First Chapter Contest Winner!
The results are in! Our judges have chosen Georgia Blackwood as the winner in our first-ever Best First Chapter contest. Georgia will receive a contract for her book, When…
Spring Fling Challenge Winner
Congratulations go out to Sam Hendrian, winner of our Spring Fling Writing Challenge. Sam’s entry is below. Be sure to keep an eye out for our upcoming seasonal writing challenges! …
Call for Illustrators!
Calling all artists! Well, okay, not really. For this project, we’re looking for up-and-coming artists, people (of any age or background) who haven’t had their work published or exhibited before…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Wizard of Oz—and the New Novel That Explores Them
It’s one of the most beloved films of all time—The Wizard of Oz has enchanted generations with its Technicolor magic, unforgettable music, and heartwarming story. But behind the curtain of…
Welcome, Janna Goodwin!
Blydyn Square Books is excited to welcome our newest author, Janna Goodwin! Janna L. Goodwin was raised on beef and refinery fumes in the oil city of Casper, Wyoming. She is…
People Are Talking . . .
People are talking about author Greg Houle’s novel, The Putnams of Salem. As a descendant of two of the main accusers during the infamous Salem Witch Trials, Greg is uniquely situated…
People Are Talking . . .
People are talking about author James B. Kerr’s inspirational memoir The Long Walk Home. It’s the perfect read for the New Year to get you motivated to make those big…
2025 First Chapter Contest
WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED JULY 13! Here at Blydyn Square Books, we think you can tell a lot from a good beginning. That’s why we’re excited to announce our first-ever…
Welcome, Wendy Tokunaga!
Blydyn Square Books is thrilled to announce we’ve signed Wendy Tokunaga as our latest author! Wendy Tokunaga is a novelist, developmental editor, writing teacher, and acclaimed cat servant. She…
Author Talk with Greg Houle
Next week, on Saturday, September 14, Blydyn Square Books author Greg Houle will be speaking (via Zoom) to the Shut Up & Write writers group about “Writing What You Know.”…
Cecils Day 2024
Thanks to all who joined us and author Everett De Morier for #CecilsDay. We sold out of our book signing at Barnes and Noble, and had an amazing time hanging…
Welcoming New Author Michael Karson!
Blydyn Square Books is thrilled to announce we’ve signed Michael Karson as our latest author! Michael wrote six psychology books before retiring as a full professor from the University of…
Blydyn Square Book Club Member Review of Our Most Recent Selection
Last week, the Blydyn Square Book Club read The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. One of our members, Laurie Meyer, offered to write a review covering her own impressions…
2024 Long Walk Home Fitness Challenge
James Brian Kerr, author of The Long Walk Home: How I Lost My Job as a Corporate Remora Fish and Rediscovered My Life’s Purpose, wrote this guest post: I…
Lilith Rerunning an Article by Andrea Kott
In case you missed it back in 2020, Lilith magazine is currently rerunning a great piece by our own Andrea Kott, author of the memoir Salt on a Robin’s Tail.…