September 30, 2015

Wednesday Writing Wisdom (27) Kurt Vonnegut





“Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college.”



Kurt Vonnegut
 (1922 - 2007)
 Curious facts about
 Though notoriously pessimistic, Kurt Vonnegut’s first wife was his elementary school sweetheart. Vonnegut and Jane Cox met when they were both in kindergarten at a private school in Indianapolis called the Orchard School.

Kurt Vonnegut was allegedly challenged to a duel by Verlin Cassill, a graduate and former teacher at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Cassill proposed the duel take place on North Linn Street in Iowa City, in front of the Hamburg Inn.

 Kurt Vonnegut majored in chemistry, biology, and anthropology in turn but he never finished any of those degrees. During a speech made to students at Cornell, Vonnegut told the assembly if they truly wished to anger their parents, they should pursue the arts.



His graduate thesis was rejected. Enrolled at the University of Chicago in pursuit of a master's in anthropology, Vonnegut submitted a thesis on the similarities between cubist painters and the leaders of Native American uprisings in the 19th century. Kind of a weird topic – and the university thought so, too, because they rejected it as unprofessional. Decades later, the university awarded him a degree, citing his novel Cat's Cradle as his thesis (even though he didn't submit it as such). 



He once gave grades to all his novels. Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat's Cradle got A-pluses, while Happy Birthday, Wanda June got a dismal D. None of his books received a failing grade, but the book in which he offered the marks, Palm Sunday, received a C. He noted that he wasn't grading his books in comparison to other authors, but just in relation to each other.

 
His graduate thesis was rejected. It's not unusual to hear a story about a great luminary who failed before he or she succeeded, and Vonnegut is one of them. Enrolled at the University of Chicago in pursuit of a master's in anthropology, Vonnegut submitted a thesis on the similarities between cubist painters and the leaders of Native American uprisings in the 19th century. OK, yes, kind of a weird topic – and the university thought so, too, because they rejected it as unprofessional. Decades later, the university awarded him a degree, citing his novel Cat's Cradle as his thesis (even though he didn't submit it as such). - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/news/legends-and-legacies/10-facts-about-kurt-vonnegut/3162/#sthash.8mfdyyZn.dpuf
His graduate thesis was rejected. It's not unusual to hear a story about a great luminary who failed before he or she succeeded, and Vonnegut is one of them. Enrolled at the University of Chicago in pursuit of a master's in anthropology, Vonnegut submitted a thesis on the similarities between cubist painters and the leaders of Native American uprisings in the 19th century. OK, yes, kind of a weird topic – and the university thought so, too, because they rejected it as unprofessional. Decades later, the university awarded him a degree, citing his novel Cat's Cradle as his thesis (even though he didn't submit it as such). - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/news/legends-and-legacies/10-facts-about-kurt-vonnegut/3162/#sthash.8mfdyyZn.dpuf

September 24, 2015

Paranormal Romance Thursday Tour


Just a few lines to let those who are regularly following my blog that, for 12 weeks,  on Thursdays  I will host Paranormal Romance Thursday Tour. Starting with 1st October and till 17th December you will find here a different author who brings to our attention her  story.




 Ghosts and vampires, werewolves and wizards, dragons, witches, a modern day Sandman   and faes will accompany us along the road.
 Authors from all over the world - Australia, Canada, Europe, South Africa and the United States of America - bring to your attention their captivating stories.

 You have, above, a  covers teaser. It includes all the books taking part in the tour.  Don't forget to visit my blog and all the other authors who take part. Enjoy!