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  I enjoyed the privilege of meeting Greg Cox last week.  Greg is a prolific science fiction author who has penned a number of successful novels based upon Star Trek including well known, original stories about Khan Noonien Singh and omnipotent entity Q.  But he is perhaps best known for his novelizations of various hit […]

The Friends of the Library recently hosted the final literary luncheon of the season at the Strathmore Mansion and the keynote author, who won the 2012 Grand Master award, attracted a sold out crowd. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. To learn more about Grimes, visit her website, Martha Grimes. Next up: on May 17, the Friends […]

In this webisode of the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) Insider, GBF Founder Jud Ashman talks to author Ellen Oh about how the inspiration for her latest novel, Prophecy, actually occurred when she was stuck in traffic on the Beltway. Take a look. You can find out more about the May 18th Gaithersburg Book Festival by […]

Author Bob Deans tells the story of a recent discover following the publication of his book. Don’t miss this video extra. Learn more, visit MyMCMedia’s post: Deans Headlines Literary Luncheon

Author Bob Deans, a Bethesda resident, discussed his book, “The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James,” at a literary luncheon hosted by the Friends of the Library at Strathmore Mansion on March 21. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Author Martha Grimes will discuss her life as a leading lady of mystery at the […]

When asked about the state of the book and e-readers, “The Song of Achilles” author and Orange Prize winner Madeline Miller told MCM’s Sonya Burke that she prefers to read and hold a real book rather than an e-version. Take a look.

“The Song of Achilles” Author Madeline Miller attended the Gaithersburg Book Festival before she headed to London for the Orange Prize ceremony (and for the release of the paperback version of her book in London). Miller told MCM’s Sonya Burke she was having a great time at the Gaithersburg event. Take a look.

“The Song of Achilles” author Madeline Miller won the Orange Prize today in London. Before she left, MCM’s Sonya Burke caught up with Miller at the Gaithersburg Book Festival and asked her about how she defines a “hero.”

A Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and the author of four books, including The New York Times bestseller “Friday Night Lights,” Buzz Bissinger tells MCM’s Sonya Burke about his new book, “Father’s Day: A Journey Into the Mind and Heart of My Extraordinary Son.” Take a look at this video for more about this tender story.

Eleanor Brown flew to Maryland from her home in Colorado to attend the Gaithersburg Book Festival for the second year in a row and she brought her parents. The bestselling author of “The Weird Sisters” tells us why she thinks the festival is so special.