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January 2002
Dear Reader:
It's been a while since we sent a newsletter. We have added many new features to
AuthorsOnTheWeb.com in the past few months. To get you up-to-date, please read on....
January Author of Month: Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard, one of America's foremost writers, has nearly become a genre of his own. His latest novel, Tishomingo Blues, comes out this week. AuthorsOnTheWeb has interviews, biographical material, and a contest to win a free copy of his newest novel.
True Crime Roundtable:
Twelve acclaimed authors joined us in a discussion of their experiences, fears, and motivations for writing about the stranger-than-fiction world of True Crime. Ever wonder what inspires these authors to write about real-life criminals? Then read on!
Other Recent Roundtables:
Cookbook Authors, Fantasy Writers (Adult and Children Authors), Horror Writers, Breast Cancer Awareness, Stephen King's On Writing, 8 Debut Authors on Getting Published, Literary Agent, YA Grows Up
Coming Attractions:
Each month AuthorsOnTheWeb presents a selection of soon-to-be published books that we think will be of interest to you. Look here for our list: Authors on the Web - Coming Attractions.
Author Bibliographies
AuthorsOnTheWeb has over 60 authors in our Bibliography section and growing. If you're looking for a list of all your favorite author's books, or just want to make sure you read them in the right order, check out our Author Bibliographies page.
Websites to Note:
Hell to Pay, the new title from George Pelecanos will hit bookstores in February, along with the paperback version of Right As Rain. Also launching in February --- GeorgePelecanos.com. Want a sneak peek at what's to come and a chance to win one of ten advance copies of Hell to Pay? Then log on to the Coming Soon page at GeorgePelecanos.com NOW!
Lynne Hinton, the author of Friendship Cake and The Things I Know Best, is offering book clubs three ways to include her in their book club discussions. Interested in having an author be a part of your group's chat? Then log onto LynneHinton.com for more details where you also will find a letter from Lynne, an interview and information about her upcoming title: Garden of Faith.
Brenda Joyce is offering readers excerpts of her three new Deadly series titles that will be published from March-June 2002 --- Deadly Pleasure, Deadly Affairs and Deadly Desire. And stay tuned for information about three Deadly contests that launch in early March. BrendaJoyce.com
Each month a new question of the month is explored on Don'tKnowMuch.com. Whether you love facts, or are cribbing for a trivia game, this is the website you want to turn to to explore facts about everything from The Civil War to the universe.
Ever wonder why your cakes don't look like the ones you see in the cookbook? Then it's time to log onto BakersDozen.org and get advice on how to handle every baking challenge. Ever think about getting together a group of friends for a baking group, much like a reading group? This website has details on how to do it...and even an einvite to send your friends. You'll never say "I can't bake" again.
Be sure to read the work from readers that has been added on TheSavageGirl.com further exploring paradessence, as defined by Alex Shakar. You do know what paradessence is, right?
For a complete listing of author websites built by Authors On The Web, go to: Websites Built by Authors on the Web
Coming up in February on AuthorsOnTheWeb.com:
Romance and African American Author Roundtables...our February Author of the Month...a new contest....Coming Attractions for March, April and May...More Author Bibliographies....
Thanks for reading...
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com) for The Book Report Network
Bookreporter.com * ReadingGroupGuides.com * AuthorsOnTheWeb.com *
Teenreads.com * Kidsreads.com
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