Imprints 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…
continue readingFeel the Heat
Caught the old 80’s Sylvester Stallone movie Cobra on television the other night. Gotta love that Jean Beauvoir theme song. Nothing goes with a leather outfit and mohawk like blindingly white high tops. I am curious, however, about the guitar he’s playing during the solo. The acoustic is obviously an Ovation, but I’m not sure…
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