Sep
25
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090921/ap_en_re/us_book_review_shooting_stars
This is a really good review. I just came across it and instantly was like, I WANT to read that book. Sport memiors are not even my thing at all. Actually, the only one I have read was Drive by Larry Byrd. It was for class. However, this writer makes Labron James’ new books sound extremely interesting. I just might look for it next time I go to Powells.
First off, lately I have been thinking a lot about ghost writers. I don’t really like the idea. Yes, I do understand that you can make a lot of money from it and such but I would think that if you put in the effort you would like to get recognition. A lot of celebrity books are written by ghost writers. I like that this one has a cowriter. It adds to the idea that James was trying to give credit where it is due. I don’t know anything about him but I like him because of that fact.
I love the idea that the book focuses on a whole group of kids. No one person can carry an entire team. I don’t care if there is one superstar; you also have to have people supporting him. It is good to see this idea ephasized in a story.
Have you read this book? Do you think you will?
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Sidenote: Editting my book is going good! I’m so excited. Still no ideas on the title. Hopefully that will come to me soon.
Posted in News/Current Issues, Uncategorized basketball book news labron james larry byrd memior teammates writing update
Sep
14
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090914/ap_en_ot/us_book_review_making_mischief
Not surprisingly, an author is coming out with a book about Where the Wild Things are and it’s author Maurice Sendak. The movie is coming out here soon so of course someone is capitalizing on it.
Sorry, I know that is a pretty negative outlook but that was my first reaction when I saw this article. Doesn’t it always seem like there is something coming out that is completely predictable? Zombieland is coming out so suddenly more zombie books. Even worse, someone died so let’s write a book on them. You know there is going to be a Patrick Swayze one announced probably in a couple days. I feel like this book fits in with that predictable grouping.
With that said, I guess I can understand why Gregory Maguire is choosing now to release this fan book. I’m a little confused on whether it is him analyzing Sendak or if it is just him telling reasons why he likes him. The article makes it sound like the latter. Personally I would rather read the former if it was in a classroom setting.
What do you think about Maguire releasing this book? Are you excited about the movie version of Where the Wild Things Are?
Sorry I’m harboring quite the migraine at the second so I’m cutting tonight pretty short.
My heart also goes out tonight to the family and friends of Patrick Swayze. He will be missed.
Posted in Uncategorized book news gregory maguire maurice sendak patrick swayze where the wild things are