grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
“Something Missing” making a name for itself
I found a few tidbits of good news regarding Something Missing as I surfed the web and combed through my email today: First, Something Missing was listed in Goodreads’ July newsletter under their Movers and Shakers…
Read MoreGroup descriptors
A murder of crows. A pride of lions. A gaggle of geese. All great ways of describing a group of animals. I recently heard a new one I liked a lot: A gossip about women.…
Read MoreLiterary love connections
The Guardian recently published a piece on Border’s new dating site for bibliophiles in the UK, which promises to bring together singletons based on their unique literary interests. “Unlike other dating services, Borders dating is…
Read MoreBook covers
Designer Chip Kidd posted a gallery of some of his favorite book covers since 2000. Some excellent choices. I’ve come to like the cover of Something Missing a lot as well, and I have heard…
Read More“Unexpectedly, Milo” – A synopsis
Since I posted about the sale of my next book, I’ve received several requests for a synopsis from booksellers, friends, relatives, and a few strangers. I adore my agent, Taryn, for many reasons, including her…
Read MorePoor but happy
I spent the weekend at my in-laws’ home in the Berkshires, celebrating the Fourth of July. Joining us for dinner was Elysha’s grandmother, my daughter’s great-grandmother, who is 87 years old and sharp as a…
Read MoreWriter’s Digest article online
I posted about Jordan Rosenfeld’s feature on Something Missing and me in the July/August issue of Writer’s Digest a couple of weeks ago. The article has found its way to the web for anyone interested.
Read MoreBook deal!
Great news! Today, I’ve accepted an offer from Broadway, the publisher of Something Missing, for my second book, Unexpectedly, Milo. And happily, I can continue working with my editor, Melissa, even though she’s now working…
Read MoreBook clubs: A good use of my time? Or just plain fun?
As a first-time novelist, the publishing process is new to me, so I’m not quite sure what typical authors do to promote their books, communicate with readers, and make themselves available to the general public.…
Read MoreThe Dark Tower: A must read
The Guardian recently charged its readers to “stop sneering at fantasy readers,” arguing that fantasy and science fiction should no longer be considered the realm of the geek, the dork, and the socially awkward. “The…
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