interview

In 1990 Salman Rushdie claimed he had renewed his Muslim faith and repudiated the attacks on Islam in his novel Satanic Verses, for which there was a fatwa on his head. Now he’s recanted that statement in an interview to be broadcast next month, saying it was all a sham, a product of “deranged thinking”.

Well, it will be a noble death, I suppose.

Neil Nyren, senior vice president, publisher and editor in chief of G.P. Putnam’s Sons, talks about some key topics in the publishing world, such as the state of the memoir, the next hot genres and how authors can help themselves get on the bestseller list.

Shortly after the dawn of rock and roll another sweaty, squirrely, stepchild to that movement followed. Rock 'n Roll journalism followed the music into every dirty club, open air stadium and teenager's bedroom. Sometimes trivial, sometimes better than the music its covering - an artform unto itself. - Squidoo Lens

Author and Chelsea Hotel resident Ed Hamilton released his book "Legends of the Chelsea Hotel: Living with Artists and Outlaws in New York's Rebel Mecca." The book, an extension of the Hotel Chelsea Blog started as a chronicle of the outrageous events that always seem to happen at the hotel, but with the removal of the Bards, may be a eulogy of sorts.

Otto Penzler, the founder of the Mysterious Press and owner of the famous Mysterious Bookstore in New York, answers questions about the art of mystery writing.

Blog of UK based novelist, John Baker. With links to extracts from his work; reviews of books, film, music and theatre. Quotations on lies, serial killers, writing, art, humour, revolution, time and dance. Writing tips and political and cultural comment. A bookshop, interviews, links to all the best litblogs and a host of other goodies. Go see.

Iain Banks, a man with not one but two careers as a bestselling author - of both regular and science fiction - explains that he became a professional writer because he was good at it, and it seemed like an easy life.

The U.S. poet laureate talks about how he’s not enamored of nature, his vote in the New Hampshire primary and the American preoccupation with happiness.

One on One Interview with SF Author Nina Munteanu. Discussion focuses on the symbolism found in her new book Darwin's Paradox.

The rise of horror movies dubbed torture porn has author Clive Barker wary about people using the H-word around his work.