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A blog by Matthew Dicks

Titanic under the big top

By Matthew Dicks | April 22, 2011

Am I the only one who thinks the Water for Elephants trailer makes the movie look like James Cameron’s Titanic restaged at the circus?

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Han Solo still rules. Even if he is a murderer.

By Matthew Dicks | April 21, 2011

The Internet makes me happy.  It brings together people with tiny, insignificant, extremely relevant beliefs.  It lets me know that I am not alone.

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My talk included wishing for the death of an elderly woman and the apparent arrival of her ghost

By Matthew Dicks | April 21, 2011

A couple of weeks ago I participated in the Books on the Nightstand Retreat, which I’ve written about previously. Nine authors came together with about one hundred readers to talk about books. On Saturday morning…

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My first date/arranged marriage

By Matthew Dicks | April 21, 2011

On Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting my new editor for the first time. About a week ago I accepted an offer from Saint Martin’s Press to publish my next two books, including Memoirs…

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Directions damaging my ego

By Matthew Dicks | April 20, 2011

After spending the night on my sister-in-law’s air mattress, I thought I’d be a nice guy and deflate the thing. After battling with the air pump to no avail,  I moved to the large, quick…

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Is the absence of women writers in late night comedy a result of sexism or simply female preference?

By Matthew Dicks | April 20, 2011

Jennifer Weiner recently called for the hosts of the various late night programs to address the absence of female writers on their staff.  While I am in favor of increasing opportunities for female writers, I…

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I don’t care about stuff.

By Matthew Dicks | April 19, 2011

I am a person who desires little and places little value on material possessions. I purposefully avoid all designer labels with the exception of shoes (I have yet to find a decent pair of off-brand…

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The definition of self-indulgence

By Matthew Dicks | April 18, 2011

I am always in favor of having a party, but this is quite possibly the stupidest celebration that I have ever seen. Ask your doctor to place the results of your latest ultrasound in an…

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My ugly golf swing

By Matthew Dicks | April 18, 2011

My friend, Scott, is an excellent golfer. He hits the links about three times a year, uses the same driver from ninth grade and is quite capable of shooting under 80 on any given day.…

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Feminine hygiene products meet SOMETHING MISSING

By Matthew Dicks | April 18, 2011

Ever think that your feminine hygiene product could use a little more pizazz? Kotex did, and that’s why they are sponsoring a design contest that allows you to “Make your Mark on the Future of…

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