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| Summertime Means.... |
Summertime means the living is easy. It also means there is lots more time for reading!
With that in mind we share with you information about some authors who we think should get your attention both now and in the upcoming months.
Happy reading...
-Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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| July Author of the Month: Mark T. Sullivan |
| Before focusing his attention on writing mystery/suspense novels, Mark T. Sullivan was a successful and well-respected journalist. As an investigative reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune, Sullivan did more than merely gather information for a story and proceed to his next assignment. His style of journalism involved total cultural immersion, learning as much as he could about the lives and cultures of his subjects. For his efforts in the field, Sullivan was nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting.
The research Sullivan conducts for his books goes well beyond surfing the Internet, looking up facts in a reference book or interviewing experts. A self-professed adventure junkie, Sullivan enjoys nature and seeking out new places. Therefore, his novels center on a variety of people with adventurous occupations, such as extreme skiers, deer trackers and cavers. In order to produce the most intriguing and credible stories possible, Sullivan has abandoned the safety and security of his home to participate in these potentially dangerous activities, resulting in such gripping novels as The Fall Line, The Purification Ceremony, and Labyrinth.
His latest novel, The Serpent's Kiss, marks the beginning of a series of books based on a team of San Diego homicide detectives. To celebrate the release of The Serpent's Kiss, AuthorsOnTheWeb has chosen Mark Sullivan as our Author of the Month. Readers can learn more about Sullivan's life and works through trivia questions, fast facts and biographical information, as well as links to his website, bibliography, interviews, and book reviews.
AuthorsOnTheWeb.com's newsletter subscribers have a chance to win a free copy of Sullivan's The Serpent's Kiss. More details can be found at: http://www.authorsontheweb.com/AOM-contest.asp.
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Read about Mark T. Sullivan here.
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| In Case You Missed It - June Author of the Month: James Patterson |
| Before becoming one of the world's top-selling novelists, James Patterson's ambition in life was to become a professional basketball player; unfortunately, he wasn't tall or fast enough. Ironically, Patterson did not like to read in high school. However, in his late teens, he started to read everything he could get his hands on. As a young copywriter with an advertising agency, Patterson's interest in writing grew enormously. In fact, The Day of the Jackal and The Exorcist were the two books that inspired him to write. In 2001 Patterson told the Chicago Tribune, "I had just decided I didn't have Ulysses in me, but I might have a Day of the Jackal."
Patterson's fans are certainly grateful for this decision, because he has since written more than 20 novels and has made numerous appearances on bestseller lists. His novels include his popular series featuring forensic psychologist/detective Alex Cross and the "Women's Murder Club" series, which is full of breathtaking drama and shocking twists. His latest effort, The Lake House, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 1998 bestselling When the Wind Blows.
To celebrate the release of The Lake House, AuthorsOnTheWeb chose James Patterson as the June Author of the Month. Readers can learn more about Patterson's life and works through trivia questions, fast facts and biographical information, as well as links to his website, bibliography, past interviews, and book reviews.
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Read more about James Patterson here.
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| A New Novel from Stan Pottinger |
Stan Pottinger's new thriller, The Last Nazi, hits bookstores this August. Visit StanPottinger.com to read an excerpt from the book, and check back soon for a special behind the scenes glance at photographs and other material Pottinger used to research The Last Nazi. StanPottinger.com also has information on his previous thrillers, The Fourth Procedure and A Slow Burning, as well as a newsletter signup and a "what's next" feature.
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Visit StanPottinger.com here.
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| Daniel Silva - Sign Up for His Newsletter and You Could Win SIGNED BOOKS |
Daniel Silva has just launched his new website, DanielSilvaBooks.com. The bestselling author of THE CONFESSOR and THE ENGLISH ASSASSIN is offering 5 sets of SIGNED books to readers who sign up for his newsletter by July 31, 2003. The newsletter will offer information on new releases, as well as tour dates. There will be a new contest every month. And in case you are wondering, your email address will be kept private! Exploring an author's website is a great way to learn more about his or her work. Enjoy checking out Silva's here.
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Visit Daniel Silva's website, sign up for his newsletter and be eligible to win a set of signed books!
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| Peter Clement --- Mortal Remains |
Peter Clement, author of such acclaimed medical thrillers as Critical Condition, Mutant, and Death Rounds offers his latest novel, Mortal Remains, on August 26th. To celebrate the book's publication, PeterClementBooks.com has launched with an "Ask the Doctor" Q&A about the forensics and medical information found in his books, book descriptions, brief author essays about the books' origins, excerpts and more.
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Check out PeterClementBooks.com here.
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| Mary Kay Andrews --- Little Bitty Lies |
Mary Kay Andrews' Little Bitty Lies was published this month to rave reviews. Visit her new website, MaryKayAndrews.com, for excerpts from her books, reading guides, the chicken salad recipe that is a core part of the storyline in Little Bitty Lies and more. Andrews also writes as Kathy Trocheck; MaryKayAndrews.com includes a list of books written under this name.
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Visit Mary Kay Andrews' website here.
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| Coming this Fall: Jim Fusilli's Tribeca Blues |
Jim Fusilli's new Terry Orr novel, Tribeca Blues, arrives in bookstores this October. Visit JimFusilli.com to read descriptions, excerpts, and reviews about Closing Time and A Well-Kept Secret, the first two novels featuring private investigator Terry Orr.
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Click here to visit Jim Fusilli's website.
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| Authors' Summer Reading Lists |
Several AOTW authors participated in this year's Authors' Summer Reading List feature, including Mary Kay Andrews, Peter Clement, Kenneth C. Davis, Jim Fusilli, William Lashner, Laura Pedersen, and Mark T. Sullivan. Check out the complete Authors' Summer Reading feature at the link below.
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Read the Authors' Summer Reading Lists here.
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| More Author News |
Want to find out more about Authors On the Web authors? Make sure to visit our Author News section to find out highlights from our authors' websites.
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Read Author News here.
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As always, thanks for reading. Have a great month.
-- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@bookreporter.com)
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