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  Looking for a Writer's Group?

  I saw your posting about the Monday evening group at the Natick library. Can you tell me more about the group (style of writing, volume/productivity), and whether there's still space for one more? I am eager for a group to help me get my finished novel (mainstream/literary) to the next level -- I take seriously commitment to a group, and give very thoughtful/thorough feedback...  Thanks! nichole@nbernier.com

  Posted 13 Sep 08 in the narrative ark

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  What are you reading?

  I just finished Anne Enright's The Gathering, and was thrilled by the way she introduces the unexpected on just about every page, which provides a little jolt, makes you reread to make sure you’re understanding her correctly (e.g. she can't go for a late-night drive because her wine glass won't fit in the Saab's cupholder).  Also her unsparing and unsentimental descriptions of her young daughters -- so fresh. Before that, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, so rewarding for the odd detail unsheathed subtly at just the right time. I'm about to put down Dear American Airlines; it just doesn't deliver for me the way the review suggested.

  Posted 10 Jul 08 in the narrative ark