Category Archives: Reading
Your Dream Book Reading
What’s your dream book reading like? Mine is pretty darn close to Kristy Athens’ Get Your Pitchfork On! event at Powell’s Hawthorne last Thursday. First of all, it was Powell’s, Portland’s legendary independent bookstore. The Hawthorne location specializes in home and garden topics–perfect … Continue reading
Want to Read Jane Austen in Miniature?
I kept close tabs on the release and reviews of flipback books when they were launched by Hodder & Stoughton this past June. Since then, a few new exciting developments have occurred. First, and perhaps most interestingly for those of us … Continue reading
Guest Post: Anthony Lee Collins on the Art of Serial Fiction
I’m thrilled to host prolific blogger and serial fiction author Anthony Lee Collins. Unlike most novelists working today, Anthony publishes chapters of his novels online as he’s writing them. It’s the lost art of serialization made fresh and new on … Continue reading
Books as Fuzzy Slippers
I love new books. Discovering new authors. Slipping into worlds I haven’t known before. But I also love rereading. That’s part of why I love buying books–so I can revisit them. Rereading a favorite book reminds me of that afternoon … Continue reading
Success Story: THE FROZEN MOMENT
It’s always so lovely to report good writing news. A number of writers in my personal community were published in a literary anthology, THE FROZEN MOMENT: CONTEMPORARY WRITERS ON THE CHOICES THAT CHANGE OUR LIVES, released last month by Publication … Continue reading
Interview: Caitlin Kelly, ‘Malled’ Author, Discusses Writing About Retail, Meeting Deadlines and Protecting Intellectual Property
Caitlin Kelly is the author of MALLED: MY UNINTENTIONAL CAREER IN RETAIL, published this spring by Portfolio, the business imprint of Penguin Group. Her memoir offers an insightful take on the retail industry based on her two years as a part-time … Continue reading
Getting Lost in a Novel: Pat Conroy’s “South of Broad”
My mom doesn’t read much fiction these days. Because when she’s fully immersed in a story, she doesn’t want to do anything but read. Everyday obligations become obstacles. They keep her from the page, and the next page, and being … Continue reading
Happy Writing Links
Google+ has turned me into a squirrel. I forage there daily, and when I find an interesting post, even if I don’t have time to read it, I click on the little eyeglasses icon in my Safari bar to save … Continue reading
Surprises in the Mail
My kiddo often comments, “I’m so lucky!” That’s exactly how I’m feeling lately. I’ve been thrilled to receive three great books in the mail–all for free! Two I won in giveaways, just by commenting, and one was sent by my friend. … Continue reading
