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May.06.2009 LitPark Interview with Lac Su Lac Su left his homeland of Vietnam under gunfire, and at age five, began his life in America in an apartment teeming with drugs and prostitutes. His memoir, I LOVE YOUS ARE FOR WHITE PEOPLE, tells the story of his search for a sense of worth and belonging from a violent father and local gangs. It’...	Mar.03.2009 Ann Kingman, Bookseller Today, I’d like you to meet Ann Kingman, a book lover, blogger, and District Sales Manager for one of the major publishing houses. We’ll be talking about what she does with your books in that window of time between turning in your final edits and seeing your book for sale. She’ll also share her...
Feb.06.2009 Monthly Wrap: How a Book Can Save a Kid Do you remember, when you were a kid, what it was like to walk through the cafeteria with your lunch tray or walk down the aisle of the bus, and kids are putting coats and backpacks across the empty seats so you can’t sit down? Remember that feeling? Or, say, you’re walking down the hallway at...	Feb.04.2009 LitPark Interview with Author/Illustrator Belle Yang Belle Yang is an author and painter whose honest words and vibrant illustrations tell stories about her Chinese history, the plight of immigrants in America, and the complex relationships between those we love. Join our conversation as we talk about art, repression, writing for children, and the...
Feb.02.2009 LitPark Question of the Month: Children's Books We're talking about our favorite children's books over at LitPark. Come join us! It's a friendly group, and the more voices, the more diverse the literary canon we'll build! LitPark.com P.S. Take a sneak peek at LitPark's February guest. Hint: She's at Red Room!	Jan.09.2009 When Patience is Required Years ago, when I left my job as a rape crisis counselor, I was presented with a plaque. In beautiful calligraphy, my co-workers had listed the qualities they valued most about me: Dedicated Somethingerother. Compassionate Listener. Some Other Things. Patient. I showed the plaque to Mr. Henderson,...
Jan.07.2009 LitPark Interview: Time and Newsweek Editorial Cartoonist talks about stamina, focus, and declining newspaper readers Today, over at LitPark, I'm talking with Jimmy Margulies, one of the last remaining political cartoonists with a steady newspaper gig. We're talking about the long road to a successful career in the arts, and some lessons he's learned along the way. And in case you missed Monday's Question of...	Jul.07.2008 Five annoying things about me This week in LitPark,Susan Henderson asked a simple question: What are your five most annoying habits. This caused me to sit back for at least ten seconds to consider mine. Here is what I posted at LitPark: I am a clutter magnet. I have a beautiful, roomy office with several storage cabinets and...
Apr.26.2008 www.LitPark.com LitPark is a literary playground for writers, artists, and anyone who feels at home in it. My hope is that the topics and the community will offer inspiration, support, a place to vent and gain helpful tips about the business. Every first Monday of the month, I ask a question that relates to the...