How Important Is a Book Title?

March 15, 2024 Recently, I asked my amazing Reader Team to help me create a title for the third book in my Wives of Old Cape May series. It was a fun exercise that taught me a lot about what makes a good title and what readers look for in a title.To give you a...

Reading Challenges: Your Thoughts?

by Dr. MaryAnn DiorioOver the past few years, I’ve noticed an increase in events called “Reading Challenges,” especially on platforms such as Goodreads. These “Reading Challenges” challenge readers to read a personally chosen number of...

Book Club Fun

March 1, 2024I’m a big fan of Book Clubs. Why? For a number of reasons:1. Book Clubs are among the most amazing places on earth. They are wells of intelligence, knowledge, and insights that are found in few other places. Book clubs are safe havens of...

To Read, or Not to Read?

With so many books to read and so many more being published every day, the task of choosing which ones to read can be overwhelming. This week, we’re going to discuss how to choose the next book to read.Many factors play into a reader’s decision to read a...

Where Do Authors Get Ideas for Their Stories?

February 16, 2024Readers often ask us authors where we get ideas for our stories. Today, I’m going to answer. that question.Ideas are everywhere. We authors simply have to look for them.So, what do I mean by “everywhere”? I mean everywhere. :)Here...