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I've been going through my bookmarks,
hunting for juicy website information to pass along. Some
of the sites below are better than others. Most are kept up
to date. These are just a smattering - many more to follow.
(Additions have been added.)
BOOKBUG ON THE WEB - www.bookbugontheweb.com
The site includes (among other things) an author directory,
an "Author of the Month" section, awards, Bookbug author pages,
reviews, a section on heroes (with input from many familiar
writers), links, a Readers' top 100 list, Romance Potpourri,
etc.
ALL ABOUT ROMANCE - http://www.likesbooks.com/home.html
Includes sections on romance novels, romance reviews, romance
news, romance authors, and more. Includes "printable lists
perfect for your next bookstore visit." The Historical Cheat
Sheet includes articles about all periods of historical romance
by such luminaries as Jo Beverly and our own Mary Jo Putney,
along with links to other articles in similar genres.
BookPage - http://www.bookpage.com/index.html
A monthly book review distributed nationwide and available
in many bookstores and libraries in print form.
MALICE DOMESTIC - http://www.erols.com/malice/index.htm
An annual convention in metropolitan Washington, DC, saluting
"mysteries of manners"--books best typified by the works of
Agatha Christie. The genre is loosely defined as mysteries
which contain no explicit sex nor excessive gore or violence;
and feature an amateur detective (usually), a confined setting,
and characters who know one another.
RBL ROMANTICA - http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Lights/3079/index.html
For those who love to read romance novels. Includes Author
sites, romance links, reviews.
APBNews.com
For those interested in crime, APBnews.com focuses in on the
grimy side of life. Includes a serial killer atlas. This website
bills itself as "...the source for news, information and data
on crime, justice and safety." APBnews.com's mission, "To
Inform and Serve," is based on the belief that the criminal
justice system belongs to the citizens, and that by informing
them about the system, we are also empowering them to improve
it. APBnews.com is committed to providing the news, information
and data necessary to make you, your family and your community
safer.
APBNews.com's programs include: APB
NEWSCENTER (Latest Crime News and Features); APB Breaking
News (National to Neighborhood Headline News); APB Major Cases
(Comprehensive Coverage of Top Stories); APB Internet Crime
(Police and Crime in Cyberspace) APB Missing (Help Find the
Missing). There is much more, including sections on safety
for women and children. And APB Business Safety (Safeguarding
Business and Workplace). The site includes a serial killer
bureau and serial killer atlas, as well as information on
the world of law enforcement and police officers on the job.
This site is a "must" visit for anyone doing research in the
suspense/mystery genres.
Bookspot.com provides links
to various parts of the publishing industry, including romance.
Basically, it provides links to other sites, such as the RWA
homepage, The Romance Reader, etc. Includes reviews.
ROMANCE COMMUNICATIONS - romcom.com
Basically an online magazine, it describes itself as "The
romance magazine of the 20th century." Includes reviews.
www.WRITERSDIGEST.COM
This isn't exactly Writer's Digest on the web, nor is it Writer's
Market on the web. However, this very powerful web site has
aspects of both, and can be extremely useful. Users can plumb
the site for the latest writer's guidelines, the 101 Best
Websites for Writers, a list of writer's conferences, and
much more. There are also selected articles. Definitely a
useful site to bookmark and revisit often.
www.PUBLIST.COM
This is a database which includes listings for 150,000 (!)
magazines, journals, periodicals and newsletters.
FROM APRIL 2000 UPDATE:
A Mystical Unicorn - Online Used
Bookstore http://www.myunicorn.com/home.html
This isn't only a bookstore - it's a fantastic resource which
includes author bibliographies, pseudonyms, author webpages,
other online bookstores, etc. And, published authors - if
you find your name isn't listed among the bibliographies,
feel free to submit your titles for inclusion.
Sequels and Prequels for Romance
Novels http://members.tripod.com/~eventmaker/series.html
This reader-maintained
site tracks sequels, prequels, and spin-off characters.
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