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A gossip queen dissecting politics? A political pundit musing about sports? A romance novelist waxing poetic on music? You read it here first... see what your favorite literary personalities have to say about life beyond books.

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Ladies Who Launch...

By Milly Johnson - May 4, 2010

I wasn’t going to bother with ‘a launch’ this year. But, as usual, as the big day approached, I started to get that ‘Birthday’ feeling and before I knew where I was, I was buying raffle prizes and ordering buns. It had taken me 18 hard months to write this book and I wouldn’t let it go until I was happy with it – and dare I say proud of it. So why shouldn’t I...

My First Reviews!

By Jane Costello - April 20, 2010

I would like to issue an explanation for the attention of my fellow customers in the newsagents round the corner from my house. I was leaping up and down and grinning dementedly last week not because I am a case for the men in white coats, but because I’ve just seen this week’s Heat. This is what the magazine’s reviewer says about My Single Friend: ‘5 stars out of 5...

By John Osborne - March 29, 2010

It's not too late to complain to the BBC about the axing of 6music and the Asian Network. 8,000 people already have done. All you need to do is email the BBC trust at trust.enquiries@bbc.co.uk and srconsultation@bbc.co.uk. I think it's genuinely important for voices to be heard on this and we have to trust the BBC when they say they will listen to opposition to the changes. This...

Why I write a lot about friendships!

By Milly Johnson - March 25, 2010

My next book ‘A Summer Fling’ is coming out early and that’s a big thrill. Although I must admit I’m more interested in how this one is perceived more than any other. Why? Because it’s got a vampire in it. But more on that at another date – it’s the right time for launch, especially as the sun seems to have come out of hibernation on time this year and my book...

By Richard Doetsch - March 19, 2010

1. I have a huge vocabulary but can't spell, my grammar is weak, and English was my weakest subject in school. So, for such obvious reasons, I sold my company and became an author. 2. I have been passionately in love with the same woman for over 30 years. 3. I'm amazed that my 21 year old son and I go to concerts such as Velvet Revolver, AC/DC, Breaking Benjamin, Fuel, Theory...

Reunions, Time Travel, and Winston Churchill -

By Richard Doetsch - March 19, 2010

"If you're going through hell, keep going." I always loved that quote from Winston Churchill, it's so applicable to life no matter how old we are. As you may or may not know, The 13th Hour is about a man stepping back in time in one hour increments to find the single moment that will save his wife from death. So, ironically, last month, I stepped back in time not in one hour...

Susie Bright FAQ

By Susie Bright - March 10, 2010

Susie Bright FAQIs Susie Bright your real name?Yes, it really is. I was born in 1958, when "Susie" was very popular. The Bright part is my paternal family name.How many books have you written?I've written eight books, and edited eighteen anthologies/novels. You can see my re- sume here.What do your parents think of what you do?My father was my biggest fan and best editor until...

Bring on the night!

By Justin Somper - March 9, 2010

Hi guys, Talk about an exciting time! VAMPIRATES: EMPIRE OF NIGHT is officially published and I’m thrilled that so many of you have got your mitts on it already and are enjoying it. Publication is a busy old time. Just today, there have been reviews of EON in The Sun newspaper and Jewish Chronicle. Great stuff! You can also find me talking about the books on the Blue...

Who is Robert Hunter?

By Chris Carter - March 4, 2010

Readers frequently fall in love with a character and want to know more about him or her, and I can say that’s the same for authors. Not long ago an interviewer asked me – “I know Robert Hunter is a criminal behavior psychologist turned detective for the Robbery Homicide Division of the LAPD, but who really is Robert Hunter?” One of the real pleasures of writing a...

So Authors Sit on their Bottoms all day, do they?

By Milly Johnson - March 4, 2010

I can't understand why the Beeb have been after me to become a radio presenter. I sound like a strangled parrot on airwaves, a million miles away from the silky tones of Terry Wogan. But, another string to one's bow is always an attractive thing to have, so I agreed to have a trial run with my second family Radio Sheffield, who have put up with my witterings for years. I don't...

An old school reunion

By Justin Somper - March 1, 2010

Hi guys, There are few better moments in an author’s life than when he gets his hands for the first time on his new book. I’m in my office now, clutching my first copy of EMPIRE OF NIGHT very happily. I was given the book during filming for my video blog which you’ll be able to see on the VAMPIRATES website very soon. I’ll be giving you an exclusive tour around my...

I have a brand!

By Jennifer Echols - February 16, 2010

Two book covers for one publisher = author brand! Come discuss this phenomenon and your faves at the MTV Books Blog.

Writing a Thriller

By Chris Carter - February 15, 2010

Since the publication of my debut novel – The Crucifix Killer – I’ve been asked many times about the process of writing a thriller. ‘How did you go about it? How long did it take you? What tips do you have for new writers? Are there any rules you think one should follow?’ I’ll try my best to answer these questions here without boring everyone to death. The...

How to Get Those Lovely Foreign Rights Deals!

By Milly Johnson - February 15, 2010

There's a world-wide recession on, and the book market hasn't escaped. So those foreign rights deals can be thin on the ground for some of us in the 'women's fiction' genre at the moment. Which is sad because there is a great joy to be had in receiving a copy of your book translated into German or Italian and seeing what they've done with your title/cover/name. So, are there any...

Waiting for the God Particle

By Andy Martin - February 12, 2010

this is an article published in the Times in January. Science: Waiting for the God particle Is physics really doomed if we don’t find the elusive Higgs boson Andy Martin My friend’s question was direct: “Have you found the Higgs boson yet?” We were standing in the shade of a jacaranda on the campus of Caltech in Pasadena. An attractive blonde particle physicist had...

The Eddie. Hawaii.

By Andy Martin - February 12, 2010

here is the link for my piece about the great Eddie Aikau event in Hawaii. After years of dreaming about it, I was finally lucky enough to be there for the big day. Surfing big waves is like a myth that happens to be true. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/pacific-heights-north-shore-of-oahu-hits-the-jackpot-1836693.html

Valentine's Day is Almost Here!

By Kelly McClymer - February 11, 2010

What do you do to celebrate the big V-day? Are you a hearts and flowers kind of person with cards and chocolate? I have a confession (hanging my head, here) -- I'm not. I liked V-day in elementary school -- it meant candy and a bag full of cartoon cards. In junior high, things changed. Instead of getting a bag of cards from everyone else in the classroom, cards meant "I like...

By Jennifer Echols - February 3, 2010

Endless Summer, the sequel to The Boys Next Door, has a new release date--May 25--and a beautiful new cover. Read my blog here for all the details!

Countdown to publication begins!

By Justin Somper - January 27, 2010

Hi guys, It truly feels like the countdown to UK publication for VAMPIRATES: EMPIRE OF NIGHT has begun and I’m not just talking about the wonderful widget which is now counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until March 4th on my website www.vampirates.co.uk. Last week, my UK editor, Venetia, and I finally finished work on the text of EMPIRE OF NIGHT. Courier...

Write Your Own Book in 2010

By Milly Johnson - January 14, 2010

So, you're going to write a book are you? Is this the same book you've been intending to write for 10 years and never got around to? I see the excuses because I've been there, "I can never find time", "Once I get home I'm too tired", "What's the point? People like me don't get published". Stop blaming the agents you write to for not recognising your genius. Writers write,...

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