J.K. Rowlings decision to sell Harry Potter ebooks on her Pottermore site has caused quite a bit of concern in the publishing and writing world. While it’s known that royalties on ebooks are not in the millions this move can hurt many budding authors and publishers as well according to Adrian Hon of The Telegraph.

Source: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/adrianhon/100006726/why-jk-rowlings-pottermore-will-frighten-struggling-authors-%E2%80%93-and-remember-she-used-to-be-one/

Horror has been around ever since someone decided to put pen to paper. However, there are just some horror series that stand out and beg to be remembered. Author Dana Fredsti gives us her top seven picks for best horror series for the Huffington Post. Read on and see if your favorites are included in her list.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dana-fredsti/my-top-seven-favorite-hor_b_3053138.html#slide=2321951

Mysteries have always been one of the most popular genres in the fiction industry. From police procedurals to cozies, everyone loves a good whodunit. What might come as a surprise is the number of mysteries that have made it to ebook popularity. While print mysteries are still leading the way, ebook sales are gaining. Kristi Chadwick reports for the Library Journal.

Source: http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2013/04/books/genre-fiction/mystery/following-the-digital-clues-mystery-genre-spotlight/

Stephen King’s sons are following in his footsteps, which will be clearly seen at the festival that King and his son, Owen will be attending  together. Stephen King will be promoting his newest novel, a sequel to the incomparable Shining, while Owen will be promoting his first book ever. For more on the two authors see Shawn S. Lealo’s article for Examiner.com.

Source: http://www.examiner.com/article/stephen-king-s-son-owen-to-join-father-at-writers-festival-toronto

2013 is going to be an exciting year with books by Stephen King and Stephanie Meyer’s hitting the big screen. If you are a fan of books that are turned into movies then this is your year because everything from Nicholas Sparks to a remake of “Carrie,” is set for release. Erin Collazo Miller reports on the new releases for About.com.

Source: http://bestsellers.about.com/od/booksintomovies/tp/Top-Books-Made-Into-Movies-In-2013.htm

For this cycle of BooksFree we discussed which is more popular in books: cats or dogs. We also discussed the top 10 best books of Robert Frost, and ended with a look at the “Queen of Suspense,” Mary Higgins Clark. Who is your favorite author? Join us and tell us all about them and the books you have enjoyed.

• Which is more popular in books,  cats or dogs? For more information on what one man thinks read this article for The Guardian.
• E-books, audio books, and paperbacks have seen an increase in revenue sales recently. Find out why in Lauren Indvik’s article for Mashable.
• With Robert Frost’s death coming up on its 50th anniversary, now is a great time to celebrate his work. Go here for a list of his top 10 best.
• An 8-year old author traveled to appear on Fox T.V. recently, along with her big sister. Read all about it in this article.
• Mary Higgins Clark is not only an amazing writer but an amazing woman as well. Read all about her in Hillel Italie’s article for Denverpost.com.
• Finally, we discussed Mary Higgins Clark and her accomplishments not only as a best-selling author but as a widowed mother as well. Who is your favorite author?

Hillel Italie describes the queen of suspense Mary Higgins Clark perfectly in her article for Denverpost.com entitled, “Mary Higgins Clark Active as Ever at Age 85.” In many readers’ eyes the beloved author is not only an amazing writer, but an amazing woman as well.

Widowed at an early age with five children to take care of on her own, Clark did not buckle under the strain as many young women would have. She pulled it together, squelched her grief, and decided that she would support her children with her writing. Years later she has proven herself and has over 40 bestselling novels to prove it. She is an inspiration to young women and older women everywhere, and proves that you can make it on your own and make your dreams come true.

I still remember reading her book Where are the Children, and becoming a fan for life. Mary Higgins Clark has and always will be one of my favorite suspense authors. No one can tell a story like she does and when I start a new book I make sure I don’t have to get up early the next morning, because I know I won’t be going to bed early!

Mary Higgins Clark has long been labeled the “Queen of Suspense,” and has always lived up to her name by creating novels that you’re up till 4am reading because you just can’t put them down. Hillel Italie reports for Denverpost.com on the authors life, hardships, and successes. If you are a Mary Higgins Clark fan you will want to read this article.

Source: http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_23002213/mary-higgins-clark-active-ever-at-age-85

An 8-year old author wrote a book for her big sister after a breakup, appeared on  Fox T.V. for an interview recently. Mandi Cardosi reports on the author, her big sister, and how they liked their trip to Fox News to discuss her book for Newsandsentinel.com.

Source: http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/572952/Local-author-appears-on-Fox-show.html?nav=5061