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Gonzalo Narvreón, author of “Stories of a Married Man” and “Aquiles Saga.”

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Gonzalo Narvreón

Although much ink has been devoted to sex, sagas like “Stories of a married man” and “Aquiles” address a moor that few authors have passed through “non-heteronormative sexuality.” Gonzalo Narvreón and Aquiles lead Gonzalo Narvreón, the writer, where his appetite takes them. We talked to Gonzalo Alcaide Narvreón about these two successful series. Why write two sagas, in which the protagonists are bisexual men, sexuality so little visible and even resisted? Interesting question and I would say that the answer… Read more


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Coronavirus: reading suggestions for while you’re stuck at home

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Coronavirus

What to read if you’re stuck inside because of coronavirus lockdowns? The world is looking a little scarier than usual during this uncertain time of the coronavirus outbreak. The World Health Organisation has officially declared it a pandemic. Now, many countries across the world are going into lockdown or recommending self-isolation where possible for their citizens. With many of us squirelled away in our homes twiddling our thumbs, reading suggestions are surely welcome. This article offers suggestions of different post-apocalyptic… Read more


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The Author’s Role: what does it mean to be a 21st century writer?

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What is the job of an author? What does it mean to be a writer? This question does not have an easy or singular answer. However, what is apparent is that it involves more than just sitting in front of the computer to write. For example, a copywriter writes, but would you call them an author? Perhaps the following statement about the profession of being a writer is the one we believe most closely approximates its true meaning. “A writer… Read more


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Cover design: Bubok’s updated bespoke service

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Is cover design the most important aspect of a book? No, but it is crucial if you want a reader to choose your book over another. The cover provides the first impression of your work, so its design must carefully considered and well executed. It certainly should not be chosen on a whim. Furthermore, it is often necessary to set aside personal preferences in favor of more widely marketable choices.   The importance of cover design   In the music… Read more


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Selling your book: two essentials for snaring readers

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Reading is a fundamental habit that fuels the imagination and feeds the soul. Often our first impression of a book on a website or bookstore is crucial to our decision of whether to buy it. However, there are of course a huge range of variables and tastes vary widely among readers. Regardless, there are two main factors that influence a reader’s decision: the cover and the first few pages. Getting these details right can snag you readers, desperate for something original… Read more