Article Archive Index

Comic/Graphical Novel/Manga

Fruits Basket Saga Closes
Taking Anne Elizabeth's Pulse
Janet Evanovich Motors up for a Graphic Debut
Young Romance, Comics Style

Mainstream

Jodi Picoult's Latest 'Baby'
Wishin' and Hopin'

Romance

A Mild Ride: Why Sweet Romances — Inspirational And Otherwise — Are A Hit
Quinn Of The Pack: Hope Tarr Gets To The Heart Of It With Julia Quinn
Love, American Style
She's Coming Home: Mariah Stewart Returns To Her Contemporary Romance Roots
For The Love Of Texas: Linda Lael Miller's Cowboys Make Readers Swoon For The West
Romantic Suspense's Dark Days
Living Legends of Historicals: Why These Enduring Authors Are Autobuys For Readers
Lessons in Longevity
After a 'Burn'ing Summer, It's Time for Some 'Ice'
The Long Road

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Love Stinks?
Witchy Women
Angels & Demons
Keeping the Edge: Historical Author Mary Jo Putney Adds a Paranormal Twist to her Tales
Q&A with Marjorie M. Liu
Apocalypse Now...
Re-Vamped: A Monster Evolves

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Look Who's Sleuthing! '20s and '30s Writers Star In New Celebrity Mysteries
Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child Launch A New Series With Gideon Crew, Vengeance Seeker
What's Up, Doc? A Thriller Heroine Opens Up In Therapy About Her Abduction
When She Isn't Horsing Around
Now Just 'Innocent'
Profiling New Suspects
A Grand Mother
The Morgue Adventure

Young Adult

The Wizard of Fiction: James Patterson Launches His Third Series For YA Readers
It's Emily's Illustrated World
Liar, Liar, Airship on Fire
To The Death: Suzanne Collins Kills
Fast Times at YA High
Braaaaaaaains!
If YA Like, Then Ya'll Love: A Young Adult Primer

Inspirational

Women of the Book
Small Towns, Big Troubles
Made to Inspire

Sci Fi/Fantasy

Whiter The Sci-Fi Romance? For Fans, Finding This Genre Combo Means Hitting The 'Net
Women in Command
Sci-fi Romance
Fantasy, Rockabilly & Grace: An Interview With Genre Master Charles De Lint
Underwater Adventures: Why many authors have Atlantis on their minds
Love Me, Love My Goddess
The Fforde Affair

Erotica

A Red Sage Revolution
One Page at a Time: Author Sharon Page Branches Out From E-Books to Erotica to Historical
Lovin' Lora: Erotica Author Lora Leigh Leaves the Bedroom Door Open
Walk on the Wild Side

E-Books & E-Industry

E-Read All About It
To Ellora's Cave...And Black
Talk About an eVolution

Aspiring Authors

The 'I's Have It: Writing in First Person
Factoring Realism Into The Modern Historical
Beyond The Basics: Advice For Crafting a Small-Town Romance Series
Creating The Ultimate Alpha Hero: Advice On Writing For Harlequin Presents
Study Up on Writing Techniques
An Insider's Perspective on Writing Cozy Mysteries
Get Into a Burgeoning Genre: Tips to Make Sure You Lead The Thriller Pack
Turn Up the Heat: Tips For Writing Erotic Romance
Erotic Romances 'Let It Rip'
Inspiring Words
How to Make a Good Mystery Great
With the Click of the Remote: DVD Features Offer Lessons for Crafting a Novel
Following the Signposts: Helping Readers Navigate Your Novel
Quit Your Day Job! Budget Your Way to Being a Full Time Writer
Super-Charge Your Writing: Craft Scenes That Do Double Duty
A Way with Words
Home Sweet Home: Re-visting Your Roots to Revive Your Writing

Workshop

COMMON MISTAKE #10: VERBOSITY, REDUNDANCY, PASSIVITY…
COMMON MISTAKE #9: POOR MECHANICAL EDITING
COMMON MISTAKE #8: TELLING INSTEAD OF SHOWING
COMMON MISTAKE #7: LOSING YOUR VOICE IN THE WRITING PROCESS
COMMON MISTAKE # 6: SPEAKING IN TONGUES
COMMON MISTAKE #5: HOPELESS HEAD HOPPING (POV)
COMMON MISTAKE # 4: SETTING THE SCENE
COMMON MISTAKE #3: NO HOOK!
COMMON MISTAKE #2: UNLOVABLE CHARACTERS
LESSON 1: THE PERFECT SYNOPSIS
Lesson X - The Writing Workshop Ends With Tips For Your Story's End
Lesson IX - From Intimate to Distant, Point of View Conveys It All
Lesson VIII - Construct Scenes That Will Pull In Readers and Keep Them
Lesson VII - Get Ready to 'LOCK' in Your Story and Focus on Writing
Lesson VI - The Idea Factory: Where to Go, How to Get Started
Lesson V Whose Thought Need to Be Heard?
Lesson IV Population Boom, the Secondary Character
Lesson III Straight-Talking Scenes: What Dialogue Says About Character
Lesson II A Meeting of the Minds: How Character Interaction Plays Into Your
Lesson I Characters in Depth: What to Consider When Creating Your Story
Mission Completed: What You Need to Do Now to Keep Going
Mission Six: The Last Big Battle - Edit and Proof Your Novel to Perfection
Mission Five: Revisions - Analyze and Feel Your Way Through the Draft
Mission Four: Move Forward Tactics to Keep Your Draft on Target
Mission Three: Get Tough -- Four Steps to Strengthen Your Writing
Mission Two: Discipline Your Idea - Four Things to Consider When
Mission One: You're Drafted... Intro Writing Your Own Novel

Miscellaneous

The Elusive Backlist
She Said, I Said: Lots of Points of View on Points of View
The Mile-High Book Club
Travel Spot: India
Unconditional Love: How Heroes and Heroines With Disabilities are Winning Readers' Hearts
Urge to Merge
Romance 101: Why Your Favorite Novels Are Worthy of College Study
Killing the Cast
Remembering Our Romantic Times