Lara Zielin

Do you ever wonder what writers talk about when they talk to each other? Do you ever think, “I wish I could just pick that author’s brain for a little bit?”

Enter Ink Stains, a new ebook that features interviews with nine authors with more than 25 published books between them. These honest accounts feature authors overcoming self doubt, waging war against writer’s block, coming to terms with the editing process, and learning to trust their literary instincts. Their raw authenticity will inspire and encourage other writers. If they can do it, so can you.

I compiled and edited these wonderful interviews. You can click here to buy from Amazon (Kindle), or here from B&N (Nook). I hope these literary insights will help your writing leave its ink stain!

I do not spell good. But, see, there’s this place that wants to help people spell good, and write good, and learn to do other things good, too. And it’s not even out of Zoolander. It’s real.

It’s called 826michigan.

And they are having an epic spelling battle. I am not participating (see above: spelling, no good). But Rob is participating. And so is our friend Jim Ottaviani. They are a team.

The thing is, even if they don’t spell good, they can cheat. That is, if they raise enough money. The more money they raise, the more they can cheat.

You can help them by clicking here and donating. They’re trying to raise $826 and, well, like the come-from-behind duo they are, they could use a little help.

Will you help them spell and help kids develop a love of books and reading through 826michigan? I really can’t think of a better cause than that.

Even that little piglet wearing rain boots that’s all over the internet wants you to donate.

Thanks, and if you want to catch the event live, it’s at Woodruff’s Bar in Ypsilanti on March 30, starting at 7:00 P.M.

A-w-e-s-u-m.