Clevenger Audio Interview
The guys at Misnomer have struck again. This time, Logan scores a great interview with Craig Clevenger, author of Dermaphoria and The Contortionist’s Handbook. One of the things about this discussion that really got my attention is Clevenger’s loyalty to publisher MacAdam/Cage and to the craft of writing. He mentions he’ll never get rich from writing fiction…
continue readingEudora Welty’s Home
The great Maud Newton points out an article in the Clarion Ledger about Eudora Welty’s home. The an article includes a slideshow of images from the author’s house and garden which will be open to the public for two days, April 29-30.
continue readingBooks, Fo Shizzle
The Book Standard reported that Snoop Dogg’s first novel, Love Don’t Live Here No More is due out in October. Published by Atria, the novel is the story of a young man in Southern California struggling to succeed in the world of hip-hop. The article quoted Kathleen Schmidt, vice president and director of publicity of for…
continue readingChelsea Handler’s New Show Premieres
Comedian Chelsea Handler is the author of My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands, and the subject of a Slushpile.net interview that should post in the next week or two. Her brand new show premieres tonight at 10:30 on E!. Keep your eyes peeled for our interview with Handler and to learn more about…
continue readingWhy People Hate Self-Published Authors
I’ve?receieved a number of emails lately?inquiring about?the validity of self-publishing. It’s a?well-worn topic and my personal perspective?isn’t much different than?everyone else’s.?In the right conditions, handled properly, with?realistic attitudes,?self-publishing can be a viable business decision for certain people. But I don’t believe in resorting to it just because you think the?mainstream publishing industry is comprised of?meanies…
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