Win 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.
continue readingChris Offutt and HBO
I turned on HBO on Sunday night to catch the new episode of Entourage. The channel’s new vampire series, True Blood was wrapping up and the final credits rolled. And I was shocked — and thrilled — to see Chris Offutt’s name listed as executive story editor. I’m not positive, but I think it is…
continue readingHenkin Guest Blogs at TEV
Joshua Henkin, author of Matrimony, took a turn guest blogging over at The Elegant Variation late last week. In a yeoman’s effort that puts the rest of us bloggers to shame, Henkin churned out 24 posts on a variety of interesting and educational topics. So put off getting back to work a little longer on…
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