The “gang” at MobyLives has been on vacation for August, but there is a GREAT “column”
Book of Revelation to be Filmed
Through “MaudNewton”, I learned this FANTASTIC news: Rupert Thomson’s incredible novel, The Book of Revelation is being “adapted”
A Couple of Cool Blogs
You know, maybe I was too hard on Mr. Koch and his formatting intensive book The Modern Library Writer’s Workshop in my post earlier today.
PublishAmerica Faces Lawsuit
Publishers Weekly reported on Tuesday that controversial company PublishAmerica is facing a new lawsuit. As reporter Steven Zeitchik wrote,
Old School Water Torture… Just… Make… It… Stop
I really wanted to like this book. The author has great credentials, the subject matter is of particular interest to writers,
Publishing Too Open?
Frustrated writers like to rail against the injustices of the publishing industry. I’ve been known to vent a little here and there myself,
Miss Snark: Literary Whippings
An anonymous literary agent calling herself Miss Snark runs a blog where she dispenses blunt, pointed comments and criticisms that are engaging and entertaining.
BoD: Bloodbrothers
Richard Price may now be better known for his film work or his urban crime dramas. But his early novels are excellent examinations of working-class families and the pressures they face.
Lolita at 50
Via MaudNewton, I learned of a brief and entertaining article examining Lolita at 50.
McInerney Reviews Kunkel
Jay McInerney provides an interesting review of Indecision by Benjamin Kunkel in Sunday’s New York Times. In a quick wrap-up,
Meno to Appear in DC
Joe Meno, author of How the Hula Girl Sings is appearing Olsson’s in Dupont Circle, 1307 19th Street NW in Washington DC,
BoD: The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian
If you’re like me, you only knew Arnold Schwarzenegger’s version of Conan. The muscle-bound, grunting misanthrope who famously uttered the response “To crush your enemies,
Another Sleepy Friday
I’m exhausted, suffering from allergy attacks and hungover from Nyquil, and it seems everyone else is too.
The Difference Between Writer and Author
Writer’s Digest has a cool quote on the difference between writers and authors:
“Sit down and put down everything that comes into your head and then you’re a writer.
Literary Aspirations and eBay
Ahhhh eBay, home to deals, scams, and grilled cheese sandwiches touched by Divine Grace. One enterprising author is offering the copyright to his book for sale.
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