Literature News

The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is now accepting public nominations for the 2012 North Carolina Award -- the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state -- in the fields of public service, science, literature and fine arts.

A fun and informative interview with author Chris Stralyn, author of the Readers Choice Top Ten Novel - This Time You Lose

Lowestoft Chronicle, the popular online magazine that focuses on the art of travel, has published its second print anthology, Far-flung and Foreign.

Ken Brosky's first short story collection, "The Unauthorized Biography of Michele Bachmann (and other stories)," receives a positive review from the toughest reviewers in the business.

BIG ARTS Winter Academy offers courses in international law, music history, literature, music and art appreciation, religion, economics, and creative thinking.

The new E Book "What's Wrong With Me?: A Look At Our Christian Walk" by Bradley Higgins has been released for sale. This is an intensive biblically based look at many battles and internal struggles that many Christians go through.

Richard Froude is The Passenger, serving up a unique collection of writings that navigates duelling states and hybrid forms. “Froude’s management of repeating themes, fugue-like in their harmonization, is powerful and suggestive." R. St. Lawrence

Artist, writer and actress discusses her fascination with Shane Castle’s intentional typos on The Wrighter.

A giveaway for a new leather bound book is officially under way. Entrants cast their vote for sponsor's new website header for automatic entry into the drawing. The drawing is free and easy and placed through online web form.

In his just released novel, What Price America?, author Michael Wheary asks if the price for a better life can sometimes be too high.

This stunning book by John Doherty answers many of those who have questioned Shakespeare's authorship.

Ellyn Ramich Publishing announces the publication of Disappear, by author Chelsea Peseller.

The free arts and cultural series presented by the Center for the Humanities begins January 30 and runs through April 30

For individuals and institutions that demonstrate passion and creativity in promoting a lifelong love of reading. Winners will each receive $2,500 and an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC for a special lunch and the 2012 National Book Awards Gala.

Cyriades (Owen Johnston) has been an avid fan of poetry for many years, and has written some of his own during that time, as well as a handful of short stories. If you love poetry, please join on the second edition of this poetic quest in book form.

A fresh and innovative project Open to Interpretation brings together photographers and writers in a collaborative book. Launch February 7, 2012, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Open Book in Minneapolis.

“Cluny Cross – A Mad Medieval Tale,” a novel placed in the 11th century, follows a Benedictine monk’s frantic adventure through the Byzantine and Turk Empires before it races on to Jerusalem and the embattled Holy Land.

Author J. L. Mulvihill debuted her novel "Lost Daughter of Easa" on Labor Day weekend of 2011, but it has yet to lose steam!

Stephanie Osborn, a fan of Sherlock Holmes, has brought her favorite detective to the modern age in "Displaced Detective" and "At Speed", read how the incomparable Detective Holmes adapts to the technology of our time!

Author J. Moffett Walker will be reading a new memoir at the Clinton, MS Library on January 17th, 2012 at 12pm (noon).

Join author BRANDON PITTS for a talk and the signing of his poetry book PRESSURE TO SING -- Friday January 27, 5:00pm at Origo Books, downtown Toronto.

The Dylan Thomas Centre’s new programme of events has been released, featuring a varied mixture of literature, drama and music.

The Dylan Thomas Centre has a reputation for bringing big names from the world of literature to Swansea as part of its events programme.

An American drug-busting legend, and the covert power of the State, battle against globally organised crime syndicates unaware that some amongst them have different plans...

The holidays have passed, and now the wrapping paper and fallen Christmas tree needles have been swept up to reveal the pile of new books you’ve received. Perfectly compliment your reading in the long winter nights with “A Reader’s Cookbook.”

Awful, Ohio, an artistic interpretation of a man seeking salvation through the blindness of darkness, caused by his newly discovered purpose of eradicating the sun.

“The Chrysopoeia Revelation” by Stan Ellis offers adventure, romance, and amazing concepts as an intrepid scientist goes on the adventure quest of a lifetime in the foreboding Darien rainforest of Panama.

James Bond enthusiasts will be thrilled by Vintage Seekers' latest listing, a collection of First Edition James Bond hardbacks including the classics Moonraker and Goldfinger.

Entries are open for the 2012 Terry Hetherington Young Writers Award, worth £1,000.

Two brothers, once inseparable, now irreconcilable, brawl and bumble over the most beautiful woman in town.

Gary Owen’s Free Folk will be performed at the Dylan Thomas Centre on Wednesday, 14 December at 7.30pm.

This book, written by the owner of a small publishing business, explains the self-publishing process, specifically the business side of it. The author shares a great number of insider tips & tricks.

Since Tomorrow is a novel of a world in the remaking. The combined effects of climate change, economic collapse, a world-wide pandemic and a devastating earthquake have transformed Vancouver. The population has been decimated....

Swansea is famous for producing one of the world’s most famous poets and it is evident that poetry in the city is just as popular as it has ever been.

Horror novelist Paul Sturm thrills eBook readers with “Whispers of the Dead” from Brighton Publishing

Acclaimed writer B.J. Neblett offers dreams of unexpected paradise in unlikely places

L.M. Stull, Publisher and Founder of Black Kettle Publishing, is happy to announce the release of her debut novel, A Thirty-Something Girl, which is scheduled for December 15, 2011.

Click a Fix are sponsoring Michael, a twenty year old student at the University of Hull as a part of promoting literature and the arts in the Hull and East Riding area.

Keele University’s George Truscott discusses ‘Life, Death and the Carotenoids’ at this month’s Science Café, on Wednesday, 30th November at 7.30pm. The talk has been organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Reincarnation author Stephen Sakellarios claims he has memories of having written the prototype of "A Christmas Carol" and hand-delivering it to Charles Dickens during Dickens' 1842 United States tour, and that Dickens used it without giving credit.

The Dylan Thomas Centre has two exciting events coming up at the end of November.

WOGBOOK provides a unique spiritual reading experience. By removing the verse numbers and reworking the structure into a more fluid flow of information and dialogue, we have created a New Testament paperback that can be enjoyed over and over again.

Safe Haven is a new collection of short stories. Each character shares a deep longing and active seeking for an elusive seeming love that will never fail them, and a sense of true meaning and purpose in an ultimately meaningless world.

Free concert performance kicks off the international conference at Unity Lutheran Church in Bel-Nor, Mo.

Flintshire’s October event celebrates the life and work of prominent author Daniel Owen – often described as Wales’ answer to Charles Dickens – with a week-long event in his home town of Mold. (Sun, October 16 to Sat, October 22, 2011)

Ireland’s leading literary magazine "The Stinging Fly" is coming to New York, staging three events celebrating new Irish and International writing on consecutive nights, Oct. 25-27

HOOT, a literary “magazine” on a postcard released their first issue. HOOT publishes fiction, poetry, and memoir with fewer than 150 words, coolly designed, quick to read, and meant to be shared.

Presentations explore all fields of the arts, including music, literature, drama, dance, performance art and visual art.

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American Speed Reading seminars may help students improve their reading and comprehension, which may better prepare them for the SAT exam.