Category Archives: Literature

I Want To Be A Great Writer

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Luke Ford

I love to read the biographies of great writers. Yes, their lives inspire me, but most importantly, their weaknesses make me feel like I have company.  Anything that makes me feel like a part of the human race is good … Continue reading →

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Is It OK To Have Affairs If You Need Them For Your Art?

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

Are writers accountable to a different moral code? As their art is so necessary, their perceptions so keen, perhaps they have to live up to a different Torah? Fred emails: I can see the dialog now: Dear, I have a … Continue reading →

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Nick Hornby Is Back

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Luke Ford

I thought Nick Hornby was losing his touch with "When She Was Good," but in his latest novel, "On The Way Down," Hornby’s once again hilarious. Hornby has a blog. He writes Nov. 20, 2007: On my recent book tour … Continue reading →

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Tom Wolfe Has New Book, New Publisher

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Luke Ford

I don’t care who Wolfe’s publisher is. I just want to read his new novel. How could Charlotte Simmons be considered a commercial disappointment? It was a massive best-seller. I read it twice. Hillel Italie reports: NEW YORK (AP) – … Continue reading →

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‘Sex had been the currency of her life…

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Luke Ford

…and soon she’d be broke." A beautiful line from Richard Russo’s beautiful novel, "Bridge of Sighs." From Publishers Weekly: Richard Russo’s portraits of smalltown life may be read not only as fine novels but as invaluable guides to the economic … Continue reading →

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