Win a Free Copy of Demon Theory
Head over to The Litblog Co-Op for two chances to win a free copy of Stephen Graham Jones’s Demon Theory. There are a few great stories about hair metal and scary movies already posted. See if you can top them! Speaking of which, it seems like Demon Theory has been lurking around some similarly…
continue readingPrice and McCann to Appear
According to the wonderful Lauren Cerand’s Smart Set feature over at Maud Newton’s blog, two of my favorite authors are scheduled to appear in New York this evening. Richard Price and Colum McCann will discuss “the arts and crafts of writing fiction” at the New York Public Library at 7:00pm. This should be a great event so…
continue readingNew Bat Segundo Podcasts Available
After a brief hiatus, Bat Segundo is back and this time he’s bringing along authors Richard Ford and Valerie Trueblood. With Ford, Bat talks about street names, real estate terminology, and self-help books, among many other great topics. With Trueblood, they discuss MFA workshops, two-inch items in newspapers, and family characteristics, among others.
continue readingLots of LBC Goings On
Be sure to swing by The Litblog Co-Op and check out all the goings on involving the Read This! selections. I was swamped last week and didn’t get to tell you about it, but there was plenty of great discussion about Valerie Trueblood’s impressive Seven Loves. And this week, the group turns its attention towards…
continue readingThe Writing Dangers of Blogging
I wholeheartedly advocate blogging for writers. The regular routine of having to pound out some words, even when you’re not inspired, is invaluable for developing discipline and creativity. But, there are some dangers. Some writers feel that blogging drains too much creativity and hinders their “real” writing. Others feel that blogging can absorb so much…
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