Fiction Articles

1). Penguin Publisher Reveals What It Really Takes To Get Published. By : Sharif Khan
Mr. David Davidar began his career in journalism and is founder of Penguin Books India. Currently, he is Publisher of Penguin Canada and also is author of the novel, The House of Blue Mangoes. How did you first get started in the publishing business? Twenty years ago I was working in Bombay and there was a colleague I knew who had done a publishing course at Harvard.
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2). Seven Ways To Connect Your Writing And Your Life By : Steven Barnes
An introduction to a unique fiction writing program, designed by a bestselling writer, that connects the inner world of the artist with the outer world of the novel or screenplay. Suitable for both amateur and professional writers.
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3). Effective Fiction Research By : Eric Penz
The three reasons writers need to hone the craft of research.
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4). The Plight of Queen Bee - Book Review By : write 2 right
This is a children’s book that will keep readers glued to the pages right to the end. The Plight of Queen Bee by Simone Fairchild entails forty pages of gorgeous, bright fun illustrations with vivid detail and glorious lilac flowers in full bloom. Illustrator Pamela Marie Key masterfully creates real-life illusions right down to the bark on the lilac tree.
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5). Hoot - Children/Youth Book Review By : write 2 right
Hoot is a story about a fun adventure that has a small group of young people making positive choices. The setting for this mystery-fiction tale takes place in the state of Florida, USA. The main character, Roy, has moved regularly with his family and he is used to being the new kid in schools and neighborhoods. His previous experience helps him make new friends and ward off a big bully who singles him by stalking and harassing Roy.
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6). Born Evil - Book Review By : write 2 right
Author of two books and many short stories, J.P. Ransom is busily writing a series of books called Colla’d Greens and two more upcoming books including a sequel to Born Evil. Born Evil is a compact, 150-page book that is printed on acid-free paper – which may be of interest to the environmentally conscious consumer. I would categorize this book as a chilling horror, which involves an infant that is born evil.
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7). The Island off Stony Point - Book Review By : write 2 right
Keith Sinteris and his wife Malena (the brains of the operation) hire three skilled accomplices (Stony, Bartolo and Duane) to kidnap three hostages from a monastery along with the holy tabernacle containing consecrated "bread". For all her planning, Malena had no way of knowing just how awry the hostage taking could go. Detective Jessica Harding and FBI Agent Rob Dexter are on the case.
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8). The Adventures of Willowby Went: Book Review By : write 2 right
This is definitely a fantasy novel. Being a Tolkien fan, I found many days of enjoyable reading here in J.S. Harrison’s world. This is a place that is crowded with Fairies, Leprechauns, friendly Trolls and Ogres, Wizards, Knights, Dragons, Vampire assassins, large evil black rabbits and ghouls along with Men, Dwarves, Elves and Trofkins. With an anti-racist sentimism, the author places many different races together to embark on a journey that may bring hope to the people of Werdanbabadood and to save their world from the Evil Wizard, Sardego.
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9). Silent Lies - Book Review By : write 2 right
Silent Lies is an action romance saga, that takes the reader through decades of a tumultuous time between the end of World War I and the beginnings of World War II. Excellent and intelligent use of actual historical events makes this piece both educational and entertaining. Leo, a young Hungarian boy who sees too many horrors and deceit, barely survives while family and friends are slaughtered.
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10). RV By : write 2 right
California English teacher and award-winning writer, Angelo Spyropoulos, has recently released his first novel, RV. This book is a 188-page travel-adventure fiction for young adults – it is also available in e-book format. The tale is revealed from the viewpoint of the main character, 13 year old Joey Mills - a child of divorced parents. His mother has a restless electrician boyfriend, Pete, and they are having relationship difficulties.
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11). New Writers: Please Take Note! By : Steve Dempster
Have you ever wondered how some writers seem to have plenty of ideas to work with and others very few? Well, here perhaps is one reason why . . .
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12). Six Quick Writing Errors to Watch For By : Kathryn Lively
Here are some good tips to consider when polishing a manuscript for submission to publishers.
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13). The Sweet Shade of a Chinaberry Tree By : write 2 right
Fascinating from the start, The Sweet Shade of a Chinaberry Tree, by Janice Parrish, is certainly hard to classify. A creative fiction based on the author’s own experiences while growing up in Southern States in the tumultuous 1960’s – a time of great change for America - could also be classified as an inter-racial romance or possibly a drama. The Sweet Shade of a Chinaberry Tree involves multicultural and social issues, true young love, the relationship between the main character and her parents and so much more.
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14). The Cranberry Bog - Book Review By : write 2 right
Scott Underhill takes readers on a stimulating, emotional ride in his book The Cranberry Bog, an environmental suspense novel. Environment Engineer, Jeff Ridge works for the Environment Protection Agency. He and his co-worker, Tara Clemens, are walking on eggshells around an unusual assignment after being called into investigate tainted water at a Bed and Breakfast owned by Joshua and Debra Klickman.
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15). Finding Lilies - Book Review By : write 2 right
Kelly Baugher creates a spellbinding tale in Finding Lilies. Readers will enjoy an emotional trip through several spicy and socially revealing scenes. They will be shown the raw horror of society and be uplifted by the power of love. The humanitarianism of the main character, Blake, provides hope that a difference can be made by one individual. This is a story of a domineering mother who is so desperate to keep her own inner demons silent that she schemes for years to keep Jackson and Blake apart.
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16). Instead of Roses and Rings By : write 2 right
Instead of Roses and Rings is a wonderful tale of love and healing for two men in one university. This is not a "smut" romance – you will not find erotic scenes in this tender, insiders’ view into the life of men who prefer the company of men. Chris unknowingly haunts Alexis from the moment they meet. Alexis sees things that lead him to believe that Chris has the gift of sight and this intrigues him - yet Alexis also fears an eerie paranormal connection between Chris’s features and an old lover who died in the past.
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17). Amapola - Book Review By : write 2 right
Alan Heywood writes a stimulating, though sometimes improbable, adventure novel in Amapola. What I mean by this is that the characters are seemingly very lucky or were simply at the right place, at the right time. Yet, other scenes are somewhat reminiscent of a James Bond movie. I liked the humor Alan dabbled throughout the novel and admired the strong female characters.
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18). My Dad Wears Polka-Dotted Socks! - Book Review By : write 2 right
Bright colored sheets just inside the sturdy book cover certainly set the mood for this excellent book geared for children between the ages of 4 and 8. The main character is a young boy who is desperately fretting over the class reaction to his strange family. He dreads the day the children in his classroom are due to present their portrayals of their families.
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19). Queen Bee’s Midnight Caper - Book Review By : write 2 right
Queen Bee’s Midnight Caper is the second in a series of children’s books written by Simone Fairchild. I have had the honor of reviewing her first book in this series as well, and find this second book is a wonderful accompaniment. Queen Bee’s Midnight Caper, like the first book in this series, is 40 pages in length and is illustrated by a highly accomplished artist and author, Pamela Key.
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20). Living in Darkness - Book Review By : write 2 right
Award winning author John Roynesdal, is a retired English teacher who has written for more than 15 years and produced 3 books for his Phillip Michael Carnegie Mystery series. Throughout the series, John focuses on issues that prevail on mankind: greed, prejudice, poverty, dysfunctional families and the conflict between traditional and modern societies.
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21). The Published Novelist: Nine Essential Qualities By : Inglath Cooper
What does it take to write books for a living? How can you make sure you take care of your gift?
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22). Proof Evident - Book Review By : write 2 right
Proof Evident is a newly released crime fiction novel by lawyer and controversial psychologist, John Dicke. The story line is based around a criminal case for Judge Avery Jackson who coldly murdered Sheriff Hardacre during his speech to 150 city officials. The problem is, Mr. Jackson has no memory of the event at all… Jack Maine leaves the public service and starts up a private practice with the assistance of his talented wife while taking on this difficult and seemingly doomed case.
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23). The Wrekening - Book Review By : write 2 right
The Wrekening is the first book in the Ancient Mirrors Tales, followed by Dragon Queen (which will be released in March, 2007), Damselflies and Quondam. The first few pages are filled with interesting maps that were useful during my reading of the novel. The illustrations were really eye-catching, and I have to say, I was impressed with the quality of the cover – which is thick and strong.
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24). The Distance Between Us: Book Review By : write 2 right
What can I say about a writer that leaves me in awe of her talent and crying my heart out at the end? This book moved me in so many ways. I fully identified with each of the four main characters and just loved the way Sarah Playle walks the reader into this unique and emotional story line. Here the reader is introduced to obsession, need, love and the ultimate sacrifice to save another.
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25). Feeling the Hurt: Book Review By : write 2 right
This is a book that will play with your emotions, one minute you feel rage – the next you feel pity. How could this man play with her heart so cruelly? How could she stay and allow him to slice large wounds into her heart – not just once, but repeatedly. Marie Carroll has performed a difficult task and fully portrayed her main character as a sufferer, one whom many ailments and negativity become her world.
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