Monthly Archives: March 2009

Ethan: “Daddy, why are you old?” Me: “Well, I just am. People get old.” Ethan: “But why?” Me: “It just happens. Every time you have a birthday you get a little older. And hopefully a little wiser.” Ethan: “Daddy, I’m … Continue reading →

Do you live in New York? Me neither. But if you did, you could attend Monday night’s literary trivia showdown to celebrate the launch of Slice Magazine‘s fourth issue (I have a story in there somewhere). Many fine folks will … Continue reading →

Ethan, double-verbing: “He got died.”

Somewhat related to the previous post I suppose… A Guardian article, which has received some significant linkage, asks the question: Is writing for a living a joy or a chore? Here’s what Mr. John Banville had to say: “Whether we … Continue reading →

There’s a writer I know who has called it a day. He/she has decided to stop writing. This is someone who has published two books, received glowing reviews, appeared in Best American Short Stories, and last I heard had completed … Continue reading →