I was going to make my first LJ poll about this, but then I read that only other LJ users can participate in polls and where’s the fun in that?
A number of writers complain that the middle of a novel is by far the hardest part to write. That they struggle with middles. My reaction [...]
Archive for January, 2006
Do you have a saggy middle?
Posted in Writing on January 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Another book about writing
Posted in Books on January 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
I recently read MAKING A LITERARY LIFE by Carolyn See and loved it. Prior to writing this post, I was flipping through my copy, looking for a quote to show you, maybe, or trying to jot down some concise reasons I enjoyed it—to give you a better idea of what it’s like. But I’m struggling [...]
Square Dot peg and lots of round Newbery holes
Posted in Books on January 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
So I was going to make my Monday LJ post about novelists and their saggy middles. No, not that kind. Besides, as Middle Aged Man would say, “I’m workin’ on it!”
But now that so many writers on LJ are buzzing about the ALA’s awards, it’s reminding me how the Newbery has always made me feel [...]
You’re so predictable!
Posted in Books, Friends on January 16, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
I was chatting about books recently with a friend (all right—it was Anne Marie Pace) and she faulted one for being too predictable.
As I thought back over that book, I had a “well sure, but so what” feeling and subsequently realized that predictability is not a criterion I use when evaluating books.
I use it all [...]
Such a fabulous Christmas gift!
Posted in Uncategorized on January 7, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
And I’m the one who gave it to me! I’m thoughtful like that.
Actually, I gave it to my husband, too. Nominally. But so far he’s only been able to use it once. Yes, I’m hogging it. Because it’s cool and hogging-worthy.
It’s the Complete New Yorker on DVD. The whole enchilada—through 2005. All the covers. All [...]
One book recommendation and one resolution
Posted in Books on January 3, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Whooo-eeee, I am tired. We got home about three hours ago and lordy be! The work of unloading and unpacking, etc. All the little muscles in my back are aching.
One of the children’s books that I read in 2005 and loved was THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan. If you like fun action-adventure stories and [...]
