http://www.freshfiction.com/ Fresh Fiction ...for today's reader Books of interest selected by readers in the genre of fiction including mystery, romance, thrillers, fantasy, suspense, science fiction, contemporary fiction and more. 268 120 http://www.freshfiction.com/ http://freshfiction.com/images/logos/fflogo.gif the latest news in popular fiction http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2428 The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Fundraiser RELAY Rockin' Romance Raffle!Over $325 in autographed books and goodies from BEST SELLING romance authors.Tickets are $5.00/3. *Go to Relay Link. *Donate to Heather Bennett's Relay For Life page. (feel free to donate in honor of someone .... March 21, 2010 The latest buzz for readers, authors and the curious... http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2427 I have been to exactly two media convention cocktail parties, so I do not have a large sample to draw upon for this review. From what I can tell, corporate sponsorship makes a difference. The TNT Cocktail Party Extravaganza at the Leverage CON-con was amazing. cash bar two separate .... March 21, 2010 The latest buzz for readers, authors and the curious... http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2425 Can you remember the first “adult” novel you read? I don’t fully recall, but believe that the first “adult” novel I read was The Promise by Danielle Steel. As we may have discussed previously because of that I’ve always felt a loyalty to Steel, and even though she .... March 21, 2010 The latest buzz for readers, authors and the curious... http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2424 One thing I learned at South By Southwest (SXSW) is to occasionally have blog posts with a number in the title. So, being I finally got home after an event-filled eight days, yes, I counted them, and thought, why there is my blog title! Woo Hoo! I originally wanted .... March 20, 2010 New Blogs, Updates and Not-to-Miss Activity in the "blogosphere" http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2423 I've been to a lot of conventions, both fan-run and "professional", and I'd like to say how much I love what Marc Lee and his group of volunteers have pulled off here at the first official Leverage CON-con event. As with all conventions, each person will .... March 20, 2010 The latest buzz for readers, authors and the curious... http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2391 Well, sort of. In their own ways, both of these men inspired me while I was writing my new book, SOMETHING ABOUT YOU. First, let me start by telling you a little about the book. Here’s the blurb: FATE HAS THROWN TWO SWORN ENEMIES. . . Of all the hotel rooms .... March 19, 2010 Fresh News from Authors http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2408 Featured on WCRF Radio, God at Work Air Time 3/10 @ 2 PM EST Listen Now: God at Work, Moody Radio, Part 1 Listen Now: God at Work, Moody Radio, Part 2 We all experience life-defining moments, where something happens that changes us forever. In this interview Vicki discusses .... March 18, 2010 New Blogs, Updates and Not-to-Miss Activity in the "blogosphere" http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2390 Despite having written four novels and numerous stories, and teaching fiction at UCLA Extension, Book Passage and elsewhere, the whole notion of what makes a character compelling, or how to construct such a character, continues to feel like mercury in my palm. Just when that inscrutable line is crossed, between .... March 18, 2010 New Blogs, Updates and Not-to-Miss Activity in the "blogosphere" http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2389 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today we celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Wouldn’t it be great if I had an Irish book to talk about? Well, as you can probably guess, THE HIGHLANDER’S SWORD is set in Scotland. So today I thought I’d chat .... March 17, 2010 Shanna Swendson's Observations ... On Line and On the Road http://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=2412 Last month, I did a presentation at the Arlington, Texas, Public Library's paperback swap event. Even though Valentine's Day has already passed, we still kept the romantic mood alive by focusing on romance. Just to be different, I spoke about the romantic books you find outside the romance .... March 16, 2010