Monthly Archives: January 2009
Randy Ford Author-Get set for a good hard luck story
Wien (Vienna) July, 1971 Get set for a good hard luck story. “Hard luck story” was an understatement. By then a number of things compounded our problems: a gibbon, no money, and a telegraph strike back home. It didn’t … Continue reading
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Abingdon Theatre-Readings of new plays
UPCOMING READINGS FIRST READINGS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 7:00 The Lake Effect by Jen Camp Coordinated Nancy Opel, OBIE Award-winner for her role in Abingdon’s My Deah The disappearance of a local teenage girl in suburban Cleveland has a … Continue reading
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Randy Ford Author-on our earthy Peace Corps mentor
He clearly did things to shock us, since he was supposed to have been our mentor and teacher. Indeed, he brought himself down to our level by doing what he did. He didn’t have to impress us; he was, … Continue reading
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Arizona Daily Star-What the future holds for publishing
What the future holds Publishers Weekly Editor Sara Nelson said traditional publishing houses are taking self-publishing’s lead and are creating a new publishing model that fuses both. “At least one of the traditional houses, Harper Collins, is starting … Continue reading
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Randy Ford-a writer and an adventurer matching his imagination with naivete
As a writer, I have known a sense of insecurity: it was to know I would have to do something else to survive. And inside me I held onto the belief that one-day I would be able to earn … Continue reading
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Arizona Daily Star-Self-publishing How do I sort out the rip-offs from the opportunities?
How do I sort out the rip-offs from the opportunities? Do your research including checking with state, federal and local agencies to find out if the company has any bad business practice complaints. Contact authors who have … Continue reading
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Poets & Writers, Inc.-Readings/Workshops program offers small grants
Poets & Writers, Inc.’s Readings/Workshops program offers small grants for literary events in Tucson . Applications are due a minimum of eight weeks in advance, so now is the perfect time to apply for spring events. Organizations must apply … Continue reading
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