Fiction author Robin Brande talks about writing, reading, and other vital matters

For writers, readers, and independent thinkers–book talk for readers and writers, life chats when we need them, writers’ motivational articles, secret behind-the-scenes stories from the publishing trenches, and more.

My favorite videos

J.K. Rowling’s commencement speech at Harvard

Christian the Lion

Steve Jobs’ commencement speech at Stanford

My favorite rhythm section (oh, but the toothbrush part–*shudder*)

Stephen King enjoying his rewrites

How a book is made

And these three I’m not proud of, but they totally crack me up:

Mr. Really Really Bad, Etc.

Mr. Silent, Etc.

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