On Loneliness, Friends, Tweets, Circles, and THE BOOK
I heard on NPR the other day that you can buy yourself followers on Twitter. True story. There is speculation that some of our “popular” politicians are doing just that. Stuffing the ballot box, in a way. And you know, I’d be lying if I said I don’t look at the following/followers numbers when I […]
A Small Place of Enchantment ~ Marjorie Kinnan Rawling’s View From the Keyboard
“I do not understand how anyone can live without some small place of enchantment to turn to.” ~ Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Today, August 8, is the anniversary of the birth of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and so it is in celebration of her life and work that I offer you this glimpse (image from the Florida Artist […]
Warm Walls and Tiny Gifts ~ Shelli Johnson’s View From the Keyboard
Shelli Johnson is one of those writers who is smart, talented, enterprising, and industrious. An important combination if you want your work to get out there, get noticed, get respect. Her first novel Small as a Mustard Seed has received a number of accolades since its publication, not the least of which is this from Publishers’ […]
And the Winner Is… Book Giveaway Part 3
We have a winner! JoAnne Ruvoli is an avid reader and a huge fan of short fiction (see, publishing world? These people are out there!) and also very clever. She got 9 out of 9 right, proving that the test, while by no means easy, was not impossible. So without further ado, original quotes first, then their […]
Book Giveaway Part 2
More clues: When someone does something wrong, he must suffer the consequences. This Michigan writer has a brand new novel out. Her last book was nominated for the National Book Award. “…yes I said yes I will Yes.” The writer of this collection has participated in this blog elsewhere. This novel is Great. This is […]
YOU ALREADY MAY HAVE WON! ~ Book Giveaway
My book, The Temple of Air, is slated to be launched at Women and Children First on September 9, 2011. I thought I’d share my excitement with you by putting together a little contest to honor this occasion. The prize? An autographed copy of The Temple of Air. (Hey, it’s my blog after all!) Below […]
You Will Outlive the Bastards ~ View From the Keyboard
“It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it’s still here. So get out there and hunt and fish and mess around with your friends, ramble out yonder and explore the forests, climb the mountains, bag the peaks, run the rivers, breathe deep […]