Category Archives: Popular Culture

Four Foolproof Ways to Become a Rich, Famous, and Critically-Acclaimed Novelist

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Greg Olear

Against the wishes of his editors, agents, publicists, and fellow novelists, Greg Olear reveals publishing’s best-kept secrets. Continue reading →

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Disappearing

Posted on May 15, 2013 by John Tottenham

Wherein John Tottenham presides over the gentrification of a Los Angeles that may never have existed, along with the attention of a desirable young woman. Continue reading →

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Like This Essay

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Art Edwards

Art Edwards on the places where Person and Persona divurge. Continue reading →

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Goodnight, Sweet Print

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Ted Heller

Novelist Ted Heller asks: e-book or not e-book? Continue reading →

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One Direction, One Survivor

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Greg Olear

Greg Olear spots a boy band trend. Continue reading →

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Beating a Manly Retreat

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Janet Steen

Sometimes a man needs an outbuilding. Continue reading →

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The Agony and the Ecstasy of PBS Kids

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Patrick Wensink

Patrick Wensink’s Top 10 educational cartoons playing right now. Continue reading →

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