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Posts Distilled: Brighter Than the Sun
Here in New York it’s been cloudy and rainy (and about fifty degrees) for what feels like forever. A few things to let the sun in… Katherine McPhee singing “Brighter than the Sun” on Smash. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYrwpSZNc0Q 10 Books to Fuel Your Springtime Wanderlust on Flavorwire. If it’s rainy and cold, read a book about where you want to be. And if you’re ambitious…write one. My Secret Writing Device: Escapism, by Sarah Selecky. This Is Why I’ll Never Be an Adult. (Warning: … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
I’ve been listening to the song “Far Away,” by Ingrid Michaelson, a lot lately. Since I can’t really go far away at the moment, for now I live vicariously through some crazy bloggers traveling the world. There’s a trend amongst travel bloggers posting their “super 7″ travel shots. They’re beautiful and inspiring…check them out. Answering Oliver, by Devon Mills. Devon’s currently in New Zealand (I think…) and I love reading about her adventures. My favorite: GQ Trippin, by … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: Simplicity
Last week I led a Lenten retreat, and the theme was simplicity. Here are some of my favorite posts on the topic. Breathe, by Rob Bell. This video always brings be back to the simplest of actions: breath. Bell discusses how breath can be viewed as holy. How to Be Less Busy in a Busy World, by Leo Babauta. I’m sure I’ve linked to this post before, but it’s one of my favorite blog posts of all … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: Recent Authors
Happy Sunday, and Happy Halloween! If you live on the East Coast, I hope you survived the nor’easter. I’m happy to report (gloat?) that we got no snow here on the South Shore of Long Island. I’m pretty thrilled about that. I’m sure there will be plenty of snow this winter, if last winter was any indication. Forums Head on over to our new Forums to discuss your favorite recent reads at The Book Circle (this month we’re … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: Forums and A Bookish October
Forums Come join the book conversation! Chat about what you’re reading now at our book club, The Book Circle; share bookish news in The Lounge; and chat about your writing at The Writer’s Cafe. Book News A few things to check out: Jenn of Jenn’s Bookshelves is running a Halloween special for the month of October called Murders, Monsters & Mayhem. Have you read any deliciously scary books this month? Head on over to The Lounge and share! Book Riot … Read entire article »
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RECAP and Posts Distilled: The Book Low-Down
Recap There’s been a lot going on at Books Distilled this past week! Just to recap… Writing & Editing I recently launched a writing and editing services page. Need some website content or a business letter, press release, or newsletter written? Need a once-over on your paper or presentation? Come on over! Book Club The first-ever Books Distilled book club will start in September with Alice LaPlante’s TURN OF MIND. You can still sign up! Update: The discussion of Turn of … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: Paris in July
So, it’s official: I have a book addiction. Here’s a roundup of the books on my to-read shelf: (We’re talking physical books on a physical shelf here, people, not a virtual list) From the library Garden Spells, by Sarah Addison Allen (I’m hoping to finish this one at the beach this weekend!); The Half-Known World, by Robert Boswell, which is a book on writing fiction that I’m reading for school; and The Reservoir, by John Milliken Thompson, about … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: Why Fairfield MFA is Awesome
Update: Want to join the writerly conversation? Head on over to The Writer’s Cafe, one of the new Books Distilled forums (and while you’re there, check out the new online book club, The Book Circle!). I’ve been sequestered on Enders Island off the coast of Mystic, CT, for 10 days with a bunch of super cool writers for my residency with the Fairfield MFA program. Since I’ve been steeped in beautiful surroundings, learning amazing things about … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: Harry Potter
As you read this, I am in Mystic, Connecticut for my 10-day MFA residency through Fairfield University. I’ll be sure to post pictures and updates at some point! The timing of my residency means I have to wait until Wednesday (my day off) to see the final installment of the Harry Potter movie. I’m not usually one of those die-hard fans, like my sister, who has to see the movie at midnight on opening night. But … Read entire article »
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Posts Distilled: Small Things
This week, I’m grateful for small things. It’s my first full week working from home, building up my freelance writing and also doing contract work for a fantastic education nonprofit. I’ve been grateful this week for small things. Yesterday I talked with a good friend I hadn’t spoken to in a long time. Then I received news that I’d landed a big freelance project I’d been hoping for. Then, my new office chair came in the mail … Read entire article »
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