Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’m just back from visiting my eldest daughter. Rebecca is a reader. I guess I should say, Rebecca is a READER. She is a college instructor but most of the reading she does is fiction, purely for …
Reading
What motivates you?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
We’ve talked before about setting goals as a motivation tool, but I am curious to find out this week what your biggest motivator is. What pushes you to write or work when you don’t feel like it?…
Reading Manuscripts
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
The best part of my job is reading manuscripts. I am writing my blog post and then closing down for the afternoon to read. Sounds like the perfect job, doesn’t it? I wish I had more time …
Learning to Read
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I’m going to keep today’s blog pretty light because we’re still tired and emotional here at Books & Such. Janet’s husband was a friend to us all and I miss him. I hope you’ll all weigh in …
Coming Soon to Theaters: Ender’s Game
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Today’s pick: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Here’s the link to the movie page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1731141/
Ender’s Game, from my understanding, is a book that many filmmakers …
A Favorite Book That Influenced My Faith
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Another book that made a difference in my life is A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers, along with the entire Mark of the Lion Series. I …
A Favorite Book and How It Led Me to Books & Such
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
It’s summer! The beginning of summer is a great time to talk about reading since we’ll all be taking books with us out to the pool and on …
Trendspotting: For Every Trend…There’s a Counter-Trend
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Thinking about all the changes in publishing can be mind-blowing, can’t it? I saw an author the other day who was literally walking around in a daze …
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Celebrating Three Years! The Hardest Parts of Agenting
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
In the past three years of agenting, I’ve figured out what is enjoyable and what is hard for me. I’d like to share both with you, but I …
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Friday in the Life of an Agent: Reading
Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Friday!
We made it!
I like to use my Fridays as reading days. I enjoy reading and look forward to it, so it’s a nice, end-of-the-week treat. I …