Your August Guide to Bookish Texas

The August issue of Lone Star Literary Life Magazine is here, and this month, we are exploring what it means to PREPARE.

Preparation can help us feel grounded, confident, and ready for what comes next. But it can also become a form of procrastination when we spend so much time getting ready that we never begin. In this issue, our contributors explore the habits, mindsets, stories, and people that help us move forward with purpose.

Inside the August issue:

Author Interview with Reavis Wortham
Get to know the acclaimed Texas author and discover more about his writing life, inspirations, and latest work.

MARKETING MOMENT: Prepare the Marketer Before the Marketing
Before building a strategy or creating another social media post, take time to prepare the person doing the marketing. This month’s Marketing Moment explores the mindset, expectations, and energy authors need to create a more sustainable approach.

TEXAS READS Romance with Maida Malby
Celebrate romance from a Texas perspective with author Maida Malby and discover the stories she recommends adding to your reading list.

Articles from T.D. Motley and Cassie Garza
Enjoy thoughtful contributions from two Texas-connected authors offering their own perspectives, experiences, and inspiration.

You will also find fresh Texas-connected books, literary news, resources, events, and plenty of reasons to keep reading through the final weeks of summer.

Here’s to finding the balance between preparing thoughtfully and having the courage to begin.

Happy reading!

Amy Kelly and The Lone Star Literary Life Team