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Writing Chilling Horror Stories: Books and Poems to Read

I didn’t start my writing path by building worlds and fantasy creatures. I started by writing monsters and haunted buildings. As my […]

Ever have an idea swimming around in your head. It won’t go away. You like it but you don’t know when or […]

I recently read an article where the writer said they judge authors who publish 2+ books a year, claiming there’s no way those are […]

Anyone else binge watch more shows on YouTube than Netflix? Don’t even watch actual TV. Of course, when I want to understand […]

My publisher and I have been having a long…discussion about a category for one of my series. Often, my Merging Worlds series gets […]

Well, this is a nice way to ring in October. With a good horror story. Ghosts of Manor House by Matt Powers […]

Like a story, everything on the book cover needs to be there for a reason. Covers for self-published books have gotten a […]

Born in Iowa, but later relocating and raised in Alton, IL and St. Louis, MO, Kai Leakes was a multifaceted Midwestern child, […]

Attending book events can be awesome and nerve-racking. It’s nice talking to people about my book and making connections. It’s terrifying talking […]

Book Marketing and Branding 45 Twitter Hashtags for Authors Starting an Email Newsletter: Why to Do It and Which Service to Use […]