Norton Island Writers Workshop: Stephen King’s house and island arrival

It turned out that several workshop attendees were arriving to Bangor International Airport at around the same time, so once everyone had collected the baggage, we all jumped into Rob’s van (the island caretaker, who came to pick us up) to head to Jonesport to then take the boat to the island.

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Norton Island Writers Workshop: pre-arrival

What’s it like going to a writers workshop? Are these things worth the expense, time, and effort?

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My encounter with a farmer

I chatted with a farmer today. He’s probably around 80 years old, has a grip like iron, wears a hat and overalls, and has a bad back that aches him in the mornings, around noon, in the afternoon, and before going to bed.

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Blogging using the iPad

So here’s a quick test to see how easy it is to blog using the iPad.

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Version 2.5 Software Update for Amazon Kindle reader

Amazon has just released a new software update for your Kindle reader that brings a lot of great new features to the platform.

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Mushrooms grow where elves danced

They say that mushrooms grow where elves danced the night before.

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