Recap: Game of Thrones 3.08 - Second Sons

Column by Rob W. Hart
May 20, 2013 (5) comments
A surprisingly slow episode, considering we've got two left to go. But that's Okay, because we were treated to the most awkward wedding EVER.

Why the F*ck Do People Love Jane Austen So Much? A Primer

Column by Taylor Houston
May 20, 2013 (7) comments
I avoided reading Jane Austen for a long time, but now, I am an avid fan. Join me in learning why she is worthy of so much admiration.
Ask The Agent with Bree Ogden

Ask The Agent with Bree Ogden - Now Taking Your Questions!

News by Bree Ogden
May 20, 2013 (6) comments
Ask The Agent, with Bree Ogden, is now open for business! Submit your questions about the publishing industry today.
NYT eBook Bestseller List Online Only

Changes at New York Times Book Review - eBook Bestseller List Moves Online

News by Dean Fetzer
May 20, 2013 (0) comments
New editor Pamela Paul is putting her mark on the famed literary publication by shaking a few things up.
The Stud Book: An Interview with Monica Drake

The Stud Book: An Interview with Monica Drake

Interview by Rob W. Hart
May 17, 2013 (1) comments
Monica Drake talks writing, inspiration, workshoppin', and her latest novel, 'The Stud Book'.
Casting News for 'Inherent Vice'

‘Inherent Vice’ Casting Roundup

News by Dean Fetzer
May 17, 2013 (7) comments
Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel continues to add cast members, including Joaquin Phoenix, Benicio del Toro, Owen Wilson and Reese Witherspoon,.

The Blagger's Guide to F Scott Fitzgerald

Column by Cath Murphy
May 17, 2013 (1) comments
As Leonardo DiCaprio holds his breath and hopes that "The Great Gatsby" will FINALLY get him that Oscar, you can effortlessly dazzle your friends with this Blagger's Guide to F Scott Fitzgerald.
New Book Social Media Site 'BookLikes'

New Book Social Media Site 'BookLikes' Now Open

News by Christopher Shultz
May 17, 2013 (1) comments
Like GoodReads? Like Tumblr? Wish they'd have a baby? Well, you're in luck.
Bid to censor Anne Frank's 'pornographic' diary fails

Michigan School Refuses to Remove Definitive Version of Anne Frank's Diary From Curriculum

News by Dean Fetzer
May 16, 2013 (2) comments
A mother’s attempt to get the full version of the historic diary banned from schools over “pornographic” anatomical descriptions has failed.
Barnes & Noble's Nook Sold Out in U.K.

Barnes & Noble's Nook Sold Out in U.K.

News by Christopher Shultz
May 16, 2013 (0) comments
It seemed destined to be DOA, but after time, some charitable endeavors, and a significant price cut, the Simple Touch is Hitsville U.K.!

The 10 Best Star Trek Villains Ever (Besides Khan)

Column by BH Shepherd
May 16, 2013 (1) comments
Sure, everyone knows about Khan and his wrath, but who are the other all time greats of Star Trek villainy?
Amazon Coins

Amazon Launches Their Own Currency, But You Can't Buy Books With It

News by Christopher Shultz
May 15, 2013 (0) comments
The online giant wants you to use Coins for apps and games. Will this venture take off?
Bret Easton Ellis attacks 'politically correct gayness'

Ellis Attacks Gay Campaign Group Over "Politically Correct Gayness"

News by Dean Fetzer
May 15, 2013 (10) comments
Controversial author Bret Easton Ellis has done it again, upsetting activist group GLAAD in the process.

Three Books about... Machines

Column by Cath Murphy
May 15, 2013 (2) comments
What do "Crash," "Christine," and "I, Robot" have in common?

Do or Dialect: 6 Tips for Building a Believable Voice

Column by Rob D. Young
May 15, 2013 (6) comments
Six tips on creating a sense of a character's voice and dialect without resorting to painful phonetic representations.
Dan Brown's 'worst book yet' tops bestseller lists

‘Inferno’ Tops Bestseller Lists on First Day

News by Dean Fetzer
May 14, 2013 (3) comments
Despite being described as Dan Brown’s ‘worst book yet’, his latest Robert Langdon novel has shot to the top of the charts after one day.

Storyville: Ten Ways to Evaluate Fiction Markets

Column by Richard Thomas
May 14, 2013 (9) comments
Here are ten ways to evaluate fiction markets, so you can place your stories with confidence.
Trailer for James Franco's 'As I Lay Dying'

Trailer for James Franco's 'As I Lay Dying' Released

News by Christopher Shultz
May 14, 2013 (4) comments
The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Franco! He can do anything, even adapt Faulkner's unfilmable novel to the screen. It looks like he did a pretty decent job.

5 Dramatists as Novelists: The Joy of Reading Plays

Column by Christopher Shultz
May 14, 2013 (1) comments
People go to the physical theatre all the time, but how often do you indulge the theatre in your mind? Here are some playwrights that blur the boundaries between drama and literature.
Charlaine Harris threatened by fans over final Sookie Stackhouse novel

Sookie Stackhouse Fans Send Death Threats Over Final Book

News by Dean Fetzer
May 13, 2013 (6) comments
With ‘Dead Ever After’ released last week, the author Charlaine Harris has been the target of a number of threats and a lot of bile over the end of the series.

Recap: Game of Thrones 3.07 - The Bear and the Maiden Fair

Column by Rob W. Hart
May 13, 2013 (6) comments
This was a very sexy episode of 'Game of Thrones', until the castration, at which point sex was ruined forever.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

First Look at Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' TV Series

News by Christopher Shultz
May 13, 2013 (3) comments
Joss Whedon is back with more Avengers stories. The trailer looks pretty cool, but will the show hold a candle to the insanely successful film?

Ask The Agent: 20 Insights Into a Successful Agent/Client Relationship

Column by Bree Ogden
May 13, 2013 (0) comments
Navigating the rough terrain of today’s publishing industry shouldn’t be a solo event. This week in Ask the Agent, I’ll explore and dissect one of the industry’s mysteries, straight from the shoulder.

LURID: Oooh Mama! Top 10 Bad Mother Figures

Column by Karina Wilson
May 10, 2013 (2) comments
Your Mom is lovely. Buy her some flowers. Meanwhile, Lurid takes a look at the not-so-lovely Moms who smash the maternal mold.
Max Brooks Publicly Disses 'World War Z' Movie

Max Brooks Publicly Disses 'World War Z' Movie

News by Christopher Shultz
May 10, 2013 (12) comments
The compiler of the zombie apocalypse's oral history doesn't like what Hollywood did with his story, and now he's speaking out.