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Borges, Master of Nonfiction
Borges, Master of Nonfiction
By Tom Griggs
August 22, 2014

Best known for his intricate short stories, Jorge Luis Borges wrote considerably more — and some would say better — essays, articles and criticisms.

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Artifacts of Note: An Internet Exhibit of Author Memorabilia
Artifacts of Note: An Internet Exhibit of Author Memorabilia
By Freddie Moore
April 30, 2014

For readers who would steal one of Hemingway’s polydactyl cats if they could.

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10 Successful Writers Who Had Disabilities
10 Successful Writers Who Had Disabilities
By Michelle King
March 03, 2014

We honor Helen Keller meeting her teacher Anne Sullivan 127 years ago today by sharing the stories of 10 incredible writers with disabilities.

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Yours Truly: Ruthless Blurbs from the Rejection Letters of 10 Celebrated Authors
Yours Truly: Ruthless Blurbs from the Rejection Letters of 10 Celebrated Authors
By Freddie Moore
February 07, 2014

Everyone gets rejected at some time or another, but you can always take solace in knowing that you’re in good company.

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