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…)
Order of Archer Mayor Books
Archer Mayor is an American author of detective fiction and mystery novels. His series features his Joe Gunther character. Before he starting writing fiction, Archer worked as an editor, researcher, photographer and journalist. Mayor spends much of his time researching his novels, meanwhile working as a death investigator for the Vermont State Medical Examiner, Windham County Sheriff’s Department deputy and volunteering for the fire department and as an EMT. (more…)
Order of Quentin Bates Books
Quentin Bates is an English novelist of mystery/crime fiction novels. Quentin found himself working in Iceland for a year, which turned into a decade, and has used some of that experience as well as a university writing course to develop his Gunnhildur series. Although he is British, Quentin is more in line with Scandinavian crime fiction authors. Quentin is also a full-time journalist and feature writer for an obscure nautical trade magazine. (more…)
Order of Hush, Hush Books
Hush, Hush is a series of urban fantasy/paranormal romance novels by American author Becca Fitzpatrick. The series’ protagonist is Nora Grey, who finds herself in danger when she becomes involved with another student named Patch, who turns out to be a fallen angel who has a connection to Nora. (more…)