Thewordverve

08/09/2025

Launch-day reflections from Janet Fix, multi-genre author and "Words" entrepreneur:

I’ll be honest—I almost forgot to write this post. Not because I’m not thrilled. I am! But because my brain is full of final details, social posts, links, emails, gratitude, and a

08/08/2025

Today's the day—fables for the storms and still waters.

We're proud to celebrate the launch of The Ships We Sail by Janet Fix—a lyrical collection of modern-day fables for the unfinished soul. ⛵️

Soothing, stirring, and soulsome, this book makes a beautiful gift for anyone contemplating their own transformation.

Special thanks to Elena Stowell for the gorgeous cover art 🎨 ✨️ 💕

👉 www.janetfix.com

08/07/2025

Meet our founder and fellow author, Janet Fix ... 💪

Janet is a publisher (, go team!), professional editor, and multi-genre writer whose work spans gripping mysteries, heartwarming children's stories, and soulful modern fables. With decades of "words" experience and global collaborations, Janet balances coaching other authors with pursuing her own creative projects.

Janet finds joy in the exploration of words, the quiet power of manifestation, and the healing energy of nature and intention—helping others find the courage to tell their own stories.

Follow her at www.janetfix.com where you can find all her books and more, including her latest soulsome project: The Ships We Sail: Modern Fables for the Unfinished Soul.

Janet Fix
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07/13/2025

✨ Every chapter has a soundtrack.

Author Theory Knight curated a playlist to match the moods in HEARTBURST—because some stories are meant to be felt as much as read.

🎧 Link in bio to listen while you read.

And here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lqsCEpSmALWsrxg9u56Fv?si=nR0MUyDzQa-Ct2MLzASsdA

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07/13/2025

Tango, time jumps, and tender moments? Yes, please. This reader loved the blend of humor, heart, and historical detail in Heartburst.

"Time travel books can be tricky with their credibility. Here, the author combined 1920 and current day seamlessly throughout her story. That's a lot to keep track of and make it interesting, but at the same time, also realistic for the reader. I Loved the tango scenes. Raptor scenes, hilarious. I appreciated the author not shying away from the characters' mental health struggles and thought they were handled with sensitivity." ~ Leslie S.

🫶 What era would your heart burst for?

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07/05/2025

From our sweet little crew to yours—wishing you a sparkly Fourth of July! ❤️🍉🇺🇸

07/01/2025

☀️ Poolside approved! Here's what one reader had to say about this sizzling summer mystery...

"Death in Utopia is a super summer read. I could just imagine sitting poolside at a resort reading this with a refreshing umbrella drink. I like the characters Phillip Vega created here. He's done a great job with the female MC Karen. I'm always impressed with male authors writing strong female leads. Can't wait for the next one!" - Kelley P.

🍸 What's your go-to cocktail when you're deep in a good read?

Available everywhere great books are sold!

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06/29/2025

🖋️ THEWORDVERVE WRITING TIP: VERB IT UP

Verbs are the heartbeat of your sentence. And weak verbs? They’re like decaf coffee—technically doing the job, but no one’s thrilled about it.

💡 Trade “meh” for magic.
👉 "She went to the door" becomes "She stomped to the door."
👉 "The wind blew through the trees" becomes "The wind rattled the branches" or "whispered through the leaves."

The right verb doesn’t just move the sentence. It moves the reader.

🎯 Quick Fix:
Take one dull verb from your WIP today and upgrade it. Just one. Then reread the sentence.
Boom. You’re writing with verve again.

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06/25/2025

You know that scene you keep avoiding? Yeah… that one. The one that hits a little too close to home. Turns out, that might be where your best writing lives.

“Write hard and clear about what hurts.”
— Ernest Hemingway, whose fearless prose reminds us that the best stories often begin with what we know all too well.

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