The Quickness of Crisis Books
We often complain about the slow pace of publishing. And while those criticisms are sometimes absolutely valid, it’s amazing at how quick the industry is to jump on a topic. Yesterday, Publishers Weekly had an article on all the financial crisis books snatched up by publishers recently. “Though the situation on Wall Street continues to…
continue readingWild Boy on Sirius Radio
I was flipping through the various Sirius Satellite Radio channels on Saturday and stumbled upon a special presention about Andy Taylor’s new memoir, Wild Boy: My Life in Duran Duran. Taylor, the guitar player for Duran Duran, the Power Station, and few solo songs, writes about his childhood, the incredible fame of Duran Duran, the…
continue readingFree Copy of Matrimony Awarded
A lucky reader named Katie from Evansville, Indiana won the free copy of Joshua Henkin’s Matrimony. Thanks to all the great people who entered!
continue readingConflict, the Passover Question, and Fear of Sentimentality
Today, we wrap up our question-of-the-day from Joshua Henkin, author of the critically acclaimed novel Matrimony. Thanks for Joshua for all this time and great information this week. Slushpile: What is your single-best, most-important, can’t-live-without writing tip you would offer to aspiring authors? Henkin: First of all, I want to thank you, Scott, for having…
continue readingDream Publications
This is your final day to register for a free copy of Joshua Henkin’s Matrimony. The entry period closes at midnight, eastern time, today. So be sure to email me with Matrimony in your subject line. Include your name and mailing address in the email. I’ll announce the winner tomorrow. For the question of the…
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