Announcing the Tall Poppy Buds

In this time of Covid-19, authors can’t help wondering what will happen to our new releases. Book tours have been cancelled.  Bookstores have closed. Some Tall Poppies with new releases are affected and it’s hard. It’s hard because we’ve spent months (if not...

2019: Tall Poppy Year in Review

Happy New Year from the Tall Poppy Writers!  We know, 2019 was so…last year. But it was an amazing year for the Tall Poppy Writers, filled with releases and accolades, so we wanted to offer you this recap. First, our biggest news as a marketing cooperative: TALL POPPY...

7 Books That Became Movies We Actually Liked (Yes, Really!)

There is nothing better than finding a book that makes us feel all the feels. And that moment, when you read the final page, you put your head back and close your eyes, envisioning exactly what the characters look like and how their houses are decorated is pure bliss....

Are You in Bloom with Susan Meissner?

This week’s Bloom host is Susan Meissner. Her theme for the week is Read ‘Em and Eat, which means it’s all about food that appears in the books that book clubs love. She’ll be highlighting food and recipes inspired books as well as giving away two of...

A Peek into the Writing Cave of Cathy Lamb

It’s not always a cave that inspires amazing writing. Check out Cathy Lamb’s gorgeous digs.– Orly It is rather funny that this column is about “writing caves.” I don’t have a writing cave. I have a writing garden. I love to write outside amidst my...

Meet a Poppy: Katie Rose Guest Pryal

Reposted from author Emily Colin’s Blog: On your website, you identify yourself as a “novelist, essayist, and freelance academic.” How do those three elements of your life express themselves? Are there commonalities between the subjects you tackle in each arena?...