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www.AuthorsOnTheWeb.com
March 1st, 2001
Dear
Reader:
What
you'll find on AuthorsOnTheWeb.com this month:
8
DEBUT AUTHORS DISCUSS THEIR FIRST TIME OUT Every author
has a story to tell about the path to the publication of their first
book. We spoke with first-time authors Sallie Bissel, Suzanne Chazin,
John Searles, NM Kelby, Michael I. Leahey, Cat Bauer, Thisbe Nissen
and Stephanie Gertler about how they got where they are today, their
writing habits and the publishing process --- and what they have
planned next. Whether you have ever aspired to be an author ---
or you just like to read good books --- this feature is great reading.
AUTHOR OF
THE MONTH: AMY TAN Bookseller word of mouth made Amy Tan's
first novel, The Joy Luck Club, which was published when Tan was
in her late 30s, a surprise bestseller. The book spent more than
40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and helped to establish
the huge interest in Asian-American and Asian literature that continues
to be a force in the book business. Amy Tan's two following novels
were also extremely successful, and her latest --- her first in
five years --- The Bonesetter's Daughter, is an instant bestseller.
Learn more about Tan's life with a biography, fast facts, and a
trivia quiz, and enter to win a copy of The Bonesetter's Daughter.
Previous Authors of the Month: Michael
Connelly and Barbara
Kingsolver
CONTEST!
This month, we're giving away a copy of Amy Tan's long-awaited new
novel The Bonesetter's Daughter. To enter our monthly contest, all
you have to do is subscribe to the AuthorsOnTheWeb.com newsletter.
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up. If not, send an e-mail to Newsletter@AuthorsOnTheWeb.com
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QUESTION
OF THE MONTH
What's the best --- or worst --- advice you've gotten about writing?
Tell us here.
Then see readers' replies to the previous question, "What's your
best story about getting an author to sign a book for you?"
FUN
STUFF
Do you love trivia games and contests? Are you always on the lookout
for free books and other giveaways for readers? If so, visit our
Fun Stuff page, where we round up prizes and games for readers from
all over the web.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Tabloid biographer Kitty Kelley has set her sights on a new target
. . . New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani lands a record-breaking advance
for his memoir . . . David Boies and Jane Fonda also sign on to
write their memoirs . . . David Eggers and the New York Times slug
it out . . . and more gossip and personal news from the lives of
writers.
AUTHORS
TO WATCH
On the AuthorsOnTheWeb.com home page, find out which authors are
making a buzz and who's hot in historical fiction and memoirs. We
also have links to the best new Authors On The Web websites, including:
Neil Gaiman
Dennis
Lehane
Katherine
Sutcliffe
Ken
Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles
COMING
ATTRACTIONS
Check our list of hot new books for spring to find out when the
latest books by your favorite authors --- including Nora Roberts,
Mary Higgins Clark, Haruki Murakami, Chitra Divakaruni, Sandra Brown,
Terry Pratchett, and Danielle Steel --- are due in stores.
AUTHOR
EVENTS
Looking for your favorite authors on TV? Check here for this week's
author appearances on television, plus listings for movies based
on books and other TV shows for readers.
LAST
MONTH'S FEATURES
WRITE
ON: Seven Authors Discuss Stephen King's ON WRITING
AUTHOR
OF THE MONTH: MICHAEL CONNELLY
ADVICE FOR ASPIRING
WRITERS
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Carol Fitzgerald ( Carol@Bookreporter.com)
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