10.13.2009 4:06 pm
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
Singer Andy Williams tried to smooth ruffled feathers in an interview on “Good Morning America” to promote his memoir “Moon River and Me,” which went on sale today (Oct. 13).
A couple of weeks ago the Branson theater owner was quoted in…
09.23.2009 9:41 am
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
In a new memoir, actress Mackenzie Phillips says her father raped her on the eve of her wedding.
“High on Arrival” (published by Simon Spotlight) goes on sale today. A People magazine report seems to indicate that Phillips’ book about her drugged-out…
05.01.2009 10:27 am
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
From the Associated Press on Elizabeth Edwards’ new memoir, which goes on sale May 12:
NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Edwards writes in a new memoir to be published in May that news of her husband’s affair made her vomit in…
03.15.2009 10:55 am
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
Natalie Goldberg
If you haven’t written your memoir yet, there’s a fair chance you’ve thought about it. It seems as though almost everyone has these days. And if not a full-scale book, maybe you’ve blogged about things from your past or…
01.21.2009 3:33 pm
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
St. Louis broadcaster Paul Cook has written a self-help memoir, “Cooked in LA” about his struggle with alcoholism.
An afternoon voice on Y98FM and a reporter for CBS’ New 4 This Morning, Cook says he’s now a sober, happy 37-year-old father…
10.31.2008 4:07 pm
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
Anne Rice
Thirty years ago, Anne Rice published the mother of all modern vampire novels, “Interview With the Vampire.”
I talked with Rice this afternoon for an upcoming story (tentatively for Nov. 16). That story is going to be about paranormal fiction, and Rice answered my questions.…
05.12.2008 4:33 pm
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
James Frey’s “first” novel comes out Tuesday, May 13. It’s called “Bright Shiny Morning” and I’ve seen two early reviews this week. The New York Times’ Janet Maslin really likes the book, calling it energetic and tender and his second chance. Frey…
05.09.2008 3:32 pm
Post-Dispatch Book Editor
Intrepid book lover Sue K. Dittmar went to the Bobby Flay event the other night, and here’s what she says. Sounds like Bobby might be tired of book signings. Sue facilitates three book discussions and she just did one on…