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Fiction and Truth. Not an Oxymoron

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Sandra Neily

Fiction and Truth Sandra Neily here, encouraging readers and authors to feel good about fiction and truth. It’s a mystery to me why essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote these lines: “Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.” I’m just grateful that … Continue reading →

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The Purpose and Future of Fiction

Posted on March 31, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

James Hayman:  There have been many dire predictions over the past few years that what we do and enjoy as writers and readers is doomed both as entertainment and art.  The arguments are simple. Today, as never before, the competition … Continue reading →

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Making It Real

Posted on March 1, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Jim Hayman:  Like most published writers, from time to time I’m invited to participate in a variety of literary events.  Readings and book signings at bookstores and libraries, panel discussions and larger scale events like the Summer Book Fair in … Continue reading →

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