Books & Authors - March 2007

I've read several answers here (and essays elsewhere) that use the phrase "Travel is broadening" or some variation thereof. My question is this: how many people recognize the source of the quote as being from Sinclair Lewis' story by the same name? If you recognize it, do you find it ironic the way people often use the phrase?

2007-03-24 15:58:39 · 2 answers · asked by Tomteboda 4

Do I need to know the greek gods? What time period is it set in? Wars? Society? Culture? Anything would help. Have a feeling its gonna be a confusing read. Thanks

2007-03-24 15:53:23 · 9 answers · asked by ]{ane 1

I know i asked this but looking for other peoples opinions

2007-03-24 15:46:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 15:43:03 · 3 answers · asked by avanowhereusa 1

I need a title for my story about a violent boy with multiple personality disorder. So far, I have two ideas...

-Two faced
-Double vision

Any other ideas? THANKS!!! I can post more of the plot if it would help.

2007-03-24 15:42:54 · 11 answers · asked by Hayley L 1

So, I used to love writing poetry and stories. All of a sudden 3 months ago, I had no insperation and now I have not written in 3 months! Maybe I get bored writing because i have no ideas?? Do you have any tips or advice for staying intrested?? This is one this i love to do the most. Thanks

2007-03-24 15:26:32 · 10 answers · asked by I luv me some chris breezy 2

2007-03-24 15:17:44 · 5 answers · asked by James 4

Don't use, O'Henry's, 'Gift of the Magi', or 'Jacobs Ladder' or, 'Incident at Owl Creek Bridge'

2007-03-24 15:02:55 · 21 answers · asked by Farley 2

I'm a first time author, under eighteen, have written a fantasy novel and can't afford an agent. What publishing company would work with me best?

2007-03-24 14:58:44 · 6 answers · asked by Crystal 1

Since I am a man of the world, I have been told by friends and others that I should write two or three books on my life with woman??? I have thought about it plenty of times, and I have had many amazing things happen to me through the years. I don't know if I should invest in it. I have been with many woman and have no problems getting them, or keeping them. I have even had woman bring woman to me, or share my time with there girls. I have learned a lot about all of the different types and some what about what woman want. I do have a lot of golden rules that I could share with others in my book. What do u think and how much should I reveal in the book.

2007-03-24 14:40:31 · 6 answers · asked by tiger 2

preferably lesser known books

2007-03-24 14:39:42 · 30 answers · asked by ladykhalia 4

2007-03-24 14:36:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The book is non-fiction. I only know that it has something to do with positive vs negative thinking.

2007-03-24 14:29:31 · 7 answers · asked by Jimmy 3

This question is from the books "Twilight" and "New Moon" by Stephenie Meyer.

2007-03-24 14:22:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did gerard way of my chemical romance is died???i think that is not true,,,,,you think that is true???tell me the truth!pls...

2007-03-24 14:19:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where can I find Harry Potter books to read online.

2007-03-24 14:13:04 · 2 answers · asked by carol m 1

in the story a young girl gets cancer. i remember one of the book covers is her holding a teddy bear. she has reddish hair i believe. also i remember in another book by this author a girl who wakes up one morning to find that she has to care for a newborn baby... can someone help me im going to go crazy if i cant remember !!

2007-03-24 14:01:18 · 4 answers · asked by kaylaaa 2

Jade Green, I got it yesterday and finished it today, because it was so good! Please give your thoughts and opinions on this book.
I really liked how the author detailed her book.

2007-03-24 13:49:49 · 6 answers · asked by cutiekiah 2

im gothic so i would really want one thats at least 100 pages and a good gothic author

2007-03-24 13:45:03 · 3 answers · asked by my_emo_romance 2

NOTE: I'M LOOKING FOR LEGIT ADVISE.

I have so many ideas and its sort of difficult to get all of them on paper. And that's sad too, because I'm a writer for a local newspaper. But novels are different. It's totally all my ideas and thoughts. Do I try to draft a story first or compile characters? If I have the characters would the story sort of come into its own? Are there any writers out there? If you are working or have worked on published material, what guidelines did you follow? What advise did you receive to help you get started?

THANKS IN ADVANCE

2007-03-24 13:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by Essence 4

I just sent in the money to buy the book Immortal verses from these guys, and I don't mind if it's scam as long as I get the book in the summer of 2007 like they said as well as the poem I wrote is in it, someone please let me know!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-24 13:41:33 · 13 answers · asked by TABITHA D 1

He broke his leg? and had to build a shelter and make a stove to survive. I would love to know the name of the book! Thanks!!

2007-03-24 13:24:22 · 2 answers · asked by samiam109 1

2007-03-24 13:11:51 · 3 answers · asked by John B, 2

The book is supposed to be about a particular man or even his biography regarding his life in the martinez, california area as an asparagus farmer. I have no names.

2007-03-24 13:09:15 · 1 answers · asked by doggie_dundee 3

I don't care how many there are just list them! I am so tired of picking up a book at the library and reading the summary and the plot or the writing stinks. I am not fond of the letters and IM books......Thanks for your answers!!!!
- ....Fallen....

2007-03-24 13:02:40 · 16 answers · asked by Rae-May 3

i have to write a horror/ scary story for school but i dont know what to write it about...please i need your help!

2007-03-24 12:59:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 12:57:44 · 4 answers · asked by Love always, Kortnei 6

I'm lost. I understand Shakespeare and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, but I can't make heads or tails of Charlotte Bronte. I am enjoying this book so far (I'm at chapter 8 right now), I'm stuck on one part, which is what advice did Helen give Jane help at all is greatly appreciated.

""If all the world hated you, and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved you, and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends."

"No; I know I should think well of myself; but that is not enough: if others don't love me I would rather die than live--I cannot bear to be solitary and hated, Helen. Look here; to gain some real affection from you, or Miss Temple, or any other whom I truly love, I would willingly submit to have the bone of my arm broken, or to let a bull toss me, or to stand behind a kicking horse, and let it dash its hoof at my chest--"

"Hush, Jane! you think too much of the love of human beings; you are too impulsive, too vehement...""

2007-03-24 12:57:17 · 2 answers · asked by BadRomance 2

I read an article in elementary school (12-15 years ago) that I'd like to find again. The author was Canadian, and he talked about how America was underappreciated for all the aid we've offered the world. I think it's often used in schools (some may call it propoganda). Thanks for any help you can offer.

2007-03-24 12:53:48 · 1 answers · asked by lovemedo 1

My grandma bought this book for me while we were on vacation last year. I have been reading it and it seems to make a very good point- the environmentalist's Bible. I do have respect for the environment so this has been an enjoyable book(but it was a little boring at times).

But the problem is the book is outdated- written over forty years ago. The threat of DDT and other pesticides has been greatly reduced since then, and I'm wondering if I should keep dwelling on the past. I really was really shooting at doing a report on a book of a more modern cause- like AIDS or someting. So, is Silent Spring as worthwhile as everyone says it is?

2007-03-24 12:50:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous