Suggestions for Bedtime Reading

Posted on January 23, 2019 under iUniverse Advice

We at iUniverse are indeed book lovers, and we fully know the pleasures of climbing into bed with a good book before drifting off to quiet slumbers. At the same time, our experience and research shows that some types of …

iUniverse presents Writers Lost and Found: Lawrence Durrell

Posted on January 20, 2019 under iUniverse Advice

iUniverse loves the opportunity to re-illuminate writers which we hold in high esteem but who have fallen from fame. As iUniverse has said before, the academic literary establishment has caused many writers of merit to lose popularity. However, we take …

iU author Douglas Gardham looks forward to another year, with new release

Posted on January 17, 2019 under iUniverse News

iUniverse’s Douglas Gardham released his third book, The Musician, at the end of last year. Gardham’s previous two releases, The Actor and The Drive In, have been best-sellers and have garnered strong recognition from print media and television. Gardham is …

5 tips on writing comic novels

Posted on January 15, 2019 under iUniverse Advice

Today, as ever, the world remains in need of humor. With this in mind, and with the hope of seeing more humorous writings in the marketplace, iUniverse gives guidance on how to write a comic novel. If you’re fond of …

iU’s Douglas Gardham says, “Don’t Start with the End in Mind”

Posted on January 9, 2019 under iUniverse Advice
Douglas Gardham

iUniverse’s Douglas Gardham, author of The Actor and The Drive In, gives us stimulating advice on the process of crafting a story. I’ve heard it over and over again, too many times. No doubt, you’ve heard it too—“start with the …

Steven A. Falco and “Mickey Mantle’s Last Home Run”

Posted on January 2, 2019 under Author Blogs

Steven A. Falco tells us about his second release with iUniverse, Mickey Mantle’s Last Home Run.   Please briefly describe your book . . . My book, Mickey Mantle’s Last Home Run, is a novel narrated by a 15-year-old boy. …

11 Cold Weather Classics

Posted on December 31, 2018 under iUniverse Advice

The weather outside might be frightful, but reading by the fireside or in your bed is one of the pleasures of life. With the frigid temperatures at this time of year – and the snow – you have a splendid …

Cathy M. Lindberg tells us about her new novel, “Casey Cooper”!

Posted on December 28, 2018 under Author Blogs

Cathy M. Lindberg discusses new novel, Casey Cooper, along with her inspirations.   Please describe your book . . . This book is centered around a successful Realtor named Casey Cooper. Her story evolves with characters who are in the …

Plot-driven vs. Character-driven novels, Part 2

Posted on December 26, 2018 under iUniverse Advice
plot-driven

iUniverse has been discussing the differences between plot-driven and character-driven novels, and today we give some further examples of each. The earliest novels, and the books we generally read in school, fall into the category of character-driven. Charles Dickens, arguably …

Emi Taran and her special Christmas story for the season!

Posted on December 19, 2018 under Author Blogs

iUniverse’s Emi Taran talks about her new book, A Christmas Story – perfect for this Yuletide season!   Please tell us about your book . . . A Christmas Story is mainly about the very well-known subject of the birth …

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