We’ve all got a favorite bar or restaurant. The particularly popular ones have become landmarks for their cities, drawing customers from across the country. Many of our favorite writers had bars that they frequented themselves. The long list of highly regarded authors who were notorious drinkers includes such names as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hunter S. Thompson, and John Cheever, to name just a few. As it turns out, though, there are quite a few bars and restaurants scattered from coast to coast, who’s names pay homage to famous writers and their works. Would the authors approve of such tributes? No one …
George Orwell has fans all across the globe, spanning content to content. Several of his novels and short stories, such as Animal Farm or 1984, are still taught in schools, decades after being published. Though Orwell passed away, his work lives on through the many scholars and literature buffs who admire him. All such fans, though, are about to have a brand new reason to visit his stomping grounds in London. The BBC announced plans to erect a statue of Orwell outside its company headquarters in London. Before finding success as a novelist, Orwell spent two years working as a journalist for BBC. …
Most of us would go above and beyond to meet our favorite authors. We cram into overly crowded bookstores just to get a glimpse of them or wait in line for hours just to meet them for a few seconds, maybe even get a book signed. For some lucky college students, though, going to class means getting to spend time with the writer’s work they so admire. We don’t always realize it, but many of today’s most popular authors work as college professors as well. Neil Gaiman Image courtesy of vulture.com Tucked away in the countryside of upstate New York, …
The publishing world has long been struggling with diversity. It is a historically difficult environment for people of color to establish themselves in. While there are notable exceptions, the industry has been largely dominated by white writers for generations. As our society evolves, the industry is starting to see this dynamic shift, with new faces bringing diversity to all areas of publishing. The fight is far from over, though. As of recent, more authors of color are getting published, however, this change has called attention to a new problem: There is a huge shortage of published female authors of color. A …
Towering above Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, The Chelsea Hotel stands alone as a true city landmark. It isn’t just located in the heart of the city; this hotel has been described by some as the heart of New York’s artistic community. In a city of beautiful and noteworthy hotels, it has become notorious as host to many a multitude of creatives, including those who write. For generations, scores of writers, poets, and musicians have frequented The Chelsea and many have even taken up residence there at one time or another. This establishment didn’t just host these writers; it’s said to have inspired some …
