to see?

Your local library offers a lot of great benefits, some of which you may not be aware of. Let’s dive right in!

Here are ten things about authors most readers don’t know! How many do you know? Let us know in the comments!

Reading aloud together with your child will prepare your child to succeed better than any other activity. Why? We’ll go over the reasons reading is so important in your kid’s life in this post, along with tips on how to read aloud with your child.

What was your favorite book when you were a child? Readers let us know. Is your favorite on the list?

As I listened to my father relate family stories to a group of tourists, the reader in me desired to know how characters of the 1770s lived, interacted, worked, ate, and faced the war. Before long, my curiosity became Hold Me Close, Revolutionary Faith book one (1773).

Is there anything better for the appetite of the voracious reader than to devour a good book? Well, there just might be if that book contains references to mouthwatering foods and the recipes to back them up.

When writing historical romance, research is imperative to make the story believable. Research is such fun!

If you’re reaching for a dictionary at the word “mixtopian,” don’t bother: I confess I made it up. I figure it’s one of those terms that should exist but doesn’t. It does, however, beg the question, how does a mixtopia differ from “normal life”?

Do you love a good pirate romance? Discovering how pirates pillaged the Mediterranean, looted Asia under the command of Madame Ching Shih, and even pirated American rivers is another way to enjoy swashbuckling tales.

My challenge, as an author, is to make alternate worlds believable. The more fantastical the world, the more important it is to include details that help readers suspend their disbelief.