Author Laura McBride is in high demand as a speaker. She presented “We Are Called to Rise” in New York last month and heads to Texas next.
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Laura McBride Introduces Her Novel in Tarrant County, Texas
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Orphan Train a Success Because of Literary Events
Once an author’s book is written and published, a second chapter in their work begins. The promotion of a book is crucial to making bestseller lists, increased book sales, and turning a passion into a career.
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Jamie Ford Provides Writing Insight
Many people attempt to break in to the literary world, but few are able to break into the industry. Whether your goals are to make writing into a vocation, or write to tickle your creativity, Jamie Ford gives his two cents on how to become an author in this article. In another interview, Jamie Ford describes his own writing process and journey from start to finish his novels.
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Michael Hingson Gives Advice to Parents
Michael Hingson, author of Thunder Dog, blogged advice to parents of blind children. Michael drew from his own parent’s experience, of denying doctor advice and instead treating him as any child, allowing him to make mistakes, explore and believe he can accomplish anything. It’s his confidence in himself that has allowed him to persevere through the September 11th attacks and escape the World Trade Center with his dog.
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Anthony Marra Adds #1 Indie Pick to List of Accolades
Anthony Marra author of, A Constellation of a Vital Phenomena: A Novel, was recently announced as the 2014 Adult Debut Book of the Year by the Indies Choice Book Awards. A Constellation of a Vital Phenomena, is set in contemporary Chechnya, and follows three people as their pasts are revealed and the power of love is presented.
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Upcoming BIC Events
Summer is around the corner which means there are some amazing opportunities to listen to your favorite author. Here are a couple June events coordinated with Books in Common.
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California Book Awards Honor Karen Joy Fowler and Anthony Marra
Yesterday, both Karen Joy Fowler, author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, and Anthony Marra, author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, received California Book Awards. Karen Joy Fowler won Gold in Fiction while Anthony Marra won Gold in First Fiction.
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Finding the Next Popular Read
Here at Books in Common, we strive to keep current on new books and authors that will be popular in Common and All Campus Reads programs. Finding a book that whole communities can relate to, as well as has themes that can create dynamic discussions, can be difficult for event coordinators.
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Where Authors Find Their Inspiration
Like the variety of the books on the shelves, authors find their stories in their own unique way. It takes an idea from any part of their life to spark the creative wheels, and for the story to take shape. Whether it is taken purely from a random thought, the use of a family story molded into a narrative, or bits of history spun together into a work of fiction, each story has a moment when the author decides to take it to the next level.
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Karen Joy Fowler Presents at Books in Bloom
Karen Joy Fowler recently finished a presentation at the Books in Bloom literary event, May 17th, hosted by the Eagle Valley Library District in Avon, Co. Karen Joy Fowler did a 30 min presentation on her book, We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, as well as took part in a Q&A session and a book signing.
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