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Friday, February 19, 1999 Media Cynic | Forum | Advertising | Classifieds | Jobs February Issue of The Internet Writing Journal Now Online The latest issue of The Internet Writing JournalTM ("The IWJ") is now online. This month's issue features interviews with bestselling fantasy/SF novelist Dave Duncan (The Gilded Chain, Avon Eos, 1998), author of the Seventh Swordsman series and numerous stand alones such as The Cursed (Eos, 1998), and mystery/thriller novelist Keith Snyder, author of Show Control and Coffin's Got the Dead Guy on the Inside (Walker, 1998). Articles include: "Be Your Own Editor - Part II" by British crime author Alex Keegan, "Stalled Careers, Writer's Block and Monsters Under the Bed" by fantasy novelist Melisa Michaels, whose latest book is Sister to the Rain (Roc, 1998), and "Internet Research Resources for Mystery and Crime Writers" by Greg Knollenberg. The IWJ can be found online at: http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/. The IWJ also features book reviews in several genres. Books reviewed in this month's issue include: Fantasy/SF: Changer by Jane Lindskold (Eos, 1998), a fascinating new urban fantasy, Mystery: The Cat Who Saw Stars by Lillian Jackson Braun (Putnam, 1999), the latest entry in "The Cat Who" series, Coq Au Vin by Charlotte Carter (Mysterious Press, 1999), a fast, funny and sexy ride through Paris, Circles of Confusion (HarperCollins, Feb., 1999), a charming debut from a new author April Henry, General Fiction: Chocolat by Joanne Harris (Viking, 1998), an enchanting tale set in a small town in France with just the right touch of magic, Nonfiction: Lift - Wanting, Fearing, and Having a Face Lift (Viking, 1998), the last word on who's having a few nips and tucks, and what to expect if you decide to try plastic surgery for yourself from former Allure magazine reporter Joan Kron, and, in romance, Circle of the Lily by Jill Jones (St. Martin's, 1998), Rachel's Passage by Paula Reed (Harper Collins, 1999) and Saint's Tempatation by Debra Dier (Leisure Books, 1998). Financial Publication Sets Date for Debut of Women's Website Jayne Newell-Lanza, Publisher of Profit Magazine has announced that the women's only website, www.ShesGotItTogether.com will make its debut on March 8, 1999. Ms. Newell-Lanza went on to state that in addition to delivering information on money managemen and women's issues, the website will offer live chats with experts in various fields. Mako Capital, Inc. acquired Profit Magazine and the E-Commerce website, www.ProfitMagazine.net earlier in February, 1999. In addition to the authoritative Profit Magazine acquisition, Mako Capital, Inc. is finalizing its joint venture agreement with Alliance Resource, Inc. The company will become a reseller of WWAN service systems in the State of California, Oregon and Washington, with the first right of refusal in the states of Nevada and Arizona. "I'm looking forward to working with Alliance Resource, as they have developed a solution for businesses and consumers, to broaden the opportunity for internet users at a more economical functionality," Ms. Newell-Lanza said. I-Search Celebrates 100th Issue I-Search Digest, an e-mail discussion list covering search engine optimization (SEO), celebrates its 100th issue this week. Launched one year ago, I-Search has over 4,000 members and is growing at a rate of 100 newcomers per week. The twice-weekly free e-mail publication covers: SEO strategies and techniques, web design and portal news and developments. Detailed discussions frequently focus on Yahoo!, Alta Vista, Excite, Hot Bot, Infoseek, Lycos, and Web Crawler; plus international, pay-per click and specialized search engines. "One of the great things about the digest is that the members' Web design expertise ranges from beginner to expert," said Marshall Simmonds, I-Search moderator. "The members create the backbone of the digest. They share experiences and offer advice that is beneficial to other readers." Click here to return to the homepage of The Write NewsTM Click here to subscribe to our free weekly email newsletter.  www.writenews.com Copyright © 1997-2007 by Writers Write, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
