Interviewsinterview / Literary fiction / Speculative-Fiction / writing18 Comments
Audrey Niffenegger’s literary love story, The Time Traveler’s Wife, has sold over seven million copies worldwide. Now, on the 10th anniversary of its publication, Zola Books has issued the first-ever digital edition. What’s more, the DRM-free e-book contains a 25-page excerpt from a sequel Niffenegger is writing. When Zola Books ... more >
Contests/Giveaways / Interviews1 Comments
Congratulations to Simone St. James, whose 1920’s gothic The Haunting of Maddy Clare won not only the Best First Book RITA, but also the Novel With Strong Romantic Elements category. And congratulations to Dear Author’s reader-winners from the Best First Book Interview & Giveaway! Check your email for further info: Faye: The ... more >
InterviewsDebut-book / Interviews / New Author Interviews6 Comments
I’ve had some concerns by readers who are primarily print readers that the coverage at Dear Author has been too focused on ebooks. When I asked the readers what they were interested in seeing, they responded that they would like to know more about print debut authors. We developed a ... more >
Contests/Giveaways / Interviewsdebut novel / first-sale / giveaway53 Comments
Come July 20, the Romance Writers of America will honor novels in eleven categories with the RITA award. Once again, Dear Author welcomes the Best First Book finalists. This year, I’ve asked the authors to offer readalikes, so you might just find a good match with a new author. At ... more >
Today is the release date for Colleen Gleason’s next installation in her paranormal romance series: The Gardella Vampire Chronicles. While I’ve been complaining for a while that I think vampires series are a bit played out, this series features fabulous vampire slayers a la Buffy Summers, AND this trilogy is ... more >
Contests/Giveaways / Interviewsaudiobooks / Contemporary romance / giveaway / Karen White / Paranormal56 Comments
Samuel Johnson observed, “A writer only begins a book. The reader finishes it.” With an audiobook, a voice is added to that mix, one that can profoundly affect the reader’s experience of the story. Audiobook narration is an art and craft that’s long fascinated me, and June Is Audiobook Month, ... more >