Writers write what they can. The act of writing is a function that becomes effective only if it allows one to express one’s inner self. Italo Calvino, interviewed in the Paris Review in 1983. It’s Calvino’s birthday today! (via kickstarter)

TV Review: About a boy

Based on the best-selling Nick Hornby novel comes the series “About a Boy,” it’s a different kind of coming-of-age story created for television by Jason Katims (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”). The series stars Minnie Driver, David Walton, Al Madrigal, Annie Mumolo & Benjamin Stockham. Premise: Will Freeman lives a charmed existence. After writing a hit song, he was … Continue reading TV Review: About a boy

I am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Fugitive | Release date

I am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Fugitive is the companion ebook novella to the “I am Number Four” series by Pittacus Lore. Premise: This novella picks up with Mark racing to Dulce, New Mexico, evading capture from both the Mogadorians and the FBI. On the road, his mysterious new ally - a fellow … Continue reading I am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Fugitive | Release date