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A Chat with Mia P. Manansala
Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the release of Arsenic and Adobo–an own voices cozy mystery (featuring an adorable dachshund named Longanisa) from debut author Mia P. Manansala!
And in order to kick off the celebration in style, we’re
Faith, Leadership, and Coming Home: My Journey Back to My First Love | by Montravias King | Jul, 2025
Faith has always been part of my life, but for me, it’s more than just tradition — it’s the foundation of who I am.
I come from a lineage of Pastors, Bishops, and Ministers. Growing up, I was surrounded by people who
X Marks The Story: April 2021
Finding excellent short SFF can often feel like hunting for buried treasure. Sometimes it takes a guide to help fill in the map, connecting readers with fantastic fiction and showing where X Marks The Story–a monthly column from Charles
Who Wins in This Comma War?. Hey, you’re a creative writer — you… | by Carolyn V. Hamilton | ILLUMINATION | Jul, 2025
Hey, you’re a creative writer — you can’t concern yourself with silly things like punctuation, right? LOL.
What is the correct way to use commas in lists?
This is a frequently asked
A Week of Outfits: Kayla Sossin
This summer, my friend Kayla wore all denim to her birthday picnic. “It’s my go-to daytime look,” she told me. “I stole the shirt from my mom, and I wear these $40 sneakers to death.” Inspired, I asked if she’d …
NEAR THE BONE by Christina Henry
A young woman finds out the truth about her past and escapes a monster in Christina Henry’s newest novel, Near the Bone.
Title: Near The Bone
Author: Christina Henry
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Publisher: Berkeley
Publication Date: April 13, 2021
in between floors 10 and 19. the two-way street of kindness | by Julia Garicochea | Jul, 2025
the two-way street of kindness
There’s something strange — almost magical — about chance encounters in enclosed spaces.
As if the forced proximity makes us vulnerable, squeezing out the very best — or worst — we carry.
You see that
On the Smugglers’ Radar: June 2021
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other readers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions from various corners of the interwebs. Because we