Monthly Archives: January 2009

Good News for Former LitPark Guests!

January 28, 2009 – 11:56 am

Time to break out the exclamation points for two well-deserving guests of LitPark:
Tomorrow (Thursday, January 29th), the fabulous Jimmy Margulies will be on CNN’s American Morning program for a feature on cartoonists drawing Obama and Bush. It should air between 8:30 and 9am. And if you missed Jimmy’s interview or want to leave him a [...]

By Susan Henderson | Posted in Interviews |

Monthly Wrap: When Patience is Required

January 9, 2009 – 12:01 am

Years ago, when I left my job as a rape crisis counselor, I was presented with a plaque. In beautiful calligraphy, my co-workers had listed the qualities they valued most about me: Dedicated Somethingerother. Compassionate Listener. Some Other Things. Patient.
I showed the plaque to Mr. Henderson, and he asked, “Do you think they meant this [...]

By Susan Henderson | Posted in Monthly Wrap |

Jimmy Margulies, Editorial Cartoonist

January 7, 2009 – 12:01 am

Today I want to introduce you to a political cartoonist who has much to teach us about focus, stamina, creating on a deadline, and working in the arts during hard economic times.
Jimmy Margulies is the nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist for The Record. Through King Features, Margulies’ cartoons appear in The New York Times, Washington Post, [...]

By Susan Henderson | Posted in Interviews |

Question of the Month: Endurance

January 5, 2009 – 12:01 am

They say success often has to do with hanging on after everyone else has let go. It’s a game of endurance.
Given the current status of the publishing industry and what you already know about the tough climb to have a career as a writer, how do you keep at it? How do you stay motivated, [...]

By Susan Henderson | Posted in Interviews |