Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Noirest State: Akashic Books’ New Jersey Noir

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ed Battistella

I’m reading New Jersey Noir, the latest in the award-winning series of noir anthologies put out by Akashic Books. I’m a New Jersey native—from New Shrewsbury and later New Brunswick—so I’ve got a special interest in this one. Actually, I’m … Continue reading →

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Oh Mother! A guest post by Paul Michael Oliphant

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ed Battistella

You know the story of Hamlet—the King is killed by his brother Claudius, who usurps the throne and marries the Queen. Prince Hamlet discovers his uncle’s guilt through a visit from his father’s ghost, but he hesitates in exacting his … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Dennis Powers

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ed Battistella

Dennis Powers has worked in business, practiced law, and taught business law at Southern Oregon University. He has published eleven nonfiction works, five in the maritime field, and has recently embarked again on writing fiction. His non-fiction book, The Office … Continue reading →

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New York Times‘s Sam Anderson to visit Rogue Valley

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Ed Battistella

Later this month, New York Times writer Sam Anderson will be the featured speaker at the Jackson County Library Foundation’s Arts and Lecture Series at the North Medford High School Auditorium, September 29 at 7:30 pm. Anderson grew up in … Continue reading →

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