Book World’s New Format
Because I’m a semi-regular reviewer for the Washington Post, I’ve had a number of people ask me recently about Book […]
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George Mason University, Mysteries/Thrillers, North Carolina Literature, Poetry, Writing
Lunch with Charles Todd
A quick update here on Charles Todd’s visit to North Carolina on Wednesday, February 25. The mother and son team,
Fall for the Book, Writing
Fall for the Book Forum Poses Provocative Questions
The Fall for the Book Festival has been using the “off season” not only to begin planning for this fall’s
Interviews, Mysteries/Thrillers, Writing
The Mother And Son Writing Team Behind Charles Todd Talks About “A Matter of Justice”
Charles Todd’s Ian Rutledge books have been called by the Washington Post “one of the best historical series being written
North Carolina Literature
Junot Diaz & Abraham Verghese Speak In Durham, N.C.
The upcoming week brings two big names to the the Triangle region, with acclaimed author Abraham Verghese and Pulitzer Prize-winning
Writing
Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln
Today is, of course, Lincoln’s 200th birthday, with celebrations — and publications — all around. Amidst the many books published
George Mason University, Mysteries/Thrillers, Writing
Jeffery Deaver & Marita Golden Headline Day-Long Fiction Seminar at George Mason University
Bestselling crime novelist Jeffery Deaver will kick-off a day-long fiction writing seminar at George Mason University on Saturday, February 28.
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Long May Blossom Bloom
The Washington Post brought brief mention this morning that jazz singer Blossom Dearie died on February 7. I’ll admit I
Interviews, North Carolina Literature, Southern Literature
North Carolina Literary Festival Alive & Well, Says New Director Amy Baldwin
In November 2007, an article in the (Raleigh) News & Observer suggested that there might not be a future for
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I’m Not Saying Stop Reading My Blog, But…
Yesterday, I came across a fascinating piece by William Deresiewicz in The Chronicle Review, the magazine insert of The Chronicle
Fall for the Book
Another Sister Souljah Moment…
…this one at the Barnes & Noble in Durham, N.C. It’s been nearly 17 years since the Bill Clinton-Sister Souljah
George Mason University
An Overly Sexual Syllabus?
A new edition of The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction not only prompted some changes in my syllabus after