Author Archives
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Excerpt: “Summer Camp Would Have Been A Lot Cheaper” by Molly Tanzer from EVIL IN TECHNICOLOR
“Listen, Fred, I know you think it’s beneath you—but it means two thousand bucks in your pocket . Less my commission of course . Easy money for us both! Only a fool would turn it down . Are you a… Read More ›
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Exclusive interview: Natania Barron, author of QUEEN OF NONE
QUEEN OF NONE is a feminist epic fantasy novel in a lot of innovative ways. It approaches the Court of Camelot from the perspective of Arthur’s sister, and hones in on her role and relationships at court. What inspired you to… Read More ›
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Emilia Barret’s August Streaming Viewer’s Guide
In this post, Vernacular’s resident satirist picks on their favorite shows and movies streaming for the month of August.
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The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
By Megan Bosarge What’s more important in a novel? Great writing or a great story? Is there a difference between the two? And is it wrong to tell someone else’s story? Such are the probing questions in Jean Hanff Korelitz… Read More ›
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K.J. Parker’s Inside Man
Once upon a time, Joss Whedon launched a little blockbuster named Avengers and, in one of a billion interviews, spoke of how the faceless people in black masks holding automatic weapons and carelessly broken by superheroes were actually important, and shouldn’t be overlooked. Those little people have stories to tell. They can push the drama in new and exciting directions, if you let them. It’s potent writing advice and you can tell KJ Parker was thinking along the same lines, if not taking it to heart.
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Paul Semel interviews Jason Marc Harris and a live author reading
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Master of Rods and Strings hits stores today, author reading, and more!
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The History of Place, and the Stories of History