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'The Annotated Sandman' Will Thrill Fans of Neil Gaiman

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Shirey) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:26:36 EDT

Vertigo has released a 560-page hardcover collection that is sure to have fans of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman drooling all over themselves. It’s titled 'The Annotated Sandman' and comprises issues #1 through #20 of the critically acclaimed comic.

Contributor: Eric Shirey
Published: Jan 06, 2012

How I Published All of My Books

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Strickland) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:52:39 EDT

I have published 10 books for children and adults. Here's how I did it.

Contributor: Michael Strickland
Published: Jan 03, 2012

H. P. Lovecraft - Pioneer of American Weird Horror

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Andrew Riggio) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:59:17 EDT

A brief bio and summary of the influence of HP Lovecraft.

Contributor: Andrew Riggio
Published: Oct 12, 2011

Writer Judd Winick Introduces Us to Africa's Batwing

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Shirey) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:14:24 EDT

'This is different from ANY of the other books. We’re on another continent for starters, and Batwing is not simply a black Batman, or an African Batman. He has his own troubled origins and obstacles.'

Contributor: Eric Shirey
Published: Oct 06, 2011

How to Publish Your First Book - Tips and Leads

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Elise Easterbrook) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:56:38 EDT

Practical tips and leads for those thinking of publishing a book.

Contributor: Elise Easterbrook
Published: Jan 25, 2009

Interview With 'Cowboys & Aliens' Creator Fred Van Lente

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Shawn S. Lealos) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:50:30 EDT

'Cowboys & Aliens' is a comic book adaptation hitting theaters in July 2011, starring Daniel Craig. Fred Van Lente, the creator of the original comic book series, talks about his story making it to the big screen.

Contributor: Shawn S. Lealos
Published: Jun 22, 2011

Those Darn 'ly' Adverbs: Adverb Use in Fiction

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Denise Robbins) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:16:20 EDT

A guide: how to not use adverbs in fiction writing.

Contributor: Denise Robbins
Published: Mar 05, 2009

'Captain America: The First Avenger' Artist Neil Edwards

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Shirey) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:26:54 EDT

The new 'Captain America' costume and the Hydra guys had to follow the movie versions. It was wonderful to show Captain America before the super serum, too.

Contributor: Eric Shirey
Published: Jul 22, 2011

Borders Liquidation Like a Bad Ending to a Good Book

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Adam Justice) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:03:52 EDT

Borders could start closing the remainder of its stores by Friday. This is just one piece of proof that consumers are buying and consuming literature differently than people have done for hundreds of years. Technology is not always a good thing.

Contributor: Adam Justice
Published: Jul 21, 2011

Interview with "Batman" Writer and Artist Tony Daniel

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Shirey) — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:11:43 EDT

Out of all the comic book artists that have worked on the different "Batman" titles recently, my favorite one has to be Tony Daniel. I had a chance to discuss Daniel's work and what we have to look forward to in the next story arc.

Contributor: Eric Shirey
Published: May 04, 2011

Harry Potter's Nemeis Takes on Role of Rock Star

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (jyn radakovits) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:03:39 EDT

known best for playing the blond and bratty draco malfoy in the harry potter movies, 22 year old actor tom felton begins his decent into music after his characters most important moment in the series

Contributor: jyn radakovits
Published: Jul 07, 2011

'Detective Comics' and 'Gates of Gotham' Writer Scott Snyder

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Shirey) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:54:00 EDT

The historical figures you see are characters in the cannon. The thing that's so exciting to me about Gotham's history, though, is how unexplored and unknown it is. Even the characters that are established figures are still pretty open to interpretation.

Contributor: Eric Shirey
Published: Jun 24, 2011

Fun in the Sun: My Summer 2011 Reading List

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lauren Blake) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:35:13 EDT

This article provides short descriptions about three books that I am planning to read this summer: "The Tipping Point", "Love in the Time of Cholera", and "Beyond Basketball: Coach K's Keywords for Success".

Contributor: Lauren Blake
Published: Apr 29, 2011

The Oprah Effect: 3 Books I Would Never Have Read

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tena Pyrkins) — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:23:49 EDT

The Oprah Book Club will be missed as "The Oprah Winfrey Show" comes to an end after 25 years. Rumors of an Oprah Effect are true; it has moved me to read a few books that I would have never discovered.

Contributor: Tena Pyrkins
Published: May 24, 2011

Interview with Comic Book Writer and Novelist Chris Roberson

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Shirey) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:26:27 EDT

Chris Roberson is a writer '" pure and simple. To say he is accomplished would be an understatement and could even be regarded as an insult. I had the great fortune to be able to catch up with Roberson and conduct a short interview.

Contributor: Eric Shirey
Published: Mar 23, 2011

Best Books for College Graduates

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Shannon Tinker) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:14:39 EDT

College grads face common challenges in the real world. Give your graduate the gift of a good book as a traveling companion for, all of the places they'll go.

Contributor: Shannon Tinker
Published: Mar 24, 2011

Google in the E-Book Business

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (L.L. Woodard) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:41:53 EDT

Google, a name synonymous with "search engine," has thrown its hat into the ebook store ring with the likes of Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble's Nook and Sony eReaders.

Contributor: L.L. Woodard
Published: Dec 07, 2010

Top Five Blogs by Fantasy Authors

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sharon Schmidt Tyler) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:23:18 EDT

The best blogs straight from the authors in the fantasy industry. Where better to find out what is coming next, or what they like to read, than from those that shape the genre?

Contributor: Sharon Schmidt Tyler
Published: Jun 03, 2010

Is H.P. Lovecraft the Father of the Modern Zombie Story?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (L. Vincent Poupard) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:10:42 EDT

If you take a close look at some of the stories of H.P. Lovecraft, you will find that he could be the father of the modern zombie story.

Contributor: L. Vincent Poupard
Published: Jun 04, 2010

How to Throw a Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Shannon Wilson) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:19:57 EDT

If your child loves the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books by Jeff Kinney, then throw them a party with the book theme. This article will give you several suggestions on how to successfully throw a party with a Diary of a Wimpy Kid theme.

Contributor: Shannon Wilson
Published: Jun 11, 2010

Ten Best American Travel Writers - from Twain to Theroux

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Barbara Hudgins) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:27:06 EDT

Travelogues, memoirs, essays and guidebooks are all featured in this list of American travel writers and their works. Mark Twain, John Muir, Arthur Frommer are just some.

Contributor: Barbara Hudgins
Published: Apr 28, 2010

Gandhi Biography Banned in Parts of India Over Secret Homosexual Relationship

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Arrivanna Brooks) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:18:42 EDT

Mahatma Ghandi was a man who devoted his entire life to helping others in his native country. He believed in peace and harmony, but now his biography is banned because some think he might have been a homosexual.

Contributor: Arrivanna Brooks
Published: Mar 31, 2011