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American fiction set in India provides a window into the Indo-American encounter. They reveal stereotypes as well as conflicting perceptions.

Use historical details to anchor your story in time and place, says Calkins Creek editor Carolyn P. Yoder.

Primary research includes diaries, letters, photos, historical objects and places to create vivid historical fiction.

There are eight broad categories of American fiction set in India. These categories are not absolute but provide a framework for studying American images of India.

When Jane Harris' novel appeared in paperback earlier in 2007, it caused quite a stir, and with good reason: she has produced one of the most enjoyable books of the year.

Donnelly's latest book is the second part of the trilogy begun with The Tea Rose, but can equally be read as a stand-alone novel. Does this long book merit your time?

This story of a young woman who moves to Hong Kong in 1952 offers insight into a clash of cultures between East and West and impact of World War 2 on Hong Kong residents.

Belinda's Starling's witty tale, newly released in paperback, is a "Vic-Lit" novel in the style of Sarah Waters, Michael Faber and Jane Harris.

More than one writer has been unsure about whether to use the name of a real town or hotel in a fiction setting. Are there rules for using a real place name in a story?

A Life Transparent by Todd Keisling is a talented author's debut novel combining science fiction with elements from horror and thrillers.

Most writers, both experienced and unskilled, view setting as merely the time and place in which their story takes place, but this could not be further from the truth.

"This happens here" is the simplest description of any narrative; and setting is the first critical component in a work of fiction.

Anchee Min's attention to detail drowns the characters and plot of an otherwise intensely gripping piece of literature.

Brief biography and work of American writer Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., best-known for Slaughterhouse-Five.

A sweeping, warm and witty work of historical fiction told through the characters' correspondence.

Contests take place all over the world for book-length material, with the first prize being a publishing contract.

When Blade Runner was first released (1982), it failed at the box office, but has since risen to become a classic and one of the most influential movies of all time: Why?

Characters with diversity and personality quirks are more interesting and less confusing for the reader.

David Gemmell has been rightly heralded as one of fantasy's most talented and prolific writers and a standard-bearer of the heroic fantasy sub-genre

Brief biography of American Southern author Eudora Welty, 1973 Pulitzer Prize winner for her The Optimist's Daughter.

"A Voyage to Arcturus" is an adventure that starts on planet Earth and goes to the planet Tormance, where the hero Maskull encounters various alien intelligences.

Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.

Roman military fiction takes to the waves in the first of a new series by debut author John Stack.

Second Thoughts by Steve Berman serves up a plate full of psychedelic stories to whet the appetite in this entrancing collection of gay fantasy fiction, sci-fi and drama.

Shadow and Silk is an unconventional romance novel, fraught with danger and intrigue surrounding a mysterious piece of silk. But romance is never far away...

This book explains the science of fossil fuels while also covering the history of gasoline and oil production. It gives ideas for renewable energy for transportation.

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Treading a very thin line between compelling action-adventure and deeply philosophical study of life, the question of physical existence and personality.

Like many fairy and folk tales, Jack and the Beanstalk has seen many literary adaptations. Here are some novels arranged by children, young adult, and adult categories.

In her sixth novel, (Orion 2007), Kate Mosse delivers an exciting, delicately woven tale of tarot, love and betrayal. In 1891 and 2007, two women search for answers.

Innovative, action packed combat blended with interesting and compelling science fiction visuals - Too Human combines Norse myth with futuristic flavour.