Ha ha! Rejections publishers regretted
Having received some of these myself, I LOVED this collection:Jorge Luis Borges'utterly untranslatable'Isaac Bashevis Singer'It's Poland and the rich Jews again.'Anais Nin'There is no commercial advantage in acquiring her, and, in my opinion, no artistic.'Jack Kerouac'His frenetic and scrambled prose perfectly express the feverish travels of the Beat Generation. But is that enough? I don't... Continue Reading →
Old James Thurber interview
This one's on Paris Review, and if you've ever had a piece of art or writing come out not exactly as you'd intended, you have to check it out. The first bit: Well, once I did a drawing for The New Yorker of a naked woman on all fours up on top of a bookcase—a... Continue Reading →
8 ways to kill an idea
I thought this was funny, and a good reminder that creativity is a fragile thing. Gird your loins, people! Gird your loins!See the rest.
A book that would not be published today
BONERS, by Dr. Seuss.Nonetheless, STILL MORE BONERS and THE POCKET BOOK OF BONERS followed.You think I'm making this up, don't you? Well, I'm not.
Lemony Snicket’s coming to town
Daniel Handler, the genius behind Lemony Snicket, is coming to Benaroya Hall on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures series. Handler/Snicket will discuss their lives and work. There's a reception afterward for patron ticket holders.Tickets are $25-$50, and $10 for Student/Under 25. Buy tickets at www.lectures.org or by... Continue Reading →
How to get blackballed in publishing
This amusing bit was on Editorial Anonymous, detailing how you can ensure you'll never have a career in children's publishing by doing any of the following:Sending me lingerie, pornographic manuscripts, or death threats. You're nuts. I've given your name to security.Calling or emailing me repeatedly in the belief that you're just too charming to have... Continue Reading →
Farewell, Mr. Ambassador!
Today is Jon Sciezska's last day as the Ambassador of Children's Literature.Betsy Bird at Fuse# 8 on School Library Journal has a fitting video tribute.She and I share a favorite:But really, you should watch them all. Stay tuned for news on his replacement tomorrow.
Thanks, Onion
Adults go wild over kids' books! Wheee!Adults Go Wild Over Latest In Children's Picture Book SeriesThanks to Sarah Showell for the link.
Are you a winner?
Play book rejection bingo to find out!This comes from the blog Brutal Women, which is as blunt and opinionated as its title sounds. Thanks to Joni Sensel for the link.