<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[C. A. Hollister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find your next favorite book.]]></description><link>https://www.cahollister.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:11:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cahollister.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Myth, Money, and Manuscripts: You wrote your story. Now what?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deciding to self-publish or go traditional is a question that's plagued authors for years. Here, I want to share my opinions and insight to help you make an informed decision.]]></description><link>https://www.cahollister.com/post/myth-money-and-manuscripts-you-wrote-your-story-now-what</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d27fbea30359f10dd3150b</guid><category><![CDATA[The Writing Journey]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_db9a21ca2c4b4a5fb3de3d62a99a1672~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>C. A. Hollister</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heart of Love and Romance: How Emotional Storytelling Captivates Readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romance novels are fueled by a kaleidoscope of emotions—love, passion, heartbreak, and joy. ]]></description><link>https://www.cahollister.com/post/the-heart-of-romance-how-emotional-storytelling-captivates-readers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6771ef7377ffe881a286d733</guid><category><![CDATA[Romance]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:01:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b7110_362e309c2574450b94bfa3aa7de4ff09~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>xovalee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Wrong with the Current Publishing Industry: An Author's Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[What went wrong with the publishing industry and why is so darn hard to get a foot in the door?]]></description><link>https://www.cahollister.com/post/what-s-wrong-with-the-current-publishing-indistry-an-authors-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6771d0a577ffe881a2866f2f</guid><category><![CDATA[The Writing Journey]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b7110_9f5a4c7844c44a9aaa3d440de9f7aa5f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>C. A. Hollister</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing the Future: The Practical Use of AI in Editing]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one writer's opinion about using AI in the writing process]]></description><link>https://www.cahollister.com/post/embracing-the-future-the-practical-use-of-ai-in-editing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65afc0b7151dfaf06730c6cd</guid><category><![CDATA[The Writing Journey]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:59:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b7110_d78a8d2296c34526b47e25f73368a976~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>C. A. Hollister</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crafting Souls: The Essence of Character Development in Fantasy Romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the vibrant tapestry of fantasy romance, characters are the pulsing heart that gives life to the narrative.]]></description><link>https://www.cahollister.com/post/crafting-souls-the-essence-of-character-development-in-fantasy-romance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">658221b8f42a4514d46336a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy, Mythology, and Folklore]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:47:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b7110_31f02b159fd94790881a07b73c56428b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>C. A. Hollister</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Timeless Allure of Mythology and Folklore in Modern Fantasy Romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The genre of fantasy romance often acts as a bridge between the modern world and the ancient, mystical realms of mythology and folklore.]]></description><link>https://www.cahollister.com/post/the-timeless-allure-of-mythology-and-folklore-in-modern-fantasy-romance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656ddbdf400192aa760baa8d</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy, Mythology, and Folklore]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b7110_0a58949dff8847cb825d30c15d94eadd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>C. A. Hollister</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>