British novelist Graham Taylor, known best for the novel "Shadowmancer," has accused the BBC of discriminating against him because he is a Christian. The Rev.

British actress Billie Piper will reprise her role as sleuth Sally Lockhart in "The Shadow in the North," a TV movie to air this month, WGBH-TV, Boston, said.

By Smyth, A S H Several years ago, Philip Pullman wrote that '"Thou shalt not" might reach the head, but it takes "Once upon a time" to reach the heart.' Now, the prizewinning author and self-appointed scourge of God is preparing to unveil the latest episode from the universe of His Dark Materials, called Once Upon a Time in the North.

Philip Pullman is the best-selling author of His Dark Materials. He talks to Chris Bond about why he doesn't believe in writers' block, his love of books and why they will never disappear. SITTING behind a huge oak table surrounded by priceless literary treasures, Philip Pullman is in his element.

By Rafer Guzman, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. Dec. 7--If you're seeing "The Golden Compass" when it opens at theaters today, you may be sitting in the company of clergy.