The Louisville Book Festival was a transformative experience for the author, going beyond merely selling books. The author learned the power of visual aids in storytelling, the importance of tangible audience connections, and the effectiveness of multimedia, among other things. This event offered the author valuable lessons on reader engagement and inspired enhancement of their…

Seven years ago, a seemingly innocuous Instagram post sparked a profound transformation in my life. Back then, I was knee-deep in blogging and book reviews, driven by an unwavering passion for the written word. Reading had always been my solace, my escape into countless worlds, and it was only natural that the urge to create…

Recently, someone asked me a question that lingered in my mind: “Is Isla you?” I hesitated momentarily, then replied with a simple yet complex “yes and no.” You see, Isla Delgado, the young protagonist of “Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring and the Six Months that Changed Everything,” is a mosaic of influences in my life. She’s…