Publishing Links
Writing and Publishing
DeepGenre - Great advice for first-time novelists.
Publishers Marketplace - A great site about authors, agents, books, and deals.
Media Bistro - An invaluable resource about the publishing and media industries.
Publishers Weekly - The international news source of book publishing and book selling.
Funds for Writers - An incredible collection of links for writers, opportunities, grant sources, communities, and more.
writersdigest.com - The insider's guide to the writing life.
Bookmouth - Jeffrey Yamaguchi's site about books, with author and publishing world interviews and lots of links.
Midwest Book Review - A fabulously comprehensive list of links for writers.
Fourteen tips on how to create an instant bestselling novel - By Cliff Pickover.
Got the rejection blues? - Misery loves company -- find sample rejection letters, sob stories, and more.
40+ Ways to Make your Next Book Signing an Event - An article by Author Larry James.
Writerspace - Specializes in website design and hosting for writers, and also hosts bulletin boards, chat rooms, net events, workshops and a comprehensive list of resources for authors and readers.
Backspace A great writer's site with in-depth interviews, forums, and discussion groups.
Mystery
DorothyL - The oldest and largest mystery discussion group on the internet.
Sisters in Crime - The website for the organization founded by Sara Paretsky to support female mystery writers.
Cluelass - Everything mystery, including books and reviews, authors, conventions, newsletters, and an online version of the Deadly Directory.
Mystery Writers of America - This organization for aspiring and published mystery writers sponsors conventions and awards and provides information on legal and other questions.
Cozies, Capers and Crimes - Geraldine Galentree's chock-full mystery review site with bimonthly updates.
Virtual Murder - Barbara Paul's list of links to mystery authors, bookstores, websites, publishers, organizations.
Stop, You're Killing Me! - Mystery links, authors, what's new.
Deadly Pleasures - A mystery fan magazine with reviews, interviews, author websites, and more.
Murder Must Advertise - A site and list for mystery authors interested in promoting their work.
Barbara Fister's - A college librarian/mystery writer on researching the mystery.
Mystery Scene Magazine - A magazine for mystery fans and writers, chock full of reviews and articles about authors and the writing life.
Mystery Readers International - Mystery readers journal, lists of bookstores, reading groups, awards, periodicals, reviews and more.
Romance
All About Romance - Now has a new look and a new home on the web. Don't worry, Laurie's news, reviews and interviews haven't changed except that they're better than ever! So surf on over and change your bookmarks, folks!
Bookbug On the Web - A wealth of information and resources for romance readers and writers can be found on June's page. Here, you'll find everything from the release dates on new books arranged by author to a potpourri of surprises.
eHarlequin.com - You'll find everything from your favorite romance books to suggestions for romantic get-aways. So, if you need a get-away... surf on over!
The Literary Times - Web Page for the quarterly publication for readers and writers of romantic fiction.
Midnight Scribe Reviews - This site specializes in reviews for speculative fiction, including paranormal romance and romantic suspense. You'll also find reviews for fantasy, science fiction and horror.
The Reading Garden - Curl up with a good story at this site showcasing the work of published and aspiring authors.
The Romance Author's Page - Excellent site for the latest in romance information, be sure to check it out!
The Romance Reader - With over half a million visitors, 2000 reviews... and counting, the Romance Reader is definitely a favorite site for romance readers. Their terrific reviews of current releases, author interviews and essays keep fans coming back for more. Bookmark it so you don't miss a single update!
Romance Books & Readers Board - A bulletin board for romance readers to come together and compare notes on the best and worst of what they're reading.
Romance Novel Review - Part of Suite 101.com, this site offers book reviews, romance web site reviews (What?!! RC only got 4 stars? Ah well...can't please 'em all...), and a discussion list.
RomanticFiction.com - A new site devoted to readers and writers of romantic fiction. If you're looking for a romance home on the web, then this is the place for you.
Romantic Times - Is now on-line! And you get all that you'd expect from a fabulous publication like RT! All the latest news, previews and reviews from the world of romance, presented on a beautifully designed website. This one's a don't miss!
Strictly Romance Critique Service - Offers a free two page critique by experienced readers and writers of the romance genre. Fees apply to chapter length or longer submissions. Visit their site for more information.
Slake - The perfect place for obsessed romance readers and writers to find reviews, quotes and info on their favorite books and authors.
Tiffany's Writings - Visit Tiffany's gorgeous site to view her work and resource information. It's absolutely fabulous!
WeWriteRomance.com - Is a growing romance author and reader community offering many articles, interviews, reviews and forums.
World Romance Writers - Is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the enrichment, education, and promotion of romance writers around the world. Envisioned as a community where romance writers can come together in the realms of cyber space, WRW utilizes and maintains an interactive website offering annual membership.
Word Museum - Actually, this site has resources and information for genres other than romance, but their romance section contains such excellent information. Word Museum also has a weekly newsletter to keep you current on romance writing happenings on AOL and elsewhere. A DreamCatcher Award-winning site!
