A good first chapter should feel like a first kiss. It should leave the reader intrigued, a little breathless, and wanting more. If your first chapter does that, then you have a winner. Of course that’s easier said than done.
Read MoreParents often fret about disclosing an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to teachers, parents, and their children’s peers. Particularly in ASDs like Asperger’s, some parents hope their children can slide by unnoticed because they are so high functioning. This strategy is
Read MoreDo you find yourself perpetually perplexed by some of your child’s seemingly inexplicable behaviors? Does your son take excessive risks, often jumping or crashing into anything he can? Maybe your child loves shockingly strong hugs but can’t tolerate the slightest
Read MoreI was extremely fortunate to interview the immensely talented Robb Grindstaff. Robb has had a long career as a newspaper editor, publisher, and manager that has taken him around the world. He has two published books – Carry Me Away and
Read MoreThere is a movement afoot to do away with adverbs. In fact, many “serious” writers scoff at those “ly” words, turning their noses up in the air, and pursing their lips. Why so much venom? At first, the extreme reaction
Read MoreThe toddler years are full of growth and amazement, but also confusion and apprehension. Parents often feel mystified by toddler behaviors and uncertain how to help during this critical period of development. The emotional skills toddlers develop influence them through
Read MoreI love YA books. There’s something about a well written YA novel that inspires me. In addition to having great characters, interesting prose, and a well developed plot, it’s important to pay attention to the other elements that dominate the
Read MoreLaptops and tablets are quickly replacing old-fashioned pen and paper when it comes to note taking, but research suggests that this might not be such a good idea. It seems that writing by hand and typing on a keyboard draw
Read MorePavarti is an award-winning author of multi-cultural and transgressive literature. She is an artist, wife, mother and number cruncher. Besides penning erotica novels she is also the Director of Marketing at Novel Publicity. Her most recent work, Protecting Portia (A
Read MoreResearchers have determined that storytelling benefits humankind. Just the telling or reading of stories helps people learn how to be, well … human. No kidding! Researches did not need to tell that to the people attending the nation’s largest book
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