Poetic Whimsy, Springtime Scribbles, and Stories in Bloom Hello again, dear readers! It’s me, Quibble — corners fluttering in the spring breeze, quill dusted with flower petals, and heart thumping in perfect iambic pentameter. April has arrived, and I’m positively singing  with rhyme-time delight. The world is thawing, the birds are gossiping, and every story feels like it’s stretching after a long winter nap. And what better month for such lyrical mischief? April is National

Chaos continues. But so do I. March didn’t so much arrive as it sidled in , gave me a look that said “buckle up,” and then proceeded to live up to its reputation. It came in with that familiar “I have plans” energy, and honestly, it wasn’t wrong. Between Thriller/Suspense Month, the newsletter shuffle, the usual IUPH plate‑spinning, and prepping for New Orleans, the whole month felt like a sprint disguised as a calendar page. It was busy, it was loud, it was productive, and i

How Author‑First Models Are Reshaping the Industry Overview Hybrid publishing is undergoing a structural shift, away from opaque, royalty‑extractive models and toward transparent, author‑centered frameworks. March’s insight examines how this change began, why it accelerated, and how Indies United’s 2018 model became a prototype for the industry’s future. Key Takeaways Transparent hybrid publishing is no longer niche, it’s becoming the expected standard. Authors increasingly d

Ed DeJesus, author of the multi-award-winning thriller The Vulnerable, completed a successful Florida book tour, which included four local bookstores, a Podcast, the Southwest Florida Readers Festival, Barnes & Noble, and a featured speaking engagement at the Literacy Council Gulf Coast. Ed planned the tour for the peak tourist season and locations where most of his novel is set. Annette’s Book Nook, Fort Myers Beach, FL.1/8/26 Flutterbuy Books, Cape Coral, FL. 1/24/26 The Bo

If you love sharp‑edged mysteries, atmospheric tension, and a heroine who refuses to back down, now is the perfect moment to dive into Timothy R. Baldwin’s Cassie Maddox Mystery Series. For a limited time, both books are available to read for free. 🔍 Book 1: Shadows of Deceit Cassie Maddox makes her unforgettable debut in this gripping mystery that blends small‑town secrets with high‑stakes danger. When a seemingly simple case unravels into something far darker, Cassie finds

Small Bites Short Story Contest – 2026 Winners Announcement We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Small Bites Short Story Contest . This year’s theme, “ What the Light Revealed ,” invited writers to explore moments of illumination — truths uncovered, secrets exposed, and transformations sparked by clarity. The stories that rose to the top did exactly that, each offering its own flash of insight, surprise, or revelation. Choosing winners is never easy, but th