Writer Josefine Kals Remembers Mentor Stephen Dixon and His Final Works
Josefine Kals recounts her years as a student, publicist and pen‑pal of Stephen Dixon, noting his intimate prose and the posthumous release of unpublished…
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Page 2Authors Guild Spotlights Writer Cate Rubenstein on Craft and Inspiration
Cate Rubenstein shares how writing serves as a personal release, how movement combats writer’s block, and the timeless advice she values from Hemingway.
Authors Guild Spotlights Writer Danielle Sullivan on Creativity and ADHD
Danielle Sullivan discusses how writing fosters connection, shares her remedies for writer’s block, and highlights her new guide for teens with ADHD, released by…
Ann Edith Gorewitz Discusses Writing Habits and New Novel
Ann Edith Gorewitz shares her writing routine, advice for overcoming writer’s block, and excitement about her latest book, You, Me, & the Dog: An Unconditional…
Ryan T. Pozzi on Writing, Block and the Expanding Boundaries of the Book
Author Ryan T. Pozzi explains why writing matters, how he tackles writer’s block, and what excites him about the increasingly porous world of contemporary…
Alicia J. Rouverol Discusses Writing, Inspiration and Her New Novel “Granite Rock”
Alicia J. Rouverol explains how writing serves as a tool for understanding the world, shares her habits for overcoming creative stalls, and celebrates the…
Maria de Lourdes Victoria Discusses Writing, Routine and Overcoming Block
Maria de Lourdes Victoria says writing sustains her, a 5 a.m. habit and nature walks with her dog help her stay creative and combat writer’s…
Journalist David González launches book‑focused video podcast #ELDQUMH
David González unveils the video podcast “Este libro del que usted me habla,” a monthly live‑stream that places the printed book at the centre…
Thélyson Orélien denies AI involvement in bestseller while admitting earlier plagiarism
Canadian‑Haitian author Thélyson Orélien rejects claims he used artificial intelligence to write his best‑seller C’était ça ou mourir, but acknowledges past plagiarism and apologises.
From Ceuta to the World: Hindu Priest’s New Book Brings 13 Religions into Conversation
Now available in English and Portuguese, Juan Carlos Ramchandani’s Hinduism in Perspective explores how religious traditions can retain their differences while finding common ground…
Rachida Brakni and Akram Belkaïd Win 2026 Grande Mosquée de Paris Literary Prize
Rachida Brakni (Stock) and Akram Belkaïd (Tallandier) were awarded the 2026 Grande Mosquée de Paris literary prize, with Sylvia Chiffoleau receiving a special mention.
Victoria Zackheim to Release Three Mystery Novels and Anne Perry Tribute in 2026
Veteran author Victoria Zackheim announced that three new mystery titles will hit shelves this year and next, while completing Anne Perry’s unfinished Daniel Pitt…
Flash Fiction Offers Novelists a Tool for Deeper Characters and World‑Building
Author and book coach Miranda Keskes explains how writing flash fiction can deepen character development and enrich novel manuscripts, and announces an online workshop…