Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Urban Glad Caught on Film

Yes, this was Halloween, 2009. And Sienna dressed up as…Lyn. *

Friday, October 30th, 2009

One Good Shot

Here, I might write something about the artist almost engaged in life. Or not. * * * * * * For now, this: // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ writePost(); // ]]> Bob Dylan Photo: Barry Feinstein NYTs ... more »

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Okay, this one isn’t cool, but it’s cool that you take the time to read it…

Recession Drives Surge in Youth Runaways New York Times, October 25, 2009 Monica Almeida/The New York Times Clinton Anchors, 18, in Medford, Ore., has been on his own, living in the streets and camping in the woods since he was... more »

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Reading Is My Superpower Interview

From Annie Frisbie at the blog Reading Is My Superpower Girl in the Arena–Interview with Lise Haines October 13th, 2009 · As part of the tour for Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines, I’m very excited to present this interview with... more »

Monday, October 19th, 2009

PRAISE FROM BOOKLIST AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

“In a not-too-distant future Boston, 18-year-old Lyn has come of age in the male-dominated, corporate-controlled culture of the neo-gladiator lifestyle. All seven of her fathers were champion Glads, trained warriors in the style of their ancient Roman predecessors. Lyn’s mother... more »

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Lyn G.’s Playlist

Here’s Lyn’s playlist for when she’s in training:

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

SALON.COM INTERVIEW

Click here to read the Steve Almond interview, asking questions about the Glad life, on Salon.

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Salon.com Interview

Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 10:06 PDT Girl, you’ll be a bloodthirsty gladiator soonGirl in the Arena” is like nothing you’ve ever read. Lise Haines’ new novel is about the rise of a modern gladiator culture in America, in which fights... more »

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

A Chance to Rant: about RULES

You have to see this video. This one’s for the rule breakers out on Planet Earth. (Just DON’T do this at home!) RULES. Have you ever stopped to think about how many rules you’re expected to follow in a single... more »

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Author Q&A’s and Writing Exercises

Here are links to author Q&A’s and two books on fiction writing exercises along with short essays I wrote: Fiction Illuminations, by Sherry Ellis, Red Hen Press (This book focuses on my first two novels, and craft and process questions... more »