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Monthly Archives May 2006

From Point A to Point B

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 31, 2006 In News 1 No tags 0

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Yesterday, I referred to a New York Times article that described Kathleen McGowan’s transformation from self-published author to toast of the big-time corporate publishing world. 

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What a Difference A Year Makes

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 30, 2006 In News 4 No tags 0

The New York Times had an interesting article about Kathleen McGowan. Last year at BEA, McGowan was a self-published author who paid her own way to the convention and “‘had to really beg people to come talk to you.’

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Good Ole Fashioned Southern Deals

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 30, 2006 In News 0 No tags 0

A couple of fine Southern writers sealed up new publishing deals recently. One of my favorites, William Gay, author of I Hate To See That Evening Sun Go Down: Collected Stories Provinces of Night,

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BEA Final Attendance Figures

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 30, 2006 In News 0 No tags 0

Publishers Weekly reported that 22,366 “verified” attendees walked through the doors at BEA this year. I’m not entirely sure how accurate that figure is since some of the ushers were less than enthusiastic about scanning convention goers badges.

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Best Wishes for Barbaro

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 26, 2006 In General 4 No tags 0

(alternate text)Since I grew up in the horse racing industry, everyone I’ve encountered recently wants to talk about Barbaro. My family was about tens of millions of dollars away from The Triple Crown races,

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BEA: The Booth Ghettos

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 26, 2006 In General 0 No tags 0

The convention floor of BEA had a definite geography to it. Like a high school cafeteria or prison yard, different areas were dominated by certain cliques.

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Pulp Covers

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 26, 2006 In General 1 No tags 0

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From the great Bookslut, I learned about this Slate experiment where they created pulp-like covers for classic books.

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Too Much Credit For Potter

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 26, 2006 In News 0 No tags 0

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Now, I realize that the Harry Potter books got millions of kids excited about reading. I understand the books have sold a bazillion copies.

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Free Going Postal Claimed

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 25, 2006 In General 0 No tags 0

Our free book today has been claimed. I’ll have more giveaways next week so keep your eyes open.

Thanks!

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I Ain’t a Young Man No More

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 25, 2006 In General 0 No tags 0

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I’m running a bit behind on my final BEA recollections because I’m hobbling around with an ice pack strapped to my leg and lacking any more energy to keep writing tonight.

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BEA: Exciting Books Ahead

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 25, 2006 In General 1 No tags 0

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Most people took part in the advance reader’s copy looting to one degree or another. Some folks (I doubt bloggers because we can often score things through the mail) wheeled suitcases behind them as they hauled off their literary booty.

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Free Copy of Going Postal Available

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 25, 2006 In General 3 No tags 0

Going Postal: Rage, Murder, and Rebellion: From Reagan¿s Workplaces to Clinton¿s Columbine and Beyond 

As you probably know, I recently reviewed Going Postal for PopMatters.

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BEA: Urinal Marketing

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 24, 2006 In General 2 No tags 0

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In most bathrooms, you see scribblings about phone numbers, who is skilled at what sexual technique, maybe a few drawings,

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BEA: I’m Not a Villian, Just a Lit Blogger!

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 24, 2006 In General 3 No tags 0

Here’s a tip for you aspiring lit bloggers out there: publicists don’t usually wear dark suits, have ear pieces, or talk into their wrist.

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And Today’s Theme Ingredient Is

By Scott McKenzie Posted on May 24, 2006 In General 0 No tags 0

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Both Publishers Weekly and Publishers Marketplace reported that Food Network’s Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto signed a book deal with DK Publishing.

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