If you've been following the latest publishing news, you know that Kirkus Reviews is closing its doors. This is yet another result of the economy more or less. I've always known Kirkus to review all types of books from both small and big publishing houses. I also remember how some of my writer friends had a love/hate relationship with the publication. A good review was great. But a bad review? No one could do it like Kirkus. It was almost like a rite of passage. But it's what Kirkus is … [Read more...]