Writing and Publishing

DeepGenre – Great advice for first-time novelists.
Publishers Marketplace – A great site about authors, agents, books, and deals.
Media Bistro – An invaluable resource about the publishing and media industries.
Publishers Weekly – The international news source of book publishing and book selling.
Funds for Writers – An incredible collection of links for writers, opportunities, grant sources, communities, and more.
writersdigest.com – The insider's guide to the writing life.
Bookmouth – Jeffrey Yamaguchi's site about books, with author and publishing world interviews and lots of links.
Midwest Book Review – A fabulously comprehensive list of links for writers.
Fourteen tips on how to create an instant bestselling novel – By Cliff Pickover.
Got the rejection blues? – Misery loves company — find sample rejection letters, sob stories, and more.
40+ Ways to Make your Next Book Signing an Event – An article by Author Larry James.
Writerspace – Specializes in website design and hosting for writers, and also hosts bulletin boards, chat rooms, net events, workshops and a comprehensive list of resources for authors and readers.
Backspace A great writer's site with in-depth interviews, forums, and discussion groups.

Mystery

DorothyL – The oldest and largest mystery discussion group on the internet.
Sisters in Crime – The website for the organization founded by Sara Paretsky to support female mystery writers.
Cluelass – Everything mystery, including books and reviews, authors, conventions, newsletters, and an online version of the Deadly Directory.
Mystery Writers of America – This organization for aspiring and published mystery writers sponsors conventions and awards and provides information on legal and other questions.
Cozies, Capers and Crimes – Geraldine Galentree's chock-full mystery review site with bimonthly updates.
Virtual Murder – Barbara Paul's list of links to mystery authors, bookstores, websites, publishers, organizations.
Stop, You're Killing Me! – Mystery links, authors, what's new.
Deadly Pleasures – A mystery fan magazine with reviews, interviews, author websites, and more.
Murder Must Advertise – A site and list for mystery authors interested in promoting their work.
Barbara Fister's – A college librarian/mystery writer on researching the mystery.
Mystery Scene Magazine – A magazine for mystery fans and writers, chock full of reviews and articles about authors and the writing life.
Mystery Readers International – Mystery readers journal, lists of bookstores, reading groups, awards, periodicals, reviews and more.

Romance

All About Romance – Now has a new look and a new home on the web. Don't worry, Laurie's news, reviews and interviews haven't changed except that they're better than ever! So surf on over and change your bookmarks, folks!
eHarlequin.com – You'll find everything from your favorite romance books to suggestions for romantic get-aways. So, if you need a get-away… surf on over!
The Literary Times – Web Page for the quarterly publication for readers and writers of romantic fiction.
The Romance Author's Page – Excellent site for the latest in romance information, be sure to check it out!
The Romance Reader – With over half a million visitors, 2000 reviews… and counting, the Romance Reader is definitely a favorite site for romance readers. Their terrific reviews of current releases, author interviews and essays keep fans coming back for more. Bookmark it so you don't miss a single update!
Romance Books & Readers Board – A bulletin board for romance readers to come together and compare notes on the best and worst of what they're reading.
Romance Novel Review – Part of Suite 101.com, this site offers book reviews, romance web site reviews (What?!! RC only got 4 stars? Ah well…can't please 'em all…), and a discussion list.
RomanticFiction.com – A new site devoted to readers and writers of romantic fiction. If you're looking for a romance home on the web, then this is the place for you.
Romantic Times – Is now on-line! And you get all that you'd expect from a fabulous publication like RT! All the latest news, previews and reviews from the world of romance, presented on a beautifully designed website. This one's a don't miss!
Strictly Romance Critique Service –A new and exciting review site where romance is the main focus. Our review site is based on our reviewers giving their honest ...
Slake – The perfect place for obsessed romance readers and writers to find reviews, quotes and info on their favorite books and authors.
WeWriteRomance.com – Is a growing romance author and reader community offering many articles, interviews, reviews and forums.
World Romance Writers – Is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the enrichment, education, and promotion of romance writers around the world. Envisioned as a community where romance writers can come together in the realms of cyber space, WRW utilizes and maintains an interactive website offering annual membership.
Word Museum – Actually, this site has resources and information for genres other than romance, but their romance section contains such excellent information. Word Museum also has a weekly newsletter to keep you current on romance writing happenings on AOL and elsewhere. A DreamCatcher Award-winning site!