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Need some new authors to read, any suggestions?

I’m a big science fiction and fantasy reader, and I’ve read all the classic science fictioni/fantasy books. Can anyone suggest a few newer authors with material that would make a good read? I love all books, of any genre, but I’m really leaning toward science fiction and fantasy.
Look into the black magician series by Trudi [...]

What are some good resources for finding out about new mystery authors, especially ones in translation?

www.goodreads.com join the site and they send you an email every month that says all the new releases of every genre of books

I need new authors to read?

I read fantasy books (not science fiction) and I’ve read sooo many I’m running out of good authors to read.
I’ve read all of Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, Brett Weeks, David Eddings, and most other big authors.
Do you know any other good authors?
The line between sf and fantasy can be very thin.
Piers Anthony – sf, fantasy
Apprentice [...]

what is a name of a publishing company that publishes new authors?

i write YAFIC. books, and i would like to know the name of a company that publishes new authors. as well as books that are dodgey and use language. i know some companies but most of them only want clean books.
Most publishers also want people who know basic grammar and spell correctly.
Do you have an [...]

How do authors get their inspiration for new books?

How do authors get their inspiration for new books? Thanks for answering!!!
I don’t know how other authors get inspiration, but in my case, it’s usually generated by curiosity. I’ve had seven books of non-fiction published, and each began when I started to wonder about something. A little research, then a little more, and first thing [...]

What do you think about self-published books, as an experiental option for new authors ?

SElf published books are an option for ANY author, new or not. In fact, they probably provide a better medium for experienced authors, unless new authors are willing to hire editors.

What are some the common expectation from publishing houses on behalf of their new authors ? How does it work?

Most publishing houses don’t do much, if anything, for new writers as far as promotion goes. (this could be negotiated during the deal if you have an agent.) So that means it is all up to the writer. I don’t think they check up on you to make sure you’re doing enough promotion. If you [...]

Do new authors have to do book signings?

If so, if they refuse do they run the risk of not getting their book published.
Unless the book is ridiculously popular, I doubt a new author would get a signing. Before book signings are even considered, the book is usually already published. Whether the author "has" to go to the book signing depends on the [...]

To what extent do you think the illegal download of books threatens the livlihood of new authors?

An artist’s enemy is obscurity, not piracy is what Cory Doctorow says I know he is quoting someone but I don’t remember who.

Why do you believe the New Testament authors were honest?

Why do you you believe 2 Timothy 3:16 is true?
Because I have put the word of God into practice, and experienced it first hand – including having been born again before I ever knew such a thing was written. I had the experience first, and the doctrine only later.
listen why this man believes……
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-683189229256568023&q=mickey%2Brobinson#