by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 24, 2010 | first novels |
Edinburgh, the first novel by Alexander Chee, is the best book I’ve read so far this year. The subject matter is difficult, but the writing–with its repetitions, its wondrous quality, its innocence–lures the reader forward. “Blue. Blue because...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 22, 2010 | journeys |
One of the great things about writing workshops is meeting other writers. At Sirenland this year, I met four other writers with blogs, which makes them easy to introduce to you. Meet Aaryn, Sariah, Jude, and Renee: Aaryn Belfer at thematically fickle Sariah...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 19, 2010 | accumulation, reading |
My husband said, “But why do you need the iPad?” “I don’t,” I said. But I love it. It’s so cool. It will replace the Kindle for me, I think. For one reason, the background is lit. So I don’t need a light. The pages turn with a...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 15, 2010 | poetry |
In honor of National Poetry Month, I finished Mary Oliver’s Evidence, which I’ve been reading in bits and pieces since October. I enjoyed it, but I have to admit I’m not really a nature woman. Still, I loved the ending of “Swans”…...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 13, 2010 | reading, stories |
Last spring I was trying to find a way to thank readers who took the time to add to the conversation here. One Story, I thought. For one year, I would send the reader who posted the most comments for the month a one-year subscription to One Story, my favorite journal....
