And. . . it's a launch! Tonight friends and family from both coasts (and some folx from the middle) joined thee zoom-o-sphere for a book party featuring readings by incredibly talented creatives, two give aways, and.... a writing prompt. If you attended the party, you will have received your assignment . Please post your writing … Continue reading Pretend Plumber post-party writing fun
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Novel-writing and why it matters
Dear friends -- Happy Cinco de Mayo! I'm taking a look back over my various attempts at writing novels on Medium, and here is the first part of that essay: Why I write novels This week I’m junking the “about” in my title and getting right to the question of why I keep on trying … Continue reading Novel-writing and why it matters
Storytime Sunday, 09/16/12 — a little story about Jonah in verse
Dear Friends of the Unreal -- On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the story of Jonah is read out loud in synagogue. Jonah is one of our most beloved literary characters over here at HQ, because he encounters a magical creature and lives to tell the tale. Plus, he is a marvelously cranky and … Continue reading Storytime Sunday, 09/16/12 — a little story about Jonah in verse
A to-do list for 2012 from guest blogger Mitzi Notnagel
What better way to end 2011 than with a set of recommendations from a fictional person? Heteronym Mitzi Notnagel makes her suggestions for a culturally, politically, and gastronomically active 2012. Enjoy. And Happy Sylvester! Liebe Fans of Zauberei, Irrealitaet, and so forth and so on --here is a little LISTE for was to do in … Continue reading A to-do list for 2012 from guest blogger Mitzi Notnagel
Stephanie Barbé Hammer Writing (Un) Real 