Harper Lee Letters to Go Under the Gavel
Fresh off the controversy regarding the impending publication of Harper Lee’s novel Go Set a Watchman comes news that six handwritten letters by the author are being auctioned. According to GMA News, the letters were written between 1956 and 1961. The now-publicity-shy author was corresponding with an architect pal in the Big Apple.
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Piper Kerman to Speak at Ohio Library
Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, the memoir that inspired the hit show, recently moved to central Ohio. She will speak on Tuesday, June 2, at Westerville High School in conjunction with an event hosted by the Westerville Public Library. Get more details about the event…
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RIP William Zinsser
The Associated Press and a number of other outlets are reporting that writing instructor William Zinsser has passed away at the age of 92. Most noted for his hugely popular book On Writing Well, Zinger also taught at Yale University, Columbia University, and other educational institutions.
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Stephen Graham Jones Sells Book to Morrow
Longtime Slushpile favorite Steven Graham Jones has sold a new novel called Mongrels to Morrow. Looks like BJ Robbins of the BJ Robbins Literary Agency brokered the deal. I’ve got some questions for Mr. Jones on this fine new book of his. Look forward for more information to come shortly.
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Sessions Still Available at Seaside Writers Conference
The Seaside Writers Conference began today, in lovely Florida. Jam packed with great instructors and great workshops, the conference offers something for writers of all experience levels. And it’s not too late to get in on the fun. You can still register and attend certain sessions on an a la carte basis. So if you’re…
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