Lenses that are All About Authors

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Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card, is the New York Times best-selling author of Ender's Game.  Orson has won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards for his writings of speculative fiction. Orson Scott Card was born in Richland, Washington.  He curre...

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton is best known for the novels Jurassic Park and State of Fear. He is also the creator of the television series ER. The first of his controversial novels was published while he was still in medical school.

Beverley Harper

It took a very long time for me to pluck up the courage to read a Beverly Harper novel. I have long been a fan of stories set in Africa, reading books like "Skin Deep" as an early teen and developing a love affair with "The Power of One" in my twenti...

Authors On The Net

This lens is for authors that want to learn how to promote their books online. How to use social media to promote books, entrepreneurial authoring and tips on distribution

Jean Auel

Since both of us lived in the Beaverton, Oregon area for several years at the same time we have many connections.  The truth is I can't remember how many times our paths crossed because she wasn't famous then. This photo is how I remember her the...

Lensmasters Who Write All About Authors

These lensmasters all have favourite authors that they want to share with you.

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New Lenses About Authors

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Beatrix Potter, A Beloved Children's Author, C S Lewis, SARK- A Succulent Wild Woman, The Artful Novels of Barbara Hodgson, Nick Bantock

All About Authors of Children's Books

These lenses pay homage to a range of great authors that have given a love of reading to children throughout the world.

The Magnificant World Of Roald Dahl

The Magnificent Roald Dahl couldn't be more of an understatement for this true magician of words. For decades his stories have captivated children from 5 to 95. His creativity is not to be underestimated and the love of reading that his work has fost...

The Worlds of Enid Blyton

Enid Blyton was one of my favourite authors as a child. She wrote a huge amount of childrens books across a wide range of genres from fantasy, through adventure to boarding school stories. Her books are underestimated and while it...

Robert Munsch

Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1945. Munsch is well known for creative storytelling and animated expressions and voices. Robert Munsch performs at schools and festivals, often unannounced. Robert Munsch is the highest...

All About Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors

J.R.R. Tolkien

Full Name: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien Nicknames: Ronald, John Ronald, J.R.R.T., and Tollers Birthdate: January 3rd, 1892 Birthplace: Bloemfontein, South Africa

Michael Shea

Michael Shea is an award winning and bestselling author of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy books. This lens aims to introduce you to the Author Michael Shea and his work.

Lynn Cesar

Lynn Cesar, a native of New York City, has a background in fine art, including holography and illustration. It was while she was illustrating the Popul Vuh that she became interested in Mayan mythology, and this resulted in Apricot Brandy, her first...

Terry Pratchett's Discworld

Terry Pratchett's Discworld Series has taken on a life of it's own since it was first hinted at in 'Good Omens' and 'Strata'. Once the idea was formed and introduced in 'The Colour of Magic' there was no stopping it. The Discworld series numbers thi...

Isaac Asimov

Once upon a time, probably in the late seventies, my wife and I sat at a banquet table with Isaac Asimov and Jean Auel (it was before Jean was famous).  It was a Portland, Oregon Mensa meeting. Isaac was the guest of honor but was relatively quie...

New All About Authors Lensmasters

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All About Great American Authors

Everyone has heard the term "the great American novel", but those novels have to have had authors.

Sinclair Lewis Novels and Antique Books

This lens is about a great American author, Sinclair Lewis. Although not recognized today, he was a great American author who bridged the gap between Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway, and was one of John Steinbeck's greatest influences.  After th...

Upton Sinclair: The Jungle and Other Novels

Upton Sinclair was a great American author who was extremely prolific. He was known for investigating scandals, exposing wrong doing to the public, and as a socialist and later in life, and anarchist. While Upton Sinclair is famous for many works, h...

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