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The Devil's in the Detailsnew

Dr. King's killer had ties to Chicago mob, says his book-promoting brother.
Illinois Times  |  C.D. Stelzer  |  04-03-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Jim Hightower: A Man for the Peoplenew

Hightower speaks about his faith in the average American, our power to make change and why Barack Obama reminds him of FDR.
Boulder Weekly  |  Pamela White  |  03-31-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

The Latest Hellboy Gossipnew

With Hellboy II: The Golden Army hitting theaters this summer and plans for the further adventures of Screw-On Head, illustrated novelist Mike Mignola never gets a day off.
Boston Phoenix  |  Kristina Wong  |  03-27-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

David Grazian on the Noise and the Hurrynew

The Penn prof's latest book puts Philly nightlife's stress and swagger under the microscope.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  A.D. Amorosi  |  03-25-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Susan Pinker Takes on 'The Sexual Paradox'new

The psychologist examines fundamental gender differences and show how they shape the workplace.
Montreal Mirror  |  Juliet Waters  |  03-21-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Forget My ADHD, Here's My Manuscriptnew

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be a burden for a kid -- but is it also a gift?
East Bay Express  |  Rachel Swan  |  03-20-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

3rd Degree: Jacob Weisbergnew

The journalist on the "tragedy" of Bush, the passing of Buckley, and watching from the internet.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Steve Appleford  |  03-14-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Venn and the Art of Internet Bloggingnew

Jessica Hagy gets her work Indexed.
Chicago Newcity  |  Laura Castellano  |  03-12-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

William Rhoden's Call to Armsnew

African-American sports stars may net fame and cash, but how much power do they hold?
Weekly Alibi  |  Simon McCormack  |  03-11-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Frank Rich in the Hot Seatnew

The New York Times columnist on Stephen Sondheim, Tim Burton and George W.'s acting chops.
Willamette Week  |  Staff  |  03-05-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

War of the Worldsnew

In Philly, Salman Rushdie discusses Islam, fiction and the "aesthetic of dirt."
Philadelphia Weekly  |  David Adler  |  03-03-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Taking on the Israel Lobbynew

Mearsheimer discusses his controversial book and the firestorm surrounding it.
Montreal Mirror  |  Patrick Lejtenyi  |  02-22-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Politically Erectnew

Author Stephen Elliott convenes the randiest sons and daughters of our great republic for some seriously freaky love stories.
Sacramento News & Review  |  Jonathan Kiefer  |  02-21-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Race and Romancenew

A brief interview with graphic novelist Adrian Tomine on his just-released Shortcomings.
Boston Phoenix  |  Kristina Wong  |  02-21-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Memoirist David Roche Faces His Disfigurementnew

David Roche, a noted public speaker who counts Anne Lamott among his avid fans, writes with disarming frankness of his relationships, his political activism, his surgeries, his work as a massage therapist for the terminally ill, and his rides through San Francisco on public transit. During all of these, the focus is always, inescapably, on his face.
East Bay Express  |  Anneli Rufus  |  02-06-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

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