By W. Terry Whalin @terrywhalin Because I’m involved in publishing, publishers and authors will send me books to review. As a literary agent or editor, writers will send email pitches or book proposals or manuscripts in the mail for consideration. If I am not consciously organizing this material, it does not…

To prepare for the 50th anniversary of BRMCWC we have something special for you! Check out this video, in the BRMCWC Facebook group, of Edie Melson telling us about the new BRMCWC merchandise store!!   Here is the link to the store.  There is everything from stickers to clothing items.…

Not sure if the Mountainside Novelist Retreat is for you? Don’t just take our word for it—hear from past attendees: "The Mountainside Novelist Retreat was highly impactful to my journey as a new writer. The staff was gracious and eager to provide constructive criticism when I needed guidance with my…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan According to a song lyric by Linda Rondeau: Home, home in the industry Where the writers and publishers play Where seldom is heard An encouraging word And the skies are so cloudy all day. Thanks, Linda for letting me borrow the lyric. Yes, I've experienced discouragement…

by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN  I recently survived another deadline. I’m in the teens at this point. Was it the thirteenth? Fourteenth? I’ve lost track. Regardless, after this many deadlines, you might think that would mean I was prepared for the aftermath. You would be wrong. Even though I should have known…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author When you are walking through a season of intense grief and sadness, the first thing to go will be your creativity. I have heard that a lot in 2025 because this has been one of the most challenging years of my life. More close friends have…