I’m super jealous of my old colleagues at Square Books in Oxford, MS today. One of my favorite writers,
A Seattle Writer’s Rejection Woes
The great Bookninja pointed out this article about one Seattle writer’s rejection issues.
Fisketjon Wins 2006 Maxwell E. Perkins Award
Dan at the Emerging Writers Network spoke to Gary Fisketjon who recently won the 2006 Maxwell E.
So I Think This Makes a Book Deal Even More Inevitable
The long, strange story of John Mark Karr came to a close yesterday as Boulder, CO prosecutors decided to drop their case against him in conjunction with the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
How to Read Like a Writer
As you know, I’ve been extremely critical of most books that claim to help writers hone their craft.
Book Deal is Getting Closer
We’ve been speculating how long it would take for book deals regarding John Mark Karr, the alleged murderer in the JonBenet Ramsey case,
Dennis Lehane’s Southern Roots
The Birmingham News presents an interesting interview with Dennis Lehane about his new collection of short stories,
Strauss Sells TV Show
You might recall my interview with bestselling author Neil Strauss that posted around this time last year. Strauss’
CNN: Comically Nefarious Nemesis?
Did Stan Lee assume the photo editor position at CNN? Did Marvel Comics purchase the news giant and I just missed the memo?
Interview: Kevin Sampsell, Publisher
In addition to being an excellent writer and musician, Zack Wentz also conducts a damn good interview.
Review: The Garbageman and the Prostitute
My review of The Garbageman and the Prostitute by Zack Wentz appeared on PopMatters last Friday.
Raymond Carver’s Influence on Films
The Melbourne Writers Festival runs from August 25 through September 3 in Australia. In association with the event,
I Give It One Week…
With the sensational arrest of John Mark Karr in the near-decade-old murder of JonBenet Ramsey,
The Bat and a Black Swan
Bat Segundo recently turned in a couple of excellent literary podcasts. First, there is a conversation with Summer 2006 Litblog Co-Op finalist Michael Martone about experimental fiction,
Kenyon Review Submission Tips
I’ve been a fan of The Kenyon Review for some time now. In addition to publishing the best of contemporary literature,
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