A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea.

I was happy to run across this article about the supremely fascinating 18th-century writer, Laetitia Pilkington. If you’ve never heard of her, this is a great place to start your acquaintance!

Modern Wit [Poetry Foundation]

[Book Nerd Links] Old Masters at the Top of Their Game

Posted on October 28, 2014 by maedez

Old Masters at the Top of Their Game [The New York Times Magazine]

These people are, simply, extraordinary. Their dedication to their work is awe-inspiring.

[Book Nerd Links] Five for Friday

Posted on October 24, 2014 by maedez

In a Bookstore in Paris [Vanity Fair]
Sofiya Tolstoy’s Defense [The New Yorker]
When Walt Whitman Met Oscar Wilde [New Republic]
6 Rare Images of Mark Twain [Huff Post Books]
Writers and Their Dachshunds [Huff Post Books]

[Book Nerd Links] Birds on Book Covers

Posted on October 10, 2014 by maedez

Birds on Book Covers @ The Casual Optimist

I love this!

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!