Monthly Archives: February 2009

Found a Library of America Flannery O’Connor’s Collected Works for $2! Just a few marks, a little cover wear, and library markings.

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I have tried to use RedBox to rent some family friendly movies. So far not so good. Open Season 2 and Igor were quite underwhelming.

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Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollock

I will admit it.  I am a bit of a squish; a wimp; a prude even.  It is not that I don’t read books that touch on darker subjects or explore issues like sex and violence.  But I will admit … Continue reading

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Kevin Wignall: The writers who influenced me http://www.contemporary-nomad.com/?p=797

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What do publishers care more about: people reading the content or traditional indicators of success (sales, reviews, awards, etc.)?

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