Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! Sarah Adams is the author of the sports romance novel The Rule Book, the “highly anticipated sequel to the viral TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet!” The Rule Book is narrated by Hathaway Lee and Will Damron. Listening In #35Sarah Adams Sarah Adams is the author of The Rule Book, Practice Makes Perfect, When in Rome, and The Cheat Sheet. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, she loves her family and warm days. Sarah has dreamed of being a writer since she was a girl but f ..read more

Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! Hannah Mary McKinnon’s latest, Only One Survives, is described by The Library Journal as a novel that “blends the musical highs of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones and the Six with the darkness of The Girls by Emma Cline in a twisty thriller that is hard to resist.” Only One Survives is narrated by Amy Hall. Listening In #36Hannah Mary McKinnon Internationally bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. H ..read more

Romantasy is on the rise – with no signs of slowing down! For those not familiar with the term, “romantasy” is a portmanteau of “romance” and “fantasy.” Though this combination of genres has existed for an incredibly long time, it is only in the last few years that it has come into central focus in the larger literary sphere. So, is it a subgenre of romance or of fantasy? Well, that depends on the book – and what the author says! But true “romantasy” is a romance novel set in a fantasy world, not a fantasy novel with romantic elements or plotlines. The latter, as mentioned, has been in circula ..read more

Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! Kuchenga Shenjé is a writer, journalist, speaker, and the author of The Library Thief. Described as “evocative, arresting and tightly plotted, The Library Thief is at once a propulsive Gothic mystery and a striking exploration of race, gender and self-discovery in Victorian England.” This title is narrated by Cora Kirk. Listening In #34Kuchenga Shenjé Kuchenga is a writer, journalist and speaker with work on many media platforms including Stylist, British Vogue and Netflix ..read more

#347 – Writing Award-winning Fiction with Nora Decter In this episode, we are joined by Nora Decter, writing instructor and author of How Far We Go and How Fast, her debut YA novel that won the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in 2019. Nora’s latest book, What’s Not Mine, is described as an “absorbing, darkly funny story of family, addiction, and survival.” In this episode, we are joined by Nora Decter, writing instructor and author of How Far We Go and How Fast, her debut YA novel that won the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in 2019. Nora’s latest book, What’s Not Mine, is described a ..read more

Starting a new novel is one of the most exciting things an author can do… but it is also one of the most daunting! Writing an opening line can be just as difficult as writing an entire ending for your novel. Here is some of our best advice for what to do and what not to do when it comes to the beginnings (and endings) of your next novel. Beginnings: Avoid clichéd beginnings – First lines should draw the reader in, not make them roll their eyes. “It was a dark and stormy night” or “She awoke from a terrible dream” are just a couple of clichéd beginnings that will turn readers away from your tex ..read more

Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! Samuel Burr is a TV producer of BAFTA-nominated acclaim, and The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is his debut novel. This debut is described as “an extraordinary, gloriously uplifting novel about the power of friendship and the puzzling ties that bind us.” This novel is narrated by Penelope Keith and Russell Tovey. Listening In #33Samuel Burr Samuel Burr is a TV producer who has worked on popular factual shows including the BAFTA-nominated Secret Life of 4-Year-Olds. Samuel’s w ..read more

Kobo Originals: Between the Books with Jessica Khadoo The Kobo Writing Life team invites you to join us on July 18th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST for a one of kind Live! KWL director Tara and author engagement manager Laura will chat to our very own Kobo Originals manager Jessica Khadoo about our in-house publisher. Hello authors! Please join us for a special Live Q&A featuring our very own Jessica Khadoo. Jessica leads Kobo Originals, our Kobo in-house publisher and she’ll cover all the basics, including: What is Kobo Originals? How to get involved Publishing trends And much more! We can’t ..read more

From the Kobo blog: TORONTO – July 4, 2024 – Rakuten Kobo announces the launch of Kobo Plus in Spain. The subscription service offers booklovers unlimited access to over 1.5 million eBooks and over 200,000 audiobooks for a low monthly fee. “At Kobo, our mission is to make reading lives better. Our Kobo Plus subscription does just that, giving booklovers the freedom to read as much as they want, whenever they want, for a low monthly fee. We are delighted to bring the subscription service to our Spanish readers, so that they can enjoy their favourite stories without boundaries,” said Bart Robers ..read more

Hello writers!  Bust out the rainbows and toss out some bread: It’s Pride month, and we’re here to recognize and celebrate all the beautiful 2SLGBTQ+ writers who enrich the indie author community every day. In this newsletter, you’ll find heaps of advice from queer writers, tips on writing authentic queer characters, and intel about the big, booming business of queer rom-coms—plus a heads-up on our upcoming (as in, today) KWL Live Q&A with Clare Lydon. But first: My Writing Life: Sacha Black on embracing your inner rebel Sacha Black likes to stir things up. To be fair, you’d expect a ..read more