In a great way to start off the week, I’m able to offer one lucky winner a free copy of Matrimony by Joshua Henkin. This New York Times Notable Book received rave reviews and was lauded by writers such as Michael Cunningham and Jennifer Egan. We’ll have lots about Henkin and Matrimony this week so [...]
Archive | September, 2008
Imprints Explained
Posted on 18 September 2008.
Prior to being plunged into darkness, I great article Sarah’s excellent examination of the various imprints under the Macmillian corporate umbrella. Since that original post, she has gone of to explain and critique several other publishing giants. Check out the links below for wonderfully illuminating info on the following companies: Simon & Schuster Hatchette Book [...]
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Back to the Dark Ages
Posted on 16 September 2008.
The power has been out here for several days. So obviously, it’s all about reading by candlelight. Hopefully, the juice will be back on soon and we can get back to a more normal posting schedule.
Chris Offutt and HBO
Posted on 08 September 2008.
I turned on HBO on Sunday night to catch the new episode of Entourage. The channel’s new vampire series, True Blood was wrapping up and the final credits rolled. And I was shocked — and thrilled — to see Chris Offutt’s name listed as executive story editor. I’m not positive, but I think it is [...]
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Henkin Guest Blogs at TEV
Posted on 08 September 2008.
Joshua Henkin, author of Matrimony, took a turn guest blogging over at The Elegant Variation late last week. In a yeoman’s effort that puts the rest of us bloggers to shame, Henkin churned out 24 posts on a variety of interesting and educational topics. So put off getting back to work a little longer on [...]
Feel the Heat
Posted on 03 September 2008.
Caught the old 80′s Sylvester Stallone movie Cobra on television the other night. Gotta love that Jean Beauvoir theme song. Nothing goes with a leather outfit and mohawk like blindingly white high tops. I am curious, however, about the guitar he’s playing during the solo. The acoustic is obviously an Ovation, but I’m not sure [...]
Publishing Company Imprints
Posted on 03 September 2008.
Ever wonder about all those publishing company imprints and what separates one from another? Sarah provides an educational post on the nature of imprints and her specific thoughts on the various institutions under the Macmillan corporate umbrella. [via Ed Rants]
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