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October 2001
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Dear Reader:
AuthorsOnTheWeb.com has a strong lineup of editorial features this month, but before we delve into them, l wanted to share exciting news about some recently launched author websites.
October is Ray Bradbury Month, and the best place to celebrate it is at RayBradbury.com, his official website. What's there? Information about his books including his latest --- From the Dust Returned and exclusive video footage of Ray in a special section called At Home with Ray. Whether you are an ardent fan, or you only know Bradbury as the author of Farenheit 451, this is a website you don't want to miss.
Laurence Leamer, the author of The Kennedy Men will be appearing on the "Today" show to discuss his book on Thursday, October 25th. Not home to catch those early morning shows? We know exactly what that feels like. To learn more about this book that traces the lives of all the Kennedy Men, log on to KennedyMen.com. There you'll find audio recordings made by John F. Kennedy while he was in the Oval office, a selection of Kennedy photos, and a place where you can ask Leamer, a leading Kennedy historian, a question or two.
Jack Welch's book, Jack: Straight from the Gut, has been topping the bestseller charts. Want to know more about Jack's career and his tenure at GE? Go to StraightFromTheGut.com!
How much do you think about brands and how they influence us? Are we buying into every marketer's pitch? Alex Shakar takes on this subject in an edgy satirical novel called The Savage Girl where he explores paradessence. Not sure what this means? Then log onto The SavageGirl.com.
And now to this month's lineup.
Horror Author Roundtable
To celebrate the spirit of the Halloween season like a grownup, delve into the minds of acclaimed horror authors Whitley Strieber, Tananarive Due, David Searcy, R.L. Stine, Christopher Schildt, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Doug Clegg and Darren Shan in our Authors on the Web - Horror Author Roundtable.
Author of the Month: Homer Hickam
Homer Hickam's memoir Rocket Boys was made into a film (October Sky) and spent many weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. The story continued in a second book, The Coalwood Way. October brings the publication of the next installment in Hickam's memoir trilogy, Sky of Stone. Read our feature about this down-to-earth author whose works deal with reaching for the stars while keeping your feet --- and ideals --- grounded.
Breast Cancer Awareness Roundtable
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Laney Katz Becker, Barbara Delinsky, Jennie Nash and Dr. Jane Plant talk about why they chose to open up on this important subject in Authors on the Web - Breast Cancer Awareness Roundtable.
Author Bibliographies
Want to make sure you don't miss a single book by that great author you recently discovered? Obsessed with reading series of books in order? You'll find complete lists of books by many favorite authors, in order, in our new Author Bibliographies section. Have an author to suggest for this list? Please write to us at Contact@authorsontheweb.com.
Contest: Win a Copy of Homer Hickam's Sky of Stone
If you're a subscriber to this monthly newsletter, you are automatically entered to win Homer Hickam's new novel Sky of Stone. If you're not a subscriber, send an e-mail to Newsletter@AuthorsOnTheWeb.com to put yourself on our list. Please forward this to all your bookloving friends who want insider info on authors.
Scuttlebutt
Every month, Randy Reynolds rounds up the book world's hottest book gossip on the home page of AuthorsOnTheWeb.com!
Coming Attractions
Enjoy this month's features, and let me know if you think there's something we're missing! Visit us again on November 6th to find out who will be the newest Author Of The Month.
Enjoy this colorful season. See you in November.
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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