Other Stories:GREEN HOUSE EFFECT Stephanie Laurens takes readers on a pictorial tour of her new eco-friendly Australian home.FALL BOOKS PREVIEW A historical from Dennis Lehane, Christmas tales from old faves and some surprising nonfiction choices to whet your appetite.DESTINATION: CHINA Marjorie M. Liu and S.J. Rozan recount their excursions to the Far East, where they witnessed reactions to the devastating earthquake.
THIS IS WHAT IS IN THE AUGUST ISSUE!!!Cover StoryMARYJANICE DAVIDSON Shoe-a-holic vampire queen Betsy is back in a life-changing installment.TEMPTING TRIOS Readers benefit from publishers' bets on back-to-back books to boost sales and provide name recognition for their rising-star authors.
CLUBHOUSE: Author Spotlights and News: Margaret Maron Her latest Deborah Knott mystery looks at land development and marriage.Kathryn Smith An author takes her love for the supernatural from the past to the present with a new series.Julia London A document that sheds light on the life of the royals inspires a new historical romance.Emily Bryant Think you know all about pirates? This author debunks some myths.
FAN FORUM: Reader Columns: Under the Covers Paperback Roundup Series Rap Sheet Meet the Reviewer Quips and Queries
PROS ON PROSE: AN AGENT'S PERSPECTIVE Jessica Faust examines a historical fight scene and discusses the importance of opening your novel with a bang.THE WRITING JOURNEY In this new column, RT reviewer and aspiring novelist Jennifer Madsen traverses the winding journey of the road to publication.
COMING NEXT MONTH!:CHARACTER COMPLEX What your favorite heroes and heroines say about you -- from authors with psychological expertise.TRAVEL SPOT: JAPAN The rebels of romance, authors Liz Maverick and Marianne Mancusi, head to the Land of the Rising Sun.
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