What Can We Steal From Dinty W. Moore’s The Accidental Buddhist?
Creative Nonfiction

What Can We Steal From Dinty W. Moore’s The Accidental Buddhist?

Title of Work and its Form: The Accidental Buddhist: Mindfulness, Enlightenment, and Sitting Still, creative nonfiction Author: Dinty W. Moore Date of Work: 1997 Where the Work Can Be Found: The book can be purchased at fine bookstores everywhere.  You can also purchase the e-book version of The Accidental Buddhist.  (Also available on the Nook, … Continue reading »

What Can We Steal From Michael Shermer’s Why People Believe Weird Things?
Nonfiction

What Can We Steal From Michael Shermer’s Why People Believe Weird Things?

Title of Work and its Form:  Why People Believe Weird Things, nonfiction Author: Michael Shermer (on Twitter @michaelshermer) Date of Work: Originally published in 1997.  A revised and expanded edition was published in 2002. Where the Work Can Be Found:  You can purchase the book at fine bookstores everywhere!  I’m guessing that Dr. Shermer would … Continue reading »

What Can We Steal From Tom Perrotta’s The Wishbones?
Novel

What Can We Steal From Tom Perrotta’s The Wishbones?

Title of Work and its Form: The Wishbones, novel Author: Tom Perrotta Date of Work: 1997 Where the Work Can Be Found: The novel is available in paperback at all fine bookstores.  You should run out and buy it immediately.  You can also get the book from Amazon. Element of Craft We’re Stealing: Characterization Discussion: … Continue reading »