Friday, October 23, 2009

Good Reads: 10.23.09

Laura Fabiani’s Writing Room
Not sure why, but writers find other writers’ work spaces fascinating. Here’s where the Canadian novelist writes and why she likes it.
Love Ms. Julie’s Blog

John Irving’s Factual Fiction
Kurt Vonnegut mentored the hero of Irving’s new novel, Last Night in Twisted River, just as he did John Irving, and Daniel Baciagalupuo’s tale coincides with the author’s life in countless other ways. Still, he’s not Irving and Irving explains why.
Toronto Star

NaNoWriMo: First-Aid Pack for Needy Characters
Cranking out a novel in November means 1,667 words a day. That leaves no time to ponder when one of your characters fails to come alive. Marg McAlister has some practical advice for how to freshen them up.
Suite 101

FTC Disclosure Rules for Book Reviewers
You don’t need a lawyer. Liz B of the Tea Cozy children’s lit blog has done her homework and will explain it all to you.
A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy

A Good Season for Vampires
Vampires are hot and not just at Halloween. It all began with Polidori’s 1819 story “The Vampyre.” Douglas Brown explores their appeal to teenagers.
Detroit News

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