It’s Alive! (…Even If Not Easily Available)
Leslie Klinger’s New Annotated Dracula is getting a fair amount of media attention these days, with articles in The L.A. Times, […]
Mysteries/Thrillers, Writing
Writing
North Carolina Literature, Writing
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
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
Writing, Writing Exercises
Another Fun Writing Exercise: Naming!
What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers by Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter, a common text for creative writing workshops,
Mysteries/Thrillers, Writing
Writers Looking Back, Looking Forward
I’ve been reading and re-reading lately some old Ross Macdonald novels. One of my two copies of 1958’s The Doomsters
North Carolina Literature, Writing
Tar Heel Tidbits (of the Literary Kind, of course)
Several short items about North Carolina literature here. This Sunday, October 19, is the biennial induction ceremony for the North
Fall for the Book, Writing
Words of Wisdom for Writers
Last night brought the closing event of the 2008 Fall for the Book Festival: an appearance by Michael Cunningham, author
Writing
So Many Books, So Many Possibilities….
While the previous post bemoaned the multitude of books that we readers will never get the chance to reach, there’s