Link Between “The Hobbit” Author and Director Established

A connection between director Peter Jackson and J.R.R. Tolkien has been discovered. It turns out that Jackson’s grandfather, William John Jackson, fought on the same battleground as a young John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. (more…)

Order of Nevada Barr Books

Nevada Barr is an American author who is best known for her Anna Pigeon mystery series. Barr was born in Nevada, but she was not named after her home state, but rather a book that her father liked. Nevada Barr created her Anna Pigeon character while working at the Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas. (more…)

Harry Potter Star To Write Novel?

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is looking to try his hand at writing.

“I really want to write professionally in the future,” he says. “I try and write at the moment. I don’t know if I’m any good, as, normally, when I write I’m so self critical that it’s not long before I have to throw away what I write.” (more…)

J.K. Rowling Releases Excerpt From “The Casual Vacancy”

J.K. Rowling‘s The Casual Vacancy may not be hitting shelves until September 27th, but she has released a short excerpt to let her fans know what to expect.

“When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. (more…)

18 Agatha Christie Books Sell For £20K

Kidson-Trigg Auctioneers has sold 18 first-edition novels by classic English author Agatha Christie for a staggering £20,000 (approx. $32,200 USD). The books belonged to Agatha’s assistant Charlotte Fisher. (more…)

Cassandra Clare & Holly Black To Collaborate On New Series

Cassandra Clare (Mortal Instruments) and Holly Black (Spiderwick Chronicles) are teaming up for a five-book young adult fantasy series. The first book will be titled The Iron Trial. It will be published by Scholastic in 2014. (more…)

2012 Arthur Ellis Award Nominations Announced

The Crime Writers of Canada unveiled its nominees for their 2012 Arthur Ellis Awards, celebrating the best in Canadian crime fiction. Among the novelists announced are Louise Penny and William Deverell. (more…)

Stephenie Meyer To Adapt Lois Duncan Novel To Film

Twilight author Stephenie Meyer is looking more like a filmmaker than an author these days. She has optioned the rights to the 1974 young adult suspense novel Down a Dark Hall by Lois Duncan to adapt it into a film. (more…)

James Patterson’s “Private” To Make Jump To TV

James Patterson has struck a deal with Sonar Entertainment to develop his Private series as a television show. Screenwriter John McLaughlin is to write the two-hour premiere. Patterson will serve as executive producer on the show.

“My ultimate goal is to tell stories in television that fans love and want to come back to again and again. Television is the ideal medium to deliver that type of entertainment,” said Patterson. “Sonar represents the kind of collaborative television partner I want with creative vision and strong emphasis on innovative sales and marketing.” (more…)

How Your Child Can Become The Next J.K. Rowling

Ever wonder if your child could be the next J.K. Rowling? If you’re in the United States, perhaps your child’s creativity is being stifled by the U.S. school system. A new book entitled The Truly Alive Child: For Those Who Seek A Grander Vision For Our Children looks at how you as a parent can circumvent that. (more…)