Many folks write about books, and one of the most effective practitioners is a WP friend of mine, Jil Hoffmann. I want to point you in the direction of one of her recent posts -- a blend of reporting/commentary/mixed media as she describes Dan Chaon's insights into the craft of writing. "The Uncanny, Hope, and … Continue reading Want to blog about books? Here’s how you do it … plus new Dante
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Books, new and old, in fiction and nonfiction.
It’s just not fair: the case of Evangeline Walton
It’s bittersweet to read — and read about — gothic novelist Evangeline Walton. The sweet part has to do with Tachyon Press, that scrappy little Bay Area-based publisher of all things fantasy, receiving a fantastic opportunity to introduce readers to an overlooked work of gothic fiction by Walton (accompanied by an excellent foreword by Paul Di … Continue reading It’s just not fair: the case of Evangeline Walton
Majestic and misunderstood: new in bookstores
The image on the cover of Thomas P. Peschak's "Sharks & People" is breathtaking ... and a little bit enigmatic. What do I mean by enigmatic? Is the kayaker, who's paddling in the sea of Japan, the subject of that 11-foot Great White's appetite or curiosity? Anyone, of course, would freak out if they were … Continue reading Majestic and misunderstood: new in bookstores
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