Entries from January 2010

An inspiring discussion with novelist Traci Slatton

Author: admin, January 27th, 2010

Today my guest is Traci L. Slatton, author of the novel Immortal, published by Bantam Dell. Traci, can you tell me a bit about what inspired you to write about a boy who hardly ages, and therefore seems immortal, during the 14th and 15th centuries in Florence, Italy? Immortal is a rags-to-riches-to-burnt-at-the-stake story. It’s a [...]

The Healing Power of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Author: admin, January 5th, 2010

Back in 2007, I wrote an essay that won an honorable mention in the Writer’s Digest 76th Annual Writing Competition. I didn’t have this blog at the time, so I thought I’d share it as a reminder of the impact music can have on our lives. The Healing Power of Rock ‘n’ Roll “This is [...]