Articles related to "Koontz"

Has Odd Thomas met his match in Forever Odd, a Dean Koontz novel published in 2006 by Bantam Publishers? This novel is full of psychic magnetisms, suspense and more.

Chapter Preview: Chapter One - Brother Thomas by Dean Koontz (your weekend surprise from me)

Chapter Preview: Chapter Two - Brother Thomas by Dean Koontz (your weekend surprise from me, continued)

Final Chapter Preview: Chapter Three - Brother Thomas by Dean Koontz (your surprise from me, continued)

Did the JonBenet detectives borrow their storyline from Veronica Mars?

In a world of ghostly encounters, where the only real monsters are the living, one gifted young man will make it his life's work to stop the evil wrongdoings of humanity.

Brilliantly conceived and artfully written, the gripping, award-winning fantasy novel offers a poignant new twist on reincarnation, winning a devoted cult following.

Life Expectancy is a phenomenal novel that will have the reader transfixed from the first word to the last sentence.

Dean Koontz's 1998 thriller, Fear Nothing, is better left unread.

Dean Koontz novel The Husband is both a mystery and a thriller. This New York Time Bestseller is an excellent book that will keep readers guessing until the novel's end.

A review of Dean Koontz's "Velocity", another novel in his line of mysteries and thrillers.

Learn how to create villains and creatures to stalk and maim your horror short story or novel's main characters.

Learn how to create great characters that will make your horror fiction believable.

An intriguing beginning to a novel makes a person want to read on. How does a writer make a gripping start that gets readers hooked?

When compiling their genealogy Charles Austin and wife Carol found he descends from a confessed witch and she from the person who was bewitched.

Has Stephen King lost his touch? Check out his new short fiction collection Just After Sunset and decide for yourself.

The Horror Writers Association is the world's largest horror writers organization, not the only one. Here is a partial list of societies dedicated to the horror genre.

Every year it's the same problem. What to get Dad, Mum, brother James or Sister Nicky. Why not find them a good book they can sink into in front of a post Christmas fire?

This is a review of the audiobook version of The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey Deaver. In true Jeffrey Deaver fashion the listener is taken on a journey full of plot twists.

A detailed look at Deborah LeBlanc's Water Witch and publication details for would-be readers and fans.

Many authors choose to write under several different names or pseudonyms. Sometimes, the discovery comes as a surprise to the reader.

Energy medicine includes a number of different therapies such as acupuncture that correct imbalances or blockages of the body's bioenergy, which contribute to disease.

Small publishers may offer the best opportunities for getting published in in today's dying publishing world. POD, distribution and publisher friendliness all add up.

Halloween is the perfect time of year to indulge in some scary reading. Use this list as a starting point for discovering hidden gems in the horror novel genre.

The practising writer will eventually discover their own writing style, as did Alan Bennett and Peter Straub. But how is writing style developed?

"You May Already Be Dreaming," is as richly textured and melancholy as previous releases. While staying true to their roots, this album may be their best effort to date.

120 imprints, 11,000 new books and 500 million sold copies annually contribute to $2.5 billion in sales - just some of the figures behind publishing giant Random House.

A look at the future of books, inspired by the blog The Future of The Book.

The Midwest states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois were ravaged by 47 tornadoes in less than 12 hours.

Do heroes need heroes? Here's how Amelia Earhart, the most famous aviator of the 1920's and 1930's followed in the footsteps of the most famous aviator of the 1910's

When the audience for fantastic literature was small, fans became publishers out of frustration. Except for the advent of desktop publishing, it's not so different today

Shopping at farmers markets and choosing organic is considered a luxury in this age of fast, convenient artificial food choices. But we can't afford not to eat this way.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Brandt Dodson shares the secrets of his approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Clever new comedy from creator of Waiting for Guffman and A Mighty Wind

Ballymaloe Cookery School sits on a 100 acre organic farm; right in the cross-hairs of two food trends: Slow Food and Culinary Travel. Kingsolver offers food for thought.

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