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The Heart of the Library: Stories and Trends from Librarian, Lisa Sotak

The Heart of the Library: Stories and Trends fr...

Libraries are crucial for communities. They've always been more than places to borrow books, study, or use the Internet; they've historically been neighborhood hubs, educational enclaves, and gateways to great...

The Heart of the Library: Stories and Trends fr...

Libraries are crucial for communities. They've always been more than places to borrow books, study, or use the Internet; they've historically been neighborhood hubs, educational enclaves, and gateways to great...

Behind the Curtain: The Real-Life Inspiration for "Trip," the trippy time travel romance novel by Cheril N. Clarke

Behind the Curtain: The Real-Life Inspiration f...

Not everything in fiction is fake. And today, I’m sharing one of the most life-altering experiences that inspired a crucial moment in my latest novel, “Trip.” In August 2021, I...

Behind the Curtain: The Real-Life Inspiration f...

Not everything in fiction is fake. And today, I’m sharing one of the most life-altering experiences that inspired a crucial moment in my latest novel, “Trip.” In August 2021, I...

Silver Linings: How Fiction Champions the Art of Starting Over

Silver Linings: How Fiction Champions the Art o...

There’s a magical space in fiction where characters can tear down the walls of their past and rebuild something stunning. Stories offer us glimpses into the lives of fictitious people who,...

Silver Linings: How Fiction Champions the Art o...

There’s a magical space in fiction where characters can tear down the walls of their past and rebuild something stunning. Stories offer us glimpses into the lives of fictitious people who,...

Echoes of Ourselves: Why We Find Solace in Fiction’s Complex Relationships

Echoes of Ourselves: Why We Find Solace in Fict...

There’s so much more than a story in a book. There are pieces of ourselves—our hopes. Curiosities. Dreams. Our dirty little (secret) desires. Even reflections of red flags we’ve ignored...

Echoes of Ourselves: Why We Find Solace in Fict...

There’s so much more than a story in a book. There are pieces of ourselves—our hopes. Curiosities. Dreams. Our dirty little (secret) desires. Even reflections of red flags we’ve ignored...

Quiet Rebels: The Unseen Strength of Mature Female Protagonists

Quiet Rebels: The Unseen Strength of Mature Fem...

Wisdom comes with experience, and strength is often quiet, borne from years of navigating life’s complexities. That’s why Cheril N. Clarke’s books (and the content of this blog) focus on creating...

Quiet Rebels: The Unseen Strength of Mature Fem...

Wisdom comes with experience, and strength is often quiet, borne from years of navigating life’s complexities. That’s why Cheril N. Clarke’s books (and the content of this blog) focus on creating...