Author: Scott McKenzie

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 reading

Eugenides 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 reading

Getting 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 reading

New 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 reading

New 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…

continue reading