It’s been a while since we’ve updated here, so we thought we’d go with a simple writing tips post aimed at authors and anybody else who just loves exploring the writing process. Names can be either really easy to come up with – the character walks in and pretty much has a name badge attached …
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15 Reading Nooks We Love
We all like the idea of a nice cozy space in which to snuggle down with our books or e-readers, but some people have taken it to a whole new level. Here are 15 of our favourite reading nooks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. …
World Book Day
When: April 23rd every year (unless you’re a Brit, then it’s the first Thursday of March) Who: It’s organised by UNESCO Why: Promotion of reading, publishing and copyright Where: Around the world! But it started in Catalonia. This year, the World Book Capital is Athens in Greece. Every year, a city is chosen for the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
“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 …