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A few interesting tidbits I picked up in my springtime travels. * Seriously overdue library books. I mean, why bother? * I don’t expect historical fiction to be accurate, but it’s nice when it isn’t jarringly wrong. * Online reviewers aren’t having fun any more. I am of two minds about this, neither of which … [Read more…]
My links this month are as mixed-up as the weather, I think… * I’m sorry I can’t be sympathetic about this, that a writer may not make a living from writing. Welcome to the real world. * Rather a “well, duh” article: media’s ignoring of Romance. * How many of these books have you read? … [Read more…]
A new year, and some new links! * Henry Miller’s Rules for Writing. My one rule is: sit down and write. No excuses. Makes it easy to remember. * Predictions, predictions, predictions. * “Shelf help” (self-help) books. Not sure why they need a new name. * The boy’s club again, in an article with many … [Read more…]
Here’s a few stories that caught my eye in between prepping for the holidays… enjoy! *I’ve had some bad covers in my day, but not this bad (okay. maybe this bad). * Some possible new trends in publishing (?) * This applies to writing, not just screenplays: characterization. * Publishers’ Weekly “Best Books of 2013,” … [Read more…]
Plagarism, banned books, and a self-defense pen. Something for everybody. * If you are curious about the latest plagarism brouhaha, this site has some (long but good) explanations. * Good self-reviews might cost you (in New York, at least). Interesting. * In honor of Banned Book Week. * An interesting take on reviews by a … [Read more…]