Can 2017 match the tally of this year's fantastic fiction? - A preview of some of next year's fiction releases.
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‘How I Survived 2016’ – The Best Fiction of The Year
The top 20 books of 2016 that helped keep the world at bay.
Read More »The Best Fiction Book Covers of 2016
For many reasons 2016 has us wishing for either a do-over, or the anticipation to see it already gone. One thing we can't deny though is that this year has been a glorious one for fiction. But also for book covers.
Read More »Autographed Book Giveaway: ‘The Apothecary’s Curse’ by Barbara Barnett
Enter to win an autographed copy of Barbara Barnett's new novel "The Apothecary's Curse" published in October by Pyr.
Read More »Can the Arts Thrive Under a Trump Presidency? Writers Weigh in
I’m fortunate enough to interview talented writers and indie filmmakers on a regular basis, so I got in touch with a few of them and asked two basic questions: how they felt about the outcome of the presidential election, and what it meant to them as writers, artists, or patrons of the arts.
Read More »Hooked on a Book From Just One Line
One line or one paragraph can grab us. But can it make a book memorable? Try these on for size.
Read More »Interview: Jay McInerney, Author of ‘Bright, Precious Days’
'Bright Precious Days' by Jay McInerney holds a uniquely powerful message about relationships and marriage; that both are made of much more than physical passion, but are forged instead in the ability to move forward together and stronger after the battle.
Read More »Friendship Between Tennessee QB and Six-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Inspires Entire State
And at the heart of that community is the story of a little boy and his best friend. AJ Cucksey has all the adoration a kid has for an older brother who does amazing things. Josh Dobbs is a role model for AJ: an aeronautic engineering major with an outstanding scholastic record, a famous quarterback for a storied program, and a young man with a history of doing all he can for people in his community.
Read More »New Fiction that will make you love New York
This year alone has seen quite a few new fiction releases set in New York. Why is it such a magnet for fiction authors? The real question should be, how can it not be?
Read More »Art House Theaters in Florida Perform Vanishing Act
Art house theaters are succumbing under the pressure of chains like AMC and Regal. They are unable to compete with what those theaters offer, like big parking lots, multiple concession stands that sometimes include a dinner menu, and wide leather reclining chairs.
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