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Diana Spechler Reading II

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Luke Ford

Complete video here. We did this Thursday night at Diesel Books in Brentwood. Luke: "What has the publication and success of your novel meant to you?" Diana: "It’s tangible reward which is amazing. I toiled for years on this novel … Continue reading →

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‘Who By Fire’ Author Diana Spechler Reads At Diesel Books In Brentwood

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Luke Ford

Here’s Diana’s website. Here’s video from our interview. I am deeply impressed by this young woman.  It’s the subliminity of her prose, the profoundity of her thoughts, and the beauty of her eyes. Not sure which is most important to … Continue reading →

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Racist Foupes

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Luke Ford

Des emails: ""Foupe?" Is that anything like "faux pas?" You obviously learned nothing from when I punished your youthful sweet tooth by having you copy page after page out of the dictionary. I should have suck with my initial plan … Continue reading →

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‘He’s Like A Little Lamb’

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Luke Ford

A friend calls: "Everything hurts him. He’s got a soft heart. He protects women. You’re like a wolf. He’s protecting the women from you. He’s a lamb. Be nice to him. He has a heavy heart." "He’s going to have … Continue reading →

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Neo-Nazis Rise In Power In Austria

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Jerusalem Post: Sunday’s Austrian election could mean a break in diplomatic relations between Israel and Austria if extreme right-wing parties enter a coalition government. Heinz-Christian Strache, who leads the Freedom Party, took part in paramilitary activities with neo-Nazis … Continue reading →

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