What would life be without books, art, and music? I cannot imagine.

Books allow us to travel around the world, across the universe, and into the imagination of others from the comfort of our homes or while lying on a sandy beach. Authors, through their written words, create worlds beyond our imagination. Some make us laugh. Some make us cry. Some inspire us, while others entertain us. But all of them take us to places we have never been.

Having always wanted to write and as an avid reader, I set out to discover what makes authors tick, why they write, how they write, and yes, even where they write. The exploration has led me to make good friends along the way.

Pat McDonald is enjoying the dunes in the UAE.
John McMahon and Shaq exchange books.
James Hayman at a book signing in Maine.

Support Your Favorite Authors:

Authors spend months, sometimes years, creating a single book that brings pleasure to our lives. They write to inform, to provide an escape from the day-to-day, to entertain, and/or to widen our horizons. It’s easy to repay for all their efforts.

  • Buy a book or check one out from your local library
  • Read a book
  • Share a book with a friend or start a book club.
  • Recommend the book to the library.
  • LEAVE A REVIEW! (on Goodreads, Amazon, or wherever you purchase your books, or on a platform that supports authors.)

Use Libby, the library app, to check out digital copies of your “want to read” books from your local library. It’s FREE!

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