The Annual Jane Austen Tea
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Every year, the Daughters of the British Empire have tea with Jane Austen. Or at least they have tea to celebrate Jane Austen.
The afternoon tea, with a Jane Austen theme, was held at the Longue Vue House and Gardens. Proper British tea was served in period clothing. (more…)
Robert Pattinson as Christian Grey?
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012We all heard about that huge bidding war for E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey rights, but now who will play the young billionaire Christian Grey? (more…)
Order of Sandra Brown Books
Sandra Brown is an American novelist who writes romance novels and romance thriller/suspense novels. She started her career on a dare from her husband in 1981 and since that time has published almost 70 novels – most of which have been bestsellers. She has also used the pen names Rachel Ryan, Laura Jordan, and Erin St. Claire over the course of her career. (more…)
Order of Rizzoli & Isles Books
The Rizzoli & Isles series of novels is by American author Tess Gerritsen, featuring Jane Rizzoli (a cop) and Dr. Maura Isles (a medical examiner). The Rizzoli & Isles books are a crime/medical thriller series. The book series was adapted into a crime drama/police procedural television series that airs on TNT called Rizzoli & Isles. The TV series airs on TNT and stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander. (more…)
New Books for Early April
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, April 2nd, 2012Well, it’s a new month, so that means… yes, you’ve got it… NEW BOOKS! We’ve got a couple here that for two totally different demographics, including a new Mary Higgins Clark suspense novel and also a children’s book by Conn Iggulden, both to be released on April 3, 2012. (more…)
Surrey Writing Contest Begins; $4,600 in Cash Prizes
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, April 2nd, 2012For those who think they have writing talent of their own, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference Writing Contest has now begun. Hopeful writers and poets can submit their best work for a chance to win cash prizes totaling nearly $5,000. The deadline is September 14, 2012.
Authors Diana Gabaldon and Jack Whyte started the Storyteller’s Award to help celebrate the 10th annual conference. Both have been big-time supporters of the conference for many years. (more…)
Suzanne Collins Gives Taylor Swift A Nice Surprise
Written by Julie Vegas on Monday, April 2nd, 2012Taylor Swift got a nice gift from Suzanne Collins – a signed copy of The Hunger Games for her two contributions to the soundtrack. (more…)
Order of Tess Gerritsen Books
Tess Gerritsen is an American novelist and physician who started out writing romantic suspense novels before moving onto medical thrillers in 1996 with Harvest. In her medical thrillers, she is known for her graphic detail of autopsy scenes. In 2001, she begun her Rizzoli & Isles series featuring Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Dr. Maura Isles which has been most of her novels since that time. (more…)
“Mockingjay” To Be Rated-R?
Written by Brandon Williams on Sunday, April 1st, 2012Those who have read the Suzanne Collins novel Mockingjay (finale of The Hunger Games series) might wonder how they can get those all-out battle sequences into a family-friendly PG-13 rated movie. (more…)
Harry Potter Actor Says Rowling Made Reading Cool
Written by Brandon Williams on Sunday, April 1st, 2012Who would you give credit to for Suzanne Collins‘ and Stephenie Meyer‘s success? Harry Potter actor Tom Felton says they can thank none other than J.K. Rowling. (more…)