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13 Young Adult Fiction Books with the Best Found Family Vibes

The Found family trope was something I’d never heard of before I wrote my book. As a reader, I never even knew what tropes were. I just read what I liked. It wasn’t until joining the Bookstagram community on Instagram… 

Turkish Delight is a food loved by characters in a beloved children's books, The Chronicles of Narnia.

Flavorful Foods Found in Fantastic Books

If I mentioned The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis to you, what food would you think of? Probably Turkish Delight, the magical confection to which Edmund is so drawn.

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2 Types of Publishing: Self or Traditional and Which is Best for You?

It’s funny when I talk with someone unfamiliar with the publishing industry. Some of them don’t realize there are different types of publishing. So, let’s pretend we’re all new to this and hopefully answer some of the most asked questions… 

Eye-catching book cover of Hidden By These Walls by K. D. Capener

The Best and the Worst of Being a Published Author

It has finally happened! The book I’ve been working on since 2023 has been published! You might ask how it feels to have Hidden by These Walls in the hands of readers. And I can honestly say it feels amazing,… 

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Little Lessons Learned From Travel

I have always been the travel planner in my family. Every vacation we go on, whether it’s just me and my hubby, or includes our kids, is planned by me. I research each location we decide upon, finding all the…