Authors share insights on writing books about cults

Harrison Hill and Benjamin Hale recently exchanged emails about their new books exploring American cults and personal spiritual journeys. The conversation highlights differences in their approaches to nonfiction storytelling.

Hill's book, The Oracle’s Daughter, examines the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps, while Hale's Cave Mountain focuses on a Missouri cult linked to a 1978 murder. Both authors began with magazine articles before expanding into full-length works, reinventing their narratives in the process.

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Independent authors have recently announced a series of new book releases through PR.com, covering genres from spiritual devotionals to children's stories and memoirs. These publications aim to inspire, educate, and provide comfort to readers. The books are published by companies including Covenant Books, Page Publishing, and others.

Author Helen Benedict discusses her novel 'The Soldier’s House,' the middle volume of her Iraq War trilogy, in a recent interview. Drawing from her nonfiction research on women soldiers' experiences, Benedict uses fiction to delve into the unspoken traumas of war. The book centers on American veterans and Iraqi refugees navigating life after conflict.

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Several independent publishers have announced new book releases featuring memoirs, children's stories, fiction, and inspirational works. Authors share personal journeys, adventures, and life lessons through their writings. These titles, published by companies like Covenant Books and Newman Springs Publishing, aim to inspire and entertain readers across various genres.

British studio Inkle has published The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, a collection of more than 100 essays on game writing and narrative design. Contributors include Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner and Tomb Raider writer Rhianna Pratchett, among many others. The book adopts a non-linear structure inspired by Choose Your Own Adventure titles, allowing readers to navigate essays in any order.

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In a reflective piece published on Literary Hub, a narrative medicine educator and speculative fiction author grapples with the challenges of continuing to write amid violence against artists and healers in America. Drawing on historical and literary figures, the essay emphasizes the role of storytelling in healing and resistance. It invokes Toni Morrison's words to argue that artists must work precisely during times of fear and uncertainty.

A February 20, 2026 opinion column in The Nation argues that many Trump-aligned conservatives have become less concerned about Jeffrey Epstein-related disclosures involving President Donald Trump, citing polling shifts among Republicans and a series of high-profile comments highlighted in the piece.

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Paperback editions of five nonfiction books are scheduled for release in spring 2026, covering topics from homelessness and literary criticism to personal grief and China's one-child policy. These works include memoirs and essays by acclaimed authors. The releases highlight diverse stories often overshadowed by hardcover buzz.

 

 

 

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