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—"The best works by living writers on the heart of New Orleans." Miz' Remy is the author of Annie.
Ever the very talented, outspoken, and controversial writer, Norman Mailer passed on this month.
This piece of his was first published in 2003 in The New York Review of Books.
While I heartily disagree with his main premise, as well as a number of other things, this essay should spark you to reactions - and maybe, some writing of your own in response.
At Common Dreams The White Man Unburdened.
The Armies of the Night: History as a Novel, the Novel as History.
Remember, if you are writing a book and in need of help, visit with me at Gentle Editing - Your Words - Your Way.
With this week the beginning of holiday thinking about gift giving, may I suggest a copy of my Loving available here for those on your list who wonder about the power of unconditional love to heal - even the wounds of war. My additional titles, Letty, Island Quilts, and Peace, Now are available by clicking on the link to your left. Do read the excerpts, and find the power of love to heal.
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Both Sides of the Wall: Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968 (Edited by Remy Benoit).
Read Jerry Wenstrom's review of Loving.
Rhea and Jordan Devereaux had it all: undying devotion, a tender love, and a grand passion. And then the Vietnam War separated them. Follow the course of their love across time and space. Journey with them through the steaming jungle; dance with the Mardi Gras revelers while revolution unseats Louis XVI and protestors on the Washington Mall scream, Hell, NO. We won't Go. Sail with Laffite's pirates into Devil's Isle and rejoice as an unconditional and timeless love emerges victorious.
Purchase a signed first edition of Loving for $20 including S&H:
