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Book Review: Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
Now in paperback, Midnight Bayou is an historical novel based on murder in a Louisiana plantation. If you like murder mysteries and a south Louisiana atmosphere, this may be a novel for you. I briefly discuss the plot and list what I consider the faults of this novel.
nora • roberts • historical • novel • louisiana

Classic or just Fiction?
When does a book go from mere fiction to classic? When does a writing change from ordinary to "literature"?
classic • literature • fiction • nora roberts • danielle steel

Defining Romantic Suspense Novels
Romantic suspense combines the romance novel's character emphasis and the mystery novel's plot development with the positive ending that is expected in both genres.
romantic suspense novels • mystery genre • romance genre • genreflecting • nora roberts

Nora Roberts' Rebellion
Best-selling Author Nora Roberts sets foot in Scotland during the Jacobite Rebellion in the fictional historical novel "Rebellion."
lynne • lynne remick • remick • suite • suite 101.com

Nora Roberts' Vision in White
The contemporary romance Vision in White, the first novel of the Bride Quartet series, introduces readers to wedding photographer "Mac" Elliot and her struggle with love.
vision in white • the bride quartet • nora roberts • contemporary romance • wedding planners

Historical Romance Novelist - Anna Jacobs
Historical romance author talks about her favourite authors, offers advice to beginner writers, and describes a typical day of writing.
freedom's land • western australia • hugh jackman • kate blanchett • janet evanovich

Innocent in Death Chapter One
Chapter Preview: Chapter One - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me)
jd robb • nora roberts • eve dallas • murder • mystery

Innocent in Death Chapter Three
Chapter Preview: Chapter Three - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me)
jd robb • nora roberts • eve dallas • murder • mystery

Innocent in Death Chapter Two
Chapter Preview: Chapter Two - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me)
jd robb • nora roberts • eve dallas • murder • mystery

J.D. Robb's In Death Series
In her In Death series, Nora Roberts, as J.D. Robb, reverses the practice of other mystery writers by turning to the series format for extended character development.
j.d. robb • nora roberts • in death series • mystery series writers • mystery series format

J.D. Robb's Promises in Death
By employing a friendship theme to highlight Eve Dallas' emotional growth, Nora Roberts again uses her J.D. Robb In Death series to develop her central character.
j.d. robb • promises in death • "in death" series • nora roberts • eve dallas

Naked Came the Phoenix
Another serial novel is out, this time written by female mystery authors.
naked • phoenix • serial • novel • fiction

A New Year and Lots of Great New Books!
2009 has begun with a treasure trove of new releases by popular and new authors. No matter what genre you like to dive into, you'll find plenty of great books to peruse.
best seller books january • best seller books february • new authors • books in 2009 • john grisham

A V.G. Idea at Harlequin
Harlequin, the queen of formulaic romances that roll off the presses like hotcakes, is trying its hand at the Bridget-Jones-way of thinking.
harlequin • bridget jones • twentysomething • women • media

Empowerment Super Heroes Missing
The entertainment industry comes up short in its understanding and portrayal of the true super heroes and heroines who perform justice through advoacy for those in need.
empowerment • super • heroes • heroines • movies

Summer Bargain Books
A discussion of bargain books available for purchase online.
book • bargain • discount • summer • novels

Writing Blockbuster Novels Part I: An Interview with T. J. MacGregor
T.J. MacGregor tells what it's like to be an author of twenty-four suspense and mystery novels in a special interview.
interview • suspense • mystery • thriller • occult

A Literary Christmas-Gifts That Give Back
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?
new releases • new fiction • new non fiction • holiday books • childrens books

An Interview with Janet Woods
Janet Woods, an Historical Romance Author talks about the benefits of joining writing groups, her favourite historical romance writers and which books she is reading now.
janet woods • western australian writer • historical romance • anna jacobs • creative writing groups

Hacienda Vargas Inn Bed & Breakfast
A stay at Hacienda Vargas Bed & Breakfast gives Route 66 and El Camino Real travelers a glimpse of New Mexico's history and offers all the comforts of home.
hacienda vargas • bed & breakfast • algodones new mexico • el camino real • route 66

How Long is a Book?
Publishers often have minimum book length expectations. How long should your book be? It depends a lot on the genre and audience.
book length • word count • manuscript length • how long is a book • how long should a book be

Interview with Patricia Briggs
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Patricia Briggs.
patty • briggs • masques • dragon • demons

Pen Names
Many authors choose to write under several different names or pseudonyms. Sometimes, the discovery comes as a surprise to the reader.
pen names • authors • famous authors • pseudonyms • writers

Pen Names From Mark Twain to J.D. Robb
Samuel Clemens, Stephen King and the Norah Roberts have used pen names. Although writer may adopt a pen name for many reasons, hiding an identity isn't always a factor.
pen name • pseudonyms • collaboration • writing • mechanics

The Importance of Reading
This article will talk about reading in relation to writing.
writer • writing • regina avalos • genre • contest

Losing the muse
This article will discuss when writer's lose the muse in their writing.
regina avalos • writing • writers • markets • contests

NYTBL suggests Blacks love church scandal more than faith
Three African American Authors sit on the New York Times Bestseller's List this week. Although my writing cronies applaud this feat, I question its deeper meaning. As I read which books made the list I see a peculiar similiarity, two of the books premise concerns black ministers with dirty secrets. Now I know scandal sells, but I wonder does christianity do as well?
author • african american • black • christian • fiction

Reading to Relax
Book suggestions to get you started in a reading to reduce stress routine.
book reviews • books • reading

Romance Novel TV
Enhancing romance readers' online experience with author interviews, and a sense of community, RNTV makes the transition from simple web technology to broadcasting online
romance novels • maria lokken • marisa o’neill • romance author interviews • romance novel contests

ROMANCING THE PAGES : A Review of ONCE A WARRIOR
Yet another captivating read from Scottish Historical Romance Author Karyn Monk.
karyn monk • lynne remick • scotland • history • romance

Writing Under a Pen Name
Can Writing under a Pseudonym or Pen Name Help or Harm your Career?
pen names • pseudonyms • writing • writing fiction • publishing

Don't Go Breaking My Heart
When widower Suzanne Brody remains reluctant to start dating again she gets a few suggestions from her friend--hypnotic suggestions! <i>Don't Go Breaking My Heart</i> stars Anthony Edwards and Jenny Seagrove.
don't go breaking my heart • british comedy • anthony edwards • er • jenny seagrove

Archaeology: A Bestselling Phenomenon?
From Indiana Jones to Relic Hunter, archaeology is a hot topic in popular culture. Books are no different. From the turn of the century until today, writers have been using archaeologists and what they study as subjects for stories.
archaeology • archaeologists • egyptology • treasure • mystery

Celebrate the Small Things
The process of getting published can be long and arduous. Even bestselling authors were rejected before they made it big. What is the secret to success?
publishing • rejection • editors • marketing • science fiction

Creating the Blockbuster Setting, Part II: Time and Mood
A satisfying book is strongly rooted in setting, but setting is not only about geography. Setting is also about time and mood.
setting • location • place • time • mood

Love is a Many Splendoured Thing - Romance
Fifty percent of commercial fiction sold are romances, so why is it so hard to break into the business? Isn't a romance the easiest genre to write? Girl meets boy, girl loses boy, girl gets boy back. Or some such combination. What could be simpler? New writers often start out by writing a romance. The standard advice of writing instructors is: Write what you know. And who doesn't know what it's like to fall in love? Yet the majority of first novels are rejected. why?
bestseller • romance • love story • writing • publishing

AAW Writers Helping Writer’s Series: Part 3- The Princess of Guerilla Marketing, Linda Dominique Grosvenor
Linda Dominique Grosvenor is the Best Selling author of several novels including The Hamptons, BLOOM, FEVER and LIKE BOOGIE ON TUESDAY (that is now in its 3rd printing). She is affectionately known as the Princess of Guerrilla Marketing. She has also been gracious enough to contribute to this month’s series by sharing with us how writers can promote their own books.
book promotion • publicity • marketing • author • writing

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