Authorship category: 1257 books

Saggi - saggio (83 pagine) - Che cosa significa, oggi, scrivere horror? Non solo romanzi, ma anche sceneggiature per film, o serie televisive? Ce lo racconta un grande esperto di horror, senza lesinare segreti e consigli Scrivere horror, oggi, non è semplice. Bisogna sapere quali sono gli...

This book explores the many elements of the fantasy realm and examines the use of magic in stories for children and young adults. Topics include fairy tales, magical objects, secret languages, mysterious books, time travel, mythological creatures, and the roots of magic. "In particular, I...

A simple, five-day process for writing complex characters readers will love -- or love to hate. Through case studies, insightful lessons, and writing exercises divided into five easy-to-follow daily plans, veteran editor and bestselling author Jen Blood shares her secrets for creating characters readers...

This terrifically moving personal essay about mother whose child is abducted by his father first appeared in Prairie Fire magazine.

HiI introduce The strangest man of history By himself.By his words

As a producer and successful screenwriter, Linda Palmer knows all of Hollywood's trade secrets--and in How to Write It, How to Sell It, she shares them all. Linda Palmer knows that even in closed-door Hollywood, if your screenplay snags the interest of a producer, it doesn't matter who you are--you're...

Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden, in paradise. They walked with God and were untouched by sin; the only state where one could walk face to face with the creator of all things. Their minds were pure and worked at a level of perfection no one can imagine. Having been made for one another, they...

An enthralling biography of one of the most luminous shining stars of fantasy and science fiction, world builder and dragon master Anne McCaffrey, written by her son, collaborator, and most devoted fan While you’ve been to Pern . . . you haven’t heard the stories behind the stories. I...

Kim Antieau has had her books published by St. Martin’s Press, Simon and Schuster, and Houghton Mifflin. She’s also been published by small presses, including Aqueduct Press, Silver Salamander Press, and Pulphouse Publishing. In addition, she’s had dozens of short stories, poems, and essays...

I was asked by DW Gregory, an award-winning playwrite form the D.C. area, to write this essay. She explores the writing process on her blog. You can find her at www.dwgregory.com. Be sure to check out "Looking Backwards Through A Microscope" while you're there. When she asked me to write this...

An indispensable guide to facts, procedures, and the how-to's of small town law enforcement from Debra Dixon, author of GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict. Jack Berry has over 30 years in law enforcement, the last 17 as chief in a small town. He also happens to be Debra's dad. Crack the covers of this...

Have a certain itch that needs to be scratched and you don't know which horny - uh, er, "thorny" - Rose story and book to use to satisfy that need? Parade of Roses to the rescue! As a super-big, bonus (*bonus*... bonUS! Quit saying it with an 'er' at the end! I'm not that kind of girl.)...

In Beyond Horatio’s Philosophy: The Fantasy of Peter S. Beagle, David Stevens examines the fantasy of American writer Peter S. Beagle. He finds a consistent view of the world and an almost overpowering sense of humor, leading him to conclude that Beagle believes that love is the best thing we have...

Author’s commentary on the origin, backstory, and writing of the acclaimed military romantic suspense series: The Night Stalkers. “Top 10 Romance of 2012.” – Booklist, The Night Is Mine “Top 5 Romance of 2012.” –NPR, I Own the Dawn “Best 5 Romance of 2013.” –Barnes...