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Chris Well: Learning Curve (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
From Barnes and Noble Studio: Best-selling mystery author Carol Higgins Clark ( Cursed: A Regan Reilly Mystery ) reveals some of her writing rituals, how she got started, the challenges of writing funny fiction, and what it's like teaming up with her mother, famed mystery author Mary Higgins Clark , for their Christmas stories. Carol Higgins Clark Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark More interviews:...
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Tote Bags 'n' Blogs (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
My guy and I were out on a walk this weekend when we passed a woman wearing sunglasses asleep in her car with the motor running. “Mom, waiting to pick up her child,” was my first thought. Mike, however, said, “Maybe she’s an investigator on a stake-out.” I looked at Mike admiringly. “I like the way you think.” I started to wonder, why I hadn’t had the...
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Paperback Writer (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Ten Things That Make Great Gifts for Writers Books: We write them, we read them, we love them. There isn't a single book gift I've received that I haven't wallowed in during the holidays, especially when it's a surprise book. One year a friend of mine filled a stocking with a mug, some packets of hot chocolate mix and some new mystery paperbacks she thought just sounded cool; I discovered three authors...
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Reading with Tequila (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Thriller & Suspense Challenge 2010 Hosted by Book Chick City Timeline: 01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010 Rules: To read TWELVE (12) thrillers in 2010 Details: You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront then you can change them, nothing is set in stone! The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go....
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Working Stiffs (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
By Paula Matter Six weeks tomorrow, a new year will begin. I’ll wait while you go look at your calendar. See? Hard to believe, huh? I had to count it three times to make sure I had the time right. Six short weeks. I say short because the older I get, the faster time flies. I’ve noticed that happening over the past few years, but this year really flew by. I’m thinking it’s...
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Working Stiffs (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
By Pat Remick This past weekend was beyond magical for me as a mystery writer, highlighted by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to escort a rock star in the mystery world who is also an inspiration to women writers in this genre -- the incredible Sue Grafton. Her acceptance of the invitation to be guest of honor at this weekend's 2009 New England Crime Bake conference for mystery writers and fans is...
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Suck It Up (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
So, I mut be the only person at the the entire New England Crimebake who did not get her photo taken with Sue Grafton this weekend. The shy little skinny kid who hung back from the swings in first grade is still someone who does not feel comfortable intruding herself into photos, conversations and stalking literary agents thru the hotel trying to pitch her novels to them. Nope! Would rather bathe in...
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Janet Reid, Literary Agent (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
I've just returned from the fabulosity that is CrimeBake. CrimeBake is one of my favorite conferences and this year was the best yet. Every writer I met came prepared to talk about his/her book. Yes, we worked on finetuning pitches, but I didn't have a single person talk to me either in the formal pitch sessions, or informally, who was just clueless. That's pretty amazing, and I think due in large...
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Luke Reviews (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Another bit of free fiction here at Luke Reviews, we this time are featuring Sue Grafton, famed creator of the Kinsey Millhone mystery series. Her newest book, U Is For Undertow , will be released on December 1st, but here at Luke Reviews we have a special look ahead at the first chapter of the new novel. 1 Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 1988 What fascinates me about life is that now and then the past...
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Reading with Tequila (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Celebrate the Author Hosted by Becky of Becky's Book Reviews 12 Books, 12 Months January - December 2010 The challenge is designed to “celebrate” author birthdays. Choose one author for each month of the year. Read at least one book a month. 12 authors. 12 birthdays. If you like, you can read MORE than that. Read the books IN ANY ORDER YOU LIKE. As long as you've got one book representing...
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Reading with Tequila (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Original TBR Challenge Hosted by MizB's Reading Challenges ** Pick 12 books – one for each month of the year - that you’ve been wanting to read ( that have been on your “ T o B e R ead” list ) for 6 months or longer, but haven’t gotten around to. ** OPTIONAL: Create a list of 12 “Alternates” ( books you could substitute for your challenge books, given that...
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Mysterious People (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
Winner of the Agatha, Anthony, Barry, Shamus, and Macavity awards, and 4-time Edgar finalist, Nancy Pickard's latest novel, Virgin of the Plains was the Kansas Reads selection for 2009. Nancy, what happened to your first novel? It was, thank the publishing gods, rejected by nine wise publishers. It got me an agent, though, so I love it anyway. It was my apprentice novel and no longer exists in any...
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Lesa's Book Critiques (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Are you anxiously awaiting the December 1 release of Sue Grafton's U is for Undertow ? How about a sneak peek at the first chapter? Thanks to G.P. Putnam's Sons for allowing me to reprint an excerpt. I hope it wets your appetite! 1 Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 1988 What fascinates me about life is that now and then the past rises up and declares itself. Afterward, the sequence of events seems inevitable,...
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Beattie's Book Blog (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
October 27, 2009, Stephen Rubin Takes Over at Henry Holt & Co. By Motoko Rich in The New York Times Stephen Rubin, the former publisher of Doubleday Publishing Group who worked closely with authors including Dan Brown , John Grisham , Pat Conroy and Bill Moyers , is taking over as president and publisher of Henry Holt & Company. A month ago, Mr. Rubin, 67, resigned as publisher-at-large at...
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Musings of a Bookish Kitty (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
How are you on this lovely Sunday afternoon? Have you recovered from the read-a-thon? From all the posts in my Google Reader it looked like everyone who participated had a wonderful time. I haven't had the opportunity to participate in any of the read-a-thons as of yet, but maybe one day I will get the chance. Despite that, I did spend a good part of yesterday reading whenever I could. At about midnight,...
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