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Terra Nova: Nothing “Nova” About It

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

I’d seen the previews for Terra Nova on Fox months before it actually appeared.  Cleverly, their marketing people had positioned this as Jurassic Park meets Lost. But for me, the actual show did not live up to the hype. The … Continue reading →

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Review: When the Killing’s Done by T.C. Boyle

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Even when his subjects are arcane, for instance, historical novels about the life and work of Alfred Kinsey (The Inner Circle), or the women in Frank Lloyd Wright’s life (The Women), I can always find something to love in TC … Continue reading →

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The Keep: A Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Because I loved A Visit from the Goon Squad, I went straight to my library to find Jennifer Egan’s earlier works. The Keep, published in 2006, is another example of how brilliant she is with flawed and sometimes unlikable characters. … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Reviewer’s Eyeballs

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

I’ve read enough and talked to enough other authors to know that once you sign your publication contract, everything doesn’t magically become wonderful, or easy. True, there have been wonderful moments: finalizing the manuscript, seeing the art for my cover, … Continue reading →

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