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Can Men Write Romance? (November 22, 2007): So, can men write romance? Barbara Vane over at Publisher's Weekly isn't so sure.

New Wharton Letter Sheds Light on House of Mirth (November 21, 2007): A newly-discovered letter from Edith Wharton has shed new light on the ending of Wharton's famous novel of manners, The House of Mirth.

Norman Mailer Dead at 84 (November 10, 2007): Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer has died of renal failure.

Dumbledore Comes Out in People Magazine (October 23, 2007): The Photoshop wizards at Best Week Ever have imagined a new People magazine cover story on Dumbledore's outing by J.

J.K. Rowling Says Harry Potter Books Inspired by Christianity (October 19, 2007): J.

Why Doris Lessing Won the Nobel Prize for Literature (October 18, 2007): Doris Lessing's winning the Nobel Prize for Literature thrilled many people -- other than Harold Bloom, of course -- especially science fiction fans who called it a great victory for the genre.

Doris Lessing Wins Nobel Prize For Literature (October 12, 2007): 88 year-old British author Doris Lessing has won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

5 Under 35 Winners Announced (September 24, 2007): The National Book Foundation has selected the "5 Under 35" award winners.

Robert Jordan Dead At the Age of 58 (September 19, 2007): Bestselling fantasy author James Oliver "Jim" Rigney Jr.

Who In the World Is Jordan Ainsley? (September 17, 2007): Rachel Zoe reportedly ants to get away from the tabloid stars and move into pure high fashion pursuits.

Daniel Clowes Launches Mister Wonderful (September 15, 2007): The New York Times is launching a new weekly comic strip by brilliant cartoonist and underground comics creator Daniel Clowes.

James Frey Lands HarperCollins Contract (September 13, 2007): He's back again.

National Book Foundation Announces Lifetime Achievement Awards (September 12, 2007): The National Book Foundation announced that it will present its 2007 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to bestselling novelist Joan Didion, author of The Year of Magical Thinking.

Neil Gaiman Joins 2008 Clarion Faculty (September 11, 2007): Neil Gaiman has agreed to teachat the 2008 Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop.

Joan Didion to Receive Honorary National Book Award (September 10, 2007): The National Book Foundation has announced the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Awards.

New Articles at The Internet Writing Journal (September 8, 2007): New articles at The IWJ.

Alafair Burke and the Serial Killer (September 3, 2007): Author Alafair Burke received a letter from the BTK serial killer when she was working on a true crime novel.

The Horrifying World of Darren O'Shaughnessy (August 30, 2007): Darren O'Shaughnessy has a new 10 volume series called Demonata and he is surprised that is not more parental outrage.

Beauty and Author Marketing (August 30, 2007): As book sales remain flat, a disturbing trend has arisen: prettier authors get better marketing budgets.

Augusten Burroughs Settles Libel Lawsuit (August 29, 2007): Augusten Burroughs has settled a libel lawsuit filed against him in connection with his memoir, Running With Scissors.