Every year on George Washington’s birthday, the United States celebrates Presidents Day. Presidents Day is a federal holiday to honor the leaders of America’s highest office. Over the 234 years since the Constitution established the office of…
Did you know that 100 years ago, alcohol was illegal in the United States? The Prohibition Era refers to the period of time when the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages was illegal in the entire country. The Eighteenth Amendment to…
When you publish a book with Dorrance, we send a copy of your book to the Library of Congress. This is because the Library of Congress oversees the United States Copyright Office. After your book is printed, Dorrance will complete the online…
Prospective authors may wonder – what genre is my book? What even is genre, and why does it matter? Genre is a term given to categories of books. The word is derived from French, meaning “like” or “type.” It is a label that describes…
The first recorded author in history was a woman named Enheduanna, a high priestess of Mesopotamia. In the 23rd century BC, she served the ancient Mesopotamian city Ur. According to
We have another Christmas edition of Author Spotlight! Author Jim Hammell spoke to us about his book How Murrey Saved Christmas. This adorable children’s book follows a moose named Murrey who is separated from his parents. When he sets out to find…
