Save The Date! – A Juneteenth Event: Black Book Fair & Brunch

Save the Date! I’ll be participating in Plates & Pages: A Black Book Fair & Brunch on June 21, 2025! I’m looking forward to this event and connecting with other vendors and attendee. Join us for a celebration of Black literature, art, and community at the Juneteenth Book Fair & Brunch. The event is free…

Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day 2025!

Independent Bookstore Day is held on the Saturday in April which celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. It’s a celebration of reading and celebrating small (bookish ) businesses while also bringing the bookish community together. It’s always such an anticipated day for me as I love to discover and shop at local…

Take A Thrilling Adventure in Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

By Rachel Moulden for Fandom Spotlite For readers like myself who are intrigued by fun fantasy stories, Zachary Ying’s synopsis immediately caught my eye. Let’s take a dive into this brand-new middle-grade series from bestselling author Xiran Jay Zhao… Read the full article on Fandom Spotlite, here.

4 Great Novels about the Fandom Experience

Rachel Moulden for Fandom Spotlite Being that I’m a part of multiple geeky fandoms I love reading stories that take place at conventions, fictional fan wars, cosplay, and more. Today I wanted to share four fictional stories about the fandom experience that I’ve enjoyed reading. I hope you’ll enjoy these books too!  The Frame-Up (The…

Author honors grandmother’s legacy through fiction

Rachel Moulden for Digital First Media Wade Rouse had a passion for telling stories from a young age. “My mom and grandparents said I was writing since I was a kid,” Rouse says. “My grandmothers read to me a lot as a child. I loved going to the library and the librarians were my best…