Tim Green Speaks About Young Readers

Tim Green, an NFL football player-turned-author, spoke to students in Illinois about the importance of reading.

“I loved sports, but I also loved books,” said Green, who played for the Atlanta Falcons for eight years. “They were magical to me. They took me to another time and place. Books are exercise for your brain. You should read 20 minutes a day. You don’t have to own the books. You can go to the library.” (more…)

Order of James Dashner Books

James Dashner is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels written for young adults and children. His series include The Maze Runner, The 13th Reality and Jimmy Fincher Saga. James knew he wanted to be a writer from a young age, reading anything from The Chronicles of Narnia to Lord of the Rings to The Hardy Boys. Originally a native of Georgia, he now lives in Utah with his wife and their four children. (more…)

Jackie Collins Comments On Fifty Shades

With 29 novels now under her belt, Jackie Collins is no stranger to sex in fiction. However, Jackie thinks E.L. James has gone a little too far.

“Sex should be fun and equal and erotic,” Jackie says. “It’s not about getting tied up and spanked. My women are not submissive. They’re strong.”

However, she will stop short at bashing Fifty Shades… (more…)

James Patterson On Tyler Perry As Alex Cross

James Patterson wants fans of the Maximum Ride series to know that they shouldn’t lose hope about a potential movie series.

A film franchise was on the horizon until getting derailed. Now the project is searching for a director.

Speaking of James Patterson films, his Witch and Wizard series looking to be well on its way, directed by Dan Percival. Alex Cross opens October 19th, starring Tyler Perry. (more…)

FBI Kept Eye On Hunter S. Thompson

RT.com reports the FBI kept close tabs on Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, although it’s not clear why.

Records indicate that the FBI had a close-eye on Thompson, who committed suicide in 2005, perhaps due to his hatred for President Nixon. (more…)

Chris Hemsworth To Play Mitch Rapp?

It appears that Thor actor Chris Hemsworth has been offered to star as Mitch Rapp in the movie American Assassin, based on the Vince Flynn novel. Bruce Willis will portray his mentor. (more…)

Order of D.I. Andy Horton Books

D.I. Andy Horton is the protagonist in a series of police procedural novels by English author Pauline Rowson. Known as the “marine mysteries,” the series is set on the South Coast of England. Andy is a flawed character – physically strong, but emotionally vulernable. He was abandoned by his mother at age 10, forced to grow up on the rough streets of Portsmouth, England, a city which he has a love/hate relationship with. (more…)

Order of Pauline Rowson Books

Pauline Rowson is an English novelist of crime fiction. Her series character is D.I. Andy Horton. Before becoming a full-time author, Rowson worked as a marketing and training guru, putting up several “how to” business books. She is the founder of CSI Portsmouth, an annual event that is part of the Portsmouth Bookfest. She is a member of the Crime Writer’s Association and the Society of Authors. (more…)

Order of D.I. Charlie Priest Books

Detective Inspector Charlie Priest is the central character in a series of mystery novels by English author Stuart Pawson. Priest heads the CID in the fictional town of Heckley, Yorkshire (located in the “Serial Killer capital of Great Britain”). At one time, he was the youngest ever to be appointed inspector and is now the longest serving. As an inspector, Priest goes by the book as much as he can, but when in the moment, he may skip a page or two. (more…)

Order of Eskkar Saga Books

The Eskkar Saga is a series of historical fiction novels by American author Sam Barone. The series is set during the early Bronze Age and follow Eskkar, Trella and others on a quest to build the world’s first empire. (more…)