The Investments of Clive Cussler
Bankrate.com interviewed bestselling author Clive Cussler about his path to writing success, his automobile investments, and his nautical recovery activities. “I wrote evenings and weekends for the first two manuscripts, then got an agent and decided I wanted to do that full time,” Cussler told the website. “So since I could write anywhere, we…
continue readingHidden Delights
Bookninja pointed out a listing of deserving books you might have overlooked this year. It’s an interesting list because it’s not the same old titles mentioned over and over again. There are definitely a number of books that seem interesting on here.
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Never one to be outdone by cute reindeer, the bat is back with another round of great podcasts. This time, Bat Segundo speaks with authors Claire Messud and Simon Winchester.
continue readingQuite a Ballsy Move
Many authors obsess over Amazon. They worry about their rankings, the reviews, and the overall visibility for their book. However, not everyone is happy about being on the site. The great Bookninja brings news of a writer who is actually demanding that Amazon remove his book from their site. “George Walker, author of Tales from an Airfield,…
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Syntax of Things continues to spread the word with the 2006 Underrated Writers List. This year, a number of litbloggers contributed their thoughts on 66 writers who deserve more attention. So while you’re completing last minute Christmas shopping, check out this list before you hit the bookstore. Do the guys on the usual “best of” lists really…
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