There’s clearly a difference between a short story and a chapter of a novel. But what, exactly, is it? Continue reading
Author Archives: Katherine Luck
This is the end of the ‘Flowers in the Attic’ series
“Out of the Attic” is the nail in the coffin for V.C. Andrews’ once-popular series. It’s also, quite possibly, the world’s longest short story at 336 pages. Here’s why. Continue reading
Good news for people who like free books
Get a free copy of the new mini novella, “The Drowned Town.” What’s the catch? There’s no catch! Continue reading
The short, sad life of Edgar Allan Poe’s child bride
Her name was Virginia Clemm, and she was his cousin. When Poe, age 27, married her, she was just 13. How and why they wed is the strangest of Poe’s grim tales. Continue reading
What is literary fiction?
Literary fiction breaks many of the rules of conventional novel writing. But are there some rules that can’t be broken? Continue reading
How to go viral
A guide to what makes hoaxes, memes and fake news spread Continue reading
Is radio dying?
Listeners are abandoning radio and advertisers are steadily dropping out. But they’re not the biggest threats. It’s something a lot simpler. Continue reading
Does genre really matter?
When it comes to genre fiction, novel length is not an artistic choice. Why is this the case? Who decides how short is too short for a novel? Continue reading
