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In William Stoner and the Battle for the Inner Life, Steve Almond discusses a book that changed his life—John Williams’ 1965 novel Stoner—and argues that novels are not merely books, but instead “manuals for living.” Almond never disappoints: his prose is always powerful, provocative. He is a respected teacher and literary advocate. He is funny.… Continue reading Memoir, Novels, Lives and the Quality of Our Attention — BREVITY’s Nonfiction Blog

By Vivian Wagner At Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio last month, I played a soon-to-be-released collaborative role-playing game called “Turning Point.” Unlike RPGs that focus on dungeons and elves, this one focused on a woman in a contemporary setting trying to decide whether to undergo a new treatment for her chronic fatigue syndrome. It […]… Continue reading Interactive Narratives: Role-Playing Games and Storytelling — BREVITY’s Nonfiction Blog

By Diane Gottlieb An essay I wrote was just published last week. It was my third publication, the first that will appear both online and in print. You’d think I’d be thrilled. Part of me was. I had worked this shorty (432 words) for about two years, off and on. I’m proud of it. It’s […]… Continue reading When You Write What Scares You—And Then See It in Print  — BREVITY’s Nonfiction Blog

“And this our life, exempt from public haunt,/ Finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks,/ Sermons in stones, and good in everything.” via William Shakespeare — Jalvis Quotes

“Big, sweeping life changes really boil down to small, everyday decisions.” via Ali Vincent — Jalvis Quotes

“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” via Clifton Fadiman — Jalvis Quotes

“Tears may be dried up, but the heart – never.” via Marguerite de Valois — Jalvis Quotes

“Sometimes you can’t see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others.” via Ellen DeGeneres — Jalvis Quotes

“I think the promise of fame and what it holds to you as a child and dreaming of it is not what it is. What it is, I’m not complaining about, but it’s just different than the reality you dreamed.” via Rosie O’Donnell — Jalvis Quotes

“Your pasion must come from the things that fuel you from the inside. Honors and awards are nice things, but only to the extent that they regard the real respect from your peers.” via Randy Pausch — Jalvis Quotes