What authors influenced you the most
Writers are often asked who their role models are. And when they're not asked, critics often suggest their own answers. I never know how to answer this question because: (a) nobody stands out as a role model, (b) I was probably influenced by a batch of

Independent Authors and Writers
I don't believe that I've mentioned this new website on here. It is mainly for Independent Authors to self-promote but eventually it will be a place for readers to find books. It is still a work in progress but not to shabby for being less than two

Free Publicity for Authors
Perhaps the veterans out there know of this site but for those who don't it is worth checking out. It is not often I get to talk about my book, Eli, but I got a chance on theAuthors Show and felt there is no harm in mentioning this sort of freepublicity.

Short Story Writers Wanted
I am putting together a collection of short stories written by new, undiscovered authors. My idea is to put around 10 or so stories together in a kindle release. Any revenue would be shared equally. I am able to get the cover designed for free

South Carolina Writers Conference
I saw this announcement in the Southern Scribe newsletter and thought maybe there might be a few people here who might be interested: The 21st Annual Writers Workshop, sponsored by the Foothills Writers Guild, will be held March 26-27, 2010 at

What's your best advice for new writers?
Yesterday, I was a guest on Mark David Gerson's Blogtalk radio show at Red River Writers called "The Muse and You." http://www.blogtalkradio.com/redRiverWritersLive/2009/07/29/Red-River-Writers-Live-The-Muse-You My half hour went by without

Top Twenty horror writers
At least here is one guy's list: http://www.mania.com/top-20-greatest-horror-writers-alltime_article_113153.html I like it... It's well thought out and balances the classic and modern authors in a thoughtful way, IMO For Shiney: John Skipp gets a

English Publishers that take first time Authors
hi all, i've been searching everywhere for a publisher that will consider a first time Author who hasnt got a agent, so far my search has proved nearly fruitless. i am still to finish my manuscript but i thought better do both write it and find a publishe

Storytellers versus Writers versus Authors
This business of writing is a unique. Is it an art or is it a skill? Is it a natural talent or can it be learned? In my humble opinion there are storytellers, writers and authors. Storytellers are like the untrained natural athlete. They have tha

UPCOMING PHR WRITERS MALL TOUR
WHAT: PHR Writers Mall Tour WHEN: November 5, 2011 WHERE: SM City Fairview

a-z of Female authors (Last names)
Jane AUSTEN

Who's Your Favorite Author and Why?
If you don't know the author, then just put the book name and look up the author later. And if you have more than one (I know I do!) then jkust list a few. My favorites: Margaret Peterson Haddix, Caroline (not sure how she spells it) Keene, author of Th

Barnes & Noble Local Authors 31 Oct. 10-12 Naples, FL
Barnes & Noble is having a local authors event at their Waterside Shops, North Naples store, 31 October from 10-12 (Saturday). If you are anywhere near Naples, Florida, come say "hello." The mall is high end and beautiful - Tiffany jewels,

Writers are crazy...that is why they are sane.
I write fiction, but...my fiction has truth. Don’t fritter away your time running around screaming, “The sky is falling, the sky is falling.” We are writers on a writers forum. Write. If you want to change the world, write. It has always been writers who

Seeking Local History Writers: Open Call for Authors
I've started a new feature on one of my blogs. I see all kinds of open calls from publishers who are seeking specific types of books or authors. These are from publishers who are actively seeking a particular author, book, or writer. They are usually all