Category Archives: Writing

Louise Penny, Radio, Painting & Writing

Posted on December 6, 2018 by tonyj126

I was privileged to ask Louise Penny a question at her book signing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, last night. First of all, I recommend going to see her if you have the chance. She tells a great story – both … Continue reading →

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Edna Ferber

Posted on July 28, 2018 by tonyj126

The author Adriana Trigiani turned me on to the writer Edna Ferber. Not personally – we’ve never met – but in a short passage in her novel, All the Stars in the Heavens. I discovered the novel and ultimately Ms. … Continue reading →

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Shocking Development: Electrified Chastity Belt Sales Soar in Wake of Trump Win

Posted on November 26, 2016 by tonyj126

A medieval device of female oppression has gotten a 21st century upgrade – and the designers are two women with newly minted engineering degrees from Michigan State University. Rachel Weinstein and Alexandra Cho came up with the concept four years … Continue reading →

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Darkened Windows – A Short Story

Posted on June 9, 2016 by tonyj126

Considering the stakes, it’s surprising that no one seemed to understand the implications of the legal campaign. The seeds were sown in the unexpectedly strong American response to the “Reclaim Our Glory” presidential slogan. The idea of turning back the … Continue reading →

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Mental Fidgeting

Posted on April 12, 2016 by tonyj126

That title comes from one of my favorite lines in Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist. “But his study was so dim and close, and it gave off the salty, inky smell of mental fidgeting. He walked in and felt overwhelmed … Continue reading →

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Favorite First Chapters: The Accidental Tourist

Posted on April 9, 2016 by tonyj126

While in Italy a month ago, I began writing a novella, or perhaps a novel. Actually, I began writing a short story based on this interesting idea I had a couple months ago, but I seem to be too verbose … Continue reading →

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