Kristine Kathryn Rusch's most acclaimed crime novels returns to print after 15 years with its original title restored. Set in two timelines—the ill-fated 1972 Munich Olympics and the rise of Nazism in the 1930s, Rusch deftly blends the past and the present in a tale of criminality and missed opportunity.When the ambitious American reporter Annie Pohlmann tracks down former police detective Fritz Stecher, she doesn't want to talk about his most famous case. She wants to talk about h...

Many writers seem to view writing a novel while working a full-time job as an impossible task.USA Today bestselling writer Dean Wesley Smith once again proves that notion false.In this latest WMG Writer's Guide, Smith details out his days while he works at his publishing business, teaches online workshops, keeps fit, and writes the latest novel—all in 15 days. And enjoys doing it all!Author of more than two hundred novels, Smith shares his strategies for st...

Kristine Kathryn Rusch, the bestselling writer of two acclaimed science fiction series.Dev knows the rules of space travel. Rule Number One: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished. So, therefore, avoid good deeds."No Good Deed" stands alone in a breathtaking universe all its own."Science fiction writing at its best."—EssentialWriters.com

Even in today's fast-paced world, the myth that writing fast equals writing badly—or, conversely, writing well equals writing slowly—persists. Now, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith aims to shatter this myth once and for all with this latest WMG Writer's Guide.In a series of blog posts, Smith chronicled his process toward ghost writing a 70,000-word novel for a traditional publisher in just ten days. He wrote about his progress, his feelings about the writing,...

The Pané expect perfection from their human windchimes. So, when their best windchime makes a mistake in a musical performance, they cast him adrift. Unable to sing perfectly any longer, he escapes to a space station where he discovers the imperfection of music—a discovery that may just save his life.Winner of the Asimov SF Magazine's Readers Choice Award."[Rusch does] an excellent job in showing us the personal voyage of discovery the protagonist goes on, as his w...

Julka spends her days inspecting rooftop entrances for the Big Night as part of Santa's Advance team—a team that includes an annoying elf on double secret forever probation. She hates her job. She wants excitement. She wants to explore the Greater World. She wants romance.Disgraced former investment banker Marshall spends his days trying to ingratiate himself with neighbors who believe he bears personal responsibility for the Great Recession. He feels guilty. He wants to make amend...

Vol. 1 Romantic SuspenseTension, heart-stopping moments, and happily ever after – a delicious combination to make a perfect romantic suspense collection!Romantic suspense happens in any genre – even science fiction, contemporary fantasy, western and humor. Just add couple, romance, suspense and happily ever after (or happily for now). Voilá! A thrilling romantic ride.You'll find many genres in this exciting collection of romantic suspense stories.You'll also...

Writers work alone, and most of them make stories up for a living. Those two facts make writing very difficult. Writers often quit because they believe something untrue. Without a support system, those beliefs take over.The Write Attitude provides that support system. With chapters on everything from believing in oneself to learning how to clear the critical voices from the office, this book shows writers how to get through even the darkest night of the soul.Kristi...

Gavin spends his morning reading the email of his ex-girlfriend, Stella. Thanks to a restraining order, he can't approach her. So, the email has to do. Until it stops. Until Stella disappears from the world.Then Gavin must decide what to do next.Another riveting short story from Edgar nominee and Derringer Award winner Kristine Kathryn Rusch."[Rusch's] tale of cyber-stalking, while a cautionary tale to those who live much of their life online, turns the 'traditional...

Imperia Encanto's younger sister Grace spent three months rehearsing for the Warren Excellence Academy's winter extravaganza. Imperia's future stepmother, Mellie, expects an awful night of terrible singing. But Imperia hopes Grace shines. Grace needs a win all her own—without magic. And that proves harder than anyone imagines."The spellbinding Grayson…gives readers their money's worth by taking the familiar and turning it on its ear, with humor and charm."—RT Book Revie...

A desert lake. A severed arm. A thousand questions.Las Vegas summer sun bakes Metro Detective Sofia Herrara as she carefully steps her way to solving this murder mystery, while protecting herself, her partner and the department.From water wars to the mob, good guys to bad, she'll follow the clues to answer these pressing questions:Whose arm? Who died? And—most importantly—why?"Kristine Kathryn Rusch's crime stories are exceptional, both in plot and in style....

Imperia Encanto's only knowledge of the holiday season comes from holiday movies. Imperia struggles, not just with the holidays, but with the private school she and her sister Grace attend. As the daughters of one of the Princes Charming, the girls grew up with a certain amount of magical privilege, privilege that no longer exists in the "real world." So, when one of Imperia's few friends invites her on an exciting trip to an animal shelter, Imperia agrees.But a fun adventure turns...