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Interview: Robert D. Taylor, author of Paradigm

Mar 31, 2006

March 31, 2006

Nobel Prize-nominated research scientist and businessman Robert D. Taylor is trying his hand at fiction with his debut novel, PARADIGM. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight Team (Carol Fitzgerald, Joe Hartlaub and Wiley Saichek), Taylor discusses his theories on gravity and how it may affect the stock market, and compares and contrasts creative and scientific writing. He also explains how he structured the book by entwining his scientific research, historical data and fiction with real life experiences, and drops hints about both his next theory and follow-up novel.

March 2006

This month, FaithfulReader.com is full of new and inspirational features. We are bringing you Faithful Fifteen interviews with Steven James, author of STORY: RECAPTURE THE MYSTERY, and Sarah Zacharias Davis, author of CONFESSIONS FROM AN HONEST WIFE: On the Mess, Mystery & Miracle of Marriage. Please note that we have updated our Faithful Fifteen questions. They are now broken down into three categories --- Writing, Spirituality and Life --- and allow for authors to reveal even more about their faith and their writing.

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March 24, 2006

As promised, I am writing this note from Charlottesville where I am in town for the Virginia Festival of the Book. I think this is my sixth year of coming to this event, which always is one of my favorites. I will blog about this as things happen. You can read my comments about the drive down here. Charlottesville is such a warm and welcoming town with a nice mix of college students, great restaurants and warm ambience. Also flowers are in bloom and the trees are blossoming...life is good!

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Interview: Robert Dugoni, author of The Jury Master

Mar 24, 2006

March 24, 2006

As the author of a legal thriller, Robert Dugoni successfully melds together his backgrounds in journalism and law. Bookreporter.com's Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight Team (Carol Fitzgerald, Joe Hartlaub and Wiley Saichek) interviewed Dugoni about his debut novel, THE JURY MASTER. Dugoni discusses the recurring themes of justice and the abuse of power, and parallels himself with the novel's protagonist, David Sloane. He also shares his lifelong passion for writing --- despite his decision to pursue a doctorate in jurisprudence --- and sheds light on details for future series projects.

Interview: Richard Montanari, author of The Skin Gods

Mar 24, 2006

March 24, 2006

Bookreporter.com's Suspense/Thriller Author Spotlight Team (Carol Fitzgerald, Joe Hartlaub and Wiley Saichek) interviewed Richard Montanari --- author of such novels as THE ROSARY GIRLS and THE VIOLET HOUR --- about his most recent endeavor, THE SKIN GODS. Montanari explains some of the technical aspects of writing, such as how a character's point of view can set the tone of the entire novel, and the ways in which he structures multiple plot lines in a single book. He also discusses his lifelong passion for film and its effect on his work, explores the possibility of writing sequels to his previous books, and shares details on the future of the Byrne/Balzano series.

Interview: Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

Mar 24, 2006

March 24, 2006

Throughout her writing career, Elizabeth Gilbert has experimented with several different genres: she has penned a novel, a biography, a short story collection, and worked as a staff journalist for publications like GQ and SPIN. She tries her hand at yet another --- travel memoir --- with her latest release, EAT, PRAY, LOVE. In this interview with Bookreporter.com's contributing writer Alexis Burling, Gilbert talks about why she chose to follow this path and explains how these various styles have affected her abilities as a writer. She also contemplates the pressures that society places on women and shares what she has learned about herself and others from her extensive travels.

March 2006

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb --- I don't know about you, but here at Kidsreads.com we've had lamb days, lion days and we're not sure if spring is ever really coming. But if winter's getting you down, this month's update should bring some much needed fun and excitement.

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March 2006

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb --- I don't know about you, but here at Kidsreads.com we've had lamb days, lion days and we're not sure if spring is ever really coming. But if winter's getting your kids down, this month's update should bring some much needed fun and excitement. We also know that Spring Break is either upon you now, or soon will be happening. Whether you are staying home, or traveling, books can make these days really full.

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Who is an author (name up to 3) you will skip dinner to read?

March 17, 2006

March 17, 2006

Last Saturday the weather here was glorious. I had my older son help me haul the hammock outside so I could pretend either that it was summer or that I was still in Florida. I looked through my stack of books and plucked out THE BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEAD by Kevin Brockmeier to read while I swung.

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