Serves ‘Em Right
Although the Hurricane Katrina/New Orleans books mentioned below seem to be legitimate, serious, and sincere efforts, we are often plagued by books by “authors” who just want to cash in on some tragedy and horror. You might remember our article about Michael Jackson jurors who signed book deals after acquitting the pop singer. Now, one…
continue readingFirst Katrina Book Deals Announced
The only thing that surprises me is that it took this long for the first book deals about Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans to be announced. Luckily, these look like serious examinations of the city and the tragedy, as opposed to someone just wanting to cash-in on the horrors. Publishers Weekly reported on Tuesday that…
continue readingHappy Birthday Square Books
One of the leading independents in the country, Square Books, celebrates its 26th year of bookselling. There are discounts on books today so call the store or stop by the square. Looking at all the author photographs on the wall is worth the trip to the store alone. One of my favorites is a photo…
continue readingCelebrities as Novelists
The fine folks over at Bookninja are brewing up some Liquid Drano tea in response to this story. And while I might, under normal conditions, share their frustrations, right now I’m riding high on endorphins from working out and protein shakes. And since, in a mere three weeks, I’m going to transform myself from dumpy-and-pudgy…
continue readingAnother Sad Loss for the Blues
CNN reported another sad loss for the blues. Clarence Gatemouth Brown passed away at the age of 81. He fled Slidell, Louisiana, in advance of Hurricane Katrina and was safely enconced in his hometown of Orange, Texas. However, the bluesman who had suffered from lung cancer and heart disease still might be a casualty of…
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