Monthly Archives: May 2014

Amy Shearn on The 5 Stages of Not Writing Your Novel

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Christi

Amy Shearn | @amyshearn is the author of two books, the most recent being The Mermaid of Brooklyn (which I read and loved!). She hosts Lit at Lark, a monthly reading series in Brooklyn, and she’s the mother of two. She does a … Continue reading →

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Writers at the Table: Meet Betty Sydow

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Christi

Once a month, I meet with writers at Harwood Place retirement living center, and every so often I get to share one of their stories. Today, I’m excited to introduce Betty Sydow. Because last month was National Poetry Month, I asked the writers to … Continue reading →

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Liz Prato, The Night, and the Rain, and the River, & Short Story Success

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Christi

May is National Short Story Month, and I’ve been reading a new book of stories: The Night, and the Rain, and the River (published by Forest Avenue Press). Everything about this book is enticing, including the cleverly written introduction in which the editor, … Continue reading →

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