January 9, 2019
resolution

Writing Resolutions for 2019: Hope’s Hacks

This month’s cure: You say you want a resolution (well, you know, we all want to change the world) What the cure is: Helping your New Year’s Resolutions to work for your writing Why the cure will help: New Year’s Resolutions. We make ‘em and break ‘em. If you’re anything like me, you’ve made some for writing as well. Whether or not you keep up with them is […]
January 9, 2019
Audiobooks

25 Trends in Publishing: Audiobooks

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
January 2, 2019
crime fiction

25 Trends in Publishing: Crime Fiction

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
December 26, 2018
#OwnVoices

25 Trends in Publishing: #OwnVoices

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
December 19, 2018
contemporary romance

25 Trends in Publishing: Contemporary Romance

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
December 12, 2018
princess

25 Trends in Publishing: Unconventional Princesses

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
December 5, 2018
holiday seasons with writer's block

Writer’s Block During the Holiday Season (Hope’s Hacks)

This month’s cure: Twelve Days of Writer’s Block What the cure is: A list of twelve items set to a classic holiday favorite to help you work through that winter slump. Why the cure will help: Music can help spur the writing juices, especially this holiday season. And the best way to spread holiday writing cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Try out this tune and […]
December 5, 2018
platform is crucial for authors

25 Trends in Publishing: Large Platform

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
November 28, 2018
crossover; cross

25 Trends in Publishing: General Market Crossover

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
November 21, 2018

25 Trends in Publishing: Unicorns and Narwhals

About the column: A handful of agents and interns who work with Cyle have learned the latest and (sometimes so, sometimes not so) greatest trends in publishing right now. Tune in each week to find out what’s trending, ranging from ABA to CBA, children’s to adult. The authors of these columns have included social media tags at the end to keep up with trends they […]
June 15, 2012

Cyle’s Smiles – John Carter (Movie Review)

This was an o.k. movie.  Not good, not great, but just above average. I give one thumbs up for John Carter being worth a viewing. The visuals, sets, and scenery, were awesome But, the movie sometimes lulled me to sleep with it’s slow pace. The movie is could be o.k. for younger children if they can handle watching movies with aliens in them. Check out […]
June 18, 2012

Cyle’s Smiles – Safehouse (Movie Review)

This movie was a better movie than I thought it would be.  It was not appropriate for young children. One thumb up for worth the time to watch it. An action movie for tough guys. I enjoyed the experience but it was not the best movie I have ever watched. For more information check out the review here.
June 20, 2012

Controversial Jesus Movie

Don’t watch the movie Jesus of Nazareth! Article found here. Read further in the article to find information about upcoming movies about Moses.
June 22, 2012

Brave – Movie Review

For those of you excited to see Disney Pixar’s Brave, here is the review.