Category: Archive
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Book ‘Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair
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“Buy a book, stop a crook!” is the slogan for the second annual Book ‘Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair. The event will take place at Robeson Community College on February 23, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The event is free to attend, and over 40%…
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Pride and Prejudice Adaptations: Pride and Prejudice (2005)
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Among the many film adaptions of Pride and Prejudice, the 2005 version starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen has become one of the better known versions. Most Austen fans love this movie and are even known to reference this movie far more than the classic novel. This period piece remains…
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3 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
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Everyone has to write, whether it is for a school assignment, business meetings, or for pleasure, everyone has to write. But what happens when you get stuck, when you stare at a blank piece of paper or computer screen and cannot think of what to write next? Everyone experiences writer’s…
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“Warm Bodies” Novel and Movie Review
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*Potential Spoilers Since there is a worldwide fascination with living in a post-apocalyptic world, Isaac Marion’s novel Warm Bodies was brought to the silver screen at perfect timing. The story combines many genres, such as comedy, drama, adventure, romance, and action. It is one of the first times we see…
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Article: University Press of North Georgia Gears Up for an Exciting Semester
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Article from this week’s issue of The Steeple University Press of North Georgia Gears Up for an Exciting Semester By: Erin Democko Not many people know about the University Press, UNG’s hidden gem. The Press is located on the 3rd floor of the Chestatee Building, right off of the square.…
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Link-N-Blogs: Feb 15
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“Until recently, I was an ebook sceptic, see; one of those people who harrumphs about the ‘physical pleasure of turning actual pages’ and how ebook will ‘never replace the real thing’. Then I was given a Kindle as a present. That shut me up. Stock complaints about the inherent pleasure…
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Call for Submissions!
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Call for Submissions The University Press of North Georgia is now accepting submissions for Volume Three of the Stonepile Writers’ Anthology. The Stonepile Writers is a writing group based in Northeast Georgia, and they would like to invite writers from every corner to submit their previously unpublished works. Send in…
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Children’s Books: Our Top Picks
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Any reader can tell you that their love of books started with just one—one book that opened their eyes and imagination to the world. Most of those books are probably children’s books; books we loved that never really left us. Here are a few that were recommended by members at…