Congratulations Jeff
I’ve been meaning to write and offer my congratulations to Jeff from Syntax of Things. My fellow book-blogger and his lovely wife Elaine welcomed their first child, Marlena Elise, into the world on Saturday evening/Sunday morning. Congratulations to Jeff and Elaine. Be sure to check Syntax of Things often as I’m sure Jeff’s book postings…
continue readingMickey Spillane Dies
Sad news yesterday as it was announced that Mikey Spillane, creator of the Mike Hammer series, died on Monday. He was 88 years old. Provided below are a couple of overviews of his life and work. I must say the literary critic in me wants to talk about his contribution to noir and popular gumshoe…
continue readingMcNally Signing in Burbank, IL
John McNally, author of The Book of Ralph: A Novel and Troublemakers, among others is scheduled to sign and read from his newest effort, America’s Report Card: A Novel, this evening at Prairie Trails Public Library. John has just recently embarked on a mammoth book tour that will take him from Asheville, NC to Seattle, WA.…
continue reading82% Want to Write a Books
And the other 18% think they can tell you their story, you write it, and yall split the profits. Here’s an interesting article with one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul guys. You may not be quite as aggressive as this author in terms of promoting your work, but we all could use a kick…
continue readingPearson to Appear at Square Books
One of my favorite writers, someone who understands that being a Southern writer means more than just dropping the “g” off characters’ dialogue, T.R. Pearson is scheduled to appear at Square Books today. He’ll be signing his new book of nonfiction, Seaworthy, in the Oxford, MS store at 5pm with a reading at 5:30pm. The…
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