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Gustave Flaubert … the martyr of style
Originally posted on Routine Matters:
Gustave Flaubert … the martyr of style Gustave Flaubert (1821~1880) was an influential French novelist who was perhaps the leading exponent of literary realism in his country. He is known especially for his first published novel, Madame Bovary (1857), for his Correspondence, and for his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. Flaubert believed in, and pursued, the…
Phyllis Pearsall – inventor of the A-Z
Originally posted on Herstory – Katrina Mountfort's blog:
The subject of today’s blog post is an unusual one – a woman who set out to be an artist but her enduring legacy can be seen all over the UK in A-Z street atlases. Phyllis Gross was born in London in 1906 to wealthy though…
Join Me on a #MeetTheAuthor #EcoTour on the Fabulous St. Johns River
Originally posted on The Write Stuff:
Cruising the St. Johns Aboard the Naiad Start your new year off right! Spend two hours on the fabulous St. Johns River, surrounded by scenic beauty, fantastic birds and wildlife, and a bit of Florida history. Join me on Saturday, January 14, for a fun afternoon tour, with a …
Book Club Drama – Presidential Chronicles, #RRBC
Originally posted on Books By Nonnie:
Hello! Welcome to my new series: BOOK CLUB DRAMA – PRESIDENTIAL CHRONICLES. This is just my bit of hilarity to entertain you all. The short stories that you are about to read are fictional and not at all indicative of the way I feel as President of the phenomenal,…
Training a Writer’s Dog
Originally posted on Renae Rude – The Paranormalist:
Happy New Year everyone! When I last checked in, I’m sure I talked about my preparations for getting a second dog for Christmas. We felt, after our older dog’s cancer scare, that it was time to find him a companion. (Dozer is six.) After a hitch in the plans,…
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