The Nobel has been a contentious subject in literary circles in the US of late. Horace Engdahl, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy (which awards the Nobels) said, "The U.S. is too isolated, too insular. They don't translate enough and don't really participate in the big dialogue of literature. That ignorance is restraining." American writers … Continue reading Not With a Bang
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Writing for Money
No points for guessing who tops Forbes' list of best paid authors (answer here). Also rans include an author who's guest-starred on The Simpsons, Maine's scariest citizen, and the man with the world's largest collection of aviator glasses and flight jackets.Honorable Mention goes to Ken Follett whose Oprah-blessed novel Pillars of the Earth got him … Continue reading Writing for Money
His Purpleness
Last summer, Prince played 21 shows in 21 nights at London's O2 Arena. If you missed them, you might want to pick up a copy of 21 Nights, which has just been released. The book documents the London run--both backstage and onstage. Included are Prince's own poetry and lyrics and never-before-published photographs by Randee St. … Continue reading His Purpleness
Musings from Magers and Quinn 