Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Mosaic Tardis – the most wondrously beautiful box

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Erin Underwood

This is the story of two girls, Robin M and Erin U. They live far apart and were looking for a more convenient way to visit each other. Then for Erin’s birthday, Robin built a special Mosaic box that traveled … Continue reading →

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Review: License to Ensorcell by Katharine Kerr

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Author: Katharine Kerr Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated Print Date: February 01, 2011 ISBN-13: 9780756406561 Details: 336 pages | Paperback | $7.99 ~ One thing is clear in License to Ensorcell, we’re not in Deverry any longer. Katharine Kerr, bestselling … Continue reading →

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One Word Interview – Imagine

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Erin Underwood

What would humanity be without our ability to imagine? To imagine is to look beyond the borders of our own personal here-and-now, allowing us to see new possibilities and new potential that has yet to be tapped. This month’s One … Continue reading →

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Horror Literature and the Monster Under the Bed: An Interview with Christopher Golden

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Like many of the creatures that define the genre, horror refuses to die. Some might even say that it’s fighting tooth and nail from going gently into that good night. I for one am glad that horror has a seemingly … Continue reading →

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Behind the Literary Curtain: An Interview with Five Writers’ Assistants

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Catherine Asaro, Neil Gaiman, Charlaine Harris, Nancy Holder, and Stephen King have more in common than just being great writers. They all have assistants working behind the scenes to make sure that schedules are met, calls are returned, travel is … Continue reading →

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Introducing A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Here is something special. The publisher for debut novelist Deborah Harkness sent me a copy of a letter from Deborah along with a Q&A about her novel – both of which are printed below by permission of Viking. While these … Continue reading →

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New Writer Spotlight: Kat Howard

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Continuing the New Writer Spotlight series, Underwords is pleased to present Kat Howard. With some impressive sales in her first year of publication, Howard is attracting quite a bit of attention. You can find her online at strangeink.blogspot.com and @KatWithSword … Continue reading →

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