James Patterson To Be Honoured With Doctorate at FAU
Written by Brandon Williams on Saturday, December 15th, 2012Florida Atlantic University is awarding Palm Beach Resident and bestselling author James Patterson with an honourary doctorate this May.
So far, it has been approved by the Board of Trustees and will be voted on by the entire board in January. (more…)
Order of Chris Binchy Books
Chris Binchy is an Irish author of literary fiction. The nephew of beloved Irish novelist Maeve Binchy, Chris graduated from Trinity College Dublin. Before becoming a full-time writer, Chris worked as a chef. (more…)
“Hush, Hush” Gets Optioned by LD Entertainment
Written by Brandon Williams on Saturday, December 15th, 2012While the Hush, Hush series has now ended, LD Entertainment has optioned the rights to the YA series. The series will be adapted by Patrick Sean Smith (creator of the TV series Greek) and production is expected to be underway in Fall 2013.
The series is about a 16 year-old girl named Nora who meets a mysterious new boy named Patch at school. Although her instincts say otherwise, she is drawn to his charm. Soon, she finds out her instincts were right and Patch is a fallen angel. (more…)
Order of Moonlight Books
The Moonlight series is a series of paranormal romance novels by American novelist Nancy Gideon. The series mixes the world of detective work with shapeshifters, and of course, passionate love. (more…)
Order of Midnight Books
The Midnight series is a series of historical/paranormal romance novels by American novelist Nancy Gideon. The series takes place in multiple periods of time, involving vampires finding human lovers. (more…)
Tolkien’s Great-Grandson Approves of “The Hobbit”
Written by Brandon Williams on Saturday, December 15th, 2012Great-grandson of the great J.R.R. Tolkien, Royd, has commended Peter Jackson and screenwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens on their adaptation of The Hobbit, and mentioned that it was an ambitious decision to adapt the novel into three movies.
“Pete, Fran and Philippa are just great and they’re really fans of Tolkien as well, which you’d have to be to take on a task like this … and they’ve got a real knowledge of his work as well,” he says. “To expand it into three films is brave, but if anyone can do it, those guys can pull it off.” (more…)
Order of Nancy Gideon Books
Nancy Gideon is an American author of historical, contemporary and paranormal romance as well as romantic suspense. She graduated from Western Michigan with honours, majoring in journalism and minoring in history and communications. Nancy also has screenwriting credits for the indie films In the Woods and Savage. She speaks across the United States on writing and on writing romance. (more…)
Order of Witch & Wizard Books
Witch and Wizard is a series of children’s fantasy novels by American author James Patterson. Set in the future, Whit and Wisty Allgood are arrested, sent to prison and slated to be executed once a new totalitarian government called the New Order takes power. The crime? Possessing magical abilities that have been outlawed. (more…)
Order of John Becker Books
John Becker is the central character in a series of suspense/thriller novels by American author David Wiltse. John Becker is a retired FBI hitman who is convinced by police to return from retirement. (more…)
Order of David Wiltse Books
David Wiltse is a an American playwright and author of mystery and thriller novels. He has written novels, stageplays, screenplays and TV scripts. As a novelist, his best known work is his series featuring FBI agent John Becker. (more…)