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 Many of our authors maintain personal web sites which offer additional content and opportunities. Here’s what’s happening on the sites of authors with new releases this month.
Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong“To celebrate my new release, I’m giving away four signed copies of Personal Demon. You’ll also find Personal Demon trailers, my tour schedule, free online stories, a book club forum, a link to the newsletter, sample chapters, essays, bookplate offer and more.” The Dead Place by Stephen BoothGet a taste of the atmospheric location of the Cooper & Fry series. More pictures of England’s Peak District have been added to the slide show this month, there is a downloadable walking guide of the district, and Booth has posted an interview on how the place inspires him. The Lost Ones by Christopher GoldenWeb site updates include news on his upcoming appearances as Guest of Honor at the 2008 British Fantasy Convention and at Ad Astra in Toronto, as well as an updated cover gallery, a brand new blog, and a new Facebook page. Click here to visit Christopher Golden’s official Web site. Turning Tables by Heather and Rose MacDowellHeather and Rose MacDowell have launched a new website to coincide with the release of their book, Turning Tables. The site features reviews, photographs, an essay on the pleasures and pitfalls of writing as a team, and exclusive true tales from the authors’ days and nights in the restaurant trenches. The Much Too Promised Land by Aaron David MillerSearch for Arab-Israeli peace with author Aaron David Miller in a rare look at the creation of this work. Listen to exclusive commentary by the author, enhanced with actual audio-excerpts from his interviews with the many men and women whose experiences enrich the book. Click here to take the tour. Flawless by Joshua SpanogleCheck out reviews of Spanogle’s medical thrillers, including Flawless (now out in paperback). Find out just how many jobs Josh had before heading to medical school. And see what an exhausted resident looks like after a long night of call… Private Arrangements by Sherry ThomasRecently redesigned from top to bottom, Sherry’s website features excerpts from her current and future releases, behind the scenes stories, and fascinating bits of history, as well as links to Sherry’s guest appearances on blogs around the web. The Purrfect Murder & Sneaky Pie Brown by Rita Mae Brown“My new novel, The Purrfect Murder, comes out this month. Good news, but what really has us running and gunning is the flock Canadian geese, which have settled on the farm. Sneaky Pie harbors the delusion that she can catch one. Visit my web site to see pictures of our adventures on the farm.” Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee ChildThe 11th pulse-pounding Jack Reacher novel. Find out more about Jack Reacher & Lee Child in video interviews, and join the award-winning forum while you’re waiting for book #12, Nothing to Lose, on sale in June. Tell No One/Gone for Good by Harlan CobenWatch and enjoy videos including the trailer for the French smash-hit movie Tell No One (Ne Le Dis a Personne),interview videos, and book trailers. Read Harlan’s quirky essays and smashing reviews. Visit his MySpace page and sign up for his newsletter…get the latest happenings. Dating for Dads by Ellie Slott FisherVisit Ellie Slott Fisher’s newly designed and updated web site. It’s not just for women anymore! Read an excerpt from Dating for Dads. Find out what the author is working on now, and where she”ll be drawing a crowd of single moms and single dads. The Perfect Husband/The Other Daughter by Lisa Gardner“Ever wonder how a suspense author comes up with such twisted novels? Now you can find out! Visit www.LisaGardner.com, and select Sneak Preview to get a behind-the-scenes account of how I came up with my latest novel, Hide. All it took, of course, was a personal tour of an abandoned mental institute…” Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi HiraharaLearn about the magic of green tea in a new note from the author. Discover the award-winning mystery series, Mas Arai Mysteries. Read the excerpts and the rave reviews. Also, learn the meaning of bachi and other Japanese colloquialisms in the revised glossary section. Mister Pip by Lloyd JonesDiscover this gem of a novel. Read the excerpt and see why Great Expectations is so important to the message of this novel. Sieze the Night by Dean KoontzDiscover the world of Dean Koontz’s beloved character, Christopher Snow. Listen to Dean’s funny and insightful podcast episodes and sign-up for his exclusive newsletter. Light of the Moon by Luanne RiceLearn about all Luanne Rice’s novels including her new novel, Light of the Moon, with its reading group guide. As always you can read Luanne’s Q&A, critical acclaim, and more. The Betrayal Game by David L. RobbinsCheck out the official web site for bestselling author David L. Robbins. Readers will find a range of items about David’s travels, research, plans, and regularly updated insights into the writing life. See photos from all parts of the of the world. Send David a note; he personally answers every email he receives. Immortal by Traci L. SlattonTraci L. Slatton’s web site features reviews, upcoming readings and events, and information on all her novels. Join the discussion with other fans and post your thoughts; listen to a podcast; and visit her blog, “In the mouth of the serpent.” Coming soon: Luca’s blog! Sisters by Danielle SteelVisit Danielle Steel’s official web site to find out more about her bestseller, Sisters, newly released in trade paperback. Get the complete list of her novels, read a new note from Danielle, see pictures, sign-up for her newsletter or send her a message. Enter to win one of her signed, limited, bound editions. |
