This week’s writing links highlight a myriad of subjects including Noah Wyle’s foray into Spielberg produced sci-fi television, weighing the financial pros and cons of book appearances, a new $150,000 writers grant from Yale University and unearthing where Gene Hackman has been for the last seven years (apparently writing).
The featured link (more sci-fi than literary, but oh well) highlights TNT’s new series, Falling Skies, a Spielberg produced, Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot) scripted narrative about aliens invading earth, much to the displeasure of former ER cast members. The pilot aired last night and I missed it, but I hope to catch the encore tonight.
– Reviews of TNT’s Falling Skies (sfsignal, hitflix, latimes, sfgate, ign)
– Literary Agents Try New Role as Self-Publishing Consultants (PBS)
– K. Tempest Bradford Profiles The Clarion West Write-A-Thon (sfsignal)
– The Financial Concerns Of Book Tours And Appearances (jakonrath)
– Why Does It Take So Long For Your Book To Be Published? (pimpmynovel)
– A Writer’s Estate to Yield $150,000 Literary Prizes (nytimes)
– Parks And Recreation Book On Pawnee Coming In October (latimes)
– Neil Gaiman Talks Dr. Who And The 10th Anniversary Edition of American Gods (neilgaiman)
– Kayleigh Reviews Said 10th Anniversary Book (nylonadmiral)
– Alexis Grant: Why I’m Keeping My Day Job (guidetoliteraryagents)
– Gabriel Reviews The Curious Life Of Human Cadavers (gabrielreads)
– Lost’s Evangeline Lilly Join the Cast of The Hobbit (imdb)
– The AV Club Reviews Simon Pegg’s Nerd Do Well (avclub)
P.S. Did anyone notice that Gene Hackman has been retired from acting since 2004 and has co-written three books in his spare time? I’m picking up Justice For None because I’m undoubtedly interested in seeing his writing style. I expect most of his characters to be stoic personalities that have screaming fits when people disappoint them/try to mutiny a submarine away from them. I must admit, I’ve always been a fan of Gene Hackman. One of the last movies he did is still one of my favorites (wikipedia).
I'm actually thinking of watching Falling Skies. Would love to read what you think of it when you do.
Has it really been 7 years since Gene Hackman was in a film? Wow, time flies! The Royal Tenenbaums was such a great film, although anything that features Bill Murray (no matter how tiny a part-like Zombieland) gets an instant thumbs up from me!
I'd be interested to hear what you think of G.Hackman's writing, I really have no idea what to expect from it!
Oh, and thanks for the linkage!
@Kate – The reviews of Falling Skies have been generally positive, but I will let you know what I think when I check it out this week.
@Kayleigh – The Royal Tennenbaums will always be one of my favorites. I'll make sure to give you the report on how Hackman stacks up as a writer.
Yey!