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Lauren Elkin's New Book Explores Singing as a Vessel for Feminism and Power
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (804+ words) Here, we speak to the author about her experiences training in musical theatre, the politics of singing and how writing the book allowed her to heal. Rose Dodd: Having trained traditionally as a soprano singer from a young age, how…...
Recent Release, "Flying Boat," from Page Publishing Author Tom Casey, Presents a Riveting Historical Novel Set During Aviation's Most Transformative Era
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (44+ words) PR. com Recent Release, "Flying Boat," from Page Publishing Author Tom Casey, Presents a Riveting Historical Novel Set During Aviation's Most Transformative Era...
Recent Release, "A Frontier Odyssey," from Page Publishing Author David W. Evans, Explores Colonial Expansion and Tribal Resistance in the Late Eighteenth Century
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (48+ words) PR. com Recent Release, "A Frontier Odyssey," from Page Publishing Author David W. Evans, Explores Colonial Expansion and Tribal Resistance in the Late Eighteenth Century...
Decades in the Making: Gregg Shapiro's New Book Confronts Aging and Memory
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (560+ words) About 45 years ago, a mysterious "plague" was gripping the gay community and the band Talking Heads was pioneering new wave music. These events, along with his surroundings of greater Boston, were key factors in Gregg Shapiro's formative years. The longtime…...
Winners Announced for the 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (166+ words) May 27, 2026, 08: 33 ET CHICAGO, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Next Generation Short Story Awards is proud to announce the Winners of its 2026 awards program. The program is open to unpublished short stories written in English (5, 000 words or fewer). With more than 30 categories, the…...
Style, scandal and society intrigue: inside the London Season of 1901, as chronicled by the newly relaunched Tatler
13+ hour, 35+ min ago (261+ words) Frock stars: July cover star Cole Escola follows in the footsteps of Stella Tennant (above, styled by Michael Roberts in October 1989) and graces the cover in the famous bicorn and tails of Tatler's Bystander Man Girl about town: Lady Louisa…...
ALS Gold Medal 2026 shortlist announced
17+ hour, 57+ min ago (100+ words) The shortlist for the 2026 ALS Gold Medal, awarded by the Association for the Study of Australian Literature, has been announced. The shortlisted works are: The 2026 judges are Paul Sharrad (chair), Michelle Cahill and Kate Noske. Awarded annually for an outstanding…...
Horace and Baby Doe Tabor's forgotten Boulder County chapter after losing silver fortune
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (525+ words) Colorado's legendary 19th century "Silver King" Horace Austin Tabor made a fortune mining silver in Leadville, Colorado. Then he lost it all with his mistress-turned-wife, Baby Doe, at his side." Articles, books, and even an opera "The Ballad of Baby Doe…...
Marshalltown author pens latest book titled "The Declaration Decoded
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (424+ words) The final installment in a three book series (her prior two are called "The Constitution Decoded" and "The Presidents Decoded,") the tomes provide historical context and trivia, packed with primary source materials including speeches, letters, diaries, documents and more. Kennedy…...
From Lena Dunham's fame spiral to a $2 million writing contest
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (41+ words) Lena Dunham. 4th Estate. $34. 99. Alister Nicholson, illustrated by Tom Jellett. Allen & Unwin. $22. 99. Carla Kaplan. Hurst Publishers. $49. 99. Daniel Devenney. Allen & Unwin. $22. 99. Evelyn Clarke. HQ Fiction. $32. 99. Sarah Clutton. Allen & Unwin. $34. 99. Josh Silver. One World. $32. 99....