Authors

After years of wanting to and even starting to write a book, inspiration came at the right time for Jim Cheney. “A year or two ago, I was in a restaurant in Monteagle, [Tennessee], and I probably drank too much coffee when I had an idea, ”he said. Cheney, a …

Montreal novelist, entrepreneur and book critic Richard King died on Sunday. King brought his unbridled passion for books to CBC Montreal as a columnist for Home Run then Let’s go on CBC Radio One until the end of 2021. He has also written book reviews and articles for the CBC …

MINNEAPOLIS – Jordan Kyrou had two goals and two assists in a second five-goal period for St. Louis, and the Blues went through the coldest away game in NHL history to beat host Minnesota Wild 6 -4 during the Winter Classic Saturday night. The official face-off temperature at Target Field, …

“Lalin Bonheur: Bewitched by the Greenhouses”, by Margaret O. Howard. Shapeshifter, werewolves, a witch, prophetic dreams, old African gods in the New World: there is powerful magic and big trouble in the French Quarter of 19th-century New Orleans, the backdrop of the second novel by Alligator Point writer Margaret O. …

Entertainment, lifestyle, news You have 2 free items left this month. SAUGUS – Tom Sheehan, 94, a former student of Saugus High School, has had two new western books, “The Townsman” and “The Horseman Cometh and Other Stories”, published by Pocol Press of Punxsutawney, Pa. Readers can accompany the 94-year-old …

Patrick Bet-David (PatrickBetDavid.com, iStock / Photo Illustration by Steven Dilakian for The Real Deal) In separate deals totaling $ 8.6 million, author and social media influencer Patrick Bet-David purchased a pair of office buildings in Broward County. In Fort Lauderdale, a subsidiary managed by Bet-David paid $ 4.2 million for …

Are you bored at home this winter and want to stay in bed all day? Twinkle Khanna, actor turned author, curated the perfect list of books to read. She shared the recommendations as part of a fun Instagram reel on her Tweak India platform. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and …

His novels, over 40 of them, have sold over 35 million copies and have been translated into 24 languages. The predominant theme is Christmas, dating back to his first book, “The Christmas Box”, a self-published (early) bestseller that launched the unlikely career of an author whom The New York Times …

Current Wheel of Time author has announced an upcoming video game project with a studio that “many of you have heard of.” Brandon Sanderson – who became the author of the Wheel of Time book series in 2007 after the death of the original author – has published a blog …

AUSTIN – Retired Dallas Morning News Austin bureau chief and senior political writer Wayne Slater, who has chronicled the rise of two Texas governors and co-authored two books on George W. Bush’s adviser Karl Rove, has died Monday in a car crash in Williamson County. He was 74 years old. …

Popular children’s book author Michael Shoulders visited Ridgeview School for a day of celebration of reading and literacy on December 14th. His visit was scheduled as part of Ridgeview’s Olympic Literacy Theme for 2021-2022. The purpose of this theme is to help students establish and set individual and group reading …

LOVELL – Friends of the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library are excited to set up an online chat with Lois Lowry on Thursday, January 27 at 7 p.m. ET. Join us as famed Lowry, a resident of Maine with deep connections to Bridgton and Lovell, talks about his life and writings, …

Among his other books were “A Rabble of Dead Money: The Great Crash and the Global Depression: 1929-1939 (2017); “Comeback: America’s New Economic Boom” (2013); “The Wise Men: Warren Buffett, George Soros, Paul Volcker and the Maelstrom of the Markets” (2009); “The Trillion Dollar Merger” (2008); “The Surgeons: Life and …

If you frequented The French Kitchen before the pandemic, you will probably remember Heidi Wigand-Nicely. She was the super cheerful little barista who pulled espressos. Working there was exactly what she needed to decide which passion she would follow next. “It was a transition from selling my Fox Run B&B …

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ARTICLES the foreigner author Diana Gabaldon has been busy promoting the new book in the series – Go tell the bees that I’m gone. Ahead of the premiere of season 6 of the hit Starz season 6, Gabaldon hid a few secrets. Including the fact that she …

I didn’t listen to them, of course, and enrolled in an MA in Literature program at University College London. I had taken the Oberlin-in-London program and chose this master’s program largely because I wanted to come back to London. While in the program, I started to realize that I didn’t …

Author Claire Vaye Watkins is both object and observer of the desert of the Southwest. His collection of bestselling short stories, Warrior-born (2012), and critically acclaimed novel, Golden Famous Citrus (2015), both take place in the ever-changing deserts of Nevada and California, its home region. Last fall Watkins released a …

Karen Tei Yamashita appears in stream for the 72nd National Book Awards. (National Book Foundation) Rafu wire services Karen Tei Yamashita received the 2021 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation on November 17. “A daring and groundbreaking writer, Yamashita’s deeply creative work has had …

As the country grapples with an epidemic of opioid addiction-related deaths, families and especially children of drug addicts are suffering their own hell. Jarrett J. Krosoczka, award-winning author of the graphic novel for young readers “Hey, Kiddo”, knows what it’s like to live with a parent’s addiction. The Hampshire HOPE …

Once upon a time, it took just one ring to rule them all. In the here and now, a world of collaborations and serendipity, it takes a mythical white elephant to bring them all together, it seems. The giants who dance, sing, party, face hardships and escape come together under …

Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, author Rudy Ruiz does not recall seeing his family depicted in many books in his school library. He hopes that his first novel, The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez, perhaps among the titles bringing more representation to readers today. “I was an avid reader, …

A book tracing the rise of BJP since the days of Jana Sangh and capturing incidents considered to be defining moments in its history has been written by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. The book, co-authored by Yadav and economist Ila Pattnaik, introduces readers to the ideological and organizational buy-in, which …

Kindle Vella, Amazon’s latest self-publishing platform, provides readers and writers with … [+] opportunities to engage with each other. getty Virginia Milner, Senior Product Manager for Kindle Direct Publishing and Head of Kindle Vella, has changed the creative landscape for writers. In an ever-changing technological world, there are many platforms …

Ed mcclanahan Guy Mendes Ed McClanahan, a writer who turned a childhood in a small Kentucky town and his Californian adventures as a jolly prankster into a lasting and beloved literary career, died at home on Saturday, his family said. He was 89 years old. McClanahan, a short story master …

The award-winning writer has 50 works to her credit and has sold millions of books worldwide. Ottawa: Canada’s Postal Service on Thursday celebrated “The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood’s 60-year writing career by putting her image on a stamp. At a ceremony at a Toronto library, Ottawa-born Atwood reacted humorously …

Seventy prominent writers, poets and playwrights from several continents signed a letter endorsing Sally Rooney’s boycott of Israel, describing it as “an exemplary response to the growing injustices inflicted on the Palestinians.” Major authors, including award-winning Irish authors Niamh Campbell and Kevin Barry; Rachel Kushner, Eileen Myles and Eliot Weinburger …

Presented by: Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and School Library JournalDate and time of the event: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT Calling all classes and libraries! Join the bestselling and award-winning author Steve sheinkin for a conversation on …

The first time Gregory Maguire visited The Open Door Bookstore & Gift Gallery on Jay Street in downtown Schenectady, he knew he was in a special place. “I was either in high school or freshman in college, and for a kid from Pine Hills to Albany, taking a trip to …

The Mac comes with apps for writing notes, letters, and even books, but take the time to look further and there are great writing apps for every aspect of writing. Best writing apps for Mac You already have Pages on your Mac – and on your iPhone and iPad too …

Recognized as a time to raise visibility and address issues faced by community members, November 13-19 is Trans Awareness Week. As members of various nerd spaces, we understand the power of storytelling and storytelling. So, in honor of this week, we’ve put together a list of some of the many …

Greek novelist Christos A. Chomenidis received the European Book Prize (The European Book Prize) for his novel ‘Niki’ (Victory) with congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Minister of Culture, among others. The European Book Prize, one of the most important distinctions in the field of literature, was …

Emma Jean launches I’m An Author Academy I’m An Author Academy launched to help aspiring authors become bestsellers The academy teaches skills that enable students to transform into authors. Telling the stories of women in STEM fields is so important because it can inspire the next generation of girls who …

LOGAN – Celebrated children’s fantasy author Brandon Mull has just released his fifth book in the Dragonwatch series, Return of the Dragon Slayers. He, along with northern Utah author Tyler Whitesides, will be featured at an author and book signing event Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the …

The antitrust division is suing to block the deal. The publishers promise a vigorous challenge. Claiming the deal would create a “publishing behemoth,” the US Department of Justice’s antitrust division filed an antitrust complaint on November 2 to prevent the world’s largest publisher, Penguin Random House (PRH), from acquire its …

SHARJAH, November 6, 2021 (WAM) – An insightful discussion on “The Presence of Women in Literary Achievement” that addressed issues of representation and recognition drew large numbers of women and girls to the 40th International Book Fair of Sharjah which continues its race at Expo Center Sharjah until November 13, …

Last week TechCrunch launched my TC-1 on Bowery Farming. What started as an article about a generously funded New York startup has turned into an exploration of an emerging field with a rich and fascinating history. I sought to answer some big questions about the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of …

A recent report published in the Union-Tribune in San Diego and other media outlets around the world recounted how researchers found evidence in Marie Antoinette’s letters supporting the idea the 18th-century French queen had. a clandestine love affair with a Swedish count. Author Nancy Goldstone (Courtesy) The news should have …

BROOKLIN – James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Cynthia Graubart wants every family to come together around a table to enjoy a simple and delicious meal. Cynthia Graubart’s intention is to make all dishes easy to prepare in a small, no-frills kitchen. AMERICAN ELLSWORTH PHOTO BY JENNIFER OSBORN These meals should …

Bruce Clark’s new book delves into the history of Athens from ancient times to the present day. Photo of the Academy of Athens building. Credit: Thomas Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0 de / Wikipedia Hellenist author Bruce Clark, who has a long association and a deep understanding of Greece from ancient …

Seymour writers Ashley Greathouse, left, and Melissa Slate-Bindschadler with their paranormal research devices. The duo have a podcast and vodcast called “Encounters with Darkness”, which can be found on most social media platforms. Lori McDonald | The gallery When a psychological horror writer and a dark fantasy writer team up …

Daniel GrizeljGetty Images Like any cultural perspective, the Native American experience is not a monolith, nor is the literature written by Native authors. Even the appropriate terminology may differ depending on individual experience. While many refer to natives as Native Americans, the National Museum of the American Indian notes that …

Reggie Nadelson, author of “Marvelous Manhattan: Stories of the Restaurants, Bars and Shops That Make This City Special”. Courtesy of Reggie Nadelson Text size A year and a half after the start of the pandemic, Reggie Nadelson is fed up with hearing that New York is dead. “Whoever said that …

Ville Husso made 34 saves in his second career shutout as the St. Louis Blues shutout the visiting Los Angeles Kings 3-0 on Monday night. Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and David Perron added a goal into the empty net for the Blues, who started 5-0-0 for the first time in …

After being shot by the police, he thinks of his school photo that his mother will use when he dies and his death becomes news. The work is fictional, but the writing allows you to see the world through the eyes of a young black teenager. Throughout their novel, uncomfortable …

MEET YOUR FAVORITE ZONE AUTHOR AT LOCAL LIBRARIES Several Fredericksburg-area authors are set to meet fans and sign books at branches of the Rappahannock Central Regional Library in the coming weeks. Tanya alexander, author of “Consider Me: The Job Experience”, will visit readers from noon to 3 pm Saturday at …

SPU alumni help pave the way for aspiring writers “The Story Behind the Poems” and “The Story Behind the Stories” are some of the written works that are part of the “Completely Random Writing Prompts” collection. (Rita Chetty) Writing can be an outlet used for all kinds of reasons, which …

Photo: USDA WASHINGTON – South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has co-authored a bill that he hopes will give small beef producers more leverage in price negotiations. Rep. Johnson and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) introduced the bipartisan on Wednesday Livestock Contract Libraries Act of 2021 (HR 5609), which would establish a …

As the author of eight novels and co-owner of a Nashville bookstore, Ann Patchett knows a thing or two about books. In “These Precious Days” she takes readers on a wild exploration of the unexpected joys and sorrows of life. Ann Patchett’s collection of essays “These Precious Days” will soon …

Picture: Abrams Fans are paying inordinate attention to when any information about Marvel is released, and because the studio is releasing so much a lot Informations about what’s in the pipeline, it can be easy to feel like you have the big picture. But Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, the …

Venita Blackburn, the Compton-raised and Fresno-based author, had just published her latest short story collection, “How to Fight a Girl” when we met her. “I had so much love and appreciation on Twitter,” she said over the phone. The book had just come out one day, so Blackburn had yet …

LEHI, Utah – A teenage Lehi will soon have her name published in bookstores. Sarah Humpherys, 17, signed a nationwide publishing deal when her fantasy novel, “Stone Cold,” was published in New York City. As a senior at Lehi High School, she is roughly half the age of the average …

Hopkinsville, Kentucky – Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) will be hosting a roundtable reading series featuring author Angela Jackson-Brown on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 12:05 p.m. in the Emerging Technologies building, Anderson Seminar Hall. Those who prefer to participate virtually can register online through Blackboard Collaborate. His latest novel, When …

By Brendan LaChance on October 13, 2021 (Interpretation center of national historic trails) CASPER, Wyo. – The Casper National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will welcome award-winning author Marcia M. Hensley to share stories about young female colonizers “who made their decision to settle in the West in the early 1900s.” …

This month is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time dedicated to the recognition and celebration of the Latinx community. This period from September 15 to October 15 is often used to tell their stories and raise Latinx voices, so what better way to celebrate than reading books written by Latinx authors? …

NEW DELHI: Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles wrote a sequel to their book on Ikigai which seeks to find and strengthen all aspects of this concept which means “a reason to live” in Japanese. Published by Tuttle Publishing, “The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the …

Here are the bestsellers for the week ending Saturday, October 1, compiled using data from independent bookstores and chains, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan (C ) 2021 NPD Group. RIGID COVER FICTION 1. The wish. Nicolas Sparks. Grand central 2. Cuckoo Earth Cloud. Anthony Doerr. …

An interim study by a Tulsa state lawmaker looked at sentencing reform recommendations from a 22-member council that the authors argued as a necessary compromise and reform advocates said not to go far enough. Republican Senator Dave Rader wanted to know more about the proposal, which would create 14 categories …

2020 was the year black literature was catapulted into the limelight. As protests against racial injustice spread across the world after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, there was an unprecedented demand for books written by black authors, in particular, “books”. Against racism “. This was …

The Rockland Public Library presents Shirley Hager and T. Dana Mitchell, Thursday October 21 at 6:30 p.m., by calling via Zoom. This event is free and open to everyone. Gatherings: reinventing the relationship between natives and settlers (University of Toronto Press, 2021), written by a group of Wabanaki and non-Indigenous …

Critical Race Theory Pits Parents Against Each Other at Katy ISD Parents of Katy ISD students disagree on critical race theory. Hundreds have signed a petition to quash an author’s appearance, while hundreds more say they want him to return. KATY, Texas – Katy ISD canceled an author’s virtual event …

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – This weekend you have the opportunity to support writers from across the Upper Peninsula. The 4th edition of the Authors’ Day Book Fair will welcome over 20 authors to sell and read excerpts from their published books. The UP Publishers and Authors association is organizing the …

KATY – The Katy Independent School District said it has “temporarily” removed an award-winning children’s author’s books from its library shelves after an outcry from parents saying the subject promotes critical race theory. Jerry Craft is the author and illustrator of “New Kid” and its sequel “Class Act”. He is …

Ellen Hopkins will present a workshop for teens on October 16. EPIC Group Writers and the Edmonds Art Commission are presenting another free writing workshop for teens on Saturday, October 10. 4 to 11 a.m., this time with award-winning young author Ellen Hopkins. These one-hour workshops will take place on …

The October presentation of the Cannon Beach Library NW Authors‘ Series will feature writer Karen Thompson Walker. Join the library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, as Walker discusses his popular genre-changing novels. Part dystopian fiction, part science fiction and part psychological thriller, his works have been hailed as …

We are cultural diggers. Some of our greatest political and moral challenges have been taken up by voices long lost in history. We will unearth neglected authors and books from the twentieth century, before we are buried. – Extract from the Little Mole & Honey Bear Press mission statement Jack …

Sisters Adalyn and McKenna Vidoni were heartbroken when they learned of the death of their beloved neighbor, Miss Helen Hubert, in June. The 10 and 8 year old girls decided to write about it. The young writers at Clifton Park first thought about the things Miss Helen liked. This included …

More than a fifth of writers shortlisted for UK Literary Awards last year were black, a turnaround for an industry in which no black author was shortlisted in four of the years between 1996 and 2009. In 1996, there was not a single black author shortlisted in the price lists …

Jacy Lewis, MRT.com/Midland Reporter-Telegram September 30, 2021 1of3 Former Reporter-Telegram Editor-in-Chief Mary Dearen and Current Online Editor Mercedes Cordero distributed “They All Saw a Cat” to first graders at Henderson Elementary School as part of Project Literacy in 2017 Tim Fischer / Reporter-Telegram Tim Fischer / Midland Reporter-TelegramShow moreShow less …

ROSCOE, NY (PRWEB) September 30, 2021 Rocco Russo Jr., a longtime animal advocate who shares his home with his wife and pets, has completed his new book ‘Bond of a Mother’s Love’: a gripping novel that turns pages to astonishing conclusion. Margaret McCall, an ambitious freelance writer, believes she has …

Until cinema and television, nothing attracted Americans more than the arrival of the circus in town. “For more than a century, popular mass entertainment in the United States was the circus,” says historian Les Standiford, “and it has become a reflection of the American experience itself.” He spoke to Monitor …

As the threat of climate change becomes more and more imminent, educating children about the phenomenon that will define their future has become increasingly important. A new children’s book by Zanagee Artis ’22 and environmental activist Olivia Greenspan aims to address this growing need. Their book, “A Kids Book About …

September 28, 2021Updated: Sep 28, 2021 2:41 PM 1of3 Matt Hranek, author of the new cocktail book “The Negroni”, will discuss and taste variations of the classic drink during an appearance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on October 16. Photo providedShow moreShow less 2of3 “The Negroni: A Love Affair …

By Steve FlairtyColumnist NKyTribune At the top of my list of favorite Kentucky writers is the iconic Jesse Stuart (1906-1984.) Jesse wrote extensively about his native Eastern Kentucky, and some of his best writing, I believe, was created through his children’s books. In these he often focused on character issues, …

Sep 27, 2021 Author William Kennedy, right, and his son Brendan, left, talk to students about writing stories on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Public School 20 in Albany, NY Cindy Schultz / Time Union Archives Perhaps unique in the history of American literature, William Kennedy and his son Brendan …

PALMER LAKE, Colorado (PRWEB) September 27, 2021 Dr Sandra L Russell, Faith-Based Clinical Advisor, Mentor for People in Crisis, and Child Safety Trainer from Sexual Abuse, has completed her new book “Sandy’s Gullible Travels”: A Compelling and Powerful Collection of Traveling Stories unfold as Russell travels the Santa Fe and …

Horace Mungin, a Hollywood native and resident of Givhans who has written numerous books on life in America, particularly aspects of the African-American experience, died on Saturday. He was 80 years old. His friend Herb Frazier, who co-edited a new volume of breed essays with Mungin for Evening Post Books, …

A press release from Keri Newman, author. The Twisted Orca books send positive messages to children about whale conservation, through what The Bay Magazine calls “adorably adorable characters.” Author Keri Newman wants children around the world to fall in love with the Southern Resident Killer Whales (found in the Pacific …

William Evans and Omar Holmon met at the 2008 National Poetry Slam while representing different cities. Fast forward to 2021, they are publishing a book together. Their joint collection of essays “Black Nerd Problems” just hit stores. “We became really good friends and realized we both had an affinity for …

In 1997, Kate Nason, then Bleiler, discovered that her husband Andy Bleiler was having two affairs: one with a coworker and another with a family friend named Monica Lewinsky. Yes, that Monica. “I suspected my then-husband was having an affair with a coworker,” Nason told The Post. “I confronted him …

Above: Events promoted as part of a ‘ONE’ reading initiative, featuring essays by a Southborough author, arrive next week. (images from the author’s website, including a photo of Alonso Nichols, and press release) This summer, I shared MetroWest Readers Fest’s plans to showcase the work of an author from Southborough …