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Aoibheann Sweeney's First Novel
Sweeney's first novel is a talented but flawed coming of age story.
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First Novel Impresses; Advice for Writers
A first novel set in Florida is marked by excellent writing; aspiring writers may find help they need in writing manual.
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A Place Called Wiregrass: Morris
Review of A Place Called Wiregrass by Michael Morris, an absorbing tale of people trying to rise above the margins of their lives in the South.
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Knee-Deep in Wonder: Reynolds, A
A Review of "Knee-Deep in Wonder" by April Reynolds
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A Brief Chat with Mordecai Richler
Mordecai Richler talks about <i>Barney's Version</i>, his first novel in over ten years, as well as other aspects of his life and work.
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Pixar Develops John Carter of Mars
Disney/Pixar is developing John Carter of Mars as a trio of CGI films. Andrew Stanton (WALL-E) will direct and Mark Andrews (Ratatouille) will write the script.
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Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs
Like her protagonist, Dr. Temperance (Tempe) Brennan, mystery writer Kathy Reichs is a forensic anthropologist. "Break No Bones," is her ninth mystery featuring Brennan.
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A Poet Turns to Fiction
Linda Sue Park's new novel, <i>Seesaw Girl</i> transports us to seventeenth century Korea where women were basically confined to their homes except for very formal occasions.
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Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
Combining the secrets of Quebec's ancient Acadia with modern forensic technology, "Bones to Ashes" helps Brennan confront a mystery from her childhood.
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Dorothy West
Novelist, journalist Dorothy West was the The Kid of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Is Overnight Success Possible?
Nothing is as depressing as a rejection letter. In times of lean, struggling novelist may look to their literary heroes for hope. But is overnight success even possible?
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Last Breath by George D. Shuman
Sherry Moore is blind, but has the singular ability to read the last 18 seconds of a person's thoughts. Her talent is helpful to the police, but it's driving her mad.
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Mage Heart -- Romantic Fantasy
Review of the romantic fantasy Mage Heart by Jane Routley.

Book Review: Little Hut of Leaping Fishes
Set in the final years of Imperial China, Chiew-Siah Tei explores the lives of two brothers as they carry their family legacy into a new era in Chinese history.
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Book Review: The Jane Austen Book Club
Released in 2007 as a movie starring Amy Brenneman and Hugh Dancy, The Jane Austen Book Club started as a modern novel echoing Jane Austen's well-known characters.
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Classic Authors: L.M. Montgomery
A brief biography of L.M. Montgomery, Canadian author.
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Curse of the Spellmans
The Spellmans are a quirky, yet loveable detective family, whose antics are amusing and very readable. This second book by Lisa Lutz is just as enjoyable as the first.
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Growing Up at the Drive-In Movie
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Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson
The second novel by the acclaimed Caribbean-born Canadian author of Brown Girl in the Ring, winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel
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Arthur Ellis Awards
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Esperanto and Cinema Part Two (Jean Forge)
An introduction to the life and work of Jean Forge, (Jan Fethke).
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The Shamus Awards
The 1999 Shamus Awards
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Tobias Buckell Talks
Robert Sawyer calls Tobias Buckell "a dazzling new voice" while Cory Doctorow uses the phrase "an exciting new writer". The first third of his new book Crystal Rain is available for free online at http://www.crystal-rain.com - for the rest you'll have to check at your local bookstore.
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Anita Bunkley's Book Overflows With Confidence
Review of Anita Bunkley's self help book, Steppin' Out With Attitude. Designed to help today's woman assess herself and the path she is walking for her success.
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Anne Rice -- Queen of The Vampires
A few facts and ramblings about the vampire books of Anne Rice.
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Don't Worry...There's Still Hope!
Starting to feel like you're never going to get that children's book published? Don't give up yet...
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Joan Didion: Further Reading
If you read and enjoyed "The Year of Magical Thinking", browse these winners from one of America's foremost writers. A look at Joan Didion's body of work.
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Nice by Jen Sacks
Funny fiction, in a dark way
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Book Review - Unholy Grail
First one Jesuit priest, then another, turns up dead, right after meeting with journalist Brittany Hamar. When she calls on Father Romano, he is wary ... but intrigued.
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Booker Winner Anne Enright
When the result of the Man Booker Prize was announced on 16th October 2007, the winner came as a surprise to most. Who exactly is Enright, and is The Gathering any good?
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Crime Writers of Canada and the Arthur Ellis Awards
Crime Writers of Canada and the Arthur Ellis Awards
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Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael
Ellis Peters' detective novels created the sleuthing monk Brother Cadfael, who has since been played by Derek Jacobi in the television adaptations.
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Growing Up in Iowa
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In Her Shoes
At the moment Rose and Maggie Feller never want to see each other again, they understand that a sister is forever, especially when they have the same size feet.
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Kurt Vonnegut
Never reaching the celebrity of Hunter S. Thompson, Kurt Vonnegut remains one of America's great writers.
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One Night at the Call Center-Chetan Bhagat
Novel takes place on Thanksgiving at a technical support call center in India for an American appliance company.
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Paramount does Dragonlance
Paramount producing animated movie based on Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman novels. Lucy Lawless has starring role in movie.
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Review - Murder Uncorked
When a Napa Valley and winery owner offers Nikki Sands a six-figure position on his estate, she jumps at the chance to leave LA. Unfortunately, murder follows.
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Still Summer - Jacquelyn Mitchard
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
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The Fear of God
Review of the Science Fiction novel <I>The Fear of God</I>, by B.A. Chepaitis
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The Seeds of Detective Fiction
Where did detective fiction come from -- specifically Sherlock Holmes? How did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle discover him? What did Mr. Doyle think of his creation?
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Twice Fair: On the Edge of Prophecy
Review of the fantasy novel Wind from a Foreign Sky by Katya Reimann

Vonnegut's Timequake
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A Wife Faces Suicide, Infidelity

ABC's Women's Murder Club
The new ABC series based on the James Patterson "Women's Murder Club" books is surprisingly well done, leaving viewers eager for next week's episode.
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Alcoholic Authors: Truman Capote
Truman Capote's escapades while drunk are legendary although he tried to stay off liquor and would stop drinking for several months but could not stay away from it.
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Alcoholic Authors: William Faulkner
William Faulkner became famous for his writing and infamous for his drinking while creating award winning novels, poems, short stories and screenplays.
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American Writer Gertrude Stein
American writer and poet Gertrude Stein is considered one of the great authors of the United States. She lived a life of boldness and independence.
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An Introduction To Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn was a poet, playwright, novelist, translator and spy. Born in 1640, she was one of the first English women to become a professional writer.
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Anatole France, French Author
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
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