December 9, 2007 – 8:15 pm
I just finished my book edits today and was so surprised by how it felt to be done. I expected joy. Pride. Maybe even tears for what an exhausting and emotional trip it’s been. But I just feel numb and edgy. These were hard, hard edits, and they brought me about as low as I [...]
December 3, 2007 – 12:01 am
I’m not answering the phone, mail, blog, nothing till I’m done with these book edits. Then, I promise to respond to comments and be back in the world again.
In the meantime, you can always visit the remarkable Tommy Kane….
November 26, 2007 – 12:01 am
Tell me about a murder that had a real impact on you.
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Wednesday, Chuck Collins of The Radio Murders will be here to play Top 5 with you. He’s a kind-hearted, talented guy who is long overdue for a break in this business. I hope you’ll stop by to meet him.
November 19, 2007 – 12:01 am
Who is your shoulder to cry on, your strongest ally when you’re about to give up?
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Wednesday, Lance Reynald is here with author, Porochista Khakpour. It’s a brilliant interview. Please don’t miss it.
November 12, 2007 – 12:01 am
Tell me something you did that took a lot of guts.
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Wednesday, Kimberlee Auerbach will be here for another installment of Writers Sing! Here’s what people are saying about her book:
“So fresh and original you don’t want it to end. An enchanting debut.”
-Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth
“Frank, funny, and fiercely insightful.”
-Susan Shapiro, author of [...]
November 5, 2007 – 12:01 am
Where did you go today? Tell me something that caught your attention there.
And for a bonus question: Where’s the best place you ever traveled?
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Wednesday, one of my all-time favorite writers, Pia Z. Ehrhardt, will be here to discuss her collection, FAMOUS FATHERS. We’ll also talk about being on the go. See you then!
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P.S. For Porochista [...]
October 29, 2007 – 12:01 am
Tell me a funny (and true) story about a Halloween costume. Also, are you dressing up this year?
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Because this month has five Wednesdays in it instead of four, we’re going to play Top 5 again – this time with my friend, John Warner, editor of McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. (Here is McSweeney’s, according to Wikipedia.) [...]
October 22, 2007 – 12:01 am
Tell me about your ancestry. Where are your roots, and what cultural traditions have you held on to?
Ellis Island, 1907. Photo credit: American Memory collections from the Library of Congress.
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Wednesday, The Very Hot Jews will be here. They are a very addictive comedy team who tackle religion, sex, and politics. And besides being hot and [...]
October 15, 2007 – 12:01 am
Think back to elementary school. What games did you play? What toys did you play with? What kind of candy did you eat? What was your first record (okay, CD for the true kiddos)? Paint me (a quick) picture of you!
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Wednesday, (birthday boy) Lance Reynald talks to journalist, game creator, and Mental Floss contributor, Michael [...]
October 8, 2007 – 12:01 am
What have you learned about love in your lifetime?
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Wednesday, McSweeney’s Kevin Dolgin will be here to sing my favorite love song (okay, it’s a pretty bittersweet, maybe even tragic love song) with the initiation of LitPark’s new feature, Writers Sing! Please don’t miss!
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And because so many of you have asked, here is some video from [...]
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