This past summer I started writing a monthly feature called “Word Machines,” in which I would feature a fellow unknown writer and their work with my network of readers. When the opportunity arose to take over editorial duties for this site, I mentioned to Henry that I’d like to shift the Word Machines feature over [...]

“Inside the Writers Studio” is a video blog series created by R.J. Keller and me. You can find “Inside the Writers Studio” (a PaperRats production) on its YouTube page, be a friend on Facebook, and/or follow on Twitter. Watch the first episode, “Raving Reviews” (or, “How Writers REALLY React to Negative [...]

The most downloaded books today, Jan. 8, at Smashwords.com are by (self-published) Backword Books authors.
Women’s fiction
#1 – Homefront by Kristen J. Tsetsi

#2 – Waiting for Spring by R.J. Keller (reviewed by me here)
Literary fiction
#1 – Homefront by Kristen J. Tsetsi

#4 – American Book of the Dead by Henry Baum
#6 – Waiting for Spring by R.J. [...]