“Fifty Shades of Grey” Out in Trade Paperback Today!
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Don’t have an eReader and can’t wait to read E.L. James’ #1 bestselling eBook? Not a problem anymore! Fifty Shades of Grey hits North American bookshelves in trade paperback form as of today! (more…)
Grisham To Release Four Novels in 2012
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012With the upcoming release of Calico Joe, John Grisham is looking to release four books this year.
While some have criticized Grisham for becoming too formulaic with his legal thrillers, this is a baseball book featuring a rookie named Joe Castle. (more…)
James Bond: “Get your hands off my Heinie!”
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012James Bond puts down the Martini for a nice cold Heineken?!
Yes, it appears as if commercialism is running rampant over Ian Fleming‘s classic franchise, as Bond (portrayed by Daniel Craig) will be taking a sip of a beer in at least one scene in the new Bond flick “Skyfall.” (more…)
New Owners of Agatha Christie Estate… Again!
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012RLJ has signed to purchased video distribution companies Image Entertainment and Acorn Media Group to create the LA-based RLJ Entertainment. The company will trade on Nasdaq.
Just last month, the Acorn Media Group purchased a 64% share in Agatha Christie’s literary estate. They now own 40 made-for-TV movies, 19 plays and over 80 novels. They also own many other British dramas. (more…)
The Annual Jane Austen Tea
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Every year, the Daughters of the British Empire have tea with Jane Austen. Or at least they have tea to celebrate Jane Austen.
The afternoon tea, with a Jane Austen theme, was held at the Longue Vue House and Gardens. Proper British tea was served in period clothing. (more…)
Robert Pattinson as Christian Grey?
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012We all heard about that huge bidding war for E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey rights, but now who will play the young billionaire Christian Grey? (more…)
Order of Sandra Brown Books
Sandra Brown is an American novelist who writes romance novels and romance thriller/suspense novels. She started her career on a dare from her husband in 1981 and since that time has published almost 70 novels – most of which have been bestsellers. She has also used the pen names Rachel Ryan, Laura Jordan, and Erin St. Claire over the course of her career. (more…)
Order of Rizzoli & Isles Books
The Rizzoli & Isles series of novels is by American author Tess Gerritsen, featuring Jane Rizzoli (a cop) and Dr. Maura Isles (a medical examiner). The Rizzoli & Isles books are a crime/medical thriller series. The book series was adapted into a crime drama/police procedural television series that airs on TNT called Rizzoli & Isles. The TV series airs on TNT and stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander. (more…)
New Books for Early April
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, April 2nd, 2012Well, it’s a new month, so that means… yes, you’ve got it… NEW BOOKS! We’ve got a couple here that for two totally different demographics, including a new Mary Higgins Clark suspense novel and also a children’s book by Conn Iggulden, both to be released on April 3, 2012. (more…)
Surrey Writing Contest Begins; $4,600 in Cash Prizes
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, April 2nd, 2012For those who think they have writing talent of their own, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference Writing Contest has now begun. Hopeful writers and poets can submit their best work for a chance to win cash prizes totaling nearly $5,000. The deadline is September 14, 2012.
Authors Diana Gabaldon and Jack Whyte started the Storyteller’s Award to help celebrate the 10th annual conference. Both have been big-time supporters of the conference for many years. (more…)