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Read more about the article An old crone, a space witch, and a boy-child walk into a gom jabbar…

An old crone, a space witch, and a boy-child walk into a gom jabbar…

This article was originally posted on my newsletter. Subscribe here for a free Bulari Saga novella. Stop me if you've heard this one before... "In the week before their departure to Arrakis, when all the final scurrying about had reached a nearly unbearable frenzy, an old crone came to visit the mother of the boy, Paul." I first read those words in high school, when my drama teacher, Mr. Lemieux, handed me a worn paperback and said, "I think you'll like this one."  Frank Herbert's Dune opens with mystery and promise as young Paul Atreides overhears a conversation between his…

Read more about the article [Podcast] A conversation with Bookpod

[Podcast] A conversation with Bookpod

I love to read, but I don't have a ton of time, which is why I'm always looking for book recommendations. If I'm going to read something, I want it to be good! That's why I'm so excited to tell you about this new book recommendation podcast that's hitting earbuds near you. (Is that a thing I can say? Earbuds near you? Guess I'm going for it.) Bookpod: the Indie Filter Podcast, is specifically aimed at helping readers find indie authors they love. Ben and Sarah Nadler read indie-pubbed books to find their favorites, then interview authors to talk about…

Read more about the article How — and Why — to Recommend a Title to Your Library

How — and Why — to Recommend a Title to Your Library

As a child, I devoured books. In the summers, I sucked them down like Otter Pops from my grandmother's freezer, tucked in the crook of tree branches or sitting on swingsets or lounging on the couch or under my blankets at night. During the school year I carried them onto the playground or read them under my desk thinking the teacher wouldn't notice. My fifth grade teacher — tired of telling me to put my book away — once kept me in at recess as punishment. My punishment? To stay inside and read? It was heaven. We lived out in the country,…