A book cover is one of the biggest marketing tools a book has—especially in libraries and bookstores. While many readers like to judge a book by its contents, we often consider reading a book if its cover catches our eye. Now, what catches the eye of a reader is...
Apart from fantasy, dystopian novels are where you meet some of the most intricate characters living in an elaborate, vivid, and often mind-bending world. These characters and worlds are often a metaphor for the world we live in today, the ideologies we grapple with,...
If someone asks you to name some popular young adult fiction writers today, you’d probably mention authors like John Green, Cassandra Clare, J.K. Rowling, and maybe even Louisa May Alcott. But back in the day, S.E. Hinton, author of The Outsiders, was—and still is, in...
Growing up, my parents were ardent Stephen King fans, and our bookshelves were lined with his books. I remember being intrigued and intimidated by these dark, haunting covers as a child. The unsettling artwork seemed too scary, making me wonder why my parents...
Indie publishing offers an exciting and empowering pathway for authors to bring their stories to life and into the hands of readers. In a world where traditional publishing barriers often seem daunting, self-publishing emerges as a beacon of opportunity, providing...