A memoir of boating adventures, making finance exciting, and “far-fetched” stories of ancestors
A Letter from the Editor Welcome, readers and writers, to the September 2023 issue of Books & Buzz Magazine! On
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6 tips for self-editing your manuscript
Self-editing your manuscript can be tedious, but it comes with many benefits. This author gives us her best tips on
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Author Jennifer Silva Redmond on her adventures at sea
by Timothy Pike Today, I’m talking with Jennifer Silva Redmond, a Southern Californian writer who spends most days living and
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To craft an engaging read, step outside your comfort zone
A book coach was instrumental in bringing this writer outside her comfort zone, helping her keep readers engaged by combining
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Why do I write? The stories of my ancestors inspired me
When this author heard some of the intriguing, terrifying, and heartwarming stories of what his Texas ancestors went through, he
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This month: an author who shares a house with a ghost, why your favorite characters have to die, and the best way to start a novel
A Letter from the Editor Welcome, readers and writers, to the August 2023 issue of Books & Buzz Magazine! Featured
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Jennifer Anne Gordon reaches the depths of our emotions
by Timothy Pike When you think of horror stories, your first thought might not be of poetry and humor. Yet
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How to open your novel with a bang
If you’re writing a novel, you want readers to be captivated the moment they open the book. Here, we learn
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It’s alive! Republishing my out-of-print novels
If you’re thinking about sprucing up an unfinished manuscript or trying to get an old story published, don’t be afraid
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When a character in a novel dies, how does the author feel?
Ever shed a tear when a character in a novel is killed off? This author of fantasy feels your pain—and
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