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Archive for Writing

The Scripter Awards: Celebrating Author and Screenwriter

Written By Ann Kingman

Feb 22, 2011 | (0) Comments

When Hollywood turns a book into a film, the author of the original book doesn't always receive the proper attention. The Scripter Award changes all that. Founded in 1988 by the University of Southern California...

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The Tournament of Books: A Literary Competition, with Zombies

Written By Ann Kingman

Feb 16, 2011 | (0) Comments

The competition doesn't begin until March 7th, but I've studied the contenders, drawn out my blank bracket, and placed my (imaginary) wager. I'm sure that this will be the year that my pick becomes the...

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The Warmth of Other Suns Shines a Light on American Culture

Written By Ann Kingman

Feb 9, 2011 | (0) Comments

It's been called The Great Migration: the exodus of 6 million African Americans over just a few decades from their homes in the South to new settlements in the Northern and Western United States. Author...

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The Atavist: Long-form Reading with Digital in Mind

Written By Ann Kingman

Feb 4, 2011 | (0) Comments

A new literary app arrived last week, and the publishing world is watching closely. The Atavist launched on January 26th with two stories, available via apps for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, the Kindle, or the Nook, with...

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My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me: Fairy Tales for Grown Ups

Written By Ann Kingman

Jan 27, 2011 | (0) Comments

I have a book of bedtime stories on my nightstand. It's a book of fairy tales, and about once a week, I dip into one before I go to sleep. My Mother She Killed Me,...

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A Literary Treat in Your Mailbox: Indiespensable

Written By Ann Kingman

Jan 21, 2011 | (0) Comments

There are many ways to buys books these days: at independent bookstores, chain bookstores, online, and even at the grocery store. A Character Approved way to purchase new books, however, is to join Powell's Indiespensable...

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Largehearted Boy, a Must-Read for Book and Music Lovers

Written By Ann Kingman

Jan 12, 2011 | (0) Comments

If you love books and music, then be sure to put Largehearted Boy at the top of your blog reading list. Run as a labor of love since 2002 by music fan and pop culture...

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Storyville: Short Stories for Your iPhone or iPad

Written By Ann Kingman

Jan 3, 2011 | (0) Comments

Short story lovers, you now have the perfect justification for buying that iPhone or iPad that you've longed for. A new subscription service, Storyville, has just launched, and it's currently only available through an iPhone...

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