Novelists
Do you need some magic inspiration? Explore Oxford.
You’re probably familiar with Oxford, the world-famous university founded nearly a thousand years ago in 1096. And it has the status of being one of the highest ranking universities in the world. Lofty education creates magic. Oxford may hold the honor of being the most magical place on the planet. Let’s journey around the…
Read MoreHow to awaken your mind, inspire your spirit, and refresh your body.
Does the image of sandy white beaches, leaning palm trees, lush undergrowth, water in varying shades of blue and green, footprints in the wet sand, seashells, and seaweed strewn along the beach, and driftwood washed up on the shore beckon you? Do you hear the soothing swish of the surf, waves crashing into rocks, the…
Read MoreWhy do writers love cats?
Do you want to concentrate intensely on some problem and settle in to write your masterpiece? Like these writers? Step 1 you should acquire a cat. Next, you’ll need to be alone with the cat in the room where you write. The magical cat will invariably get up on your desk…
Read MoreDiscover great writer’s secret to writing books that people love.
What is the great writers’ secret for creating books that stay with us long after we’ve ended the story? “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” Stephen King All writers know that books are their true friend. “There is…
Read MoreHow to fulfill your dream to travel the world? Crack open a library of books.
You grow when you expand your horizons and visit the many worlds real and imaginary that reside in books. If you need encouragement to read your way around the globe check out Jeremy Anderberberg’s Reading as Traveling. And Gabi, Bit & Pieces Travel Blog says. “Reading is a primal way of traveling. My belief is…
Read MoreHow to increase your brain power. Pick up a book from the 50-state book tour
Exercising your brain will help keep you sharp even into old age. Paul Heavenridge’s Literary Works article reviews why reading keeps your brain sharp. And Sadie Trampette’s article will prompt you to increase your brain power by giving it a reading workout every day. To help you exercise your brain join along…
Read MoreWake Up. Read a book in the morning. Start with the 50-state book tour.
Are you a person who loves reading but reading a book at night puts you to sleep? I may have a solution for you. Check out what Averi Clements discovered when she read every morning for 7 days. “Books make some people’s eyes tired, but for me, they’re like caffeine. So, what would happen…
Read MoreWant a cheap way to visit all 50 states? Take the 50-state book tour.
Read your way across America hop on the 50 states book tour. Discover the multiple stories, voices, and histories that will make an indelible impression on your mind. You’ll gain meaningful knowledge of our country’s literary inheritance for pennies on your book purchases instead of dollars on your cross-country trip. Let’s continue the book…
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