May 2005 Issue
The Internet Writing JournalISSN No. 1095-3973
Volume 9, Issue 2.
In This Issue:
A Conversation With Rowena CherryCan a famous chess term provide the basis for a red-hot romance novel? Former chess champion Rowena Cherry thought it might, and her futuristic romance novel, Forced Mate (LoveSpell) was a finalist in the Romantic Times and Dorchester Publishing New Voice in Romance Contest and a finalist for a PEARL Award for Best Futuristic Romance. Forced Mate breaks new ground in the genre by taking a Regency royal abduction plot and setting it in a high-tech feudal background. Her crisp writing style, naughty sense of humor and fast pacing have made Rowena Cherry a hit with fans and reviewers. Rowena spoke with us about Forced Mate, why contests can be a writer's best tool, and how her sense of humor can sometimes get her into trouble.
A Conversation With Marjorie Liu
Marjorie Liu has caused quite a stir in the romance world with the publication of her first book, Tiger Eye (LoveSpell), an exciting paranormal adventure romance set in China and the United States which has gotten rave reviews from fans and critics. Only 26, Marjorie gave up a budding law career to pursue her passion: writing fiction. Now, she's under contract for four books in the next year alone, including a new X-Men novel for Marvel. A world traveler, Marjorie uses exotic settings to great effect in her books. In this exclusive interview, Marjorie talks to us about the launch of her writing career, what prompted her to abandon law for the life of a writer, and why landing the X-Men contract is the realization of a lifelong dream.
A For Advice
In an article that is certain to be popular with writers, British novelist Alex Keegan offers writing advice from A to Z, providing thought-provoking, inspirational and pithy advice for every letter of the alphabet. This is one to bookmark and revisit when you need some inspiration.
Rhyme or Reason -- Part 1
In her latest article, Mary Dawson talks about rhyme -- one of the most powerful tools in the songwriter's toolkit. Learn about the evolution of rhymes over the past decades and how today Near Rhymes are accepted and even preferred by hit songwriters.
D-I-Y: Developing and Designing 2DO Before I Die
Authors Michael Ogden and Chris Day explain the creative process behind their new book, 2DO Before I Die (Little, Brown). The authors tell how they found the inspiration for the book, learned the skills to design the book and drank 337 pots of coffee to get to the final product.
The Major Role of a Minor Character
Jan Brogan, author of A Confidential Source (Mysterious Press), explains how she became a journalist and eventually a novelist. She also reveals how a local radio talk show host from her hometown to inspired her to create her character Billy Lopresti.
Book Reviews
Children's/Young Adult
Drowned Wednesday by Garth Nix (Scholastic)
Magyk: Septimus Heap by Angie Sage (Katherine Tegen Books)
SilverFin by Charlie Higson (Miramax)
Wolf Brother: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Book 1 by Michelle Paver (HarperCollins)
Fantasy/SF
The Good, the Bad and the Undead by Kim Harrison (HarperTorch)
The Greenstone Grail by Amanda Hemingway (Del Rey)
Haunted by Kelley Armstrong (Bantam Spectra)
Lifestyle
78 Reasons Why Your Book Will Never Be Published by Pat Walsh (Penguin Group)
Body for Life for Women by Pamela Peeke, MD (Rodale)
The I Ching for Writers by Sarah Jane Sloane (New World Library)
Mystery/Thriller
Prince of Fire by Daniel Silva (Putnam)
Shadow Family by Miyuki Miyabe (Kodansha)
The Third Secret by Steve Berry (Ballantine Books)
Romance and Women's Fiction
Forced Mate by Rowena Cherry (LoveSpell)
Lessons in Seduction by Sara Bennett (Avon)
Night Bites by Nina Bangs (LoveSpell)
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu (LoveSpell)
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