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Author News & Interviews

Interview: Beverly Barton, author of The Murder Game

Feb 8, 2008

February 8, 2008

In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Maggie Harding, Beverly Barton --- the award-winning author of over 60 books, including CLOSE ENOUGH TO KILL, THE DYING GAME and the newly released THE MURDER GAME --- explains how she is able to maintain a balance between the romantic and thriller elements in her writing, and describes the research she performs in order to accurately portray her characters' actions from a psychological standpoint.

Interview: Alan Drew, author of Gardens of Water

Feb 8, 2008

February 8, 2008

Alan Drew's debut work of fiction,GARDENS OF WATER, examines the clashes among cultures, faiths and families, and sheds light on the disparate perspectives of American involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.

Author Talk: Jennifer Donnelly, author of The Winter Rose

Feb 1, 2008

February 1, 2008

In this interview, Jennifer Donnelly --- author of THE TEA ROSE and its newly published sequel, THE WINTER ROSE --- describes what captivated her about the time period in which her latest book is set and shares how she managed to surprise even herself with the plot's many twists and turns. She also explains how she lives vicariously through her fictional characters, discusses some of their real-life counterparts and reveals the two things she absolutely must have in order to write.

Interview: Eli Gottlieb, author of Now You See Him

Jan 25, 2008

January 25, 2008

In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Kate Ayers, Eli Gottlieb --- author of the critically acclaimed THE BOY WHO WENT AWAY --- describes how gaps in his own reading list prompted him to write his second novel, NOW YOU SEE HIM, and explains how his early work as a poet helped him to shape his characters. He also shares insight on his writing process, discusses its cathartic nature and names some of the writers who have inspired him over the years.

Interview: Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief

Jan 4, 2008

January 4, 2008

Recently released in paperback, Markus Zusak's latest novel, THE BOOK THIEF, has garnered much critical acclaim, several awards and has earned spots on many international bestseller lists.