Tag: self-publishing

How To Write Interesting Characters: 5 Tips to Make Readers Invested!
When it comes to writing fiction, interesting characters are essential to a book that will keep readers engaged. Here are some tips for writing interesting characters that apply across all genres and story types.   1.) Direct vs Indirect There are…
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Author Spotlight: Forrest R. Lindsey, “In Country: My Memories of Vietnam and After”
This week’s Author Spotlight is a conversation with Dorrance author Forrest R. Lindsey, a Vietnam War veteran. Lindsey recently published a memoir titled In Country: My Memories of Vietnam and After. In this interview, he discusses why he wrote the…
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The Tasty and Unique History of Cookbooks!
This November, Dorrance is getting you ready for the holiday season with our Homestyle Cooking Sale at the Dorrance Bookstore. Cookbooks to help you nourish yourself and family are available for a discounted price until the end of the month! See the…
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Author Spotlight: Malissa Parks, “I Like Being Brown, This Family & Hero 44”
This week on Author Spotlight we speak to Dorrance children’s’ author Malissa Parks. Their book I Like Being Brown, This Family & Hero 44 is a trilogy of stories written to teach children about the first African American President of the United…
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The Many Kinds of Ghostwriting
In 19th century America, spiritualism was all the rage. Spiritualism was a movement…
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Author Spotlight: David Rey, “Larceny on 34th Street: An In-Depth Look at Professional Shoplifting in One of the World’s Largest Stores”
In this edition of Author Spotlight, we spoke to Dorrance author David Rey. His book Larceny on 34th Street: An In-Depth Look at Professional Shoplifting in One of the World’s Largest Stores hopes to bring the world of organized retail crime to the…
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Author Spotlight: Marisa Recker, “Until I See Stars”
This week on Author Spotlight, we speak with Marisa Recker, author of the Dorrance fiction novel Until I See Stars. The novel follows the Fitzpatrick family for over 30…
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10 Autumn Writing Prompts
  With the arrival of the autumnal equinox this week, the weather will be getting colder and days will be getting shorter. But fear not – the fall season is the perfect season to sit down and write! Open your laptop or notebook and get back into…
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Author Spotlight: Delphine McClelland, “Dark Obsessions”
In this week’s Author Spotlight we talk to Delphine McClelland, author of Dark Obsessions. Dark Obsessions is the story of what happens when a human and vampire fall for each other against the backdrop of Charlotte, North Carolina. The book recently…
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How to Establish Setting and Build Your Fictional World
Every good story has an established setting. Your novel has to exist somewhere – your characters can’t just float in space (and even that would be a setting!) Having a specific setting not only makes your story easier to understand, but can aid…
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