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GUEST BLOG: Writing Intersectional Characters With the Help of Personal Experience by Yaffa S. Santos Plus Giveaway!

Contemporary Romance Dayna Linton - 10 January 2023

The ciguapa is a mythical character from Dominican folklore known for appearing as a human woman with long, straight hair, and backwards-facing feet. Tradition holds that she is a sort of siren...

GUEST BLOG: How a Serious Case of Mom Guilt Shaped the Main Character in A MOTHER WOULD KNOW by Amber Garza Plus Giveaway!

Mystery Dayna Linton - 19 December 2022

My dream of becoming an author began in childhood with stories like Encyclopedia Brown, Nancy Drew, Baby-sitter’s Club, Sweet Valley High, and Little Women. I was a voracious reader, and often fantasized...

GUEST BLOG: My Humble Advice to Writers by Carey PW Plus Giveaway!

LGBTQ Dayna Linton - 10 November 2022

If people are like me, then they despise unsolicited advice. I’m nothing but a new novelist. However, learning about the publishing process has been quite a challenge. Nevertheless, I encourage even novice...

GUEST BLOG: How To Handle Negative Criticism by Carole P. Roman Plus Giveaway!

Young Adult/Teen Dayna Linton - 25 October 2022

Negative reviews used to leave me in a state of panic. I'd read them and want to write the reviewer to make them understand what I was trying to say. How could...

INTERVIEW: With Time-Travel Author Elizabeth Crowens Plus Giveaway!

Time Travel Dayna Linton - 24 October 2022

Today, we welcome time-travel author Elizabeth Crowens to Novels Alive to find out a little bit more about her writing process. Welcome, Elizabeth! How do you keep your written world from encroaching on...

INTERVIEW: VICTORIA & VIOLET By Rachel Brimble Plus Giveaway!

Historical Romance Dayna Linton - 19 October 2022

Today, we welcome Historical Romance author Rachel Brimble to Novels Alive. She's answering our questions so we can find out more about her and her writing process. What drives your story forward in...

INTERVIEW: With Action-Adventure Author Edward M. Hochsmann Plus Giveaway!

Action/Adventure Dayna Linton - 18 October 2022

Today, we welcome Action/Adventure author Edward Hochsmann to Novels Alive to find out a little more about this intrepid adventurer. What group did you hang out with in high school? The brainiacs, I’m afraid. I’m...

GUEST BLOG: Why Family Conflict is Fictional Gold by Chris Patchell Plus Giveaway!

Thriller/Suspense Dayna Linton - 17 October 2022

The moment my mother floated the idea of having an extended family potluck to celebrate Christmas, I felt my stomach clench. Now, admittedly, I had moved away—like far away—to the other side...

INTERVIEW: With Young Adult Dystopia Author Adria Carmichael Plus Giveaway!

Dystopian Dayna Linton - 6 October 2022

Today we welcome Young Adult Dystopia author Adria Carmichael to Novels Alive to answer some super quick questions so we can get to know them better. What is the sweetest thing someone has...

GUEST BLOG: WHAT DEFINES ME AS AN AUTHOR by Howard Brown Plus Giveaway!

Biography/Memoir Dayna Linton - 3 October 2022

We can share hope with others. It’s a powerful pillar in my life. In other words: Hope is not merely one person’s dream in isolation. From the very beginning of human life on...

GUEST BLOG: That Little Voice by Richard I. Levine

Thriller/Suspense Dayna Linton - 26 September 2022

That little voice is always there. We all have one, maybe two. We simply need to acknowledge it exists and allow ourselves an open mind to hear its counsel. Trust me, I...

GUEST BLOG: 10 Secret Habits of Writers, Or Maybe Just Me by Patricia Leavy Plus Giveaway!

Women's Fiction Dayna Linton - 26 September 2022

When we’re at the café, our headphones aren’t really on. We wear the same sweatpants every day. Like, every day. We spend way too much time on social media, but sometimes...