Meet Ani Thomas
Ani is a romance enthusiast fueled by coffee and endless daydreams. She loves to write heartfelt stories that incorporate angst, humor, and open-door spice with endearing characters and happily ever afters. Born and raised in Upstate New York, she now lives in the South with her husband, three children, and their dog. Ani's Bayport Cove series has all the feels with struggling relationships, hometown coziness, and male characters that will make you swoon. Let's dive in. What
Dec 3, 2025
Chapter Endings That Hook Readers Until The Last Page
An author’s goal for any novel is to capture the reader’s attention with a memorable opening line that lures the reader in then keeps them turning pages. The hook is like the delicious appetizer before the main meal, but that is not enough. The author must keep readers begging for more. Chapter endings play a crucial role. As a writer you must be mindful of this concept with every chapter of your story. You must fulfill the promise of your book’s essence and carry that
Sep 17, 2025
Capture the Essence of Your Book Idea
There are many wannabe authors out there with interesting ideas for a story, but they have no idea how to begin. Some will mull their...
Jul 15, 2025
Book Cover Tips and Tricks
Indie and self-published authors, this article is for you! Before we get to the nuts and bolts, let’s distinguish an indie author from a...
Jun 24, 2025
Clichés Are Old School, They’ve Lost Their Cool
Clichés are overused, tired phrases that lack original thought. Some of them are as old as dirt (haha) and have often lost their novelty...
May 7, 2025
Purple Pansy Prose
Purple prose is fancy-pants, over-the-top, flowery writing. Kind of like the sentence you just read. This type of writing defeats the...
Apr 23, 2025
