For many readers of crime fiction and other genres, there’s nothing quite like the feel of a good book in your hands. Nevertheless, Audiobooks have made a big impact on reading habits – and studies have shown that listening to books offers many of the same benefits as reading. If you haven’t jumped on… Continue Reading The Benefits of Audiobooks »
Read MoreDid you know that emotional intelligence is directly linked to personal and professional success? Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the way we perceive and cope with the emotions of others and ourselves. In other words, it improves a person’s social effectiveness. Individuals with high EI are more self-aware than others and report a higher… Continue Reading How Emotional Intelligence Helps You Enjoy Good Fiction »
Read MorePeople who don’t read are missing out on the health benefits of reading fiction. Of course, you’d expect an author of crime novels to say something like that. But it’s true. There’s increasing scientific evidence that reading might improve mental and physical health. I’ve written a couple of posts in the past about this. Check… Continue Reading Can Reading Fiction Make You Healthier? »
Read MoreOf course, as an author, I always hope my readers enjoy my books and that they feel satisfied with the final conflict resolution that comes about at the end of each story. If you’re an avid reader, you’re certain to be disappointed with the ending of a book written by one of your favorite authors… Continue Reading Does an Author Always Need to Please Readers? »
Read MoreIf you love to read, you’ve got to love books. Many avid readers have an affinity for bound, physical books. And why wouldn’t they? The pages of printed books have a distinct smell; physically turning pages while reading, has a special charm all its own; books can look nice on a bookshelf in a home… Continue Reading Top Ten Reasons to Love eBooks »
Read MoreDo you have a Goodreads profile? If you’re a reader, you certainly should. If you don’t know what it is, it’s a social network especially for readers and the authors they love. According to their “About Us” page, “Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations.” Like almost any social network, you… Continue Reading How to Get the Most Out of Goodreads »
Read MoreIt’s true, reading can make you a better writer. But why should you care? Writing skills are important for everybody. Whether you’re a best-selling author, a mommy blogger, journalist, or just someone who likes to write interesting emails and letters, you’ve got to know how to write well. You may want to improve your writing… Continue Reading How Reading Can Make You a Better Writer »
Read MoreA reading journal is a great tool readers can use to keep track of what they’ve read. It works as a dated log, or reading diary. By keeping your own reading journal, you can record your reactions to what you read. This gives you a way to remember what you thought about certain characters and… Continue Reading Why and How to Keep a Reading Journal »
Read MoreSo you want to start a book club. Book clubs have been around a long time – long before the Internet and Oprah Winfrey. But, both the Internet and Oprah’s high profile book club seems to have breathed new life into the idea in recent years. I’ve never hosted a book club, but from what… Continue Reading What Makes a Book Club Great – the People, the Books, or the Wine? »
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” Fitness and nutrition gurus everywhere seem to repeat this saying, or some version of it, like a mantra. But is it true that you are what you read as well? Recent research, conducted at Ohio State University, indicates that when you get lost in the… Continue Reading Did You Know That You Are What You Read? »
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