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How to write the next literary novel

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Administrator

A fellow writer asked me what it would take to write the next literary novel. I searched through my notes, gathered after wondering for many years in literary wastelands, and came up with these Ten Commandments (caveat emptor: I take … Continue reading →

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The Return of Fiction in the Google-era

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Administrator

When the towers came down in New York innocence was lost in North America, they say. People wanted only to read about news and features – they wanted facts, facts, facts…When was the next calamity going to happen, and where? … Continue reading →

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Reading Fifty Books a Year – a necessary civic duty

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Administrator

I have always wanted to read at least fifty books a year – approximately one a week, like a chain smoker, only this habit was healthier. During my youth, sports, studies, work, girls, dreams all got in the way of … Continue reading →

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