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4 decades since Skynyrd plan crash

By Scott McKenzie October 20, 2017 In General 0 No tags 0

Today is the fortieth anniversary of the plane crash that claimed the lives of Ronnie Van Zant and five others associated with the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Hillbilly meets presidential stormer

By Scott McKenzie October 19, 2017 In News 0 No tags 0

Reports are circulating that bestselling author and unofficial spokesperson for Appalachia JD Vance has met with controversial strategist Steve Bannon regarding openings at the Heritage Foundation.

Oh hell yeah! Saunders wins Booker

By Scott McKenzie October 18, 2017 In News 0 No tags 0

One of my favorite literary memories was hearing George Saunders read the short story “Offloading for Mrs. Schwartz” when his first collection Civilwarland in Bad Decline was published.

Book deal about reclaiming Polish property

By Scott McKenzie October 18, 2017 In Deals 0 No tags 0

If Slushpile was a cuisine, it would be a bizarro fusion food of a plate overflowing with Mississippi catfish and Polish sausage,

Lee ancestor signs deal with Convergent

By Scott McKenzie October 17, 2017October 18, 2017 In Deals 0 No tags 0

With the recent discussion around removal of Confederate monuments, General Robert E. Lee’s family have appeared in media coverage. Now,

KISS book not a total money grab

By Scott McKenzie October 16, 2017October 17, 2017 In Book Reviews 0 No tags 0

Part of being an educated KISS fan is being ready to — at times — be ripped off. I’ve written extensively about my lifelong obsession with the masked rockers and I don’t think it’s at all incompatible to say that I have the utmost respect for Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley while also always being leery of their products.

Daltrey signs book deal

By Scott McKenzie October 11, 2017 In Deals 0 No tags 0

Classic rock legend Roger Daltrey, vocalist for The Who, has signed a book deal with Henry Holt and Co. in the United States.

Rowling is highest paid author

By Scott McKenzie August 7, 2017 In News 0 No tags 0

According to a list compiled by Forbes, J.K. Rowling is the highest paid author in the world,

James Comey signs book deal

By Scott McKenzie August 2, 2017 In Deals 0 No tags 0

It was only a matter of time before ousted FBI director James Comey signed a book deal. The question was just “how much.”

RIP Sam Sheppard

By Scott McKenzie August 1, 2017 In General 0 No tags 0

With the news of Sam Shepard’s passing, I wonder how many people who enjoyed his movies will pick up some of his books or stage plays?

Why you should stop giving billionaires free cash

By Scott McKenzie July 5, 2017 In Book Reviews 0 No tags 0

The old “I’m going to move my professional sports team franchise if you don’t give me a stadium” scam has been pretty well covered in the mainstream media.

Warren Zevon’s books are for sale

By Scott McKenzie June 29, 2017 In News 0 No tags 0

Known for fantastic songs like “Werewolves of London,” Warren Zevon was a voracious reader. After his death in 2003, his family has been dealing with the library numbering in the thousands.

Rowling preaches perseverance

By Scott McKenzie June 26, 2017 In News 0 No tags 0

Mega-gargantuan-humongo bestselling author J.K. Rowling preached perserverance to aspiring authors. From our jaded blogger perspective, it’s easy to roll our smug eyes and get snarky about a super successful writer saying “Keep going!”