• author interviews,  Blogs About Writing,  Book Launch,  crime fiction,  Detective novels,  Historical fiction,  New Books,  the writer's life,  Women's Fiction

    Nell Dixon Author Interview The Writer’s Life

    The Writer’s Life Nell Dixon Author Interview Today for the series The Writer’s Life, I am featuring an interview of author Nell Dixon. Nell is a writer of historical fiction. I am happy she allowed me to interview her on Bookplaces Blog. Hello Nell, K. Tell us about yourself …. Where do you live? Where did you grow up and attend school? N. I was born and grew up in the Black Country. This is a small region in the centre of the UK named for its industrial heritage when everything was covered in soot due to the steel, iron and chain making industries. Now it’s a green area. The…

  • Writing About Art,  Writing Challenge

    Let’s Go to the Museum! Writing Challenge #2

    Monthly Writing Challenge For this challenge, you will write an original poem, blog post or brief story using a prompt of a painting, sculpture, drawing, photography or art exhibit which I’ll provide each month. You will have a month to post your poem/story on this blog. You can also post your challenge responses on your own website or blog if you link back to my blog. Read and comment on others’ writing. Get feedback. There is the possibility of being included in a literary journal that I’m starting. I opened my own publishing company. Bookplaces Publishing website will be finished soon. Automat, 1927 by Edward Hopper Automat was first displayed…

  • author interviews,  Blog Tours,  Book Launch,  New Books,  the writer's life,  Women's Fiction,  writing

    Finding Fran: A Midlife Moxie Novel WOW! Blog Tour

    Nancy Christie Author Interview Today for the WOW! Book Blog Tour, I am featuring an interview of author Nancy Christie. Nancy is a writer of fiction, short stories, non-fiction for writers, and essays. I’m happy she allowed me to interview her on Bookplaces Blog. K. Hello Nancy!  Tell us about yourself. Where do you live? Where did you grow up and attend school? N. I live in northeast Ohio (Youngstown) and have been here all my life. K. Are you married or single? Any children or pets? N. I’m not married and I’m not single. (I have a wonderful guy in my life who is very supportive of my writing—and…

  • Thursday Doors

    Thursday Doors La Hacienda

    Thursday Doors is a weekly challenge inviting enthusiasts to share door images or stories. Since relocating to Mexico, the author joined the challenge, enthralled by Mexican doors and the history they unveil, specifically in Zacatecas. Their exploration touches upon hacienda architecture, communities, culture, church, and mines, highlighting the deep ties residents have to these historic estates and the considerable impact of mining, alongside a personal vow to write more about their experiences and observations in Zacatecas.

  • Book Launch,  National Poetry Month,  Nature Poetry,  New Books,  Poetry,  writing

    Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch With Nature-Word Crafter’s Book Blog Tour

    Hello everyone! Welcome to Day Three of Word Crafter’s Book Blog Tours for Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch With Nature. Poetry Treasures 4 is an anthology featuring the works of twelve poets. Today’s stop includes an interview with Emily Gmitter and a reading by Selma Martin. Giveaway Leave a comment for a chance to win one of three free copies of Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature. Leave a comment at each stop for additional chances. Winners chosen by random drawing. You can keep up with the tour through the links in the schedule below, but they won’t work until each stop goes live. Mon. April 8 – Writing to be…