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Alan Brennert Talks About His New Novel, "Honolulu" and Writing in GeneralEmmy and Nebula award winning author, Alan Brennert talks to Literary Corner Cafe about his transition from television to novels and writing in general. -
Book Review: The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susannah ClarkeThe stories in this volume are charming, mannered, whimsical, dark and written with all the arch wit of Jane Austen. -
Book Review - "Wuthering Heights" by Emily BronteWuthering Heights, the only novel written by Emily Bronte, is widely acknowledged as English literature's most passionate love story. -
Book Review - "The Road" by Cormac McCarthyMcCarthy's bleak look at the future is a post-apocalyptic masterpiece.
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Book Review - "The Sea" by John BanvilleThis 2005 Man Booker winner is one of Banville's finest. -
This is Our Moment - a Call to My Fellow Americans to UnitePresident Elect Barack Obama told us that "this is our moment." We must unite and rise together, or we will be doomed to fail. -
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You InvestEven in a difficult economy, people become wealthy through smart investments. If you educate yourself, you can be one of those persons.
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Book Review "Great Expectations" by Charles DickensLove him or not, Dickens was the greatest of all the Victorians and a true master of the novel.
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Book Review - "Brideshead Revisited" by Evelyn WaughThis is sometimes seen as a polarizing book. Some view it as Waugh's worst, some as his masterpiece. -
Confession - I'm an Oniomanic and I Don't Want to Be CuredI've been an oniomaniac all my life. It's never really hurt me, so why should I want to be cured? -
"The Secret Scripture"A haunting, lyrical book from one of the world's greatest prose stylists.
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Why the Legitimate Literary World's Not Wild About Red RoomIf you want to be taken seriously in the publishing world, you'll steer clear of Red Room and write! -
Book Review "The Haunting of L." By Howard NormanAlthough beautifully written, this book suffers from flat characterization and an implausible ending. -
Book Review - "Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa LahiriAt first, I was struck by the spare beauty of Lahiri's prose. Then, I began to count the mistakes. I'm underwhelmed.
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Literary Imagery 101Descriptive writing is an art, but it's an art any serious writer should master. -
Why Your Short Story was Rejected - MaybeIf your superlative (in your opinion) short story didn't win the contest, one of the reasons below may be the reason why. -
How to Help Publicize Your BookIt's a fact: people won't read books they haven't heard of; make sure they hear about yours.
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What's it Really like to Have an MRI?MRIs can be a scary test for some people, but there's really very little to be concerned about with the test itself.
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Sarah Palin - George Bush in LipstickSarah Palin is so aligned with our current president, she's George Bush in lipstick.
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Book Review "Two Lives" by William TrevorThe two novellas contained in "Two Lives" represent William Trevor's finest work. -
Why I Respect Michiko KakutaniThe lead book reviewer for the "New York Times" can be a tough, but fair, critic.
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Book Review - "The Story of Lucy Gault" by William TrevorWilliam Trevor is one of the world's greatest living writers, and possibly the greatest living short story writer. Often called "the Irish Chekhov," he dubs himself "a short story writer who enjoys writing novels." -
Tips on Writing a Novel SynopsisBelow are some of the things any professional editor is looking for in a good novel synopsis. I hope, if you're a writer, these suggestions will make your job a little easier.
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The Rocky Road to Short Story PublicationPublishing your first short story is difficult, but a few simple reminders can make the process a lot easier.
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Book Review: The Weary Motel by Mark Spencer"The Weary Motel" by Mark Spencer is one of those "little gems" of a book that are sadly too overlooked.
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How Not to Be a Literary DivaNo one likes a diva, especially in the literary world. Don't be one.
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How to Write a Better Book ReviewIf you've ever read amateur book reviews, you know they're not very good. Here are a few tips on how to make yours better.
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Readers: An Endangered SpeciesReaders seem to be becoming an endangered species. This is a trend we can reverse.