In an editorial several years ago, I described a tree house in the backyard of a local restaurant. I wrote, “The entire structure has been pieced together from recycled lumber, much of which still bears the paint, logos or posters of the original walls from whence it came. The generous platform is ringed by a sturdy fence that includes branches of the tree itself, random two-by-fours, wooden signs, and even a pair of moose antlers. The ‘house’ is more of a lean-to, tall enoug…
Notches
When the verdict was read my client smiled broadly and rapidly turned toward me and shook my hand vigorously and patted my shoulder at the same time. His quickness of movement surprised me and as I stared into his smiling eyes and I saw no relief, only gladness. He again reacted when he saw my look and darted his eyes upward as if to thank the ceiling. He brought his gaze back down as open eyed innocence.
The Start Of Belt Notching
When the verdict was read my client smiled broadly and rapidly turned toward me and shook my hand vigorously and patted my shoulder at the same time. His quickness of movement surprised me and as I stared into his smiling eyes and I saw no relief, only gladness. He again reacted when he saw my look and darted his eyes upward as if to thank the ceiling. He brought his gaze back down as open eyed innocence.
Excuse Me, Are You A Literary Agent?
I have lived in New York City my entire life. I often feel privileged to be a part of the energy and magic of this Mecca of celebrity. Under the semi privileged dome of my existence, I encounter the rich and famous at every turn. When I was a teenager, I crossed paths with Jerry Lewis in Times Square and bumped elbows once with Marvin Gaye.
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I have a fascination with the paintings of the American artist, Edward Hopper. Somehowwhether by technique, imagination or subject matterhe is able to create the most compelling and evocative scenes, which stir my imagination.
Writing For Children: Turn Your Ideas Into A Book
Turn Your Idea Into a Book
Maybe you’re one of those lucky writers whose head is bursting with ideas. Or perhaps you have one idea that’s been nagging you for weeks, always at the edge of your thoughts. Either way, you’re itching to begin writing. That’s good. But before you rush headlong into your story, stop and ask yourself one question: Is this just an idea, or is it a book?
Ideas, of course, are the seeds of any work of fiction or nonfiction. But until an idea is f…
Great Literature: A Great Buy
There are many things in life to spend money on. From cars and bikes to clothes and computers, there is never a lack of things you can buy. Most people forget to spend money on one thing of great and lasting value: good literature.
Literature. You studied it in school. You had to read it and then write about it. You had to act out scenes of it or watch movies about it. Perhaps you have even seen movies based on great books. For some people, their relationship with good lit…
How to Find a Book Using Online Bookstores
Learn how to locate the definite books for improving your gaming skills. Here, we focus on 5 practical tips for using an online bookstore.
Tips To Successfully Promote Your Book On Talk Radio
For nearly two decades, weve been telling you about the value of talk radio as a means for promoting your book to the masses. Because we want you to succeed with talk radio, here are some inside tips to help you become the kind of guest every host wants to have on his or her show.
10 New Tips For Successfully Promoting Your Book On Talk Radio
For nearly two decades, weve been telling you about the value of talk radio as a means for promoting your book to the masses. As one of the countrys top providers of radio shows around the country, we schedule anywhere from 50 to 100 interviews week in and week out. As a result of our close working relationship with the media, we know what works and what doesnt. Because we want you to succeed with talk radio, here are ten new inside tips to help you become the kind of guest every host wants to have on his or her show
How to Find a Book Using Online Bookstores
Learn how to locate the definite books for improving your gaming skills. Here, we focus on 5 practical tips for using an online bookstore.
How to Find a Book Using Online Bookstores
Learn how to locate the definite books for improving your gaming skills. Here, we focus on 5 practical tips for using an online bookstore.