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A gossip queen dissecting politics? A political pundit musing about sports? A romance novelist waxing poetic on music? You read it here first... see what your favorite literary personalities have to say about life beyond books.

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Carol Lynch Williams talks about The Chosen One

By Carol Lynch Williams - September 2, 2010

UK S&S I am so excited that I have a book published in ENGLAND! I lived in England for a couple of years when I was very, very little. I was quite cute then, much shorter and had curly blond hair. I remember having a little red wagon. I really hope that the UK readers will love and embrace Kyra’s story. WRITING THE CHOSEN ONE For me, a good story is something that I...

On the road again

By Anita Diamant - August 30, 2010

With the paperback release of DAY AFTER NIGHT, I'm doing a few readings around New England: New Hampshire last week, Vermont next week, then Connecticut and a few in Massachusetts. All events are at independent bookstores. I would do most anything for the indies. They love readers and writers like crazy and it's pretty mutual. We all buy online and from big box stores. But...

By Andrew Oyé - August 25, 2010

In these modern times, many creators wallow in a constant struggle at the intersection where art meets commerce. Much art is left unseen or unheard -- not because it is unworthy, but -- because the commercial powers of distribution are unaware or unsupportive of it. To be clear, "undiscovered" art is, nonetheless, still art; it is simply uncelebrated...in a celebrity-obsessed...

media, sports & entertainment

By Andrew Oyé - August 25, 2010

Andrew Oye's Adventures in Media, Sports & Entertainment July 2010 -Planning short documentary about an athlete for film festival August 2010 -Developing scripts for TV show pitches & sizzle reels

By Victoria Rowell - August 23, 2010

Hey Everyone! I was sent the following petition on Twitter yesterday and wanted to share. Please share, link, and spread the word. I truly appreciate the unwavering support I continue to receive from Drucilla fans and encourage them to speak up for what they want to see. We have an excellent dialogue going on at my Twitter, www.twitter.com/victoriarowell if you want to join in....

Goodbye blog! *sniffle*

By Jennifer Echols - August 20, 2010

The Simon Pulse Romantic Comedies Blog is ending. Post a comment for a chance to win all 4 of my ro-coms! US only. Contest closes on the 25th so comment soon!

What's With the Funny?

By Jo Whittemore - August 16, 2010

If you know anything about me, you know how much I love humor. I love to laugh and I even prefer to see comedy movies on opening night so I can listen to the laughter around me. Why? Because laughing makes you feel GOOD. If you see someone smile, don't you automatically feel a little better? Well, imagine a smile x 1 billion and add a puppy and a chocolate bar. That's the...

Can you see me? I can see you...

By Posie Graeme-Evans - August 13, 2010

That's the thing about the web; you're out there, and I'm here inside this post. If you read it, you (maybe) will hear me talking to you. Words run from the ends of my fingers just like they come out of my mouth - sort of... but it's like telepathy. There'll be no sound but what you give them. And, at last, at last I've logged into reaching out again. A few years ago I used...

Join me for Between The Pages - Seattle 2010

By Josie Brown - August 12, 2010

Date and Time: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm Location: 200 Madison Avenue N., Bainbridge Isle, WA 98110-1812 To purchase tickets, go to: http://www.BetweenThePagesEvents.org Participating Authors: Jane Smiley (Private Life) Josie Brown (Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives) Eileen Goudge (Once in a Blue Moon) Joshilyn Jackson (Backseat Saints) Tatjana Soli (The Lotus...

My R-Rated Reading (For Mature Audiences Only...)

By Josie Brown - August 12, 2010

Women behaving wildly is the theme at Women Who Write, the monthly book salon thrown by memoirist and club promoter Vicki Abelson in Montrose, CA. In June, I was lucky to be invited as one of the guest readers, along with comedians Marc Maron and Paul Provenza, and musician James Lee Stanley (who entertained us with several of his many hits), and of course Vicki, who reads one...

The "Spoiled Author" Tour for THE VIOGNIER VENDETTA

By Ellen Crosby - August 11, 2010

It's been a whirlwind week since THE VIOGNIER VENDETTA launched on Tuesday, August 3. Always my favorite part of "the writing life" is when I get to spend time with the people who read my books . . . and so many great booksellers who have become dear friends. On Tuesday, the Community Relations Manager at Barnes & Noble Reston had taken the time and trouble to find flowers...

The Heroines Optioned for Film

By Eileen Favorite - August 10, 2010

I'm happy to report that 3Arts Entertainment has optioned the film rights for The Heroines. Actress Chloe Moretz (recently the 11-year-old assassin in Kick-Ass) will play the part of Penny. I always knew the novel needed the right young actress to fulfill the part. The next step for my agent, Alicia Gordon, of WME in Los Angeles, is finding a writer-director. Then a...

Great time in Nebraska

By Heather Henson - August 10, 2010

I'm just back from the Norfolk Literary Festival in Norfolk, Nebraska. Flew into Omaha, and then drove north. Beautiful countryside! I had no idea Nebraska was so green and rolling. The folks at the Norfolk Library were terrific. I had some talented kids in my workshop -- we had lots of fun writing and sharing what we wrote. I found out from our host that Norfolk is where...

By Anthony Doerr - August 4, 2010

Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of the launch of Memory Wall over the past few weeks! I deeply appreciate all the warm emails.

Waiting in Chicago

By Heather Henson - August 2, 2010

Here I am waiting in the Chicago/Midway airport, on my way to Omaha, Nebraska. Smooth sailing so far. I'm on my way to the Norfolk Literary Festival. Will give a writing workshop with kids and then talk about That Book Woman with librarians and teachers and other literary types. I'm really thrilled that That Book Woman is a Golden Sower Award nominee. Thanks, Nebraska! ...

Flying With Falcons

By Trudi Trueit - July 28, 2010

I tracked the falcon across the Sun as it banked sharply left, then swooped in low between the fir trees. He was coming fast—too fast! I didn’t want to look. I was certain he would crash. Barely a few feet from the ground the bird nabbed its prey (in this case a lure attached to a rope) and effortlessly cleared the trees. I lifted my hand from my racing heart. The...

By Kristen Landon - July 26, 2010

Recently I served on a jury in a local criminal case. It was an interesting experience, although it took a huge chunk of time out of my summer. (Man-oh-man do lawyers love to talk! But that's an entirely different topic.) The case turned out to be quite silly, actually, when you got down to the basics of it. The problem was, everything that could have possibly gone wrong in...

A few of my favorite things

By Deborah Raney - July 26, 2010

Book: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns Movie: Children of a Lesser God TV series: Without a Trace Color: Red Coffee drink: White Chocolate Mocha Candy: Coffee Nips or Gobstoppers Snack: Kettle corn Pet: Cats Game: Mexican Train Dominoes

By Anthony Doerr - July 25, 2010

Thanks to everyone who came out to the readings in New York! I deeply appreciate the support. As Katherine Anne Porter wrote at the end of the introduction to her Collected Stories, "Go Little Book..."

National Book Club Conference

By Karyn Grice - July 23, 2010

I'm looking forward to attending the National Book Club Conference in Atlanta July 30-August 1. I'm looking forward to meeting lots of new and interesting people.

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