Book Design and Leaving Las Vegas
I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by it’s cover. But on incredibly rare occasions, a book is designed as beautifully as its written. The book itself becomes a work of art, if not actually equalling, then certainly supporting the literary art. I am blessed, or as one of those home organization gurus…
continue readingPat Walsh Interview on Powell’s
While we’re talking about Powell’s… the bookstore posted an interview with Slushpile favorite Pat Walsh. Longtime readers of Slushpile know my reverance and gratitude for Walsh’s book, (except the title which drives me batty typing it) 78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published and 14 Reasons Why It Just Might. In the Powell’s…
continue readingBender Appearing at Powell’s
Aimee Bender is scheduled to appear at Powell’s today in support of her newest collection, Willful Creatures. The reading is at 7:30PM at Powell’s Burnside location: 1005 W Burnside in Portland. Bender is a fantastic writer so this appearance shouldn’t be missed by those folks in the Northwest.
continue readingInteresting Interview with Max Barry
Great Writing has a cool interview with Max Barry posted. Barry is the author of Syrup, Jennifer Government, and the forthcoming Company. Check out the interview here.
continue readingInterview: Shannon Ravenel, Editor
One day in the fall of 2004, I sent out four communications to different editors. Here’s what happened: –I mailed query letters and writing samples to the editor of a Midwestern university press and an editor at a university press on the west coast. In both cases, I followed the submission guidelines exactly and included…
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