It’s back to the grindstone here. I was in Antigua last week working on a magazine article and Internet access was a bit more elusive than I figured.
Black Dogs
If, like me, you’re struggling to cheer up on this tax day, then pop down to your local bookstore and spend whatever meager amount of money you might have left on Jason Buhrmester’s debut novel,
Notes on Money
For aspiring authors, the topic of book advances is murky and mysterious. We read about the massive payouts to a very,
McInerney Reviewed in NYT
Longtime readers of Slushpile.net know that I’m a huge fan of Jay McInerney’s work. And I have to admit that sometimes it feels like I’m the only one out there.
Jones and Kindling
Being the luddite that I am, I have to admit that I haven’t goofed around with a Kindle yet.
Daniel Woodrell Interviewed
The Southeast Review has a fantastic interview with Daniell Woodrell. Damn, now I’m going to have to dash home and devour Give Us a Kiss again.
Good Reads
In contrast with the awful book I read this weekend, I have enjoyed a couple of interesting works of both fiction and nonfiction.
Lost Hours
As a book critic, you learn to put aside (as much as humanly possible) your personal tastes and judge a book on its own merit.
Step into the Devil’s Garden
As spring arrives and the grass finally turns green and flowers begin to bloom, our minds turn to fixing up the yard and digging in the dirt.
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