Sep 21, 2024 | Current Ned Note, Fantasy, On Writing, Past Notes
J.R.R. Tolkien published his famous novel The Hobbit on September 21st, 1937. That was 87 years ago today. Tolkien’s little story was soon seen as destined for greatness. The book won a prize from the NewYork Herald Tribune and was soon nominated for a Carnegie...
Aug 30, 2024 | Current Ned Note, On Writing, Past Notes
Steve Silberman (1957 – 2024) I’m sad today. I’m sad because I just heard that my friend Steve Silberman is gone. I didn’t expect him to die. I don’t think anyone expects to die. I especially don’t expect my friends to go away at...
Jul 30, 2024 | Current Ned Note, Past Notes
A summer reverie in Italy with my family this August. An amazing trip… and I wrote many long and elaborate journal entries (which no doubt will lead to a novel set in Italy one of these days…). For now, enjoy a few photos from our adventures!
May 27, 2024 | Book Media, Current Ned Note, On Books, On Writing, Past Notes
I was honored to be asked to be this year’s Judge for the Willow Springs Press 2024 Spokane Prize for Short Fiction. After reading all the entries with great diligence, I selected Nightwatch by Mathew Goldberg, and in concert with the Willow Springs team,...
Mar 5, 2024 | Current Ned Note, On Writing, Past Notes
New Book News! In recent months, I’ve been writing a memoir… and I’ve now completed a first draft. Tentatively titled “Seven Deaths,” the story interweaves my own near-death experiences over the years with my stumbling, staggering,...
Feb 2, 2024 | Current Ned Note, On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
First great read of the New Year! This wonderful, amazing, powerful insightful novel tells a story of our generation. I’ve longed for a novel that is this all-encompassing, this full of heart, and this honest about the current media environment in which we live....
