Jay McInerney’s newest novel was reviewed in today’s edition of the New York Times and I’m not in the slightest bit surprised by the critic’s opinions.
Today, Experience The Good Life
When I first started writing, I searched through the library for young men like me. My college literature classes were filled with old guys from what seemed like ancient periods.
McInerney Appears on Iron Chef America
It’s an unfortunate circumstance of being a writer in this culture that we don’t get a whole lot of publicity.
Rushdie to Appear at Ole Miss
I’m pleased to report that Salman Rushdie is appearing at my alma mater today. The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honor’s College at the University of Mississippi is presenting Rushdie at the Ford Center for Performing Arts.
Moss Snorts a Huge Book Contract
Last week, I remarked how it is often mistakenly said that this culture builds people up and then tears them down.
How Long Does It Take to Sink?
The Titanic struck that ill-fated iceberg at approximately 11:40pm and roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes later,
The Chicago Frey Massacre
So I’m sure everyone saw James Frey on Oprah, except me. I have it recorded so I’m going to watch it over the weekend before I’ll comment in-depth.
Dog Days Dogging It
You probably recall our coverage of Anna Marie Cox’s bext week ever. This was back in early January when she signed that half-a-million dollar book contract,
Frey Returns to Oprah
A friend of mine, the princess of the peachy day, alerted me late last night that James Frey is returning to Oprah’s show today.
Interview: Marcy Dermansky, Author
A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for Writers, Marcy Dermansky has compiled an impressive list of credentials in a relatively short period of time.
Barry to Sign in LA
Austrailian Max Barry has landed in the US in support of his exciting new novel, Company. Tonight, he’s reading at Book Soup on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood,
A Question of Balance & Focus
As I stare at Microsoft project plans during the day, balancing workloads, examining the work breakdown structure,
Mailer on Writing Courses
I was reading Norman Mailer’s The Spooky Art: Thoughts on Writing and came across his justification for writing courses.
King As Valuable As Joyce
At least almost equal in the eyes of one enterprising eBayer…
I’m fascinated by eBay. The way people price their wares is amazing.
It’s Always Nice to See Follow Through
I used to travel for work. Hawaii, Vermont, Kansas, Mississippi, Michigan… have flowchart, will travel. Paladin with a project plan.
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