Massive Diamond Discovered
CNN reported yesterday that a honking big diamond was discovered at the Letseng Mine in the Kingdom of Lesotho. The gargantuan gem is 478 carats and a D color, the “highest possible graded color you can get,” says diamond consultants. The article reminded me of Tom Zoellner’s excellent 2006 nonfiction book The Heartless Stone: A…
continue readingPassion and the Razor’s Edge of Rejection
The educational blog for the agents at BookEnds, LLC has an interesting post on disagreeing with your agent. A writer contacted Jessica Faust with a situation where the writer’s agent “suggested she remove a chapter in the novel, and while the author was concerned, she did it anyway (and made some revisions). Now editors are…
continue readingWin a Free Copy of Matrimony
In a great way to start off the week, I’m able to offer one lucky winner a free copy of Matrimony by Joshua Henkin. This New York Times Notable Book received rave reviews and was lauded by writers such as Michael Cunningham and Jennifer Egan. We’ll have lots about Henkin and Matrimony this week so…
continue readingImprints Explained
Prior to being plunged into darkness, I great article Sarah’s excellent examination of the various imprints under the Macmillian corporate umbrella. Since that original post, she has gone of to explain and critique several other publishing giants. Check out the links below for wonderfully illuminating info on the following companies: Simon & Schuster Hatchette Book…
continue readingBack to the Dark Ages
The power has been out here for several days. So obviously, it’s all about reading by candlelight. Hopefully, the juice will be back on soon and we can get back to a more normal posting schedule.
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