All Blog Posts Tagged 'book' (280)

Darden North interviewed live on "Mystery Matters: Where Murder is an Open Book"

Author Darden North interviewed live by author and Voice of America radio host Fran Stewart on Friday, May 22, 2009, and archived at http://www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=38606

Darden North, M.D. – a Doctor Whose Writing You Can Read

Darden North is a native of Mississippi and a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist in Jackson, MS. His… Continue

Added by Darden North, MD on May 27, 2009 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Cornwall and CrimeFest

I’ve just returned from giving two talks in Cornwall where the sun was shining, the sea was blue and the crowds were flocking to St Ives, which was my first port of call on Tuesday morning at 11am. I met some delightful people as always and my heartfelt thanks to them for listening to me talking about how I write and for buying my books. After a quick sandwich lunch sitting in the cemetery overlooking the bay it was about an hour’s drive to St Austell… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on May 14, 2009 at 3:09am — 2 Comments

FRESH FROZEN, Darden North's third novel, receives additional national recognition.

Today is Mother's Day and my children's mother is enjoying her coffee in bed before we get ready to go to church. I took my own mother out to lunch yesterday, and we had a very nice visit. As sort of an early Father's Day present for me, however, my third novel, FRESH FROZEN, has just received two additional national book awards, and I am thankful: Winner, Best Cover Design and Finalist, Regional Fiction in the 2009 National Indie Excellence Awards.

Added by Darden North, MD on May 11, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Darden North's third novel, Fresh Frozen, is recognized in national writing contest.

Please let me share with you that FRESH FROZEN, my third novel, received Honorable Mention in General Fiction in the 2009 San Francisco Book Awards.

Thank you,

Darden
www.dardennorth.com

Added by Darden North, MD on May 6, 2009 at 11:59pm — No Comments

The Writing Life: Christopher G. Moore

Readers love to discover an author whose work suggests they’re a kindred spirit. Novelists, engaged in the often lonely work of writing, enjoy it even more. That’s how I feel about Christopher G. Moore, whose path is in many ways similar to mine (as you’ll see in this interview). Based in Bangkok, he’s the creator of one of the most striking sleuths in crime fiction: Vincent Calvino seems a distillation of all the most intriguing expats you’ll ever meet… Continue

Added by Matt Rees on April 19, 2009 at 2:34pm — No Comments

The Best Bookshop in Germany

In the town of Ruesselsheim, near Mainz, I've discovered the best bookshop in Germany. The Buecherhaus Jansen stands in a down-at-heel pedestrian street at the heart of an industrial town (home to Opel cars, a troubled subsidiary of General Motors), surrounded mostly by doner kebab restaurants and discount stores. Hans-Juergen Jansen has built his store into a cultural… Continue

Added by Matt Rees on April 18, 2009 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Douglas Clegg talks about his upcoming book, and what secret power he wishes he had

Catching up with bestselling author Douglas Clegg, Reader's Entertainment finds out about Isis, ereaders and what Douglas has been up to on Facebook lately.

Question: Using the Twitter method of answer (140 characters or less) tell us about the type of books you write.

I write stories about people up against extraordinary or irrational circumstances. My books have been categorized as horror, suspense or fantasy fiction, depending on the… Continue

Added by Sheila English on April 16, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

This is the life, Part 3: Denmark

Where better to send a bunch of crime writers and their fans than a prison? The Horsens Crime Festival in Jutland, the part of Denmark linked to mainland Europe, did just that last month.

Horsens prison was in use until three years ago. By the end it was a fairly humane place – this is Denmark, after all. But the museum set up in its old cells demonstrates how rough it was back in the mid-1800s. There are various implements for… Continue

Added by Matt Rees on April 11, 2009 at 1:02am — No Comments

This is the life, Part 2: Norway

It’s a glamorous life being an international author. For example, I got to go to Norway in the dead of winter when there was two feet of snow in the streets.

And I loved it.

You see, when your home is in the Middle East, experiencing some Arctic conditions are rather welcome. The Norwegians are a lovely people for whom books are a… Continue

Added by Matt Rees on April 8, 2009 at 7:57pm — No Comments

Book signing and radio interview

On Saturday 20 June 2009, as part of the celebrations for Independent Booksellers Week, I will be signing copies of my latest Inspector Horton Marine Mystery crime novels, Deadly Waters and Dead Man's Wharf at my local independent bookshop, The Hayling Island Bookshop at 11am - all… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on April 8, 2009 at 12:09am — No Comments

This is the life, Part 1: Germany

You’ll find a lot of writers’ blogs complaining about book tours. Not here. When I find one of my publishers around the world is happy to present me to hundreds of people who want to hear me talk about myself in fascinating places, I sign up right away.

That’s how I found myself in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich with very squeaky… Continue

Added by Matt Rees on April 4, 2009 at 4:37pm — No Comments

RT Convention in April

The Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention is going to be in Orlando Florida next month, at the Wyndham Resort on International Drive. I'll be at the autographing event on Wednesday 4/22 from 4:30-6:30 and at the Book Fair on Saturday 4/25 from 11:00-2:00. Look for me if you're attending! Books available:

Wed - "THE SENATOR'S DAUGHTER" & "CUPID'S ARROW"
Sat - "WICKED DESIRE" & "IT'S ALL IN THE JEANS"

Hey, anyone here going there?

Added by Tory Richards on April 1, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

Afraid by Jack kilborn

This is a debut Horror novel by Jack Kilborn. This is a gripping novel. I found it hard to put down once I started it. There are turns and twists, unexpected happenings, and relationships with very believable characters.

This book has everything from Red-Ops, a small town setting, and a hunt for a person. Does the person hunted for even exist? Are they in hiding? Where are they, will the townspeople tell where they can be found? What will happen if, or when the hunted lives, and… Continue

Added by RJ Medak on March 19, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Thick Skin and Rock-hard Confidence: Survival Tips from a Teflon Novelist - by Darden North, M.D.

This article appears in the Author Exchange Blog hosted by Linda M. Faulkner - March 17, 2009

Author Exchange Blog:Reviews with published authors, along with their articles, advice, and writing tips...

Thick Skin and Rock-hard Confidence: Survival Tips from a Teflon Novelist - by Darden North, M.D.

When I first decided to write a novel, my children were… Continue

Added by Darden North, MD on March 18, 2009 at 3:38pm — No Comments

Inspector Horton Marine Mystery Novel Free to Download during Read An E Book Week

To mark Read an E-Book week, (March 8-14) my e book publisher (Summersdale) through my official web site is offering a free download of my first Inspector Horton marine mystery crime novel Tide of Death.

Tide of Death also published in paperback, was chosen by Amazon as one of the best crime fiction reads of… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on March 9, 2009 at 7:03pm — 1 Comment

OUR SOUTH magazine editor Joanna Holbert interviews author Darden North

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OUR SOUTH Midwinter 2009

THE DOCTOR"S WRITINGS by Joanna Holbert, editor of Our South magazine

When nurse Taylor Richards is found dead in

her bathtub, it’s a loss for the hospital staff,

but no one seems… Continue

Added by Darden North, MD on February 28, 2009 at 2:57pm — No Comments

Planting clues in a Mystery

Today I am over at THE BOOK STACKS chatting about planting
clues in a mystery if anyone would be interested. FYI, if you leave a
comment you will be eligible for a drawing to win a $50 gift
certificate if you are an unpublished author, and a free virtual book tour if you are published.

Added by Kim Smith on February 26, 2009 at 1:50am — No Comments

Free book giveaway!

Today I will be giving away an ecopy of my book Avenging Angel, at http://www.booksbypickles.blogspot.com - I will be there all day to answer any questions you have for me. To enter the contest, comment either on the post about books, or on the excerpt from my book. This is a one day contest, so the winner will be chosen tonight, Friday February 13th around 8:00pm PDT.

Surf on by!

Added by Kim Smith on February 14, 2009 at 2:32am — No Comments

My Top Ten Favourite Books

How do you choose your top ten favourite books when you have so many favourites? That was the dilemma facing me when I was asked by The Book Depository to contribute the article for their web site today. It was even more difficult because I had to choose books that are still in print and so many of my favourites aren’t. But I struggled on and managed to whittle it down to ten.

You can… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on February 10, 2009 at 10:57pm — No Comments

Hijacking and Book Trivia

Hey y'all!
Come visit me over at As the Pages Turn and see what advice I have for the new President.
http://www.asthepagesturn.wordpress.com

and I am also hijacking Eve Summers blog today... and promoing my book...
http://www.yewalus.blogspot.com

This is day three for my book tour. Don't forget some lucky commenter will be winning prizes!

Added by Kim Smith on February 5, 2009 at 2:25am — No Comments