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July 2002
Dear Reader:
Don't you always wonder what authors are reading? We do too. Which is why we are so pleased to share the Summer Reading Lists of over 100 authors with you this month! This was one of our most popular features last year, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did putting it together. Stay tuned for trivia contests based on these lists beginning on July 8th where you'll have a chance to win some GREAT books!
Earlier this summer we were pleased to learn that one of our websites, ReadingGroupGuides.com, was noted as one of Forbes Best Sites on the Web. What did they like best? That it links to AuthorsOnTheWeb. Click here to read the Forbes review of our site.
One way to make the most of your visit to AuthorsOnTheWeb is to use our new menu buttons on the left-hand side of the home page. These buttons will take you to the feature of your choice, whether it is Author Roundtables, Author Bibliographies, or the News & Features section. This month we also add a search button what will make looking for information about your favorite authors a lot easier.
We love to read stories about authors mentoring new talent. Here is one that came across our desks recently. Rolex, the Swiss watchmaker, recently inaugurated a new philanthropic program: the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. This unique program gives five gifted young artists the opportunity to collaborate with contemporary masters. The disciplines covered are dance, literature, music, theater arts and visual arts. The mentors involved in this initiative are chosen for their artistic genius and their ability to nurture young talent. For the first cycle, the literary mentor is Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. Her protégée is young Australian writer Julia Leigh, whose first novel has won accolades on three continents. Mentors will spend at least 30 days with their protégés during the 12-month program. Click here to read more about this program.
July Author of Month: Catherine Coulter
As one of America's most prolific Romance writers, Catherine Coulter has written about several historical periods in her vastly popular, character-linked series books. Each year she promises --- and delivers --- to her die-hard fans continuations of at least two of their favorite series, and in recent years she has begun to tackle the contemporary thriller/romance genre.
Her newest book, Eleventh Hour, is the seventh installment in her FBI suspense series, but she plans to continue historical period romances as well. From Vikings to Victorians, Catherine has a novel for every interest.
And in case you missed it....our June Author of Month: Janet Evanovich
Janet Evanovich burst onto the mystery scene in 1994 with One for the Money and introduced readers to one of the most unconventional characters in fiction: Stephanie Plum. The lingerie buyer-turned-bounty hunter has delighted thousands of fans. The first book was a New York Times Notable Book and subsequent titles were bestsellers.
To celebrate the publication of Hard Eight, AuthorsOnTheWeb honors Janet Evanovich as Author of the Month with "fast facts" about her career and personal life, trivia questions, and more. If you have not been introduced to Evanovich's sassy character we hope you'll pick up One for the Money, Two for the Dough, Three to Get Deadly, Four to Score, High Five, Hot Six, and Seven Up --- and start reading!
Author Summer Reading Lists
Ever wondered what authors are reading this summer? We asked and over 100 authors responded telling us 5 titles on their summer reading lists. See what your favorite authors are reading, and then browse the lists of a few authors you have never heard of. After all, they are readers --- just like you --- and you may find a new favorite from their suggestions.
Beginning the week of July 8th, we will be running trivia games based on these lists, so be sure to check back. The prizes --- books!
Fiction Debut Author Roundtable:
AuthorsOnTheWeb has assembled a roundtable featuring a diverse group of 17 up-and-coming fiction writers who discuss the writing process, publishing/marketing support for debut authors, and their responses to first-time reviews from readers and critics.
While many of the guests are first-time published authors, some participants have recently made their debut on the American publishing scene after being published overseas. Others have written short stories or poetry and are now debut novelists. The participants are Steve Almond, David Benioff, Jill Bialosky, Terrence Cheng, Jill A. Davis, Stella Pope Duarte, Anahita Firouz, Ad Hudler, Masha Hamilton, Kate Manning, Jay Nussbaum, Arthur Phillips, Michael Redhill, David Rosenfelt, Gary Shteyngart, Karen V. Siplin, and Ali Smith. Click here to read the roundtable.
Other Author Roundtables:
Poetry, Irish, African-American, Romance, Crazy Love, True Crime, Cookbook, Fantasy, Horror, Breast Cancer Awareness, Stephen King's On Writing, 8 Debut Authors on Getting Published, Literary Agent, Ya Grows Up
More Debut Authors:
Here are links to other debut authors we have highlighted throughout the year:
Chris Bachelder, author of Bear V. Shark
Emily Barr, author of Backpack
Paula Cohen, author of Gramercy Park
Jim Gladstone, author of The Big Book of Misunderstanding
Glen David Gold, author of Carter Beats the Devil
Paulette Jiles, author of Enemy Women
David Schmahmann, author of Empire Settings
Brad Thor, author of The Lions of Lucerne
James Wilson, author of The Dark Clue
2001 Debut Author Update:
We caught up with 5 of the 8 authors who participated in last year's Debut Author Roundtable. Click here to see where the "Class of 2001" is now.
Great Author Websites:
Fans of daytime television and romantic suspense should check out BethChamberlin.com, the official website celebrating the publication of Lorelei's Guiding Light, An Intimate Diary. In stores on June 17th, Lorelei's Guiding Light reveals the secrets, triumphs, and tragedies of Lorelei Hill and Beth Raines, both of whom Beth Chamberlin portrays on television's longest running daytime show, Guiding Light. Enter a drawing on the site before July 19th for a chance to win a free copy of Lorelei's Guiding Light. Details, rules, and regulations can be found here.
Seventeen-year-old Nick McDonell makes his publishing debut with Twelve. Set in New York, the novel features a cast of teenage characters who face many of today's temptations: drugs, violence, money, and sex. Check out McDonell's official website to read an interview with the teenage author and to read an excerpt from his book. A tour schedule is also available.
Margaret George delivers another powerful historical novel with Mary, Called Magdalene. Click here to read an excerpt of the novel and to find out more about the author --- including her approach to research, a FAQ, a photo gallery, and accounts of her travels.
With over six million copies of her books in print, Marian Keyes is one of the fiction world's most popular authors. Angels, her latest novel, was released this month and is the author's first work set in the U.S. Visit Marian Keyes' website to read excerpts of Angels and her earlier titles: Watermelon, Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, Rachel's Holiday, and Last Chance Saloon.
Library Journal called Janet Sternburg's Phantom Limb a "compassionate, painful, and joyful" account of the author's relationship with her mother. Sternburg's website offers fans a reading guide and an excerpt of Phantom Limb. A Q & A, a complete short story, and a tour schedule are also available on the site.
This is just a handful of our great author websites. Click here to browse through more author websites worth exploring.
Coming Attractions:
Each month AuthorsOnTheWeb presents a selection of soon-to-be published books that we think will be of interest to you. Browse our list to see what's coming in July and August from Tom Clancy, Tess Gerritsen, Lynn Hightower, Greg Iles, John Jakes, Faye Kellerman, Steve Martini, Walter Mosley, Ridley Pearson, Harry Turtledove, and more! 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.
Happy reading!
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com) for The Book Report Network
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