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Grumpy Old Woman Musings: Publishers and book bloggers – A perfect pairing?
Illustration by Messy Msxi I wish I could cite being caught up in all the volcanic ash hullabaloo (somewhere like in Tenerife) or being out on the campaign trail (all right I did write an election feature or two but that doesn’t constitute actually being on the campaign trail) as plausible reasons for my infrequent postings but alas, I... Read more »
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29.03.2010 ·— Comment
What I learnt about dating from Junot Diaz
Many things in life, I have one way or another—either through osmosis or through careful reading—learnt from books. Now in this particular instance, I am not referring to instruction in the intellectual or spiritual sense but on more practical concerns and matters. I’ve received edification from books on the most pragmatic of topics—on... Read more »
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17.03.2010 ·— Comment
How not to embarrass yourself in front of J.M. Coetzee — and friends in general
I was on the phone with a publicity officer to chase up on a book we were going to use for a feature. “Hello there. Hope you’re well. Just calling in to chase up on the new book by Kate Figes (which I pronounced as Figs).” “By whom?” The publicist seemed confused. “Erm, Kate Figes (still pronounced as Figs).” “Oh yes,... Read more »
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