PAUL AUSTER (1947-Died April 30th 2024,at 77). American writer and film director. His notable works include The New York Trilogy (1987), Moon Palace (1989), The Music of Chance (1990), The Book of Illusions (2002), The Brooklyn Follies (2005),  Invisible (2009), Sunset Park (2010), Winter Journal (2012), and 4 3 2 1 (2017). His books have been translated into more than forty languages.Paul Auster - Wikipedia

Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld: Book review.

This was my fourth Curtis Sittenfeld novel and whilst it ranks fourth in her extraordinary canon of work that in no means consigns it to mediocrity. Far from it. It’s a 500+ page story about twin sisters from St Louis who lead different paths in their lives (different attitudes, different body types, different adoption of their inherited skill). The larger and more free spirited of the two. Vi,…

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in my defense, your honor, I didn't babygirlify that man. he did it to himself

this shit has got to be a new lyrical low for ms tswift this is insanity. also the diss track about kim k where she said her mum wanted her to die ?! 💀

like the beef is dead its frosted over its gone its been 8 years 😭😭

On May 20, 1944, the American Academy of Arts & Letters and the National Institute of Arts & Letters honored four distinguished Americans: editor and publisher Samuel S. McClure (McClure's magazine), novelists Willa Cather and Theodore Dreiser, and actor, singer, and social activist Paul Robeson.

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Marsha Hunt photographed at Double Bay Today (1981). 

"Truth is as terrible as death but harder to find."

Philip Kindred Dick, often referred to by his initials PKD, was an American science fiction writer. He wrote 44 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. 

Born: 16 December 1928, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 2 March 1982, Santa Ana, California, United States

Influential Works: Philip K. Dick's impact on science fiction is profound, with several of his works adapted into popular films. "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" served as the basis for the iconic film "Blade Runner," directed by Ridley Scott. The movie's success helped cement Dick's reputation in mainstream culture.

Personal Struggles: Dick faced numerous personal challenges throughout his life, including financial difficulties and mental health issues. His struggles with mental health and experiences with hallucinations and visions heavily influenced his writing, contributing to the surreal and introspective nature of many of his works.

Prolific Output: Despite his personal challenges, Dick maintained a remarkably prolific writing career. He wrote 44 novels and over 100 short stories during his lifetime. His ability to produce imaginative and thought-provoking content at such a high volume is a testament to his dedication to the craft of writing.

Philosophical Themes: Dick's works often explore philosophical and metaphysical themes, challenging the boundaries of reality and identity. Questions about what is real, the nature of consciousness, and the impact of technology on humanity are recurring motifs in his stories, reflecting his deep interest in these subjects.

Posthumous Recognition: While he faced financial struggles during his lifetime, Philip K. Dick gained increased recognition after his death. His influence on science fiction literature and the exploration of complex philosophical ideas have earned him a lasting legacy. The Philip K. Dick Award, established in 1982, is given annually to outstanding science fiction works in paperback original format, honoring his contributions to the genre.

CORMAC MCCARTHY (1933-Died June 13th 2023,at 89).American writer who authored twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, spanning the Western and postapocalyptic genres. He was known for his graphic depictions of violence and his unique writing style, recognizable by a sparse use of punctuation and attribution. McCarthy is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelists.McCarthy was born in Providence, Rhode Island, although he was raised primarily in Tennessee. In 1951, he enrolled in the University of Tennessee, but dropped out to join the U.S. Air Force. His debut novel, The Orchard Keeper, was published in 1965. Awarded literary grants, McCarthy was able to travel to southern Europe, where he wrote his second novel, Outer Dark (1968). Suttree (1979), like his other early novels, received generally positive reviews, but was not a commercial success. A MacArthur Fellowship enabled him to travel to the American Southwest, where he researched and wrote his fifth novel, Blood Meridian (1985). Although it initially garnered a lukewarm critical and commercial reception, it has since been regarded as his magnum opus, with some labeling it the Great American Novel.McCarthy first experienced widespread success with All the Pretty Horses (1992), for which he received both the National Book Award,and the National Book Critics Circle Award. It was followed by The Crossing (1994) and Cities of the Plain (1998), completing the Border Trilogy. His 2005 novel No Country for Old Men received mixed reviews. His 2006 novel The Road won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction.Many of McCarthy's works have been adapted into film. The 2007 film adaptation of No Country for Old Men was a critical and commercial success, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The films All the Pretty Horses, The Road, and Child of God were also adapted from his works of the same names, and Outer Dark was turned into a 15-minute short. McCarthy had a play adapted into a 2011 film, The Sunset Limited.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormac_McCarthy

Sanctuary, a novel by William Faulkner. (New York: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, [1931]. First edition, first printing.)

me trying to explain why apocalypse byler x will byers with a gun s5 agenda wouldn't be fan-service bc s4 (and even s1) already hinted at it

The true novelist is a man gone a little mad with the life of his times. If he be at all sensitive to the life about him, and that life be crude, the figure that emerges will be crude and will crudely express itself. We shall, I am sure, have much crude, blundering American writing before the gift of beauty and subtlety in prose shall honestly belong to us.

— Sherwood Anderson, from ‘An Apology for Crudity’ [1917].

Ernest Hemingway and his (second) wife, Pauline Pfeiffer, as they arrived in New York aboard the liner Paris, April 3, 1934. They returned after a three-month vacation in eastern Africa, hunting lions.

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Marsha Hunt performing at the Isle of Wight Music Festival in August 1969.

All women speak two languages:

the language of men and the language of silent suffering.

Some women speak a third,

the language of queens.

所有女性都會說兩種語言：

人類說的話和用沉默煎熬表述的話。

有些女人則說第三種，

女王的話。 😆🤭

─ Mohja Kahf, The Marvelous Women

(b. 1967 她是敘利亞裔美國詩人，小說家和教授。She's a Syrian-American poet, novelist, and professor. )

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'Queen Of the Night' by Marjorie Miller published in The Tatler, 1931, p. 27 © Illustrated London News/Mary Evans Picture Library.

📌 Marjorie Miller, or Marjorie Janet Miller (1897, Woodford Green, London — 1936). She was a British artist known for art nouveau drawings of women. Her most popular drawings are “Spring's Promise” (1930) and “Queen of the Night” (1931). She also illustrated children's books.

Prompt of the Week

"Daycare"

Daycare is a place that provides care for a child, sort of like babysitting. You could literally set your story in a daycare, or you could just base it off general ideas from that theme. Perhaps the duty of keeping a child alive and safe.

The piece written to this prompt will be available on my Patreon this Saturday!