So frequently, I read the news of book deals and think, “huh?” But here’s one I’m super-excited about.
New York Times Goodies
The book critics over at the New York Times have amassed an interesting collection of items authors and publishers sent when trying to get their books reviewed.
Krakauer Withdraws Tillman Book
Publishers Weekly is reporting that bestselling author Jon Krakauer has withdrawn his “meditation on the nature of heroism,
More Dirt
So I go to Hollywood for a few days to handle some business and what happens? Motley Crue’s lead singer Vince Neil signs a honking big book deal.
Altschul on Memoirs
Galleycat posted an interesting essay by Andrew F. Altschul on memoirs and the difference between James Frey and Scott McClellan.
The Point System of Queries
Nathan Bransford has a great post about a sort of point system to reviewing queries and how people break the rules when approaching agents.
Luck, Continued
Back in April, I posted a reference to J.A. Konrath’s description of how luck plays a role in what you get paid for your work. That can be a difficult lesson to learn.
RIP Bo
My obsession with guitars is well known, so you won’t be surprised that I was incredibly disappointed yesterday to see the news that Bo Diddley had passed away at the age of 79.
No Good Deals on eBay
I’m afraid that eBay has been letting me down lately. I used to entertain myself by perusing the Books section and examining the auctions where someone was selling their manuscript or life story.
Nice Rant to Start the Day
Here’s a good bit of ranting about poetry editors from The Buffaloe Pen. Nice way to inject some venom and energy into your Monday morning.
Jonathan Miles’s debut novel, Dear American Airlines gets a good review from Richard Russo in the New York Times.
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