An appearance at a NASA space celebration by lively literary and movie artist Vanna Bonta made fashion waves as she talked thermal fabrics and convertible footwear, urging fashion to look spaceward, not down its proverbial nose.

Jack Canfield is a motivational speaker and writer who has spent three decades getting people to think positively. His books of compiled stories, known as Chicken Soup for the Soul, inspire people and help them reach their goals. The series of self-help books have been phenomenally successful, with over 100 million copies in print, in nearly four dozen languages.

Alan Trotter has been named winner of the new Sceptre Prize for emerging writers.

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2008 goes to Australian author Sonya Hartnett.

Moody, hard-drinking maverick Detective Inspector Rebus came about almost by accident.

Swedish writer Åke Edwardson has been nominated for one of the United States most prestigious book prizes.

The Prime Minister has re-appointed the Marchioness of Normanby as a Trustee of the National Gallery for a period of four years from 2 February 2008.

Hollywood actors will boycott this month's Golden Globe Awards in a show of support for striking writers, the actors union has said dealing a blow to the glittering red carpet extravaganza of Golden Globe Awards and celebrity gathering.

Dorothy Allison, author of the acclaimed and controversial “Bastard Out of Carolina,” will read from her works Monday, Nov. 12, at the University of Wyoming.

Stagehands' Braodway strike started this morning causing plays and musicals to shut down as picket lines were formed outside theaters. The stagehands union, Local One, and the League of American Theatres and Producers have been in negotiations for more than three months over staff requirement.

With Harry Potter behind her, what's next for J.K. Rowling?

"It is a riveting novel that tells the reader a lot about power play in African politics," says Bisi, who explained that he is currently looking for a reputable agency to represent him.