Fiction Writing News: Page 56
Jimmy Carter Credits Presidential Win to Robert Redford (September 7, 2004): According to the Associated Press, at the Sundance ski resort owned by Robert Redford, former president and bestselling novelist Jimmy Carter revealed that it was Redford who coached Carter before his debates with Gerald Ford in the 1976 election.
J.K. Rowling Gives Sneak Preview of Book 6 (September 3, 2004): The BBC reports that J.
S.E. Hinton Returns to Writing (August 24, 2004): S.
Pamela Anderson Novel Features Character Similar to Herself (August 3, 2004): You've watched her on Baywatch and VIP.
The Vicissitudes of Fame (July 26, 2004): Bestselling author Neil Gaiman has one of the funniest, most entertaining and interesting author blogs.
Christian Singles Titles are Hot, Hot, Hot (July 21, 2004): One of the hottest trends in self-help books is helping Christian singles navigate the world of dating.
2004 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest Winner Announced (July 20, 2004): 42-year old software developer Dave Zobel of Manhattan Beach, California, won the 2004 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest which celebrates bad writing with a real stunner: A very moving entry.
Saddam's New Novel is Called Get Out, You Damned (July 20, 2004): According to The Scotsman the first excerpt of Saddam Hussein's new novel, Get Out, You Damned, appeared in Asharq al-Awsat, a London-based Arab newspaper.
Co-writing Suits Hackman Just Fine (July 19, 2004): One normally thinks of Gene Hackman as a great actor -- he has won two Oscars so far, after all.
Creative Writing Sweeps America (July 16, 2004): A recent NEA Report (PDF) was a real shocker.
Fine Art Trend Hits Books, Films (January 6, 2004): Fine Art is appearing in books and books made into films such as Girl With a Pearl Earring and Frida starring Salma Hayek
2003 Christy Awards Winners Announced (August 18, 2003): The 2003 Christy Awards, annual awards for Christian Fiction, were recently announced.
Harry Potter & the Order of Searches (June 13, 2003): It's been three years since the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth in the popular children's book series, and judging by the searches on Yahoo! Search, the magical spell remains unbroken.
First Time Novelist Uses Internet To Hit The Bestsellers List (October 9, 1997): Peter Lance is used to controversy.
John Updike and Amazon Seek 44 Co-Authors for The Greatest Tale Ever Told (July 30, 1997): Engaging in what he describes as "sticking my head into the mouth of the electronic lion," Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike has written the beginning of an original story titled "Murder Makes the Magazine" exclusively for online bookseller Amazon.
Samuel Adams Announces Short Story Contest (May 23, 1997): Samuel Adams will send one talented writer to the first annual Zoetrope Short Story Writers' Workshop in Belize this July.
Oldest Film Based on a Charles Dickens' Novel Found (): The oldest film based on a Charles Dickens' novel has been found. It was created over 100 years ago.
