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  • Review: The Tyrant’s Tomb

    The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan 4 stars – I liked it, it was good The fourth book! This one is again a hardcover, which I love more than paperbacks. I would prefer to have all hardcovers for the sake of consistency, but my friend gifted me the paperback versions, so I’m going to keep…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 30, 2023
    book review
    apollo, book 4, book recommendations, book review, book series, bookreviewer, books, fantasy, fantasy book series, fiction, greek gods, greek heroes, greek mythology, magic, mythology, opinion, percy jackson, rick riordan, roman emperors, roman mythology, tbr, trials of apollo
  • Punctuation: Single Quotation Marks

    Punctuation: Single Quotation Marks

    Definition: each of a set of punctuation marks, single (‘ ’) or double (“ ”), used either to mark the beginning and end of a title or quoted passage, or to indicate that a word or phrase is regarded as slang or jargon or is being discussed rather than used within the sentence. Note: Do…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 28, 2023
    Writing Tips
    grammar, grammar rules, how to use single quotation marks, punctuation, quotation marks, quotation marks with other punctuation, single quotation mark or apostrophe, single quotation marks, single quotation marks rules, single quotation marks with other punctuation, writing
  • Review: The Burning Maze

    The Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan 4 stars – I liked it, it was good Book 3 of The Trials of Apollo. This copy (along with the second book) was a gift from a friend and is a paperback instead of a hardcover. I read this book in a little less…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 23, 2023
    book review
    apollo, book recommendations, book review, bookreviewer, books, ecoterrorism, fantasy, fiction, greek gods, greek heroes, greek mythology, labyrinth, magic, mythology, opinion, percy jackson, rick riordan, roman emperors, roman mythology, tbr, trials of apollo
  • Physical vs. eBook vs. Audiobook

    Physical vs. eBook vs. Audiobook

    Reading comes in different forms, and so do people’s reading habits. Some don’t read at all. Some only read physical books that smell like old paper and dust. Some read magazines or newspapers or websites. Whether you read romance, science-fiction, crime, or anything else, reading is something you probably enjoy. So what’s the best way…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 21, 2023
    Opinion Piece
    audiobook, books, ebook, ebooks vs audiobooks, electronic book, fiction, hardcover, how I read books, listening vs reading, my method, opinion, paperback, phsyical books vs ebooks vs audiobooks, physical book vs ebook, physical books, physical books vs audiobooks, reading
  • Review: The Dark Prophecy

    The Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan 4 stars – I liked it, it was good So, second book in the series. This copy (along with the third book) was a gift from a friend and is a paperback instead of a hardcover. Read: Feb. 21 – Mar. 3, 2023 A Very…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 16, 2023
    book review
    apollo, book recommendations, book review, book series, bookreviewer, books, fantasy, fantasy book series, fiction, greek gods, greek heroes, greek mythology, magic, opinion, rick riordan, riordan, tbr, trials of apollo
  • What is Book Doctoring?

    What is Book Doctoring?

    To understand book doctoring, you must first understand what developmental editing is. In short, developmental, also known as content or substantial editing, deals with the actual story. [Click here for a longer explanation.] An editor will make comments about the characters, the settings, the plot, and more, helping you to achieve the best work you…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 14, 2023
    What is…?
    book doctoring, content editing, developmental editing, editing, editing services, extreme editing, ghostwriting, professional editor, rewriting, services, what is book doctoring?, What is…?, writing
  • Punctuation: Double Quotation Marks

    Punctuation: Double Quotation Marks

    Definition: each of a set of punctuation marks, single (‘ ’) or double (“ ”), used either to mark the beginning and end of a title or quoted passage, or to indicate that a word or phrase is regarded as slang or jargon or is being discussed rather than used within the sentence. Note: Do…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 9, 2023
    Writing Tips
    double quotation marks, double quotation marks rules, editing, grammar, grammar rules, how to use double quotation marks, how to use quotation marks, punctuation, quotation marks, quotation marks with other punctuation, self-editing, when to use quotation marks
  • Review: The Hidden Oracle

    The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan 4 stars – I liked it, it was great Embarrassingly, I managed to get this entire series (five books) before getting around to reading it. It’s been on my list for the longest time, and I’ve finally started. I can already say that I am…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 7, 2023
    book review
    apollo, book recommendations, book review, bookreviewer, books, fantasy, fiction, god becomes mortal, gods, gods and monsters, greek gods, greek heroes, greek mythology, magic, olympus, opinion, percy jackson, rick riordan, roman emperors, roman mythology, tbr, the heroes of olympus
  • What is Book Cover Design?

    What is Book Cover Design?

    Once you’ve written your book and had it edited (or even before the editing process begins) you’re thinking about presentation. If you have any desire to get your book published, you most definitely will need a book cover at some point, but how do you pick who to design your book? Book design is in…

    Tigerpetal Press

    March 2, 2023
    What is…?
    advice, author advice, book cover, book cover design, book designer, books, cover design, cover designer, designer, freelancer, opinion, self publishing, what is book cover design?, What is…?
  • Writing Good Characters

    Writing Good Characters

    Let’s face it: writing characters is hard. Writing good characters is even harder. But it’s possible. I won’t be able to give you a step-by-step guide of writing good characters, but this article will help shine a light on how you can improve your understanding of people—fictional or not. What Makes a Good Character? In…

    Tigerpetal Press

    February 28, 2023
    Writing Tips
    advice, author advice, author help, backstory, behaviour, biographies, book writing, character biographies, characters, fiction, fiction characters, good characters, helping writers, human behaviour, psychology, writers helping writers, writershelpingwriters, writing, writing advice, writing characters, Writing Tips
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