Archive for August 2009
Forgotten Bookmarks (and a new book idea)
I can’t remember who to credit for pointing me to this, but Forgotten Bookmarks is a website where the owner of a used and rare bookshop posts the “personal, funny, heartbreaking and weird things” that he finds in the books that she buys. It’s one of those sites where you can spend an hour in…
Read MoreJust the facts: Redux
Just in case you were worried that the Alessandra Stanley piece on Cronkite wasn’t the least factual piece ever published by the New York Times, yet another correction came out a couple of days ago. I know. You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. It reads: Correction: August 1, 2009 An appraisal on July 18…
Read MoreWorlds collide
Ten years ago, I was teaching second grade, my first year as an elementary school teacher. With a fondness for Shakespeare and a desire to try anything to garner my students’ attention, I decided to read some of Shakespeare’s plays, adapted into story versions, to them. They loved the stories. Sword fights and betrayal, love and…
Read MoreFirst appearance
I had the pleasure of visiting Written Words Bookstore in Shelton, CT, for my first appearance and signing yesterday. It was a perfect way to spend an afternoon. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit this bookstore, please do. It’s a large, bright, inviting space filled with great books, a wonderful children’s section, and…
Read MoreJust the facts
One of the most surprising parts about publishing Something Missing was learning about the fact-checking that goes into a work of fiction. During the final revision process, an editor was assigned to fact-check nonfiction elements of my book. She went so far as to confirm my assertions about lock picking and verify a character’s route…
Read MoreTreats for Cindy
I have a list of future projects that I intend to complete someday. Many items are ideas for novels, characters, and plotlines. Also included in this list are an excellent idea for a coffee table book idea, an idea for a website, and at least two greeting card ideas. Also, this item: Serve friends doggie…
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