Life of a Book
The Silver Boat feels very alive to me. It’s only October, and the novel won’t come out until April 2011, but already it’s making its way in the world. I’m always amazed at the secret, labyrinthine,...
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Paris
(Photograph by Peter Turnley, Café Ma Bourgogne, Place des Vosges, Paris, 1982) Lydie McBride occupied a café table in the Jardin du Palais Royale and thought how fine it was to be an American woman in...
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yellow knife, carried from africa in the pocket of a ditch-digging peace corps writer; a gabon viper once clung to the netting of his tent while he lay sleepless below. we all need shelter and books....
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Providence
LITTLE NIGHT comes out tomorrow, the very same day the Transit of Venus will occur for the last time in our lifetimes. Coincidence? I’m not sure… Some of you know how inspired I am by nature,...
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my favorite blog
i came upon this blog about a year ago, and was instantly drawn in. veronique de turenne writes about malibu, nature, dogs, books, life with such heart, soul, and dry humor. she’s a wonderful writer; i...
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the letters! (a novel)
Dear Friends, Time alone, a fresh piece of stationery, the right pen, the chance to think deeply and let feelings flow. Before I wrote novels, I wrote letters. To friends, family, people I love,...
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Road Odyssey
Here’s a fascinating essay by Vanessa Veselka: The Lack of Female Road Narratives and Why it Matters. I thank my writing pal Joe Monninger for sharing it with me and therefore sending me on...
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Joe Monninger
We have known each other since 1980, or maybe 1981, we always seem to lose track, but we know it’s a long time. I first met Joe Monninger when we were living in Providence, Rhode Island. We’d get...
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A chance to meet with writing students…
Speaking to students is one of my favorite things to do. There is something about meeting young writers, full of hope and ideas, and letting them know I believe in them, I know they can do it if they...
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