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  • Hi Irene, Thank you for your insightful post. It felt as though you were talking to me because you have discussed some very pertinent points-and these have been on my...
  • It's a cultural reference I suppose. People who speak in the same manner as I do, with the southern/New York accent mix only New Orleans people can accomplish are refe...
  • Hi Tayari, I love this.  Very timely, since I also just did the list of what I would release from 2010.  I was thinking about what you said and the ribbon idea, and I...
  • What a timely post and how wonderful to hear the St. Mark's story. Just this week our neighbourhood book store announced it is closing after 47 years of outstanding in...
  • Ah-- great article and wonderfully timely for me as I make the transition from fiction to non-fiction/essay type of writing. I think there is always someone wanting to...
  • Very timely post for me. I'm revising my third book, and it's the hardest by far because it's a memoir. How can I cut out my father? How can I cut out that incident th...
  • This is such useful and timely advice. I've found having a regular writing group and taking classes (I currently take mine at Grub Street in Boston, can't recommend it...
  • I love this piece and it makes me feel a lot better in terms of where I am now. I've written two novels and both of them came from a real surge and gush of creativity...
  • My only concern is with the language here. "A Little Bit Married" implies that co-habitation partnerships are either 1) stepping stones leading to marriage or 2) lesse...
  • This post couldn't have been more timely, Deborah! For weeks, I've been meaning to write one of my own favorite authors and tell her how much I love her work. Your words have reminded me it's long overdue to express my own gratitude for her efforts and courage.