Allie Larkin is the internationally bestselling author of the novel Stay. Jen Lancaster calls her "a master at creating complex characters who feel like old …
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Practical Poetry
Poet Joan Gelfand is chipping in for the 1st Books National Poetry Month celebration with a wonderful post looking at the practical side of poetry, and how a …
At the Intersection of Earth Day and National Poetry Month
Can I resist the excuse of the intersection of Earth Day and National Poetry Month to share two favorite poems that explore the earth and nature? The first, …
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Poem in Your Pocket Day x 2
Of the many wonderful moments in National Poetry month, my favorite is Poem in Your Pocket Day – which is today. The idea is simple: Put a copy of a poem you …
What are You Doing to Celebrate National Poetry Month?
What are you doing to celebrate National Poetry Month? I subscribe to Poem-a-Day, a daily email from the Academy of American Poets, which inaugurated National …
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Perils of Social Media Interface Software for Twitter and Facebook
I've been using social media interfacing software for some time to organize my twitter engagement because it allows me to, for example, schedule a tweet about a …
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8 Great Quotes from the Ever-Spunky Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters broke the glass so many times in her career that she must have a damn solid head. She has said that when she started in broadcasting, she would …
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Nichole Bernier: Does Publishing a Novel Change Your Life?
Nichole Bernier's fabulous The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D - which was a finalist for the New England Independent Booksellers fiction award - is just out in …
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Towne Center Books, Pleasanton CA
great fiction at the front of the store, and terrific booksellers Across the bay and over the hill from me in Pleasanton is a charming little bookstore called …
8 Great Tips for Successful Writing Groups
I've just added The Company of Writers by Hilma Wolitzer to my favorite writing books list on the writers tips page of my website, in part because of the great …
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