*by COTT Sr. Editor, April W Gardner Cover Images Clashes are becoming hugely popular at the literary contest site, Clash of the Titles. Voters have been turning out by the droves to give their opinion about which cover they find most eye-catching. Their latest Clash featured three Christmas cover images, all of which would have…
Thanksgiving All Over the World by April W Gardner No matter what part of the world they find themselves, every fourth Thursday in November, Americans everywhere stop what they’re doing and give thanks. Oh, and we stuff our faces with turkey and dressing, too. I’ve celebrated 2 Thanksgivings in Japan, 8 in Spain, 7 in…
For Those Who Are Apart April W. Gardner The holiday season is a time for family. It’s a time to relive traditions, to gather around the table with all those familiar faces and listen to grandpa tell stories you could quote in your sleep. At least, that’s the American “norm.” I suppose that means I’m…
Ever wonder what a writer thinks about other genres, authors, and books? Let’s find out! I put together some fun questions for our Clash of the Titles authors, as well as our current anonymous Clashing authors. Some of their answer surprised me. Others made me chuckle, or made me think about my own motives. Here…
-guest post by April W Gardner Rosslyn Elliot–Winner of the Best Protagonist Clash Fairer Than Morning was voted as having the best protagonist description by Clash of the Titles readers. Her worthy competitor was Pamela Thibodeaux’s Tempered Hearts. A snapshot of her winning excerpt: Will groaned. His eyes still would not focus, though the barn’s…