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ERIN QUINN DEBUTS
As Erin Grady, she wrote mesmerizing paranormals with a historical twist; as Quinn, she tantalizes readers with haunting contemporary paranormals set in Ireland.
THE ACADEMICS OF POPULAR FICTION
Why do so many universities offer
a course in popular fiction -- and its impact on literature and women's issues -- as part of their curricula? |
SUZANNE COLLINS SIZZLES
This author is on fire thanks to her
popular YA novel, The Hunger Games, and its upcoming sequel, Catching Fire.
THE ROARING '20S
It's a popular setting for historical fiction and mysteries, so why aren't romance
readers giving the '20s and '30s any love?
BEHIND THE SCENES
Harlequin author Anna DeStefano
examines dream theory, a theme in
her new single-title series for Love Spell.
REMEMBERING EDITH LAYTON
Family and colleagues pay tribute to a historical romance favorite.
MEET JOE SIMON
Captain America's creator offers words
of wisdom to romantics as he reminisces about his early years as creator of the first romance comic book, Young Romance.
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Patricia Briggs
Meet the popular novelist as she moves into the graphic world.
Shobhan Bantwal
Writing about sex in Indian culture.
Charles Todd
This writing team examines World War I from a female perspective.
Marliss Melton
Discover a few of her favorite things.
Debutante Corner
Meet some up-and-coming authors.
Leanna Renee Hieber
An author explores haunted London.
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Tidbits and Gossip
Series Rap Sheet
Book Sleuth
Paperback Roundup
TravelSpot: Savannah, Ga.
Quips and Queries
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THE WRITING JOURNEY
What's the key to successful writing, and has Jennifer Madsen found it?
AGENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Discover why your writing voice is as important in your query letter as it is in your novel.
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HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN
TV reporter Charlotte McNally is back. Find out how Charlie and creator Ryan moved from Next to Mira.
SCI-FI ROMANCE
The current recession is leading to rising sales in romance and sci-fi novels; will this hybrid genre be the next big thing?
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| CONVENTION NEWS |  |
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RT's '09 Highlights and 2010 Plans
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| SEPTEMBER 2009 BOOK RATINGS |  |
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RT Book Reviews September 2009 Ratings PDF - a pdf of all the book ratings pages from this issue (it can be opened with the free Adobe Reader)
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