Authors > Elle Newmark

Elle Newmark
Steven Rothfeld

Elle Newmark

Elle Newmark is an award-winning writer whose books are inspired by her travels. She and her husband, a retired physician, have two grown children and five grandchildren. They live in the hills north of San Diego.

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. remember to breathe
Learn more about Elle Newmark
My life in 8 words: "one surprise after another after another after another"
Related multimediaclose x

Video

1 to 2 of 2
  • 1635265513_27810942001_thumb-20bedea9-078e-4e44-8b37-3e0d8e84010d
    1. Meet Elle Newmark
    02:21
    27805695001
  • 1635265513_5665752001_asset-1230068692596
    2. Elle Newmark: Book of Unholy Mischief
    02:15
    5659095001
See more multimedia
November 20, 2008
Two questions have been asked about my novel, The Book of Unholy Mischief. First: Isn’t your book, like most novels, just a...
Read More
The Sandalwood Tree will be released on September 21, 2010 in eBook
about 2 hours ago
The Sandalwood Tree will be released on September 21, 2010 in Hardcover
about 3 hours ago
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on November 03, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Nov 03, 2009
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in Trade Paperback
Nov 03, 2009
Brightcove:
Meet Elle Newmark
Jun 27, 2009
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from The Book of Unholy Mischief
Mar 10, 2009
Feb 04, 2009
Author Appearance:
Elle Newmark will be at WATERMARK BOOKS,4701 East Douglas,Wichita on 01/22 See details
Jan 22, 2009
Author Appearance:
Elle Newmark will be at WATERMARK BOOKS,4701 East Douglas,Wichita on 01/22 See details
Jan 22, 2009
Author Appearance:
Elle Newmark will be at POWELL'S BOOKS,Cedar Hills Crossing,3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.,Beaverton on 01/16 See details
Jan 16, 2009
Author Appearance:
Elle Newmark will be at POWELL'S BOOKS,Cedar Hills Crossing,3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.,Beaverton on 01/16 See details
Jan 16, 2009
Author Appearance:
Elle Newmark will be at BOOK PASSAGE,1 Ferry Building, #42,San Francisco on 01/13 See details
Jan 13, 2009
Author Appearance:
Elle Newmark will be at BOOK PASSAGE,1 Ferry Building, #42,San Francisco on 01/13 See details
Jan 13, 2009
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find Elle Newmark appearances
Jan 07, 2009
Author Appearance:
Elle Newmark will be at MYSTERIOUS GALAXY,7051 Clairemount Mesa Blvd,San Diego on 01/02 See details
Jan 02, 2009
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in Hardcover
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in Compact Disk
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in Compact Disk
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in eAudio
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in eAudio
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in eBook
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in
Dec 30, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in
Dec 30, 2008
Dec 23, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in Hardcover
Dec 19, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in Compact Disk
Dec 19, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in Compact Disk
Dec 19, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in eAudio
Dec 19, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in eAudio
Dec 19, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on December 30, 2008 in eBook
Dec 19, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in eAudio
Nov 10, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief will be released on November 10, 2008 in eAudio
Nov 10, 2008
The Book of Unholy Mischief is now available in eAudio
Nov 10, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your greatest achievement?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your greatest flaw?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
Is there a book you love to reread?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
Who is your favorite fictional villain?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
Which living person do you most admire?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your motto or maxim?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your greatest fear?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What do you regret most?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your best quality?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
Who is your favorite fictional hero?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your fantasy profession?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What are your 5 favorite songs?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
Who are your favorite authors?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What were your previous occupations?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What was/is your favorite job?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your favorite movie?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your favorite television show?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find Elle Newmark appearances
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Voices:
Two Questions and a Whore
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

Elle Newmark Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. remember to breathe Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. pettiness Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. How horrible! But if I had to choose, I guess really really good brick oven pizza. Can I at least get different toppings? Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. Buddha. I'd ask him how you find enlightenment WITHOUT leaving your children behind. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Seriously. I mean that's the word: Seriously. I'm not kidding. Seriously, I use seriously way too much. I'm serious. Learn more about Elle Newmark

Authors on the Web

Los Angeles Chronicle, July 12, 2009
...Elle Newmark is an award winning writer whose books are inspired by her travels. She prowled the back streets of Venice to cook up The Book of Unholy Mischief and explored...
Globe and Mail, May 22, 2009
...ex-wife Ewa, and who will go to any lengths to do it. THE BOOK OF UNHOLY MISCHIEF By Elle Newmark, read by Raul Esparza, Simon & Schuster, 12 hours on 10 CDs, unabridged, $47 Venice, 1492. Street urchin and petty thief Luciano is taken up by a famous chef...
Denver Post, May 3, 2009
...slitting your wrists. 'I was tired, I was watching this TV rerun and I was very bitter,' says Elle Newmark, author of the new novel, 'The Book of Unholy Mischief' (December 2008, Simon & Schuster). 'Then I thought, 'Hey! That's what I want: a book...
TheStar.com.my, April 23, 2009
...Author: Elle Newmark Publisher: Transworld Publishers, 369 pages IT IS 1498, the dawn of the Renaissance, and the whole of Venice is a abuzz. Hidden somewhere in the city is an ancient...
Valley Roadrunner, February 13, 2009
...The career of author Elle Newmark of Valley Center is nothing less than phenomenal. She has been promoting her new novel The Book of Unholy Mischief throughout the United States and Europe. During her promotional...
New York Times, January 31, 2009
...of publishers and finally self-published as The Bones of the Dead, the novel attracted attention when its author, Elle Newmark, organized a virtual launch party, inviting thousands of online guests to enjoy music, food for thought and party favors...
International Herald Tribune, January 30, 2009
...The Book Of Unholy Mischief By Elle Newmark. 372 pages. Atria Books. $26. The story of how 'The Book of Unholy Mischief' came to be is the stuff of fiction itself. Turned down by a host of...
Daily-Jeff, January 30, 2009
...Ladies' Lending Library by Janice K. Keefer; Blacklight Blue by Peter May; The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark; The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal; Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips; The Firemans' Wife by Jack Riggs; City of...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 16, 2009
...Elle Newmark will be at Harry W. Schwartz in Mequon on Tuesday to discuss her first novel, 'The Book of Unholy Mischief.' more photos Elle Newmark will be at Harry W...
North County Times, December 14, 2008
...-- J.A. Jance will discuss and sign 'Cruel Intent' at 2 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 14). -- Elle Newmark will discuss and sign 'The Book of Unholy Mischief' at 7 p.m. Jan. 2. -- Carol O'Connell will discuss and sign 'Bone by Bone' at 7 p...
Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours, October 13, 2009
...Join Elle Newmark, author of the Renaissance mystery novel, The Book of Unholy Mischief (Atria, December 2008), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December and January on her second virtual book...
Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours, October 13, 2009
...Join Elle Newmark, author of the Renaissance mystery novel, The Book of Unholy Mischief (Atria, December 2008), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December and January on her second virtual book...
Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours, October 13, 2009
...Join Elle Newmark, author of the Renaissance mystery novel, The Book of Unholy Mischief (Atria, December 2008), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December and January on her second virtual book...
DivineCaroline Home Page, September 29, 2009
...with Sheryl Keen, Author of Journal According... 08.12.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 1) 08.10.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Author Silvia Weber (Part 3) 07.13.2009 Play : Words : Books &...
DivineCaroline Home Page, September 11, 2009
...& Reading Girl Porn: Rob Pattinson for Your Hair 08.21.2009 Style : Beauty : Hair Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 1) 08.10.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading The Bookmarkers 08.03.2009 Play : Words : Fiction Interview with Novelist Brett...
DivineCaroline Home Page, September 9, 2009
...31.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading What Remains 08.24.2009 Play : Words : Poetry Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 1) 08.10.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading My Prince Charming 07.25.2009 Play : Words : Poetry Interview with Novelist Brett...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 31, 2009
...less › Key terms (tags) for this article: Magazine , Technology , Reading , Book , Chit Chat , Kindle Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 1) 08.10.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading To Kindle or Not to Kindle 08.06.2009 Career & Money : Work :...
Bermudaonion's Weblog, August 27, 2009
...his apprentice, but only time will tell. It’s hard to summarize The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark without giving too much of the story away.  And, what a wonderful story it is!  The story is full of mystery, intrigue and wonderful...
arch thinking, August 24, 2009
...The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark was not at all what I expected. Maybe it was the title - evocative of magic - or maybe it was the setting - 15th c. Venice, rich with...
A Bookworm's World, August 24, 2009
...A Bookworm's World is thrilled to have Elle Newmark , author of The Book of Unholy Mischief , guest posting today. (My review posted yesterday.) Elle: Recently, someone asked me to name three things I couldn’t live without. Only...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 12, 2009
...with Sheryl Keen, Author of Journal According... 08.12.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 3) 08.10.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 2) 08.10.2009 Play : Words : Books &...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 12, 2009
...with Sheryl Keen, Author of Journal According... 08.12.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 3) 08.10.2009 Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Sheryl Keen, Author of Journal According... 08.12.2009 Play :...
Amber Stults - Book Reviewer and Author, August 11, 2009
...suspect Chef Ferrero knows the book’s location they are at odds on what actions to take next. Elle Newmark first self-published the novel under the title of Bones of the Dead after her agent stopped submitting it.  Spurred on by a low sales rank on...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 10, 2009
...That's Funny Hobbies Sports Reviews Forums ‹ Back to Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 3) By:  Tracee Gleichner ( View Profile ) Q: When did you first realize you...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 10, 2009
...That's Funny Hobbies Sports Reviews Forums ‹ Back to Play : Words : Books & Reading Interview with Author Elle Newmark (Part 1) By:  Tracee Gleichner ( View Profile ) About the Author Elle Newmark is an...
Book Nut, August 7, 2009
...by Elle Newmark ages: adult First sentence: "My name is Luciano -- just Luciano." Review as part of the Pump Up Your Book Promotion book tours. Support your local independent bookstore!...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 6, 2009
...Dating Partnership Love & Sex Moving On Reviews Forums ‹ Back to Relationships : Partnership : Wisdom Passion By:  Elle Newmark ( View Profile ) A not so funny thing happened on the way to this blog. My...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 6, 2009
...Reviews Forums ‹ Back to Career & Money : Work : Technology To Kindle or Not to Kindle By:  Elle Newmark ( View Profile ) I LOVE books. Adore them. Go through them like a drunk with a six-pack. And that’s why I now...
DivineCaroline Home Page, August 6, 2009
...Single Getaways Travel Tales Reviews Forums ‹ Back to Travel : Travel Tales : Discoveries The Taj Mahal By:  Elle Newmark ( View Profile ) The Taj Mahal is the world’s only monument built to memorialize...
Medieval Bookworm, August 6, 2009
...t comment much on historical accuracy because I just don’t know much about 16th century Italy, but Elle Newmark does include a nice author’s note explaining what she changed, which is always appreciated. Overall, this was certainly an enjoyable...
Jenn's Bookshelf, August 3, 2009
...It's 1498 in Venice, Italy. Luciano is a homeless street beggar. He survives by pickpocketing and stealing food from street merchants. Until one day he is literally dragged from the streets by the Ferro, the top chef to the Doge. Luciano is brought into...
Bermudaonion's Weblog, June 8, 2009
...The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist from Other Press an autographed copy of The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark from the author  for a Pump Up Your Book Blog Tour Tuesday Homer’s Odyssey by Gwen Cooper from Random House Thursday Two Years, No...
Paperback Writer, May 22, 2009
...by the author who earned a debut spot on my keeper shelf: The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark. I've already reported on what I thought of the story, but there's a bit more to it than that. The writing is gorgeous and smart without being...
Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind, May 3, 2009
...written by James Reasoner) and it is SO MUCH FUN. Yes. In Capitals. The Denver Post looks at Elle Newmark and other writers taking more non-traditional routes to traditional publication. Geoff Nicholson looks at why bad eating makes for excellent writing...
C. Leigh Purtill, February 22, 2009
...few months ago, I received a galley copy of a novel called "The Book of Unholy Mischief" by Elle Newmark. The jacket copy made the story about a chef's apprentice in Renaissance Venice who gets caught up in a murder mystery sound, in a word, lame. I was...
Paperback Writer, February 22, 2009
...doctor character in them. Also very well-written cover copy on this one. The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark -- Could NOT resist a book with that title, and PK's rec appealed to my inner "need something different" Bookeemonster. Bad Penny by...
Musings of a Bookish Kitty, February 6, 2009
...Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker Still Alice by Lisa Genova The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark Dog On It (A Chet and Bernie Mystery) by Spencer Quinn Posted by Literary Feline at 2/06/2009 05:00:00 AM Labels: MBM , Meme , Musings...