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December 5, 2012
Murph’s Stories Are His “Ticket to Hollywood”
My comments on release of “Ticket to Hollywood,” by Gary Reilly. Dec. 3, 2012 at The Tattered Cover, Denver. For those you who might know, Gary Reilly was a mentor to me. He was a tremendous editor and we had … Continue reading →
December 2, 2012
“Easy, Witty and Enjoyable”
The reviews are starting to roll in for Gary Reilly’s second novel, “Ticket to Hollywood.” This particular review on the book blog site AnitaBook (great name) nailed it. An “easy, witty and enjoyable” read. Three words that sum up my … Continue reading →
November 18, 2012
Edward Abbey – “Black Sun”
“Black Sun” is a gem in that outdoors, masculine vein. Will Gaitlin is a stone cold stoic, a self-critical ex-teacher who has practically gone feral and carved out a life as a recluse in the woods. His sole responsibility is … Continue reading →
November 6, 2012
Q & A With Gregory Hill – “East of Denver”
Before we get to my review of East of Denver, I want to jump as quickly as possible to Gregory Hill’s answers to my six questions. Hill’s colorful style—thought process?—will give you an insight into his colorful, quick style. Question: … Continue reading →
October 27, 2012
Q & A With Linda Joffe Hull – “The Big Bang”
Ah, the suburbs. Big houses, wide streets, fresh paint and quiet serenity. In abundance. Or not. Linda Joffe Hull sees the “or not.” The Big Bang (Tyrus Books), her first novel, starts with the cracks and mold. The foundations, quite … Continue reading →
October 22, 2012
Rick Bass – “The Lost Grizzlies”
Fourteen years have passed since the publication of “The Lost Grizzlies: A Search for Survivors in the Wilderness of Colorado,” by Rick Bass. And it’s been 33 years since Ed Wiseman was attacked by a grizzly in southern Colorado. Wiseman … Continue reading →
October 20, 2012
What Would Molly Ivins Think?
(The following post is a longer version of a piece first published by Telluride Inside … and Out.) Molly Ivins was brash and tough. She was irascible and feisty. There was no public relations filter. She didn’t suffer fools. She didn’t … Continue reading →
October 9, 2012
Q & A With Timothy Egan – “Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher”
(The following post was first published by Telluride Inside … and Out.) Today (Tuesday, Oct. 9), Edward Curtis gets his due. That’s the date when New York Times’ Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Timothy Egan—one of the best thinkers and writers about today’s American … Continue reading →
September 30, 2012
Charles Stross – “Rule 34″
You like the second person style. At first the “you” thing seems a bit affected, but you get used to it, even when the point of view shifts. You like the energy in the writing. You don’t read a lot … Continue reading →
September 16, 2012
Notes from a Writers Conference
We are a hungry and insatiable lot. Writers. We are willing to stand at the bottom of Niagara Falls and open our mouths in hopes that the right drop finds its way into our system and, magically, gives us spot-on … Continue reading →
