Fiction Writing News: Page 30
Clever Become Someone Else Campaign Promotes Reading (May 15, 2011): The postsers for this campaign promoting reading are very clever. The campaign is called Become Someone Else.
Twilight Author Stephenie Meyer Talks About Her Path to Publication (May 13, 2011): Here is a great video of Stephenie Meyer discussing the first three books in the now famous Twilight series: Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse.
Stephen King Talks Short Stories (May 13, 2011): Stephen King talks about short stories and novellas in this interview for his collection Just After Sunset.
Charlaine Harris Becomes Fourth Author in Kindle Million Club (May 11, 2011): Amazon.
ALA's Top Ten List of the Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2010 (May 10, 2011): The ALA recently released its list of the ten Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2010.
2011 Hugo Award Nominees Announced (May 9, 2011): The nominations for the 2011 Hugo Awards were announced at a joint ceremony held at Norwescon and Eastercon.
Best Translated Book Award Winners Announced (May 6, 2011): The winning titles and translators for this year's Best Translated Book Awards have been announced.
Macmillan's Criminal Element Site Seeks Original Crime and Mystery Short Stories (May 6, 2011): Macmillan recently launched Criminal Element, a community site featuring daily content for fans of the crime and mystery genres.
Ana Maria Matute Wins Cervantes Prize (May 5, 2011): Ana Maria Matute has won the Cervantes Prize.
Minnesota House Majority Leader Matt Dean Hates Author Neil Gaiman (May 5, 2011): The Star Tribune reports that Minnesota House majority leader Matt Dean pointed to bestselling author Neil Gaiman's $45,000 fee for a four hour speaking engagement as an example of the type of spending the Minnesota Republican party wants stopped.
Ed Falco to Write Prequel to The Godfather (May 5, 2011): Grand Central Publishing announced it will publish a prequel to The Godfather by Mario Puzo.
Amazon Launches New Imprint, Montlake Romance (May 4, 2011): Amazon.
Harper Lee Cooperating With New Biography (April 27, 2011): Former Chicago Tribune reporter Marja Mills is writing a biography about To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee.
Harry Turtledove Writes Because He Can't Not Write (April 23, 2011): Alternate history master Harry Turtledove explains why he writes in an article on Publishers Weekly's website.
Winners of the 2011 Spur Awards Announced (April 22, 2011): The winners of the 2011 Spur Awards, presented by the Western Writers of America, have been announced.
Mansion Than Inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to Write The Great Gatsby Destroyed (April 20, 2011): They have destroyed the 1902 mansion that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to write The Great Gatsby. It was also home to many lavish parties.
Orbit Starts Selling Short Stories in Ebook Form (April 19, 2011): Orbit, an imprint of the Hachette Book Group, has announced its digital short fiction program.
Jennifer Egan Wins Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (April 18, 2011): Jennifer Egan won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her novel, A Visit from the Goon Squad (Alfred A.
Orange Prize for Fiction Shortlist Announced (April 17, 2011): The shortlist for the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction has been announced.
HarperCollins Signs Lauren Conrad to Three Book Deal (April 12, 2011): HarperCollins Children's Books announced it has acquired world rights to a new book series by Lauren Conrad called The Fame Game.
