Many years ago I wrote a newsletter column called On the Road. The column lusted after literary credibility by borrowing (stealing) the title from Jack Kerouac's novel. But in fact, it sunk to the rambling and muttering that is the fate of virtually all running-related writing. The ramblin...
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Barry Crump was a New Zealand novelist who was a few years before my time, but I picked up this old classic of his to see what he’s all about. The story follows a young woman who picks up a hitch-hiking old man as they end up travelling up and down New Zealand, eventually mining...
Still, to shake things up, Wynn asked his friend, crime novelist George Pelecanos (whom he had first met after being tipped to the Dream Syndicate references in the author’s novels), to write some lyrics Wynn could put music to. Although he was initially reluctant, Wynn’s encouragement ...
One day, Jack comes across the real Julia when her pod lands on Earth. Suddenly, Jack has to question everything he thought he knew about his life. The truth about the invasion is about to come out, and Jack’s relationship with Julia may help determine the future of the whole world....
And where Joe enjoys his very public role as the great American novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm and diplomacy into the private role of a great man's wife. As Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work, Jo...
“You can either travel or read, but either your body or your soul must be on the way.” The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Here are four books that you can take on your trip. On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac ...
Brazenly bookish. Armed with a pen. Last seen plotting between classes. Author of the Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries and the Starlit Bookshop Mysteries. Reformed performer. Lover of wine, hater of sunshine. Canine enthusiast. Author of the Cajun Country Mysteries, the Catering Hall Mysteries (as...
JACK CARR'S TAKE ON THE LATE VINCE FLYNN, BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1966: SHARED ‘HIS GIFT WITH THE WORLD’ Morrell ultimately left academia behind to write full time. Jack Carr (at right) pays tribute to novelist David Morrell, whose book "First Blood" has never been out of print — a...