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A retired FBI agent and the killer who got away

Posted on 12 March 2013 by Trisha, Managing Editor

Becky Masterman’s suspense debut, Rage Against the Dying (Minotaur), has been drawing rave reviews from early readers. What sets this thriller apart from the crowd? Its heroine, Brigid Quinn, a retired FBI agent whose best years, it seems, are still … Continue reading →

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The meaning of having ‘it all’

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Trisha, Managing Editor

What does it mean to have “the good life”? In her debut novel, Susan Kietzman explores this question through the lens of a wealthy woman—the wife of a CEO—who appears to have it all. Then her elderly parents move in, … Continue reading →

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A different kind of romance

Posted on 5 February 2013 by Eliza, Associate Editor

I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had about erotic romance over the past year. How many people—in real life and via social media—have asked: I loved Fifty Shades . . . but what can I read next? Or: … Continue reading →

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A family’s story inspires poignant WWII novel

Posted on 26 December 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

I am so excited to share news of The Plum Tree with readers of The Book Case. This is a historical novel by debut author Ellen Marie Wiseman, a first-generation German American who was inspired by her mother’s experiences in … Continue reading →

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Tammara Webber on “New Adult” lit

Posted on 15 November 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

More and more often we’re hearing about self-published e-book sensations that go viral and eventually get scooped up by traditional publishers. With more than 150,000 e-books sold in the U.S. (not to mention the weeks it has spent on the … Continue reading →

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Old London Bridge comes alive on the page

Posted on 22 October 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

David Madden is the author of more than 10 novels, including The Suicide’s Wife and Sharpshooter: A Novel of the Civil War. His latest book, London Bridge in Plague and Fire, brings to life the Old London Bridge, which began … Continue reading →

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Kelly O’Connor McNees on mail-order brides

Posted on 12 October 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

In her debut novel, Kelly O’Connor McNees imagined the life of Louisa May Alcott. It was “a compelling, heart-wrenching story about the difficult choices women face,” wrote reviewer Susan Schwartzman back in April 2010, and a “bittersweet, stirring debut.” More … Continue reading →

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Competitive roller skating inspires a murder mystery

Posted on 2 October 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Joelle Charbonneau may be one of the busiest authors around. Today, the third book in her Rebecca Robbins roller skating mystery series comes out from Minotaur Books. She’s also just launched the Glee Club mystery series with Berkley, and in … Continue reading →

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Susan Wiggs returns to Willow Lake

Posted on 28 August 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

It’s been two years since the publication of Marrying Daisy Bellamy, the eighth book in Susan Wiggs’ Lakeshore Chronicles series. I am so excited that book #9, Return to Willow Lake, is finally on sale today! This story centers on … Continue reading →

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Write what you love

Posted on 31 July 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

On the occasion of the publication of her 70th novel (!), author Emilie Richards offers advice for aspiring writers. Guest post by Emilie Richards Today, my 70th novel hits bookstores. While most readers shake their heads in wonder, I know … Continue reading →

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‘Zoo-dunits’ inspire readers to action

Posted on 3 July 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

In addition to writing her series of “zoo-dunits,” author Ann Littlewood is passionate about the natural world. She hopes to inspire readers to care about environmental issues in her mystery novels, which realistically depict the life of a zookeeper; Littlewood … Continue reading →

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Sun-kissed memories inspire a novel

Posted on 29 May 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Today’s guest blog post is going to make you want to drop everything and book a ticket to Europe, where you will meander through France, Germany, Austria and end up lounging on the gorgeous Lake Balaton in Hungary. Don’t have … Continue reading →

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How a blog became a book

Posted on 3 April 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

guest post by Beth M. Howard I get asked all the time how long it took to write my book, and my answer is “Three months.” But the fact is I’ve been writing my book over a period of nearly … Continue reading →

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At the heart of a hero

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

In BookPage, Lori Foster’s romance novels have been praised for their explosive sexual chemistry and their sizzling combination of alpha hero and determined heroine. Just by looking at the cover of one of these scorchers, you could definitely call them … Continue reading →

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Five fun facts about ‘With This Kiss’

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

With This Kiss is the second feel-good romance novel in Bella Riley’s Emerald Lake series. The story is about an innkeeper, Rebecca Campbell, who falls for her ex-fiance’s brother. A strong romantic attraction doesn’t equal an easy happy-ever-after, though. There … Continue reading →

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