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Recommended Reading For Writers Of Fiction
Title: Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction 2 (Expanded Edition) Author: Charles Baxter Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: Graywolf Press; 2 Expanded edition (September 2, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1555975089 ISBN-13: 978-1555975081 Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8
Great Book To Read For Writers
Title: The Writing Habit Author: David Huddle ISBN 10: 0874516684 ISBN 13: 978-0874516685 Publisher: UPNE, 1994 My Ratings : 5 stars
Posted in Advice, Blogs And Blogging, Writing & Writers, Writing Skills
Tagged craft writing, David Huddle, how to write, The Writing Habit, UPNE, writers advice, writing, writing skills
A Week To Christmas!
Merry Christmas All! Enjoy My Favourite Carol Silent Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87q5dmW6zDg Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
Tagged Carol, Enya, Merry Christmas, Oíche Chiúin, Silent Night, song
The Locket By John Montague
Sing a last song for the lady who has gone, fertile source of guilt and pain. The worst birth in the annals of Brooklyn, that was my cue to come on, my first claim to fame. Naturally, she longed for … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Poet, Poetry, Writing & Writers
Tagged Ireland poetry, Irish Poetry, John Montague, poem, poetry, The Locket
Renew Your Public Library Books Online
There is no excuse not to have a library account, they are free. Your local libraries not only loan books but DVDs and CD-ROMS etc.If they do not have the book you need you can give them the book you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ireland, Librarians, Library, Writing & Writers
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Best Tech Gifts 2016
Title: The Classic, the Unexpected, and the Hottest Tech Gifts of 2016. The most anticipated gadgets of the year. Author: Justine Carreon, Elle Full Text & Source: http://www.elle.com/fashion/accessories/tips/g8220/tech-gifts/ The Internet, Online, 8/12/2016 Sample Text: This has been quite a year … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Christmas, Gifts, Technology
Tagged Elle, gifts, Hottest Tech Gifts of 2016, Justine Carreon, technology