Pearson to Appear at Square Books
One of my favorite writers, someone who understands that being a Southern writer means more than just dropping the “g” off characters’ dialogue, T.R. Pearson is scheduled to appear at Square Books today. He’ll be signing his new book of nonfiction, Seaworthy, in the Oxford, MS store at 5pm with a reading at 5:30pm. The…
continue readingInterview: Anthony Bozza, Author
If your first best seller is a surprisingly intellectual examination of a controversial artist’s place in American culture, what’s a better way to round out your game, to show you’re capable of both highs and lows, then to write a book narrated by a famous penis? Sitting by notorious musician Tommy Lee’s pool and sampling…
continue readingBozza Work Roundup
Anthony Bozza’s work covers the gamut of writing styles and content. From humor to heavy-duty criticism, his books elevate the music writing genre. A big fan of fiction writers ranging from Charles Dickens, James Joyce, and Vladimir Nabokov to Chuck Palahniuk, Katherine Dunn, and Amy Hempel, Bozza’s work has a literary quality to it that a…
continue readingMiss Snark Clears Up Unsolicited Submissions
I, along with a lot of other people, thought that when an editor or agent indicates that they do not accept unsolicited submissions, that meant you should bugger off. Some agents have enough clients and don’t want to take on any new work. They fear their attention-level will be diminished if they’re spread too thin.…
continue readingNow This is Keeping It in the Family
Back in March, I mentioned that football wide receiver Terrell Owens had signed a book deal. At the time, I stressed to his editors the importance of getting the book the first year and gave some tongue-in-cheek warnings of what would happen if they didn’t. Evidently, they didn’t need my warnings since T.O. is now…
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