Interview: Dan Crane, Author
Admit it. You’ve done it. We all have at one time or another. As kids in our bedrooms. As drunken adults at a wedding reception. You might have done it in the car on the way to work today. Play air guitar, that is. But some people take air guitar beyond just a simple, spontaneous…
continue readingRichard Price at Square Books
I’m jealous of my old colleagues at Square Books in Oxford, MS since Richard Price is appearing there today. Price will be signing his new novel, Lush Life, at from 5pm to 6pm. Call 1-800-648-4001 for more details. Although I wasn’t quite enthralled by Clockers and some of his crime work, I absolutely adore his…
continue readingJust Do Your Job
People often ask me how to get a freelancer writing career (any writing career for that matter) off the ground. And one of the simplest yet most effective strategies is to simply do your job. I’m editing a project and one writer is habitually late and always at least doubles the word count he is assigned.…
continue readingHappy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone. Be sure to read some of your favorite Irish literature prior before heading into the night to swill green beer. I’ll propbably curl up with some Patrick McCabe and James Joyce. What are your St. Paddie’s day reading choices?
continue readingCrazy Week
Sorry for the lack of posting this week. It’s been incredibly hectic. Hopefully I’ll be back on a normal posting schedule tomorrow. But in the meantime, does anyone want to take bets on how long before a book deal with Eliot Spitzer is announced? I’m guessing it might take a few months because he needs…
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