I am beyond thrilled to announce that Mastering the Art of Self-Expression: A Creative Journaling Workbook by Laura Thoma is now available! About the workbook: Mastering the Art of Self-Expression is an interactive full-color workbook based on Laura Thoma’s successful in-person and… Read More ›
BookExpo America was last week, May 31-June 2. It was my second experience with this annual behemoth book event, the largest book trade show in the U.S. Much like other trade shows, the exhibitors set up booths to show their… Read More ›
It’s been an eventful book week here at WildmooBooks. First of all, I finally made the leap from Blogger to WordPress. It’s been fun to play around with all the themes, widgets, and other bells & whistles. Now to figure… Read More ›
There’s a new literary postage stamp on the block! The United States Postal Service issued this stamp honoring the life and legacy of American writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau on May 23, 2017. Get it at your local U.S…. Read More ›
What do you call a book that’s no more than three inches tall?A small book?A tiny book?The proper term is a miniature book. The Miniature Book Society has a traveling exhibit designed to introduce people to the world of miniature… Read More ›
Martin just before his first event at Booktopia May 6, 2016 Happy release day to Martin Seay! His first novel, The Mirror Thief, is available at bookstores and libraries today. From all the pre-publication buzz and early reviews, this is… Read More ›
Meatheads is an Illinois burger chain with a dozen or so locations. They also serve hot dogs and chicken, but burgers are the priority. I ate there for the first time earlier this week. We ordered, got our drinks, and… Read More ›
You’re missing some powerful stories if you haven’t yet read a novel by Canadian YA author Cheryl Rainfield. I’ve read her first two novels, Scars and Hunted. Cheryl writes with great compassion about girls facing emotional and physical abuse who… Read More ›
What: Reading by multiple Lambda Literary Award finalists from Chicago & the MidwestWhere: The Center on Halsted, 3656 North Halsted Street in the Senior CenterWhen: Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 PMWhy: The Lambda Literary Award Ceremony is just around the… Read More ›
There really is a Willa Cather renaissance underway. Now entering the field is the very first mystery novel featuring Willa Cather and her partner Edith Lewis as sleuths. I must admit that I’ve had a few mystery plots featuring Cather… Read More ›