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Book worms, bibliophiles, lovers of literature will all find something here:
- Literary genres, author interviews, writer’s and illustrator’s organizations and conferences.
- Book clubs, how to form a book club; how to choose book club selections and formulate book club questions.
- Critique groups and techniques.
- Literary issues, present and past; popular literary themes, vampire books, romance novels, mysteries, humorous fiction, children’s literature and more.
- · Trends in literature.
Plus the latest book prize awards, literary events, reading lists and best seller lists.
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In: Literary Culture (general)
The southernmost city in the continental United States has attracted writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams since the 1920s. more...
Compare Stephen King's The Stand and H1N1
In: Literary Culture (general)
In Stephen King's apocalyptic novel, humanity is almost wiped out by a flu epidemic. Is the current flu virus life imitating art? more...
How and Why to Form an Online Critique Group
In: Literary Culture (general)
Authors, both new and seasoned, benefit from early critical assessments of their work. Members of an online writing group honestly evaluate each other's manuscripts. more...
Explore the Romance Writers Association
In: Literary Culture (general)
Whether the author's preference is historical, erotic, fantasy, inspirational or modern day tales of love, the romance writer will find his niche here. more...
A Sampling of Mystery Writers Organizations
In: Literary Culture (general)
The Mystery Writers of America is the leading association for crime writers in the United States, but there are worldwide organizations too. Here's a look at some. more...
In: Literary Culture (general)
A writer, editor and critic, Poe is credited as the creator of two literary forms, mysteries and horror. His demise reflects both. more...
A Sampling of Horror Writers Organizations
In: Literary Culture (general)
The Horror Writers Association is the world's largest horror writers organization, not the only one. Here is a partial list of societies dedicated to the horror genre. more...
SCBWI is a Powerful Writer's Organization
In: Literary Culture (general)
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is the most important source of information for those working in the children's publishing industry. more...
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Best Book Club Books for the Holidays
In: Book Clubs
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Karen Plumley
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Karen Plumley
Margaret Atwood – Year of the Flood
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