A thousand years after it was written, BEOWULF is still making news. It turns out that many translations of the Old English masterpiece may have been getting it wrong from the very first word. But the Dick Ringler version we … Continue reading
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KH: …the sailing… oh the sailing. One character calls it “nothing but a lot of physics and a dash of determination.” Having never sailed myself, I’m with the narrator, Amber, who describes “gut-grabbing fear” at sea. Where do you fall … Continue reading
The official launch of DOWNEAST LEDGE will take place at A Room of One’s Own, 315 West Gorham Street in Madison, on Friday, December 6, at 6 pm. Norman will introduce Amber by reading Chapter 1, in which she tells … Continue reading
“Enter Commander Abel Firth” Enter Commander Abel Firth. I’d never met the guy, never heard of him. But he had security badges like you wouldn’t believe. He had an Omega Orange. And he was all business. He said: “You’ve heard … Continue reading
KH: I notice in the book the poorer areas are downtrodden, but the rich summer folk are taking a decent run at poor too. Which “side of the river” do you feel the most affection and affinity for, both in … Continue reading
“The First Thing You Need to Know” Report filed by Zak Bowman, Grade 740, earth intel, to whom it may concern, position somewhere in sector Kappa Bravo 2799: The first thing you need to know about the Daulians is that … Continue reading
from A Conversation with the Author hosted by Kelly Harms, author of THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS OF SHIPWRECK LANE (Thomas Dunne/St. Martin’s Press). KH: I was delighted to get an early reading copy of DOWNEAST LEDGE and discover it was set in a … Continue reading
Come hear Norman introduce Amber Waits by reading Chapter 1 and other possibly amusing excerpts from Downeast Ledge at A Room of One’s Own, 315 West Gorham Street in Madison, on Friday, December 6, at 6 pm. http://www.roomofonesown.com/ … Continue reading
The first-ever WASHINGTON ISLAND LITERARY FESTIVAL, October 4-6, was fantastic! The islanders poured out the hospitality for my fellow writers and me. The readings were vivid and engaging. And a lot of fine books changed hands. Thanks in particular to … Continue reading
On Saturday night , September 28, 2013, FORBIDDEN PLANET DECODED played to an enthusiastic full house at the Forum in the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Follow this link to the WPT telecast: http://wpt.org/programs/university-place And watch for the further adventures of … Continue reading