Author: Kara Kitze

Lists, Publishing, Reading

10 Facts & Figures About eBooks!

Readers and writers alike often debate the merits of eBooks versus traditional print publications. Though both sides offer valid support for their claims, this contentious argument is unlikely to end any time soon. Regardless of your position on this issue, one thing remains clear: eBooks are here to stay. Read on to discover 10 fascinating …

Lists, Reading, Writing

10 Old-Fashioned Words We Need to Resurrect!

Social media has brought us dozens of new words and phrases. “Bae’s eyebrows are on fleek” is a sentence no one would have uttered just five years ago; today, however, most Millennials know exactly what it means. Though new words are coming into vogue every month, many others have been lost. We think it’s high …

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Book Review – “Words of Sorrow and Joy” by Christopher Allen

A great poet manages to evoke universal truths through his work. In Words of Sorrow and Joy, Christopher Allen does just this. Through his poetry, Allen takes us on a pensive and wistful journey through the peaks and valleys of life. To read his work is to delve into the manifold emotions of daily life — both the …

Lists, Reading

Five Awesome Reasons to Read Classic Novels!

Do you find your next “must-read” books by perusing the New York Times bestseller list? If so, you’re missing out on a ton of excellent literature! There are many reasons readers avoid classic literature. These books are often lengthy; the vocabulary and grammatical structure are more challenging than those found in contemporary literature. Some readers resent …

Lists, Reading

The Best Places to Read!

Instead of the usual text post, we’ve decided to mix things up on the blog! Today’s post will use GIFs to illustrate the best places to read! What is your favorite place to read? Let us know in the comments below! 🙂 We love to read… 1. …at the beach.    2. …at the library. …

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Book Review – “Into the Outer World” by Sophie Enlil

Do you love visiting new and exciting places? Are you a fan of poetry? If so, you’ll certainly enjoy reading Into the Outer World by Sophie Enlil! Like the title suggests, Into the Outer World transports its readers to Mars and beyond. Through Enlil’s poetry, readers can explore distant space civilizations as well as African, Asian, and South American …

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“The Stripes on the Tiger” – Our Book of the Week!

Beginning today, the 1st of February, Gold Orchid Publishing will be hosting its first ever Valentine’s Romance Promotion! During the two weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, a number of Gold Orchid romance novels will be discounted to prices as low as $0.99/£0.99 per title!  Beginning at 12 am on February 5th, readers will have the opportunity to purchase …

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“The Elfin Knight” – Our Book of the Week!

Beginning on the 1st of February, Gold Orchid Publishing will be hosting its first ever Valentine’s Romance Promotion! During the two weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, a number of Gold Orchid romance novels will be discounted to prices as low as $0.99/£0.99 per title!  To kick off the promotion, we’d like to introduce our readers …

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Book Review – “In the Dark” by James Key

In the Dark was the first Gold Orchid eBook I chose to read. The novella attracted me above all others due to its noir-esque mystery plot. As a fan of classic films and the noir genre in general, I was particularly drawn to the book’s storyline, which sounded like something straight out of a sultry 1940’s …

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A Hello from Kara, GOP’s New Blog & Social Media Assistant

Hello, all! My name is Kara. I’d like to introduce myself briefly, as I’m Gold Orchid Publishing’s new volunteer blog and social media assistant! I’ve been a voracious reader ever since I was young. When playing soccer as a kid (which I was never much good at!) my parents motivated me to play well by …