Guest Authors
February 21, 2011
Heather Lende’s “Life Lessons: Caring for an Elderly Dog”
Heather Lende shares some of the challenges and joys of living with a long cherished pet. My mother’s last words were “Take good care of the garden and the dogs,” and so, …
February 11, 2011
From Amy Stewart: “Annie Proulx, Garden Writer”
. We know ANNIE PROULX as the straight-shooting author of POSTCARDS, THE SHIPPING NEWS, and OPEN RANGE (which includes the masterpiece “Brokeback Mountain”). If you haven’t read her work, you must. She …
February 10, 2011
A Valentine’s Horror Story
. When I was writing Flower Confidential, I was always looking for romantic Valentine’s Day stories on flowers that I could include in a short chapter on our most romantic holiday. But …
February 9, 2011
AWP Recap by Caroline Leavitt
AWP doesn’t really stand for awesome writers party, but it sort of should. I’m in the midst of my vintage beaded sweater and red cowboy boots tour but I’m reporting from the …
January 27, 2011
Win This: Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
A Silver Sparrow Giveaway! . Just leave a comment on Tayari’s blog post for a chance to win! Do you want a copy of my new novel? . If you do, you’re …
January 20, 2011
What We’re Reading: Just Kids by Patti Smith
“Where does it all lead? What will become of us? These were our young questions, and young answers were revealed. It leads to each other. We become ourselves.”—Patti Smith Patti Smith’s Just …
January 19, 2011
On Writing: Caroline Leavitt and Jennifer Gilmore
The lovely and amazing writers Caroline Leavitt (author of Pictures of You) and Jennifer Gilmore (author of Something Red) will read and discuss their latest novels in NYC at McNally Jackson on …
January 14, 2011
Algonquin Test Kitchen: Red Velvet Cupcakes
It’s time for another exciting round of what is soon to be America’s favorite gameshow…Name That Substance! .. If you guessed leftover props from a Carrie remake or something I would have …
