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Vampires: How Does Your Fave Rate?
Books, Columns, Guest Column, Homepage Feature •
IR Staff •
Feb 22, 2012
What gives these creatures of the night such staying power? Perhaps it’s that Vampires touch on the universal themes of Good vs. Evil. The power of love also plays an important role in many vampire stories, as does the inherent draw of the broken dark figure hiding in the shadows. What could be more appealing than a creature which embodies both redemption and damnation all wrapped up in a sexy leather overcoat? Read On
Scent of a Scroll: Smells like Home
Columns, Homepage Sub, Keri English •
Keri English •
Feb 20, 2012
Writing letters with a friend, I maintain that there is a handwritten treat leaving my fingers around once a month. Not only that, but arriving in my mailbox in return is an envelope containing something just as carefully crafted and made with thoughtfulness and love. Read On
About A Bird
Andrew Stout, Columns, Homepage Sub •
Andrew Stout •
Feb 17, 2012
Each book is a world unto itself — a sort-of art object, with its formatting, color, and typography lovingly chosen by the author. The entire floor space of the shop speaks to the idea that the beauty of a book can stretch far beyond its text. Read On
Franzen, E-books & Bathtubs
Columns, David Gaughran, Homepage Sub •
David Gaughran •
Feb 16, 2012
It seems it has become fashionable in certain circles to have a pop at e-books and e-readers. I’ve been noting the trend with some amusement, but had decided it wasn’t worth responding. That is, until Jonathan Franzen’s recent comments. Read On
Love Is In The Air
Columns, Homepage Sub, Keri English •
Keri English •
Feb 13, 2012
What will you be reading this Valentine’s Day? Read On
Soulful Love: An Interview with Indie Erotica Writer Diana Laurence
Columns, Featured, Homepage Sub, Interviews, Loren Kleinman •
Loren Kleinman •
Feb 10, 2012
Fact is there’s no way real life can meet all our sexual needs. That’s why we all fantasize about sex. Read On
Are We Suffering from E-Reader Fatigue?
Columns, Featured, Guest Column, Homepage Sub, Latest •
IR Staff •
Feb 08, 2012
Yes, No, and Maybe So Read On
Procrastination Cured My Writer’s Block
Columns, Homepage Sub, Keri English •
Keri English •
Feb 06, 2012
I teach other people study skills, and one of them is how to avoid procrastination. I tell them, “Remember in sixth grade when your teacher told you to write non-stop and if you get stuck, just write ‘I’m stuck I’m stuck’ until you become unstuck?” Sometimes my students laugh but they have all done it before. They always do it again. It usually helps. So I decided to try it. Read On
Stories Don’t Need “Enhancements”
Columns, David Gaughran, Homepage Sub •
David Gaughran •
Feb 02, 2012
Readers want to lose themselves in a novel, not be dragged out of the story by superfluous bells-and-whistles which can only detract from that immersive experience they crave. Read On
John Locke Wants to Set the Record Straight
Columns, Featured, Guest Author, Guest Column, Homepage Sub •
IR Staff •
Feb 01, 2012
For the past five months indie authors, book bloggers, journalists and readers have asked for details about “The Simon & Schuster Distribution Deal.” Last August when it was first announced, indie and Kindle boards were buzzing about whether or not I’d “sold out.” Read On
