Wizard of the Crow Week
Over at the The Litblog Co-Op, we just started a week of discussion involving Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Wizard of the Crow. This book was the winner of the Winner 2006 Read This! process and is an amazing read. Stop by frequently throughout the week to learn more about this outstanding title.
continue readingPaul & Sophie Auster to Appear at Barnes & Noble
Lauren Cerand points to an event that should be a must-attend if you’re in the New York City area today. Paul Auster and Sophie Auster are appearing at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in Manhattan at 7pm this evening. The event is part of the ongoing Upstairs at the Square interview series. Paul is, of course,…
continue readingYet Another Reason Why So Many People Want to Write
I can handle comic strips about obese, talking cats. I can deal with comics involving beagles who think they’re WWI flying aces. Those aren’t tough stories to swallow. But the complete and total disregard for reality that stains Wednesday’s For Better or For Worse comic strip is sure to rile aspiring authors everywhere. This kind of thing…
continue readingWin a Free Copy of Demon Theory
Head over to The Litblog Co-Op for two chances to win a free copy of Stephen Graham Jones’s Demon Theory. There are a few great stories about hair metal and scary movies already posted. See if you can top them! Speaking of which, it seems like Demon Theory has been lurking around some similarly…
continue readingPrice and McCann to Appear
According to the wonderful Lauren Cerand’s Smart Set feature over at Maud Newton’s blog, two of my favorite authors are scheduled to appear in New York this evening. Richard Price and Colum McCann will discuss “the arts and crafts of writing fiction” at the New York Public Library at 7:00pm. This should be a great event so…
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