Private detective writers of the world unite!
There has never been a better time for hardboiled heroic narrators to guide us through our anxious world, and the 2007 Shamus Awards are celebrating the best private eye books of the year. Sarah Weinman has the roundup.
Ed Champion wrote a blow-by-blow account of the William T. Vollmann discussion last night, and Champion's essay included this ominous quote about the state of our anxious world:
"Vollmann stated that if he were to go to Iraq today, he would have to think about it. 'What good would it do? Would I have anything new to contribute?'"
Finally, Steve Bryant watches all the web videos so you don't have to. Today, he publishes an essential list of the six web videos that you should have watched. Do your YouTube homework!
Publishing Spotted collects the best of what's around on writing blogs on any given day. Feel free to send tips and suggestions to your fearless editor: jason [at] thepublishingspot.com.
Comment Preview