Monthly Archives: February 2013

Ways to Give Back to the Book Industry

I had a wonderful birthday last week. I got many lovely wishes and some truly thoughtful and amazing gifts. It got me thinking about the act of giving, and how it’s really just a way of showing that we care. … Continue reading

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10 Tips for Writing a Fan Letter

If you’re a reader, chances are pretty good that at some point in your life you’ve read a book that changed you, shook you, kept you up late, stayed with you for weeks. In the past year, I decided to … Continue reading

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10 Poems: Recommended Reading

I think it’s safe to say that I’m in a slump. This happens to me every February (my mom calls it my “February Funk” – the fact that it has its own name tells you how regular of a thing … Continue reading

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