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ISSN No. 1095-3973 |
Volume 8, Issue 5. In This Issue:A Conversation With D.J. MacHaleBeing a New York Times bestselling author is actually D.J. MacHale's second career. He is also a prolific and successful writer, director, and executive producer of a number of popular television series, specials and movies. He is the co-creator and executive producer of the popular Nickelodeon series: Are You Afraid of the Dark?, one of the longest running live-action family programs on television. His entertaining young adult fantasy series, The Pendragon Adventure, has sold over one million copies worldwide. The series follows the exploits of Bobby Pendragon, a normal teen who finds out that he is a Traveler: a guardian of a number of other worlds, of which Earth is only one. The fifth book in the series, Black Water (Simon and Schuster) was just released; five more books are planned in the series. In this exclusive interview, DJ spoke with us about his move from the collaborative world of television to the solitary world of a novelist and how he created the world of Halla and Bobby Pendragon. He also shares his thoughts about working with child actors such as Kirsten Dunst, and gives some great advice for aspiring writers. What's New On The Bookshelves? Visit our Book Review section to see what our reviewers have to say about the latest books. See our new reviews this month in these genres: children's, fantasy/SF, mystery/thriller, nonfiction, romance and writing. How It Is Georges Simenon said, "Writing is not a profession but a vocation of unhappiness." Is writing serious fiction only about angst? Are we merely self-treating our mental aches? If we were happy, would that stop us writing deep stuff? In his latest article, "How It Is," British novelist Alex Keegan examines the driving force behind the writer's desire to create something new. Animation Options for Authors: From an Australian Point of View Animation and merchandising can increase revenue streams for authors, but legal representation is definitely a must as there are many potential problems. Bestselling Australian children's author Hazel Edwards explains the benefits and complexities of author branding in her new article "Animation Options for Authors: From an Australian Point of View." Perseverance: The Key to the Doors of Success, Part II Talent is simply a pre-disposition -- a potential that you have. But it takes more than talent to make it in the music business. Nationally syndicated radio talk show host, songwriter and CEO of CQK Music & Records Mary Dawson explains how building your credibility can help you become successful in this second article in her two part series, "Perseverance: The Key to the Doors of Success, Part II." |
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