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NEW AND UPCOMING HANDBOOKS -

Available now - Poisons Handbook for Writers by David Ciambrone - Make your fictional murders more realistic with the various poisons covered in his new guidebook. More writer handbooks are on the way soon - Made up Mayhem by Pauline Baird Jones - a guide to writing a successful suspense novel. Also Adapting Your Novel for Film by Pauline Baird Jones - she shares inside tips on how to adapt your novel into a screenplay.

COMING SOON -

Watch for these new novels from L&L Dreamspell in the next few months - Less Dead by Laura Elvebak - a Mystery novel set in Houston, Texas. Also Hannah's Journey by June Venable - a sweet Historical Fiction book for tweens and teens. Color of Murder by John Foxjohn - his third David Mason Mystery novel. And Snow Shadows by Caitlyn Hunter - a steamy Romance novel with an unusual twist.

New Anthologies added -

We've added some new anthologies to our "open" list - please check them out and start writing your stories today!
Cats in a Dreamspell – Mainstream anthology, targeted for adult readers (this means no children's reading level stories) - We LOVE cats and want to read your stories - humor is encouraged
Ghostly Dreamspell – Paranormal anthology - stories should include ghost encounters - humor is encouraged!
Your Darkest Dreamspell – Thriller anthology - unleash your darkest fears in a terrifying tale - paranormal elements are encouraged but not required...
Erotic Dreamspell – Paranormal Erotica anthology - show off your red hot writing!


Authors nominated!

Two authors from our mystery anthology Murder New York Style have been nominated for the prestigious Agatha award! Nan Higginson for her story "Casino Gamble" and Elizabeth Zelvin for her story “Death Will Clean Your Closet” – Congratulations!

L&L Dreamspell authors featured on writer's cruise -

Two L&L Dreamspell authors prepare to set sail - as they teach writing workshops on a cruise ship!
David Ciambrone – author of the mystery Left at Georgetown, and Poisons Handbook for Writers - and Sylvia Dickey Smith – author of Dance on His Grave and Deadly Sins - Deadly Secrets.
Cruising to Creativity Writer's Workshop with David Ciambrone & Sylvia Dickey Smith
Sept. 28 - October 5, 2008 Departing from Galveston, TX
The first annual Brulee Travel Writer's Workshop is for the new, novice, and more experienced writers of the Romance and Mystery Genres, and is taught by two experienced, published authors. They will help you release the writer in you and focus you on the road to writing your novel in fun-filled sessions in the relaxed and creative atmosphere of the Caribbean.
Register by contacting Bruce Peterson at Brulee Travel, 512.930.7111 or by email at bruleetravel@aol.com www.bruleetravel.com
Balcony stateroom from 930.33 per person Oceanview stateroom from 760.33 per person Interior stateroom from 650.33 per person
Cabin prices are per person (based on double occupancy) including workshop fees, accommodations, food, entertainment on board, port charges, government taxes and fees.
$250 per person deposit due by April 30, 2008 Final payment due July 5, 2008
Reminder: Passport will be required