Writing & Teaching and the Potential Impact on American Literature
The problem with me as a blogger: I’m generally behind the times. Mary Ruffin Hanbury, a good friend from Raleigh, […]
North Carolina Literature, Writing
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Vote Early, Vote Often
A brief quote for Election Day — from William James’ “The Moral Philosopher and the Moral Life,” first presented as an
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Getting Ready for Bond (James Bond)
Early reviews are already being posted for Quantum of Solace, the new James Bond film due on November 14, in
North Carolina Literature, Southern Literature
A Book in Brief & A Warm Welcome
The November issue of Metro has just gone online, and in my column this month, I write briefly about Laura Sloan
Mysteries/Thrillers, North Carolina Literature, Southern Literature
Politics & Literature
Critical Mass, the blog of the National Book Critics Circle, posted today its latest “NBCC Reads” list — the result
North Carolina Literature, Writing
Baseball & Literature
After celebrating the Phillies’ World Series wrap-up last night (!!!), I’m catching up on reading today and came across a
Writing, Writing Exercises
A Nonfiction Writing Exercise
Writers Porter Shreve and Bich Minh Nguyen (husband and wife) have each found success individually: Shreve is the author of
Mysteries/Thrillers
Tony Hillerman Dies October 26
Sad news for mystery fans everywhere that Tony Hillerman died Sunday; information on the author’s life and career can be
Mysteries/Thrillers
Poe in Philadelphia & Elsewhere
Tara and I were in and around Philadelphia for the weekend — and we’re still celebrating both of the Phillies’
Mysteries/Thrillers
A Primer in Late 19th- & Early 20th-Century Detective Fiction
Textbook publishers Wadsworth Cengage Learning have a 2009 collection that offers a quick survey of some American writers once popular
Writing Exercises
Naming, Part II
Eleanor Davis, aspiring actress, slightly modified her first name the moment she set foot on campus at Brown: “Eleonora,” she
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Helon Habila Wins Library of Virginia Literary Award
Friend, colleague and fine writer Helon Habila won the top honor in fiction at the 11th annual Library of Virginia