Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wednesday Wild Card

A few random writing-related things on my mind today:


A teacher at Lesley University (the amazing place where I did my MFA) has come out with a new book I want to read, Yarn: Remembering the Way Home. I didn't work with Kyoko Mori much, but she seemed like a lovely, thoughtful person, so I'm guessing her writing will be, too. Also, Kyoko is giving a reading tomorrow night near Boston. I can't go, unfortunately, but thought I would spread the word...


The lovely and talented Erin Dionne is giving away swag with a phrase from Shakespeare's plays to promote Erin's YA book: Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet. One of the pieces of merch is a mug with this quote from Mid Summer Night's Dream: And though she be but little, she is fierce. As a petite, 5'2" woman, that quote sang to me. My next random purchase will be a t-shirt with that quote on it.



Speaking of lovely and talented writers I know, Ms. January Gill's first collection of poetry is about to come out! I can't wait to attend her book party and celebrate this awesome accomplishment. Now go buy her book. :)



And lastly, there's an interesting talk going on at Harvard Book Store on Dec. 2 that I plan on going to. Author Steve Almond will discuss his new book, This Won't Take But a Minute, Honey. The interesting thing about this book is that he self-published it, using an on-demand printer located in Harvard Book Store. I'm curious as to why an established author would go the self publishing route. Best Blogger Tips

6 comments:

Erin Dionne said...

Thanks for the shout-out, Bug!! (that quote is from Midsummer Night's Dream, btw. It's so fab!). Looking forward to seeing you at Jan's book party!

Writer Bug said...

Oops! I meant to google that to check that it was from Hamlet. Will update the post now.

Becca said...

How great about January's book! She is an awesome "poet mom."

Writer Bug said...

I know it Becca!

Anonymous said...

Hey people. I'm a big HUGE fan of Erin Dionna and i was wondering if that person who posted was the real Erin Dionne... just asking!

Writer Bug said...

annonymous--lol, that was posted by the real life erin dionne. i am also a fan of hers, and am lucky enough to know her in real life, too!