Historical fiction author Jessica James of Gettysburg, PA., to be presented with a second John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction for her latest Virginia-based Civil War novel. James' epic romantic novels have been compared to Gone with the Wind.

Kirkus Best Indie featured author Graham Parke uses yearly event to raise money for CHI.

Blackwood's new romance novel is written in the tradition of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and 'What Dreams May Come'. Recent reviewers have compared it to Erich Segal's 'Love Story' and Nicholas Sparks' 'The Notebook'.

First-ever LOL indie book competition awards publicity-based prizes.

Small press authors can help each other get readings and signings.