Howdy all! It’s that time again. Every year, Shepherd.com asks authors (and readers) to share their 3 favorite reads of the year on their site, along with a brief explanation of what made each book so great. Published authors also have the option to submit one book of their own to feature alongside each list,Continue reading “Best Reads of the Year List!”
Author Archives: J. S. Allen
Happy Veterans’ Day!
It is 106 years since the ceasefire that effectively ended WWI, but we have not forgotten. At least, a few of us haven’t. To those who give their all to keep this country safe, my heartfelt thanks. God bless, and have a wonderful Armistice Day.
Cozy Times at Leavenworth’s Indoor Holiday Market
On Saturday, November 2nd, I made what may well be my final live appearance of the year at the annual Indoor Christmas Market in Leavenworth, KS. It ran for a mere 6 hours from 10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M., but it was truly a breath of fresh air after my last three appearances in October. At thisContinue reading “Cozy Times at Leavenworth’s Indoor Holiday Market”
Plans for November
October was simultaneously a very productive but also rather disappointing month. It saw my biggest streak of live appearances ever in a single month, though not one of those appearances turned out exactly as I had hoped. October also saw a increase in blog activity (mostly recounting my experiences in the aforementioned venues). Perhaps mostContinue reading “Plans for November”
Happy Halloween!
Have a good All Hallow’s Eve, everyone. Don’t stay up too late wolfing down all those leftover sweets!
Guest Post: How to Break Free from Creative Block and Ignite Fresh Ideas
Hello everyone! This week, I am pleased to welcome back Christopher Haymon of http://www.adultingdigest.com. He has generously provided yet another well-researched article for the blog, this time on how to stimulate creativity when you’ve hit that inevitable road block. I hope you all enjoy.
Indoor Holiday Market This Weekend!
Just a quick reminder that I’ll be vending at the Indoor Christmas Market in Leavenworth, KS this weekend. Hope to see some of you there!
Vending at Tulsa Oktoberfest
Last week, I spent a couple days vending at what was undoubtedly the biggest general public event I have ever attended as an author: the 45th annual Oktoberfest in Tulsa, OK. This event, considered one of the best of its kind in the entire country, did indeed have all the necessary elements: German food, GermanContinue reading “Vending at Tulsa Oktoberfest”
Tulsa Oktoberfest This Week!
Just another reminder that I’ll be manning the Bluedrake Books booth once again at the Zeeco Oktoberfest in Tulsa, OK this week from Wednesday, Oct. 16th through Sunday, Oct. 20th. Hopefully some of you can make it: looks like it’s going to be lots of fun! For more festival info, click here.
Back to the Basics: The Burg Fest
This past weekend, I vended at the 11th annual Burg Fest in Warrensburg, MO. And it was yet another learning experience, to say the least. The Burg Fest took place along Main St. in the older part of town, as well as several side streets branching off of it. The weather was sunny, clear, hot,Continue reading “Back to the Basics: The Burg Fest”