Monthly Archives: September 2006
Defining Dulcie’s voice
I just learned that the audiobook version of Defining Dulcie is now available from Recorded Books! WOW!!!! Here’s the link if you want to check it out: CLICK ME. The book is read by actress Jenny Ikeda. I just jumped over … Continue reading
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Youniverse?
In the coming weeks, I’ll be visiting a handful of schools and libraries to talk to readers and writers. I’m trying to prepare for these programs in the same way I prepare for most things: I look for smarter, wiser, … Continue reading
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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (part 2)
This is a long post, but here goes… On Saturday night, I was one of two dozen guest authors who joined the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA) for dinner at their annual trade show. It was a blast to … Continue reading
Guess who’s coming to dinner (part 1)
On the day I finished The Canine Connection by Betsy Hearne (who also wrote the fantastic Wishes, Kisses & Pigs) my wife and kids let me know they’d like it if we stopped by our local animal shelter and considered … Continue reading
Writing Process
Bruce Black from the wonderful blog called Wordswimmer asked me some really good questions about writing process recently. In truth, I’ve given more more thought to other writers’ strategies than I’ve given to my own. I really appreciate Bruce’s faith … Continue reading
Do it yourself library
Cook up your own library catalog by clicking right here. For even more fun with “old fashioned” catalog cards, look something up online at the Ann Arbor District Library website. Once you find your result, click on “Catalog Card Image.” … Continue reading
Quiz: Today is special because…
Today is special because (pick one): Gloria Gaynor: singer of “I Will Survive” (born: September 7, 1949) Elizabeth I: queen of England (born: September 7, 1533) Chrissie Hynde: The Pretenders’ lead singer (born: September 7, 1951) The first Miss … Continue reading
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How to Read
From Nick Hornby’s essay, How to Read: “I do not wish to produce prose that draws attention to itself, rather than the world it describes, and I certainly don’t have the patience to read it.” Read the whole piece by … Continue reading
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