The invaluable Publishers Marketplace reported on Friday that recent American Idol winner Taylor Hicks signed a book deal.
Story Starter
If yesterday’s “severed hand found in nude dancer’s home” wasn’t enough to get your creative juices flowing,
Story Inspiration of the Day
Okay, so this one is tailor-made for all your aspiring noir writers out there. Maybe the horror folks as well.
Literary Jabs
To pound out some publicity for his upcoming book, Craig Davidson intends to fight a willing literary pugilist at his book launch in October.
Now Drop and Give Me Twenty Character Descriptions!
You might remember my rant about how the majority of books about writing are shit.
Who Gets Top Billing?
Roy Hattersley provides an interesting perspective on literary festivals in today’s Guardian. “At breakfast during the Keswick Festival,
New Review in Paste
Be sure to pick up the August issue of Paste on newsstands now. Besides being an all around kick-ass magazine,
While We’re Talking About Babies…
While we’re on the subject of newborns, I’ve been amazed at the amount of media coverage given to the fact that we haven’t seen any photos of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’
Congratulations Jeff
I’ve been meaning to write and offer my congratulations to Jeff from Syntax of Things.
Mickey Spillane Dies
Sad news yesterday as it was announced that Mikey Spillane, creator of the Mike Hammer series, died on Monday.
McNally Signing in Burbank, IL
John McNally, author of The Book of Ralph: A Novel and Troublemakers,
82% Want to Write a Books
And the other 18% think they can tell you their story, you write it, and yall split the profits. Here’s an interesting article with one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul guys.
Pearson to Appear at Square Books
One of my favorite writers, someone who understands that being a Southern writer means more than just dropping the “g”
Interview: Anthony Bozza, Author
If your first best seller is a surprisingly intellectual examination of a controversial artist’s place in American culture, what’s a better way to round out your game,
Bozza Work Roundup
Anthony Bozza’s work covers the gamut of writing styles and content. From humor to heavy-duty criticism, his books elevate the music writing genre.
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