Author Spotlight

Ed Surma on the Power of Small Kindnesses

How do you go about writing an adult fable with a positive message for change? With his abstract and haunting The Trees Are Dying, author Ed Surma does just that, penning a tale of faeries, goddesses, and oracles that veils a call to protect the magical land we call planet earth.…

BookTribApril 26, 2021

Author Spotlight Nonfiction

Ben McCarty Shares His Cyber-Knowledge and Ninja-Inspired Invention

Cyber is the new normal, isn't it? Especially in our current climate where everything is done online. Just think about how many activities, from work to working out, have transitioned from needing a commute to needing nothing more than a new tab opened. Our computers have practically become another appendage.…

BookTribApril 12, 2021

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Barbara Linn Probst Explores Identity, Sacrifice and Second Chances in New Novel

"A sensitive, astute exploration of artistic passion, family, and perseverance.” — Kirkus —∞— "Beautifully told ... the story of tragedy and triumph, of the push and pull of family, of the responsibility we feel to ourselves and those we love." — Loretta Nyhan, author of The Other Family —∞— I so…

Jennifer BlankfeinApril 6, 2021

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Wildlife Journalist Discovers the Most Dangerous Animal Is Man

In Bryan Christy’s In the Company of Killers (Putnam), Tom Klay has a unique and specific job — he is an investigative wildlife reporter for a world-renowned nature magazine: “Nature had become his murder book. From A to Z — from the spiral-horned addax to Grevy’s zebra — he exposed…

Neil NyrenMarch 26, 2021

Author Spotlight Nonfiction

Demi Gray on Helping Leaders Foster Employee Motivation

Ever consider how the bottom line of an organization is adversely impacted when a team lacks motivation? Demi Gray has. In fact, she has made a career out of understanding the concept and written the book on it: The X Factor of Employee Engagement: Why Fostering Employee Motivation Should Be…

BookTribMarch 29, 2021

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Cherie Jones on the Cultural and Criminal Undercurrents Beneath the Beauty of Barbados

The beauty and allure of Barbados are etched in my mind, but the peaceful beaches and friendly people are overshadowed when the underbelly is revealed in this fictional tale. Cherie Jones tells a compelling story of poverty, crime, race and social order in How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House…

Jennifer BlankfeinApril 1, 2021

Author Spotlight Fiction

Joel C. Rosenberg on the Reality Behind the Fictional Thrillers

“The top priority of a thriller writer is to thrill. To make your heart rate spike.” So says author Joel C. Rosenberg, and when it comes to his latest work, The Beirut Protocol, mission accomplished. “I want you to be able to look over the shoulders of bad guys plotting…

BookTribApril 5, 2021

Author Spotlight Better Self Nonfiction

Eric Caron on Being “Switched On”

“Being switched on is a daily decision, a moment-by-moment choice, a constant awareness and mindset. It is a coat of armor that protects you from all types of threats, in all aspects of life.” “We need to read the people in front of us, behind us, on the phone and…

Jim AlkonMarch 22, 2021

Author Spotlight Fiction

C.B. Lyall on the Magical Mayhem in “The Veil of Corruption”

Wizards and witches have long been a source of fascination and they have taken the book world by storm in recent years. The Veil of Corruption, C.B. Lyall's second contribution to this subset of the fantasy genre (her first was the series-opener The Virus of Beauty) has plenty of fun…

Judy MorenoApril 12, 2021

Author Spotlight Children's Books

Uzoma R. Ezekwudo on Helping Children Cope with Loss in “Lee and Limbo”

A friend moving away can be a difficult thing for many children to cope with. It’s comforting for them to know that they’re not alone, and that their sadness won’t last forever. Uzoma R. Ezekwudo’s wonderfully touching new book, Lee and Limbo, is the perfect story to help them deal…

BookTribMarch 15, 2021

Author Spotlight Young Adult

“My Name Is Layla” by Reyna Marder Gentin Honors Teen Hopes and Hardships

Author Reyna Marder Gentin does a wonderful job depicting today’s teens' challenges and concerns. Eighth grade can be tough no matter what, but growing up in an unconventional home with a single, working parent and an undiagnosed learning difference adds to teenage angst. Layla is in a constant struggle to…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 18, 2021

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ITW Spotlight: Dean Koontz’s Imagination Knows Few Boundaries

After publishing more than 100 books, including countless New York Times bestsellers and classic novels like Phantoms, Strangers and Watchers, Dean Koontz is famously impossible to pin down: does he write thrillers? Yes. Horror? Yes. Science fiction? Romance? Fantasy? Yes, yes, and yes. For a long time, that was a liability, especially as Koontz was trying…

Adam MeyerMarch 22, 2021

Author Spotlight Fiction

Rory Surtain on the Twisted Drama in “Firefanged”

If you’re looking for themes in Rory Surtain’s debut fantasy Firefanged, readers can explore finding one’s connections, path and place in life, and the commitments we all make to succeed. But on a lighter level, the author says, “I just wanted to share an original story and offer a twisting…

Sherri DaleyMarch 8, 2021

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Heidi Chiavaroli on “The Orchard House,” a Time-Slip Story Perfect for Alcott Fans

Two sisters, Taylor and Victoria, discover an old manuscript of poems tucked away behind a wall on the site of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House in Concord, MA. The mysterious woman, who wrote the lines over 150 years ago, shared a strong connection with Alcott. The poet would never know…

Susan BaileyMarch 1, 2021

Author Spotlight Fiction

SFF Author Michael Anderle on the Magic of Writing and Publishing Indie Style

“Everyone has unknown talents,” says Michael Anderle, whose latest addition to his How to Be a Badass… series collection, How to Be a Badass Vigilante: Book One, follows recent college graduate Kera MacDonagh as she continues to unlock her own gifts … the magical kind. Anderle was 47 when he…

BookTribMarch 1, 2021

Author Spotlight Book Club Network Nonfiction

Amy Herrig Talks Transformations in “No More Dodging Bullets”

“When we feel like all is lost, if we dig deep and look for a better way, we can find a greater strength and better version of ourselves than we ever knew before.” That’s what Amy Herrig did. After overcoming a heroin addiction as a teenager, she faced an entirely…

Judy MorenoFebruary 22, 2021

Ed Surma on the Power of Small Kindnesses

Ben McCarty Shares His Cyber-Knowledge and Ninja-Inspired Invention

Barbara Linn Probst Explores Identity, Sacrifice and Second Chances in New Novel

Wildlife Journalist Discovers the Most Dangerous Animal Is Man

Demi Gray on Helping Leaders Foster Employee Motivation

Cherie Jones on the Cultural and Criminal Undercurrents Beneath the Beauty of Barbados

Joel C. Rosenberg on the Reality Behind the Fictional Thrillers

Eric Caron on Being “Switched On”

C.B. Lyall on the Magical Mayhem in “The Veil of Corruption”

Uzoma R. Ezekwudo on Helping Children Cope with Loss in “Lee and Limbo”

“My Name Is Layla” by Reyna Marder Gentin Honors Teen Hopes and Hardships

ITW Spotlight: Dean Koontz’s Imagination Knows Few Boundaries

Rory Surtain on the Twisted Drama in “Firefanged”

Heidi Chiavaroli on “The Orchard House,” a Time-Slip Story Perfect for Alcott Fans

SFF Author Michael Anderle on the Magic of Writing and Publishing Indie Style

Amy Herrig Talks Transformations in “No More Dodging Bullets”

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