Books & Authors - January 2007

Does anyone have suggestions on how to go about soliciting a publishing firm for a novel I'm writing (non-fiction)? Any particular steps I can take? I'm a lawyer so sending it solicited isn;t so much an issue but rather finding the proper firms and/or people to send it to. Any help is appreciated!

2007-01-05 03:34:46 · 3 answers · asked by steven 1

I've just asked about "A Time to Kill" in the movie section, now I'm asking about "The Chamber" because unlike the other, I actually read this one. Once again, I don't understand the very last page of the book... actually the very last 2 lines or so. I remember that the defendant, who lost the case for the Klu Klax Klan member, who also happened to be his real-life grandfather, went to the cemetery after the trial, and then, when he was there, a van or truck was speeding towards him... and the end just hangs like that. I'm sorry I don't have the book with me cos it was part of the Reader's Digest novel compilation, and I've given that book away. Those of you who have read it... please explain that very end of the novel to me because I totally don't get it. Who was driving the van, and is the reader supposed to believe that the lawyer would eventually be killed (it doesn't state this). Thanks in advance.

2007-01-05 03:27:06 · 1 answers · asked by xander 5

Some books I understand that they are controvertial but some I just don't get. Sex by Madonna - I get. A Wrinkle in TIme by Madeline Lengle - I don't get. Here is a list of books that were banned in the 90's. I just don't get a lot of them. Flowers for Algernon? James and the Giant Peach? just wondering how they decide.

2007-01-05 03:24:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just finished reading The Painted Veil by Maugham and Tryst by Elswyth Thane. They are both English authors who write around the same time. Can anyone recommend another author or some books from that time period and have the same style as Tryst and the Painted Veil which are romantic in nature, but not necessarily romance novels?

2007-01-05 03:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 4

2007-01-05 02:58:12 · 5 answers · asked by teacher27278 1

And to know when exactly it comes out?!

2007-01-05 02:56:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 02:51:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you use the public library, internet, used bookstores or national chain bookstores or do you just borrow books from friends? Where did the last 5 books you read come from?

2007-01-05 02:29:18 · 17 answers · asked by Barbiq 6

I keep seeing advanced readers copies of books for sale alot cheaper than the stores sell it for. What is the difference? Why the huge price difference?

2007-01-05 02:15:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 02:11:47 · 10 answers · asked by cutie 2

I've read many of Stephen King's novels in my time and loved them all. I've seen many of them turn into movies and liked most of those. So, what's your favorite Stephen King novel and why? :)

2007-01-05 01:58:48 · 8 answers · asked by tuxgal3 5

were doing something dumb in english and its searching this memoir called night based on the holocaust. trying to find the word Silent. In the whole book!

2007-01-05 01:58:20 · 3 answers · asked by shannon r 1

How many words need to be written to call it a book

2007-01-05 01:45:47 · 15 answers · asked by lesflood61 1

He lives in Bangor, Me., and I am lucky enough to have gone and seen his house, and even take some pictures of it.

2007-01-05 01:31:26 · 8 answers · asked by Bud's Girl 6

2007-01-05 01:08:01 · 11 answers · asked by infinity 2

harry potter

2007-01-05 00:53:19 · 6 answers · asked by davidlewis21802000 2

if you were a book what would you be and why?

2007-01-05 00:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by bluepaint5 1

I'm not talking about e-books.

2007-01-05 00:34:58 · 11 answers · asked by splendid_suryansh 2

2007-01-05 00:30:41 · 4 answers · asked by PinK FLoyD 1

In Kings "Dark Tower" Series, he refers to a robot that cleans things called "dobbie" and a destructive ball called a "Harry Potter model sneetches" ""Dont't Mess With The 449th Squadron! We'll kick the 'Slytherin' Out Of You!""
Any help on this matter would be appreciated

2007-01-05 00:29:36 · 5 answers · asked by Danny H 1

I wrote a book called "George's Pond," thats 196 pages. I am an English Teacher and really dont have any experience at advertising. It is at Amazon.com but no one knows its there and it is a really good book. I tried to make two blogs already and I am really lost now. Im afraid I wandered into uncharted territory for me. Any good ideas would be greatly appreciated, thanks,
SW

2007-01-05 00:23:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was recently that i discovered that i have passion for writing. now, the problem is that i need hints and advices for me to improve my "love", for me to win in some contests, and for me to have an interesting topic/ ideas. can anyone spare me some?

2007-01-05 00:21:42 · 2 answers · asked by bluepaint5 1

6 facts on william shakespeare

2007-01-05 00:20:22 · 6 answers · asked by abcdefguk2002 1

To all the writers out there:

What are some of the tricks you use to revise and edit your writing? Anything odd or different?

2007-01-05 00:14:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 23:52:14 · 2 answers · asked by pix_fox 1

2007-01-04 23:12:32 · 1 answers · asked by aa k 1

Some people have suggested Regulus Black. Any other theories on Snapes loyalties and what the other horcruxes (something of Gryffindor's/Ravenclaw's) are, are welcomed.

2007-01-04 23:00:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 22:18:34 · 8 answers · asked by kman 1

2007-01-04 22:07:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-04 21:56:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous