Bond Stamps Released
I’m not a collector but it’s pretty cool that the British postal service has released a set of James Bondstamps to celebrate the birthday of author Ian Flemming. “I’m delighted to see that the most famous super-spy is once again in the service of Queen and country and will be appearing on millions of items of…
continue readingEugenides Profile
Novelist Jeffrey Eugenides is the subect of a nice, long profile in Britain’s Telegraph. “I remember when I was 16, reading The Catcher in the Rye and recognising what felt like truth and authenticity – something that spoke to my existence without cant,” Eugenides said. “That was a response that coloured my entire life and directed…
continue readingGetting Back into the Saddle
It’s been a slow few weeks here at Slushpile.net. The holiday craziness, combined with Rules of the Game publicity efforts and a wicked flu have taken up most of my time and energies of late. But we’re getting back into the saddle and should be up with a more regular posting schedule this week. Hope…
continue readingNew Year’s Lit?
Speaking of New Year’s Eve and all, can anyone think of a good book that centers on New Year’s festivities? I’m sure there’s a major book out there and I’m just blanking on it, but off the top of my head, I can’t think of anything. Know of any books where New Year’s Eve features…
continue readingNew Year’s Eve Reflection
So before you get too far gone with your partying tonight, take a moment to reflect on your writing in 2007. What did you accomplish? What needs to be improved? For me, 2007 was a pretty good year. I published a small piece in one of my favorite literary journals, Tin House. I also had…
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