BNA_Daily | June 9, 2010
Today’s news spans the genre bridge from postmodern fiction to Twilight (yes, it is now its own genre), with a little summer reading thrown in for fun.
First, some sad news–David Markson, the postmodern author of Wittgenstein’s Mistress and This is Not a Novel, has died at the age of 82. Markson was not widely known, [...]
BNA_Daily | January 26, 2010
Unfortunately, today’s news isn’t very cheery (except for Twilight fans). Both Robert B. Parker, a prolific crime writer, and Erich Segal, oft-quoted author of Love Story, passed away earlier this week in their 70s. Many blogs, newspapers, and magazines are celebrating their work and lives.
Crime novelist Robert B. Parker died suddenly last Monday at his [...]
BNA_Daily | November 10, 2009
In today’s news, Publishers Weekly comes under fire for its male-dominated Top 10 Books of 2009 list, aspiring writers everywhere try to crank out 50,000 words in 30 days, and Bella Swan turns into a Barbie. Enjoy!
Publishers Weekly has come under fire this week after releasing their list of Top 10 Books of 2009. Why [...]
BNA_Daily | October 12, 2009
Today’s news ranges from the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature recipient to a Twilight parody starring Belle Goose. There’s also an inspiring interview with an author using her literary prowess to bring writing to at-risk youth. Enjoy!
Tuesday the Booker, and now the Nobel - it’s award season, and this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature has [...]
