Women's fiction blog A warm and cozy place to leave a comment or join into a conversation. en-us http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288.html?nid=3383 Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use November 10, 2009 http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1990050399.html?nid=3383 I'm packing for my first trip to Boston Friday to attend Crime Bake. The mystery writers convention has sold out, so I'm looking forward to... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1960050396.html?nid=3383 Voting is going well for the Beyond Her Book Best Books of 2009. You have until Wednesday to get your nominations in (up to 3 titles only, ... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1980050398.html?nid=3383 Today is National Book Store Day. From PW: More than 100 bookstores across the country are planning to participate in the PW-sp... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1440050344.html?nid=3383 Lists, lists, everywhere are lists. The best books of 2009 are posted all over the place, but what's that you say? You've never even ... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/540050254.html?nid=3383 Here's the second edition of Christmas books for this year. The third and final blog will be next Wednesday of all the Christmas books we r... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/420050242.html?nid=3383 November 1st was the big day. NaNoWriMo officially started. For those not in the know, "National Novel Writing Month is a fun, s... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/530050253.html?nid=3383 Terri Brisbin and Stacey Agdern Are you sick yet on all the Hall... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/280050228.html?nid=3383 Yesterday was Trick or Treat day here and I'm exhausted from watching the kids run from house to house begging for candy. I come from a lar... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/130050213.html?nid=3383 Thanks for all the great suggestions of books for the 7th graders to read. I've heard from several authors and publishers and once we decid... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1400050140.html?nid=3383 I spent Thursday morning at St. Matthew school in Oak Creek, WI visiting with the 7th grade class. Since I started the Saturday morning You... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1390050139.html?nid=3383 I'm not sure authors always realize the impact they have on readers. Just sharing a few minutes of their time can mean the world to someo... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/740050074.html?nid=3383 Thanks to Dorchester Leah Hultenschmidt for answering all the tough questions yesterday. Now the it's time for the WW Book Club to chime in w... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/730050073.html?nid=3383 Today we have the honor of welcoming Dorchester editor Leah Hultenschmidt. As many of you requested, here's someone to answer those burning... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/410050041.html?nid=3383 I love hearing about all the conferences going on, even if I can't attend them. If you ha... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/400050040.html?nid=3383 I almost freaked out this morning when I realized that it was the last Sunday in October. The official Trick or Treat Day in our city and I had ... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/390050039.html?nid=3383 Saturday morning and the YA readers have managed to juggle school work with some fun reading. I don't have many books left for them to tak... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/130050013.html?nid=3383 TGIF! Another week that flew by. Just wanted to remind you about a couple things coming up. Remember that Saturdays the Young A... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1740049974.html?nid=3383 I've always been a big fan of historicals and have read them for years. Everything from medieval to Victorian to Regency, it really doesn't... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1100049910.html?nid=3383 I tried to stay awake last night to watch the Orionid meteor showers as the Earth passes through trails of Halley's Comet debris, but I didn't ma... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/630049863.html?nid=3383 I've been following the story of Walmart and Amazon's battle to price some books up to 60% off. This sounds great for consumers, but devast... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/520049852.html?nid=3383 Another week with no conference to go to. I think I'm in withdrawal. No little bottles of shampoo and conditioner in my bathroom, no ... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/510049851.html?nid=3383 It's time for the return of Sunday Matinees. From all the response I got last week, this is becoming a favorite and I'm glad to put them on... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/400049840.html?nid=3383 With no conferences for a while, I can get back to my regular routine on the blog. That means YA Saturday Morning Book Club Blurbs and Sund... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/80049808.html?nid=3383 Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions yesterday. I heard about some new (to me) conventions and am in the process of putting a list... http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/1790049779.html?nid=3383 It feels really weird typing 2010 already, but it is coming up fast especially when you've got to make travel plans. Yes, it's that time of...