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The M Word

Blessed is the beast that knows its purpose.”Initial response to my novella “WOOD” – the expected witticisms regarding the title notwithstanding – has been tremendously positive … if a bit puzzling.  Nothing to complain about, you understand. Book critics at what used to be referred to as the “little and literary” journals have always been very generous to me in their use of the M word. There’ve been about a dozen reviews, and links can be found here:…See More
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WEIRD RELATIONSHIPS

A writer, any writer, has a weird relationship with the critics. No matter how often we insist that we write for ourselves alone, we’re all of us constantly compelled (however surreptitiously) to find out whether the press has validated our talents or not. I’ve never known a writer this wasn’t true of … never known a writer who couldn’t be plunged into the blackest despair by a bad review or who wouldn’t feel elated over a good one. I don’t care how healthy the person’s ego, how centered he or…See More
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Robert Dunbar is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including WILLY and MARTYRS & MONSTERS.
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The M Word

Blessed is the beast that knows its purpose.”



Initial response to my novella “WOOD” – the expected witticisms regarding the title notwithstanding – has been tremendously positive … if a bit puzzling.  Nothing to complain about, you understand. Book critics at what used to be referred to as the…

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Posted on April 25, 2012 at 1:17pm

WEIRD RELATIONSHIPS

A writer, any writer, has a weird relationship with the critics. No matter how often we insist that we write for ourselves alone, we’re all of us constantly compelled (however surreptitiously) to find out whether the press has validated our talents or not. I’ve never known a writer this wasn’t true of … never known a writer who couldn’t be plunged into the blackest despair by a bad review or who wouldn’t feel elated over a…

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Posted on April 23, 2012 at 4:35pm

after birth

We love all our children equally.

 

Yeah. Uh huh.

 

It’s just that some of them are more equal than others.

 

No, wait. That’s not what I meant to say. I…

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Posted on April 20, 2012 at 12:32pm

Illuminating Darkness

Can horror ever be literature?

 

Obviously, Henry James thought so. So did Jane Austen and Edith Wharton. For that matter, so did William Faulkner. And Willa Cather. And Elizabeth Bowen. The list goes on and on. Extraordinary writers have…

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Hi, and welcome to Book Blogs! I'm new here, too, but I love the place already. If there's anything you want to know, feel free to ask me! (:

Anyway, I have two blogs: {This Girl Reads} and [Cover to Cover], and I'd love it if you'd check them out. I'd love to follow your blog, so leave my a link to it! 

Hope you're having a great day. (:

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I just want to welcome you to our home here in Book Blogs..! I hope you enjoy your stay in here. If there's anything you need that I could help you with, don't hesitate to contact me through pm and if you want you can also find me in twitter @hinata_47. 

 

If you have time, I hope you can visit my blog Journey with Books

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At 4:32pm on April 9, 2012, Kelli Wheelwright said…

Welcome to Book Blogs!

I am so glad you have come to join us! It can be a bit overwhelming around here at first, Don't hesitate to ask questions- At least until you get your bearings! I am more then happy to help!

We are also looking for any one interested in being a regular contributor on our blog! Monthly, Weekly, Bi- Weekly... we are flexible! Choose whatever book you would like to review, unfortunately we do not provide the books at this time. Know someone (adult or child) or are you interested in writing book reviews or providing author interviews and other book related content for our site? Family Friendly reviews of any genre are considered! If you are interested, email me at ekfamilybooks(at)yahoo(dot)com so that I can send you a copy of our blog post template to get you started!

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At 11:50am on April 9, 2012,
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Ron Wyn
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Hi Robert and welcome! Hope you enjoy Book Blogs as much as I do. If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know. Also, when you have the time, please check out my blog at irregulartherapy.blogspot.com and website at http://www.irregulartherapy.com.

 

Best!

At 11:19am on April 9, 2012,
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Catalina Egan
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Hello Robert Dunbar,
Welcome to Book Blogs, I have forged many friendships here with avid readers and prolific writers. We help each other out and have a great time while we do so. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.
Archway to Acknowledgement is a group that can increase your following on twitter if you are interested in that.
I have joined many groups that fit the topics I write about and that can help me market my debut novel and prepare me for the one I am working on now. If you get a chance please check out http://www.TheBridgeofDeaths.com a Historical, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance.
I hope you enjoy Book Blogs as much as I have,
Catalina

At 10:15am on April 9, 2012, The Coffee Bar said…

Hi, Robert!

Welcome to Book Blogs! I'm Kate, a young adult author published by Crescent Moon Press and Entangled. When you have the time, please come and visit me at Reads, Reviews, Recommends by clicking on my blog button below to learn more about my writing:

 

I would love to hear from you. 

Sincerely, 

Kate

At 8:44am on April 9, 2012, Scarlett Rains said…

Welcome to Book Blogs.  You will enjoy it here.  We are a very supportive group who help one another out whenever possible.  Please, stop by my blog at http://scarlettrainssistersoftheheartsblog.blogspot.com/  and leave a comment with your blog link, Face book and Twitter links and I’ll make sure to find & follow you to help you get started.  You will find all of my links on my blog so you can do the same for me if you’d like.  :)   All the best to you.

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Hello!  Welcome to Book Blogs.  I am a fairly new member myself, but have found everyone on here very helpful and very friendly.  :-)  Stop by my blog when you have time:  http://angiesangelsrkids-furkids.blogspot.com/

At 5:24am on April 9, 2012,
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Dominika (disincentive) Gołąb
said…
Hello! Welcome to Book Blogs.

I'm new too but I already found nice and helpful people here :)
Check out my blog, and follow me if you want - if you do and leave me a comment with your blog address I'll follow you back.
Have a nice day!

Disincentive @ http://disincentive-reviews.blogspot.com
 
 
 

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