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An Epic Tribute to The Lord of the Rings Part I

I. In mortal records small hobbits areneither remembered much nor mentioned. But long ago they led all men, And saved Middle Earth from being [...]

Where I Come From by Caitlin Smith

This is certainly meant to be spoken, because that's how I write, but I hope you guys will enjoy this [...]

#WeNeedDiverseBooksBecause…

We need more diverse books to prove that life Isn't a black and white cookie - There are colors that can't be expressed Through writing about the same issue [...]

The Queen by Caitlin Smith

“Your sister cannot go,” they said. “She’s not fit with that pox-scarred face, so you must take her place. You’ll be queen.” So she gave [...]

Top 5 YA Fantasy Novels for Everyone

I've always loved to read fantasy. There's just something about visiting an entirely new world that appeals to me - it's like getting to travel without ever [...]

Date a Girl Who Writes

Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who can’t put a new book down until it’s been finished. A girl who, for those few hours, can’t separate the fantasy [...]

Magic Steps: Meeting Tamora Pierce at The National Book Festival

When I was eight years old my parents took me to Bookstop, our local branch of Barnes & Noble, as a treat. Now, this wasn't an unusual tradition in our [...]

“The Writer’s Block” – How to Be a Writer

I fancy myself a pretty good writer. I've always done it, like since I was old enough to hold a pen; and before that I told stories all the time. My first [...]