Interview by Julie Chibbaro Beacon, N.Y. is a small but fertile city. We have lots of fresh food and creative people. When those two come together, the results can be magical. Emily and Matt Clifton are two such creative people. They're not professional chefs, but they love to cook, and they've managed to share their … Continue reading Beacon’s Own Nerds with Knives: Emily and Matt Clifton
I feel that one of the roles of an artist is to be the Greek chorus, to call attention, and say, in a beautiful, compelling way, “we need to examine this. We need to look at our mistakes.”
What makes a writer a writer? Is it how many publications you have had? The writing awards or accolades you’ve gotten, or number of book copies you’ve sold? I don’t think so. I haven’t got any of those things yet, but I feel very comfortable calling myself a writer. Here is why.
I love living in the Hudson Valley. It’s beautiful. It’s full of inspiration. The people are interesting and the food is fantastic. So why, when I think about submitting my work, do I not think of starting at home?
By Linda Pratt It’s always interesting when people ask what I do professionally. I tell them that I’m a literary agent, and, more often than not, the next question is: What publisher do you work for? This very question shows me how little most people really know about the down and dirty parts of an … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Literary Agent
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