Mar
28
Do You Have A Lawn Library Yet?
March 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Lawn gnomes are so 2011. The miniature library is coming to a lawn near you…
Mar
21
The Ladies.
March 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Women’s history month is interesting this year with all the intense controversy regarding women’s reproductive rights. It’s clear, even in these modern times, that our rights are seriously in question. Thankfully, in the land of literature, women are considered equals and this is simply just a fact now. Here are a few prime examples from [...]
Mar
13
Orwell Comes To Life
March 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment
If you know me, you know I love George Orwell. I even named my cat Orwell. So, I am biased, however, I think you may agree that this is one of the most brilliant “documentaries” on an author (or anyone at all for that matter). Treat yourself to it now: For 95 Minutes, the BBC [...]
Mar
6
I’ve saved up so many links this week to share with you – I am not sure where to start. How about another list-y style post? Two Bookish Videos: 1. Come on All You Ghosts Matthew Zapruder reads poetry selections at LitQuake in San Francisco. 2. The identity of The Rumpus’ own Sugar of “Dear [...]
Mar
2
And she said: Shitty First Drafts are good.
March 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Happy March readers! I’ve been doing some manuscript review work for author clients lately and this article by Anne Lamott always comes to mind when I am reading first drafts – mainly because it does take some bravery to place your work in someone’s hands, and it also takes bravery to offer advice to folks [...]