Monthly Archives: August 2007

Tehano

August 31, 2007
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Allen Wier’s epic Texas novel, Tehano, is the sort of book you have to carve time out for, but it’s definitely worth the investment. There are plenty of passages you’ll want to linger over. The sense of place is distinct, the characters complex and engaging. Booklist calls it “an epic retelling of a pivotal juncture in American history. Never prettied up or romanticized, this rambling slice of Americana reflects all the passion, violence, and volatility of a country on the brink of self-realization.” And the Denver Post says that, though Lonesome Dove is hard to beat, “Allen Wier’s epic...

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Bat Segundo Interview

August 30, 2007
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Mr. Segundo recently interviewed me in San Francisco, prior to moving out East. You can listen to the podcast here. Here’s Mr. Segundo’s roundup of the subjects we discussed: The relationship of research to plotting, author character qualities and protagonist character qualities, Alabama, San Francisco landmarks, the Richmond District, emasculated men who live in restored Victorians, using simple character names, writing in multiple short chapters, contrapuntal searching, disappearances, beaches and sand dollars, waves and warning signs at Ocean Beach, surfing, photography, on how location influences emotional experience of character, days and calendaring, forensic artists, and the Year of Fog...

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shaker

August 28, 2007
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The earthquake that just jolted my house in San Francisco was a mild 3.0, epicenter 37.861°N, 122.246°W. Details at US Geological Survey.

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Did you feel that?

August 28, 2007
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We just had a tremor.

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Who Knew

August 26, 2007
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SFGirl By Bay is full of surprises. In response to a meme today, she posted several odd & fascinating bits about herself (which reminds me, I owe Jordan a meme). Turns out SFgirlbybay lives in Herb Caen’s old apartment, shared her Brownie troupe days with Princess Leah, and starred in a Cold Power laundry detergent commercial when she was 8 years old. This reminded me of one of the first things I learned about my husband, Kevin Phelan. When I met him almost exactly 12 years ago and was grilling him about his background (I knew within a few...

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