Order of Vampire Diaries Books
The Vampire Diaries is a series of YA horror novels by American author L.J. Smith. The original series involves a young high school girl torn between brothers – a typical story, except for the fact that the brothers are vampires. The series was adapted to a supernatural drama television series for The CW. (more…)
Order of L.J. Smith Books
Lisa Jane Smith is an American novelist of horror, sci-fi, fantasy and romance for young adults. The common theme of her novels is a battle of darkness against the light. Her series include The Vampire Diaries, the Night World series, Secret Circle series, Forbidden Game series, Dark Visions series and Wild World series. She took a decade-long hiatus as an author during the first ten years of the 2000s. (more…)
Order of Lois Duncan Books
Lois Duncan is an American novelist of young adult suspense, mystery novels and children’s books. She has written over 300 magazine articles for magazines such as Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Ladies’ Home Journal. Her novel I Know What You Did Last Summer was adapted into a film in 1997, although she was not pleased with the comedic spin taken on the film. Lois’ youngest daughter, Kaitlyn Arquette, was murdered, which Lois wrote about in her 1992 non-fiction book Who Killed My Daughter?. The murder remains unsolved. (more…)
J.K. Rowling Turns Down Space Travel
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, October 1st, 2012J.K. Rowling has revealed that she was offered to take a trip onto space on one of the first commercial shuttles, but turned it down.
The Casual Vacancy author explained how she was invited to go into space, but wasn’t too interested. “I was offered a seat. For a mere £2 million I could have been on the shuttle, but I turned it down.” (Of course that “mere £2 million” part was full of sarcasm.) (more…)
Order of Regan Reilly Books
Regan Reilly is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Carol Higgins Clark. Regan is a P.I. with pizzazz based out of Los Angeles. Regan Reilly also appears in the Alvirah and Willy series. (more…)
Riordan’s New Book Gets 3.5 Million First Printing
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, October 1st, 2012Disney Publishing Worldwide has announced a 3.5 million copy first printing of the new novel The Mark of Athena from author Rick Riordan. The book is the third installment of Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus series. The novel will be released in hardcover, eBook and audiobook formats on October 2nd, 2012. (more…)
Elizabeth Peters Has Egyptian-Themed 85th Birthday
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, October 1st, 2012Barbara Mertz turned 85 on September 29th, so instead of her going to Cairo, Cairo came to her.
Barbara is better known under her pen names Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels. (more…)
Order of Carol Higgins Clark Books
Carol Higgins Clark is an American author of mystery and suspense novels. She is the daughter of suspense novelist Mary Higgins Clark and former sister-in-law of Mary Jane Clark. Of course, Carol is often compared to her mother, with one difference being that Carol’s writing has more of a sense of humour. Carol’s most well-known work is her Regan Reilly series. (more…)
Order of Kathy Bennett Books
Kathy Bennett is an American author of suspense and police procedural novels. Kathy spent 21 years as a cop in L.A., giving her stories an authentic crime experience. Kathy worked as a senior lead officer, firearms instructor, crime analyst, field training officer and undercover officer. (more…)
Order of Joe Gunther Books
Joe Gunther is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American novelist Archer Mayor. Gunther is a police detective based in Vermont. He is a Korean War vet. He would grow to be an old-fashioned observant and persistent cop who is willing to admit to his own faults. (more…)