A little over ten years ago, I learned about a writers’ group that met every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm at a large book store. Since I had been writing mysteries and short stories, I thought this would be an interesting place to learn more about writing and to share material.
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“New adult” is the hot new category in publishing right now. In case you don’t know what new adult means, it’s a category in fiction that encompasses the period between adolescence and adulthood. The main characters are older than your typical YA book, usually in college or recently graduated, and are living without their parents for the first time. They are also trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be—something we can all relate to at one point or another.
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The prolific J.J. Abrams is expanding from television and movies into the publishing world. You may have heard that Abrams and author Doug Dorst are working on a new book called S, a “literary puzzle” of love and adventure. We’re not quite sure how this will turn out but if it’s coming from the mind behind Alias and Lost (and Felicity!), sign us up!
If only a few of our other favorite directors would step up with new books. Here are a few we would love to read.
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The question of “OK, what are you REALLY doing with your life?” haunts everybody at some point—especially if you’re a college graduate over the age of 22. Soul searching and looking for purpose are part of the human condition. Questioning yourself is a sign that the lights are on upstairs. Whenever I find myself struggling with these thoughts, or just looking for inspiration, I read a commencement speech.
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Actress Lauren Graham’s (Gilmore Girls) first novel, Someday, Someday, Maybe came out earlier this week, and it got us thinking about other celebrity penned books we want to check out!
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