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[Book Nerd News] MC Beaton Dies at 83

Posted on January 2, 2020 by maedez

MC Beaton, prolific author who created the phlegmatic PC Hamish Macbeth and the amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin–obituary [THE TELEGRAPH]
Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin creator MC Beaton dies aged 83 [BBC]

A Contemplative Ellen Glasgow

Posted on March 7, 2017 by maedez

I love both the quiet, contemplative quality of this photo of the American novelist and the layered textures/patterns of the various fabrics.

Ellen Glasgow

A Quote and a Photo in Honor of Faith Baldwin’s Birthday

Posted on October 1, 2016 by maedez

American novelist Faith Baldwin was born on 1 October 1893.

Here she is as a young woman, posing with a blurry dog:

Faith Baldwin, circa 1910-1915

“Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.”-Faith Baldwin

Happy Birthday, Herman!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by maedez

Famous bearded gent Herman Melville was born on 1 August 1819:

Herman Melville, 1885

Two Jean Toomer Quotes

Posted on December 12, 2015 by maedez

“Acceptance of prevailing standards often means we have no standards of our own.”-Jean Toomer

“We do not possess imagination enough to sense what we are missing.”-Jean Toomer

Three Chapters: Agatha Christie

Posted on September 15, 2015 by maedez

Agatha Christie as a Child

Agatha Christie, 1925

Agatha Christie, 1970s

Agatha Christie: 15 September 1890-12 January 1976

So Long, Marie!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by maedez

Marie Corelli died on 21 April 1924:

Portrait of Marie Corelli by F. Adrian

“No one is contented in this world, I believe. There is always something left to desire, and the last thing longed for always seems the most necessary to happiness.”-Marie Corelli, A Romance of Two Worlds

Writers in Art: George Sand by Auguste Charpentier

Posted on December 1, 2014 by maedez

George Sand by Auguste Charpentier, 1838:

George Sand by Auguste Charpentier, 1838

[Alternative Muses] Goodbye, Mr. Sinclair!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by maedez

Upton Sinclair died on 25 November 1968.

A Young Upton Sinclair. Bain Collection. Library of Congress.

11 April: John O’Hara

Posted on April 11, 2014 by maedez

John O’Hara died on 11 April 1970.

John O’Hara, 1945

“They say great themes make great novels…but what these young writers don’t understand is that there is no greater theme than men and women.”-John O’Hara

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!