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Alice Walker gained acclaim after her book, The Color Purple, was published in 1982. Her talent is deep, moving, engaging and timeless.

Bestselling romance author Celeste Bradley gives her ideas on character and plot, writing love scenes, and keeping romantic tension high throughout a novel.

Bestselling romance novelist Celeste Bradley shares her writing life, including her writing schedule, "ripping the guts out" of a rough draft, & writing for her readers.

Author Shiloh Walker shares her writing life, getting published, and advice on writing best-selling fantasy and paranormal romances.

Author Virginia Henley shares her writing life, getting published, and advice on writing best-selling historical romances.

James Patterson is the author of 41 novels (to date) and is one of the most prolific -- and successful -- writers in the mystery genre.

The bestselling creator of the Stephanie Plum series, and author of 12 romance novels, Janet Evanovich reveals her secrets for would-be writers in HOW I WRITE

Best selling author Celeste Bradley talks about finding a good literary agent and how she got her first Regency Romance published.

Author Shiloh Walker talks about finding a good agent, the challenges of writing fantasy/paranormal romance novels, and print vs. e-book publication.

Best selling author Virginia Henley talks about finding a good agent and the challenges of writing historical romance novels.

Barbara Kingsolver has wowed readers time and again. The Lacuna is the first book she has published in the past nine years.

Their tolerance for risk determines which new paths authors will take in response to the limitations imposed by writing a mystery series.

Daniel Pink is the bestselling author of Free Agent Nation. As a popular speaker, he lectures around the world on economic transformation and business strategy.

Thirty leading fiction writers have contributed original short stories and excerpts to this four book collection to raise money for the work of Oxfam.

His reputation secured with two murder mysteries set amidst New England's black intelligentsia, Stephen L. Carter serves up an epic political conspiracy tale.

Oprah Book Club author's novel features four women who must overcome both themselves and each other to survive when a luxury vacation cruise goes awry

Elena Devereaux must use all her skills as a vampire hunter to complete a job with the dangerous and seductive archangel Raphael - a job which she might not survive.

Many famous writers are graduates of prestigious MFA creative writing programs. Many more bestselling authors are not. Is a masters in writing necessary?

Often, shorter dialogue lines with more deliberate word choices can improve a scene's pace and create greater emotional impact.

A convenient and economical method for honing the craft of romance writing is through online courses.

Internet radio stations are great places to get entertainment, art, sports and educational information. They are also excellent venues for listeners to become famous.

The latest thriller in James Patterson's Alex Cross series is a quick read, but plagued by one-dimensional characters and hard to believe plot twists.

Take Carl Hiaasen's South Florida. Throw in a little NASCAR. Combine with a hot female mechanic and you've got Janet Evanovich's latest recipe for success.

Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a useful reference guide for the art student, artist, and art lover, alike.

The Sunflower is an enthralling journey through the jungles of Peru, filled with adventure and romance.

Getting married is almost every girl's dream but as Ellie Black finds out in "The Other Woman", a new husband is not always all you get.

Steingart challenges globalisation and the flat world view, offering an alternative interpretation of global economic trends and elements like free trade and outsourcing.

Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) says he wants to adapt Terry Pratchett's Truckers for the silver screen. DreamWorks Animation will finance and produce the film.

Action hero / spy David Trevellyan is an engaging combination of James Bond and Tony Soprano.

Gallimaufry is a highly entertaining book for word lovers and language lovers. Be thrilled by saggar- maker's or caterbrawl along with many other long forgotten word

Front load, back end, level load, no load... before buying mutual funds, learn these terms and how to get the best value for every investment dollar.

Another great Stephanie Plum novel from the author of One for the Money, Two for the Dough, Three to Get Deadly etc

Best advice for writers, write what you know. Major publisher Harper Collins finds Gregory E. Lang's books top their family issues list.

Although Dan Brown's new book has been selling well for book stores, it has not been helping to sell other books as hoped.

When two teens are found dead, and two more missing, one grandmother commissions a search to find out the truth.

International bestseller Jodi Piccoult's Handle with Care is a captivating narrative about life with a little girl suffering from Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

New York Times bestselling author's 13 stories are a multi-generational look at the everyday challenges that women face - food, health, men, self esteem, aging and more.

Each year, the Morris Avenue Boys from the old Bronx neighborhood get together for dinner and stories. This year the group got more than they intended; they got murder.

Most writers use short blocks of time to write, but some choose six or eight hour time blocks in which to work. How can you make this long time seem less like work?

Successful companies must provide exceptional customer service, even when it comes to difficult customers. How should companies and employees handle customer complaints?

Eckhart Tolle's book deals with a new shift in human consciousness, discovering our true selves, and how to live in the present.

Are you constantly "in your head," ruminating over past situations and worrying about the future? Read on for some helpful tips for overthinkers.

What to take to the beach--or-the pool--to read this summer? Here are some suggestions:

Chick Lit, a New Genre of Books for Women by Women, is Gaining in Popularity with Titles Hitting the Bestseller Lists and Movie Screens.

If you don't know who Mollie Katzen is, you must not have been vegetarian for long. Recipes from the author of the famous Moosewood Cookbook continue to delight.

BlogHer '09, the annual women's blogging conference, sparkled with who's who of the blogosphere and appearances by celebrities including Ilene Chaiken and Tim Gunn.

Blood Lite, a collection of humorous horror short stories, includes stories by bestselling authors Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Kelly Armstrong.

Nicholas Sparks has written many bestsellers in the past. His latest romance novel, which ignites the imaginations of readers from 14 to 74, is similarly bound for glory.

"Lisey's Story" is a joy to read. It's a mature, well-crafted novel by the master of all storytellers -- Stephen King.

Whether suffering from acute anxiety, stress, or chronic panic attacks, learning to make your breath deeper, slower, and more relaxed will provide desired relief.