Maria is the author of the Thyme and Seasonings book series. Thyme and Seasonings is a fun and witty book that will help gauge where you’re at in life! You’ll learn a lot about yourself, and understand why some seasons, or let’s say Thyme and Seasonings, feel like you’re getting nowhere or even moving backwards. You can learn more about her and her books at https://www.mariabakera.com/. Does this feel like you? “I’d like to write a blog, but I don’t know how.” Blogging, sound

Tree District Books is proud to announce that Thomas Muriuki has signed with us! Please help us in welcoming him to the Tree District. A native of Nyeri County, Thomas Muriuki is an incurable romantic, a self-trained web programmer, and a literature enthusiast. His love for writing dates back to his teenage years. He has been featured on the Tea and Poetry Book Club, for his previously self-published collection of poetry (2015)-The pinnacle of Pleasure Volume I. He’s now, gla

Last month we talked about stepping back and recharging. This month is about hiccups. The the bumps in the road. The pebbles in your shoe. They’re annoying and you can’t wait for them to stop. Feels like forever sometimes doesn’t it? It can also be the times that stop you in your tracks before making a mistake. Writing is a gift. Every time we write a word something begins. New worlds, characters, dreams. Writing is literally creating. How boring our lives would be without st

Helen Blacksmith is a native of Holyoke, Massachusetts, an educator, a dog lover, a life-long fan of romantic fiction, and now a published author. When she is not cheering on her beloved Boston Red Sox or New England Patriots she can be found spending time with her family or her two pit bulls Olive Oyl and Oscar. With over twenty years of experience in the education field, her love for her students is what has fueled her to create characters and stories that are inclusive, di

I first met John Crye through a media company in Los Angeles. He has deep roots in theater and film, which covers experience as a writer, producer, actor, and director. For more than a decade, John was Creative Director of Newmarket Films, working in the development, acquisition, production, and distribution of such independent classics as Whale Rider, Memento, Donnie Darko, Monster, and The Prestige. A founding member of the filmmaker’s collective, Fewdio, John produced The

If you are in Chicago this Friday and need something to do, go to Quentin Forberg's reading and book signing at Bookish, 9911 S Wood. Quentin will also be live-streaming the event from his Instagram account - you can view it here - so you don't even need to be in Chicago to enjoy the event! When asked about the event, Quentin said, "I look forward to being able to introduce my work to new people. Not only will I be able to introduce myself to Chicago locals, but I hope my str

People have been asking me what my writing process is, and they ask a lot. I have even gotten texts that say nothing other than “Writing Process?” I pondered that question. What exactly is my writing process? Is there a prescribed or clandestine process that I have to follow to the letter in order to write a book? Let’s look at the definition of the term “writing process.” Writing can, of course, be terrifying, but following this tried-and-true process will help you to focus