The Disdain From People Who Stick To Paper
There is nothing more annoying than people who only consider you a “real” book lover if you have shelves that are overflowing with real books.
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If you look at our world history, the saying "the pen is mightier than the sword" has certainly proven true in many events.
It is often said that truth is stranger than fiction, but sometimes the two can be almost indistinguishable. In fiction, authors can let their imagination go wild, but there are some non-fiction books that are just as gripping and sometimes even terrifying.
For some famous authors talent definitely runs in the family, but due to pen names it is not always apparent who are related.
One of the most dreaded feelings experienced by readers in the past was the discovery of a long overdue library book. Returning it not only involved the shame of admitting that you forgot all about it, but also sometimes a hefty overdue fine.
While names like Stephen King, Anne Rice and John Grisham are household names these days and associated with their best-selling books, this was not always the case. Even the best writers had to do something to put food on the table while working on their books in their spare time.
We all know the pain when our favorite television show is canceled after only a season or two, but this is something that is even worse in the literary world. George R. R.
An invitation to a group of kids to come and read stories to shelter cats, has literally changed the lives of both the children and the animals in a profound way.
Some authors are never completely satisfied with their work and, were it not for pressure from publishers and fans, could keep working on a book forever.
FEATURED AUTHOR - Rodolfo Del Toro is a physician with over twenty-five years of experience. He has spent most of his professional life in private practice and teaching. When away from work he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. When he can he steals time away to write and to feed, and unhealthy obsession with old Land Rovers and electric guitars. As our Author of the Day, he tells us all about his book, Surviving Jane.