24 May 2023

Musing on the Relationship Between Word Craft and Fine Art

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  “Communication,” an exhibit based on a collaboration between the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) and the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA), generated quite a bit of interesting conversation. Authors were either pleased or disappointed by the work created in response to their offerings. Some of the art followed classic, … Read More

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12 Apr 2023

Add a Pinch of Humanity to Your Stories, Your Characters, Your Writing …

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  Recent feedback to a series of stories I shared on Facebook made me lean back in my chair and have a good mull-over. “I especially enjoy the humanity that comes through your stories….” Oh? I’ve read several commentaries about how over-zealous English professors and critics can imbue a story … Read More

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20 Jul 2022

It’s More than the Sale, More than the Book: Authors and their Readers

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Please share your stories of serendipitous encounters with readers. Hogtowne Quill will run the occasional article on such inspiring happenings.   Three WAG authors share their stories about connecting with readers   Once upon a few years ago, I attended a book signing event at the library. The author was … Read More

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