Stories Set Free, Library Love, and Bookish Hearts Aflutte Hello again, dear readers! It’s me, Quibble — scarf fluffed, corners curled, and heart positively thumping  with February delight. This month always feels like a handwritten note tucked between the pages of winter, warm and fluttery and full of story‑shaped surprises. The snow hasn’t quite given up, but the air? The air is full of hearts, cocoa steam, and the soft rustle of pages ready to wander. And wander they shall

Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews is set to feature author Myra McIlvain  in an upcoming podcast episode airing Sunday, March 1 , from 5 to 6 PM CST . This special segment follows Amy Shannon’s recent review of McIlvain’s novel A Long Way Home , a story that blends richly drawn characters with evocative settings stretching from the events of 9/11 to the Texas Rio Grande Valley. Known for her deep connection to 19th‑century Texas in previous works, McIlvain steps into new territory with

Marie Judson’s Elf Stone of the Neyna  launches readers into a universe where mind magic meets star travel, and the boundaries between science fiction and fantasy dissolve into something entirely new. Awarded a Literary Titan Book Award, this first book in the Lost Xentu Series has already earned praise for its immersive worldbuilding and unforgettable heroine, Yanda. From mind-speak and stasis flights to toxic moons and domed prisons, Judson crafts a setting that’s as strang

Submit to the Small Bites Short Story Contest by January 31 st If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to share your writing with the world, this is it. The Small Bites Short Story Contest is open for submissions until January 31st, and one powerful story—5,000 words or fewer—could open doors you’ve only dreamed about. This year’s theme, What the Light Revealed , invites writers across genres to explore moments of illumination: truths uncovered, secrets exposed, transfor

Join the fun on Monday, February 2nd from 5:00 to 6:30pm at Books & Beverages @Meridian, located at 200 N. Main Street in Buda, for an evening of mystery, conversation, and literary celebration with author Leslie A. Piggott. Leslie will be featuring her newly released novel, Shattered Links , the eighth installment in the gripping Cari Turnlyle Series. Known for its sharp twists, emotional depth, and a heroine who refuses to back down, the series continues to captivate reader

H. Max Hiller’s Shell Game , the seventh installment in the acclaimed Cadillac Holland Mysteries series, continues its remarkable run on the global stage. The novel has just been named a Finalist in the Literary Global Book Awards  in the mystery category—an honor that marks its third international literary award. This latest recognition reinforces what readers and reviewers have been saying from the start: Shell Game  is a standout entry in a series known for its sharp plott