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Science fiction and fantasy author Terry Bisson (previously at Boing Boing), famed for short stories such as the Hugo and Nebula award-winning Bears Discover Fire and They're Made Out of Meat, died Wednesday morning. He was 81 years old. — Read...
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Austin Kleon, author of the wonderful Steal Like An Artist, was once asked to deliver a message for recent graduates. This week, he re-shared the inspiring—and very true—words of wisdom in his newsletter. His video above paraphrases this memorabl...
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On August 11, 2022, Hadi Matar attacked author Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution in Western New York just as he was to deliver a keynote lecture. The stabbing, with repeated blows to Rushdie's stomach, arm, and face, left him blind in one...
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Authors like Anthony Horowitz and Princess Diana's brother, Charles, shared their no-show stories after Suzanne Young posted a photo of empty chairs.
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If you met an extraterrestrial, how would you explain wedding rings? How about fireworks on New Year's Eve? These are the kinds of questions that Sasha Sagan, author of the must-read For Small Creatures Such As We, is exploring with her usual brilli...
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For entrepreneurs, books can be a valuable resource for advice and guidance from some of the most successful founders.
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I saw this tweet going around the other day: Author Susan Meachen died from suicide 2 years ago. Except it turns out she didn't. What an absolute piece of shit #authors #MentalHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/nNU0LCEU3i— Be a lot cooler if yo...