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Four Questions for...Flemming Rose
We spoke to the former Danish newspaper editor and author about publishing controversial material, terrorism and free speech.
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A Killer, Becoming More Human: PW Talks with Graeme Cameron
British author Cameron provides a new wrinkle for the serial killer thriller in his debut, "Normal."
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Rising After a Fall: PW Talks with Eric Greitens
In "Resilience," Greitens, a former Navy SEAL and founder of the nonprofit the Mission Continues, offers a fellow SEAL advice from which anyone facing serious challenges can benefit.
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Love and the ‘Lusitania’: PW Talks with Erik Larson
Larson crafts a gripping historical suspense story about the romance and tragedy of the Lusitania in "Dead Wake."
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Q & A with Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall
A time-honored summertime dessert brought seasoned children's book creators Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackall together to collaborate on 'A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat.'
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Risk-Taking in Fiction
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Four Questions for...Moises Naim
We spoke to Naim about having his book, 'The End of Power,' become the surprise selection for the first read in Mark Zuckerberg's new book club, and what he means when he refers to the "end of power."
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Q & A with Selina Alko and Sean Qualls
Married couple Selina Alko and Sean Qualls's new books, 'The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage,' recounts the story of interracial couple Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving.
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Do Not Pass Go: The Real Story Behind Monopoly: PW Talks with Mary Pilon
In "The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury and the Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game," reporter Pilon reveals the tumultuous history of Monopoly, the world-famous board game.
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Thugs and Mad Englishmen: PW Talks with M.J. Carter
Colonial India provides the backdrop for historian M.J. Carter’s first thriller, "The Strangler Vine."
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Four Questions for...Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang, a two-time nominee for the National Book Award, talks about 'Secret Coders,' his forthcoming graphic novel about the magic of computer programming.
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Q & A with Meghan McCarthy
Meghan McCarthy's latest picture book not only traces the origins of earmuffs, but also muses on what constitutes an original idea and the human penchant for blurring fact and fiction.
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Endless Forms Most Beautiful and Most Wonderful: PW Talks with Simon Barnes
English sports writer and natural historian Barnes explores the diversity of animal life on the planet in his latest book, "Ten Million Aliens."
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Four Questions for...Author Paul Fischer
We talked to Paul Fischer, author of the forthcoming 'A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Incredible True Story of North Korea and the Most Audacious Kidnapping in History' (Flatiron Books) about the Sony hack, cyber terrorism and what's going on with 'The Interview.'
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Fall 2014 Flying Starts: Chelsey Philpot
Chelsey Philpot had many inspirations for Even in Paradise (Harper, Oct.), which tells the story of Charlotte Ryder, a girl changed irrevocably by the beguiling Julia Buchanan and her family.
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Fall 2014 Flying Starts: Esther Ehrlich
Stories have always been important to me,” says Esther Ehrlich.
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Fall 2014 Flying Starts: Mike Curato
At the 2012 SCBWI Midwinter Conference in New York City, two very big things happened to a fictional elephant named Elliot.
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Fall 2014 Flying Starts: Atia Abawi
Atia Abawi’s desire to be both a journalist and a novelist had early roots.
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Triple Revenge, Served Cold: PW Talks with Peter Swanson
In Swanson’s "The Kind Worth Killing," an angry husband meets an enigmatic woman who offers to help him kill his adulterous wife.
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A Detective and a Mother: Laura Lippman
Lippman draws on her experiences of motherhood for her 11th Tess Monaghan novel, "Hush Hush" (Morrow).