The September 2011 issue of Gently Read Literature, published by Daniel Casey, contains my review of Peter Grandbois‘ latest novel, Nahoonkara. Check it out!
September 1, 2011
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May 23, 2011
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Did you see my review in Narrative Magazine?
I wrote a First and Second Look for Narrative Magazine on one of my favorite books: Through the Arc of the Rainforest by Karen Tei Yamashita. I almost got to see her read from her new novel, I Hotel, in … Continue reading
May 4, 2011
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Take another look at Word Riot
Word Riot is a real writers’ lit mag. It’s nothing fancy when you first see the home page, but the content is beautiful. It is what’s inside that counts, after all. April’s issue includes an interview of Doug Rice, a one-time … Continue reading
April 26, 2011
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Goodreads update
I have mentioned Goodreads before. If you’re not on Goodreads, you might consider checking it out. Not that you really want more social networking opportunities, but since this is relating to books, it has a particular value. I find it … Continue reading
October 6, 2010
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Narrative Mag at Lit Quake
Narrative authors Carol Edgarian, Will Boast, Pia Z. Ehrhardt, Skip Horack, Bridget Quinn and Renee Thompson will be reading in conjunction with LitQuake Saturday, October 9, 2010 6 to 7 p.m. at The Lab 2948 16th St.San Francisco FREE ADMISSION
October 3, 2010
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Lit Quake 2010
October 1-9 San Francisco If you’ve never experienced Lit Quake, you’ve never experienced a true immerse-yourself-in-literati-festival. San Francisco, perhaps the most literary city in the world (I’m a Beat fan, what can I say), hosts this event every year. There … Continue reading
September 29, 2010
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Indie Book Awards
All indie book authors and publishers – including small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, e-book publishers, and self-published authors are encouraged to enter the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards now. It is open to independent publishers and authors worldwide … Continue reading
August 30, 2010
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Narrative Contest Winners Announced
The winner of Narrative Magazine Spring 2010 Contest is a story that I am happy to say was one of two that I thought were the best in the semi-finals. FIRST PRIZE goes to Scott Tucker’s I Would Be Happy to … Continue reading
July 15, 2010
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Back to Basics and Burroway
Jack* is a writer without any education in the craft of writing. He has inspiration, talent, and time, and has composed a strong story. Good plot, good conflict, good resolution. He has written with abandon, unconcerned with who is telling the … Continue reading
July 6, 2010
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Do you Goodreads?
Do you keep track of your reading via Goodreads? Why do you do it? Have you tried to remember all of the books you’ve ever read? Who are you following? Do you write reviews? Are you tight with your stars? … Continue reading