We all hate bad reviews. But they can have their upside. For example, they can sometimes help you sell your book.
How Bad Reviews Can Help You Sell Books
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How Do You Know a Book’s Word Count?
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So ... how do you know how many words are in a book?
Reflections on “Missing the Boat” with Major Trends
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So. Heated Rivalry, huh? ‘Nuff said. Pucking hockey … (Tony Schnagl / Pexels.com) I haven’t read the books, nor have I seen the show, so I can’t really comment much on whether it’s “good” or if I liked it or not or anything. And, at this point, I’m not sure I can stand to watch it—there’s a lot of, hmm, how shall we say? Feels going on for me there.What kind of feels? Oh, you know …...
Why People Hate the Surprise Pregnancy Trope So Much
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The surprise pregnancy trope gets a lot of hate from romance readers. What is it about this trope that sets us off?
What Do Readers Want in a Book Cover?
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Book covers are an important tool for authors to communicate to their readers what their book is about. But what do readers expect to see?
Using AI Is a Surefire Way to Tank Your Writing Career
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We all know some people are using AI to churn out "books" and lying about it. Here's why that approach won't win in the end.
Gods and Mpreg: Ancient Mpreg Myths
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Mpreg often seems like it must be a modern invention. There are plenty of mpreg myths that lay that notion to rest.
Sorry, We Judge Books by Their Covers All the Time
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"Don't judge a book by its cover!" Yet we're all doing it, all the time. Which is why authors need to invest in their covers.
What Is a “Low-Angst” Book, Really?
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I’ve seen quite a few books marketed as “low-angst” lately. And don’t get me wrong—a fluffy story can be something quite enjoyable. But … the label makes me a little anxious. Legends and Lattes is an example of low-stakes fiction. Why? Because any time I’ve read a “low-angst” book, the label masks something a little more nefarious. What Is Angst, Anyway? Angst is a loan word from German. It was...
Half-Year Update 2026
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It's July, which means we're halfway through 2026. What do I have in store for you?
