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Who exactly is Danziger? He's a writer of letters for illiterate immigrants on Manhattan's Lower East Side - "a steadfast practitioner of concealing and forgetting" for his clients, and perhaps for himself: He hints at a much worldlier past. What and whoever he really is or has been, he has a seemingly boundless knowledge of the city and its denizens. And he knows much more than the mere identity of the floating corpse.

Inspired by a famed correspondence handbook penned by a persnickety Victorian who had strong opinions on how to lick a stamp, cultural critic Rachel Syme has rewritten the staid letter-writing rules of yore for the letter writers of today. Syme insists you must stuff your envelopes with flat frivolities (and includes guides for how to press flowers and make a matchbook-mark), teaches you how to perfume a parcel, and encourages you to cultivate your own ritual around keeping up with your correspondence.

Letter To My Children is the author’s first installment in an unplanned autobiography series titled "The Altruist." Inspired by a life-altering event that changed his life's course, the author felt compelled to share his experiences. The title of this volume reflects the author’s profound bond with his biological children and his dedication to mentoring generations of medical professionals of African descent who come to the United States for advanced training. Written in the first person with a captivating style, this volume reflects the emotions that shaped the development of this book...

Filled with empathy and wisdom, instruction and inspiration, this book encourages us to reevaluate the codes and conventions that have shaped our assumptions about how fiction should be written, and also challenges us to apply its lessons to both what we read and how we read. The start of a more inclusive conversation about storytelling, Letters to a Writer of Color will be a touchstone for aspiring and working writers and for curious readers everywhere.

The Blank Page A short novel of magical realism about two writers connected by letters that defy time and silence, and united by a destiny they never expected. An unexpected storm. A shared taxi. And a blank page that won’t stay empty for long. Abril and Tomás are two writers at different—yet equally uncertain—moments in their lives. What begins as a simple exchange of letters quickly transforms into a correspondence that sets memories, silences, intuitions… and something more into motion. 🌬️ Sometimes, the words we most need don’t come from within us. Sometimes, it’s the ...

Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and one of the “100 Persons of the Century” according to Time Magazine, described this person as being his “dear partner of our fabulous enterprise” He wrote that he had been served by this friend with “complete loyalty and devotion” He proclaimed that “few have contributed more to our success” than this individual. Who did he say should be remembered with “a tremendous debt of gratitude?” Her first name was Margaret and her story is revealed for the first time in Bobbie B., The Untold Story of A.A.’s “Fantastic ...

When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, their fate depends on their facing the depths of hell...together. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again... All eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow wants to do is hold her family together. With a brother on the frontline forced to fight on behalf of the Gods now missing from the frontline and a mother drowning her sorrows, Iris’s best bet is winning the columnist promotion at the Oath Gazette.

Celebrate Christmas on Blossom Street with a brand-new romantic comedy from New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber. Katherine O'Connor often spends her days at a cozy cafe on Blossom Street in Seattle where she writes Christmas letters for other people. She's good at making their everyday lives sound more interesting. More humorous. More dramatic. But for Dr. Wynn Jeffries, who also frequents the cafe, Christmas means lies and deception

Written in History: Letters that Changed the World celebrates the great letters of world history, and cultural and personal life. Bestselling, prizewinning historian Simon Sebag Montefiore selects letters that have changed the course of global events or touched a timeless emotion—whether passion, rage, humor—from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Some are noble and inspiring, some despicable and unsettling, some are exquisite works of literature, others brutal, coarse, and frankly outrageous, many are erotic, others heartbreaking.

A few years before the fall of the Berlin Wall, spook-turned-novelist Edwin Lemaster revealed to up-and-coming journalist Bill Cage that he’d once considered spying for the enemy. For Cage, a Foreign Service brat who grew up in the very cities where Lemaster’s books were set, the news story created a brief but embarrassing sensation and heralded the beginning of the end of his career in journalism. More than two decades later, Cage, now a lonely, disillusioned PR man, receives an anonymous note....

Are you ready to turn your novel idea into a full-fledged manuscript with an encouraging writing coach beside you? Letters to a First-Time Novelist is the ultimate companion for writers embarking on their first drafts. Inside, you'll find expert advice and practical tips on every aspect of the writing process, from developing compelling characters to creating a gripping plot. With exercises and step-by-step guidance, this book will help you navigate the challenges of the first draft with confidence and creativity. Additionally, you'll learn how to overcome psychological barriers and develop...

This comprehensive book is written by LeeAnne Krusemark, a published author of several books and countless magazine and newspaper articles, a nationwide teacher and speaker on the topic, and an adjunct online Professor of Publishing for Harvard as well as more than 1,000 other facilities worldwide. You will learn that following all the rules may not guarantee acceptance, but NOT following the rules will almost always result in rejection. You will learn how to enhance your writing, break into the publishing world, find appropriate publishers, format manuscripts, create effective query ...

Told in a series of letters, this true story of the correspondence between a New York writer and a London bookseller has touched the hearts of thousands.

When Enya Rafferty receives a mysterious packet from beyond the grave, it turns her world upside down. It launches her on a quest to uncover a buried family secret. Her journey takes her deep into the heart of Brolga, an isolated Outback town where her great-grandfather once built the foundation of their family legacy. After settling into the family’s old homestead, Enya stumbles upon a hidden photo album, leading her to explore the family graveyard. One stormy day, as she stands atop the hill behind the house, a lightning strike transports her back in time to 1899. Lying unconscious, the...

LITERARY FAILS: Totally (sic!) has been a work in progress for several years. These handpicked 101 excerpts, selected from tens of thousands of actual query letters received by Martin Literary Management were sent by severely "misguided individuals" in their desire to become commercially published authors. Each section of the book and many individual letters are accompanied by fabulous original artwork in pen and ink. Every quoted letter in this book is verbatim, right down to the misspellings, the word spacing, and the typos. Only the responses represent wishful thinking. In other words-...

Deadly Secrets...Unbreakable Honor...Silent Justice...and everlasting family ties that spans generations. David Delahass enjoyed solving puzzles whether they originated thousands of years ago or found during one of his ambling walks among the majestic oaks and towering pines that were still plentiful on Delahass land. And it was during one of those walks he came across one such puzzle and wondered what secrets it held...if any at all. Then in the midst of his research to find the answers...he found that last thing he or any of his cousins could have suspected...but should have. Some of ...

Rebekah Gordon is the author of Dear Sisters: A Letter to Young Christian Women Exploring Five Principles for Spiritual Growth. Dear Sisters: A Letter to Young Christian Women Exploring Five Principles for Spiritual Growth is written as a letter to young Christian wo; thishis thirty-day devotional focuses on five principles found in God's Word and how they can apply them to their lives. Dear Sisters aims to challenge readers to build strong spiritual roots in these five areas. Rebekah discusses five Biblical principles with six devotionals on each principle giving the reader practical ways ...

What if we reconsidered our assumptions about how fiction should be written? And can we then apply our discoveries to both what we read and how we read? This book explores these questions and encourages us into a more inclusive conversation about storytelling. Filled with empathy and wisdom, personal experiences and creative inspiration, this is a vital collection of essays on the power of literature and the craft of writing from an international array of writers of colour.

A unique collection of eyewitness accounts from some of the greatest diarists and journal writers of the last two centuries.

"Masterful & comprehensive!" -- 5 stars JANE AUSTEN’S REGENCY ENGLAND by Marilyn Clay is an in-depth look at the life and death of the beloved author of Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, and others, lived alongside the world-changing events that occurred before and during the colorful years of the English Regency. When Jane Austen was born, George, Prince of Wales, firstborn son of King George III, was a boy of thirteen, growing up in London with his parents and a houseful of royal brothers and sisters. JANE AUSTEN’S REGENCY ENGLAND follows their ...