Literary Lawns
When I first heard about Ted Steinberg’s American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn, I thought “now, that must have been one helluva pitch!” Imagine convincing an editor to buy a proposal about watching the grass grow. But William Grimes’ review in today’s New York Times makes the book seem fascinating. Steinberg’s text isn’t so…
continue readingThe Final Word on the Fabricated Village Voice Story
Now, granted, I don’t live in New York City. With the exception of my years in the Washington, DC area, I’ve always lived in the “fly over states” as the coasters know us. And the majority of my time in the fly over states was spent in the South where air traffic control had…
continue readingInterview: Mark Cuban, Businessman
Mark Cuban is an extremely successful businessman, a popular sports franchise owner, and someone who isn’t afraid to question the status quo. Although his criticisms of the National Basketball Association and its referees attract the most attention, the fact is that Cuban seems like the type to question any authority and any convention if it can be improved. Beyond…
continue readingLeading Economic Indicators Point to an Advance Hike
Edward Wyatt has an interesting article in the New York Times that not only details a mammoth book deal, but reveals some economic facts of publishing. In Greenspan’s Book Deal Is Said to Be Among the Richest, Wyatt reports on the $8.5 million advance that will be paid to Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the…
continue readingHow Much You Wanna Bet She Doesn’t Go Through With It?
Publishers Marketplace reported that former Bachelor and Bachelorette star Jenn Schefft signed a book deal with William Morrow. Entitled Better Single Than Sorry, Schefft plans to explain that there is more to enjoy in life than just being in a relationship for the sake of avoiding loneliness. Schefft was originally introduced to America in the third season…
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