L. E. Sterling

Tag: books

  • Why did this author launch a podcast about (other) authors?

    Writing is a tough business, but it’s made easier with the help of friends—and hearing about other authors’ journeys. Michelle Miles, author of over 40 paranormal and fantasy romance novels, spills the tea on why she launched her Miles Beyond the Page podcast. ME: Okay, so here’s the obvious question: why did you decide to launch a podcast?…

  • AI Slop Hawkers are Creating an Existential Crisis for Publishing

    Without better gatekeeping on AI, publishing threatens to collapse A few months ago, I went to buy Callie Hart’s breakout novel, Quicksilver, on Kobo. I couldn’t find it. What I did find, however, was Quicksilver, published by a dude named *Kevin, sporting Callie Hart’s cover. Oh, Hart’s name was still present…buried somewhere in the description. But it was…

  • Thanks, De Minimus. No more shipping to U.S. readers?

    As of this month, it will be a lot harder for authors to send signed copies of their books or bookish materials to the U.S. due to the end of “de minimus” exemptions. 

  • Canadian Books Are Getting the Love

    It’s been a long time coming, but it seems as though something has shifted recently in the world of Canadian letters. With the rise of Canada’s new patriotism has come a subsequent shift in focus to all things by and from Canadians. That, in turn, has led to an unexpected bonus for Canadian authors: people…

  • World Book Day Giveaway

    Wednesday, April 23, 2025 happens to be World Book Day, and I think you and I can both agree that books are pretty darned important. I’m celebrating by offering one lucky newsletter subscriber a signed copy of Starling’s Weave (*U.S. and Canada only – sorry to those who live outside the delivery area!). Here’s how…