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Emotional realism is a necessary element of Katrina Kittle´s writing. She has three books to her name; most recently, The Kindness of Strangers. With the encouragement of her mother and father

The Mercy of Thin Air is Ronlyn Domingue's first book although she has been writing for 28 years "in one capacity or another". Things are looking promising for this full-time writer who resides in Louisiana.

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was a popular 19th century author whose works became more popular after her death. Besides Pride & Prejudice her other major works include Sense & Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion.

A Sudden Country, Karen Fisher´s first book, was recently a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award. In 2005 it was the Mountains and Plains Bookseller´s Association choice for Best Fiction. What a wonderful way to start off a publishing career.

Writing and teaching seem to go hand in hand for many writers. This Montreal based writer/teacher has written her whole life, professionally since 1993 and has three books published (two she wrote and one she´s edited).

In honour of Women´s History Month, International Women´s Week/Day all occurring in the month of March, here are 25 quotes from notable writers.

Who is Tom Wolfe? Not to be confused with the other novelist Thomas Wolfe (You Can't Go Home Again). I have to admit I didn't know much about him, other than from an episode of the Simpson's

This year there are numerous books represented at the Oscars for various awards. Some are true stories and some are fiction. Children´s movies were not overlooked in the nominations.

This year there are numerous books represented at the Oscars for various awards. Some are true stories and some are fiction. Action and science fiction were not overlooked in the nominations.