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10.13.2009 4:06 pm

Andy Williams says Obama slam taken ‘out of context’

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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…

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09.23.2009 9:41 am

Mackenzie Phillips divulges father’s incest

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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…

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05.01.2009 10:27 am

Elizabeth Edwards’ book recounts husband’s infidelity

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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…

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03.15.2009 10:55 am

Natalie Goldberg’s 5 tips for memoir writing

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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…

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01.21.2009 3:33 pm

Y98’s Paul Cook writes book on struggle with alcoholism

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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…

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10.31.2008 4:07 pm

Anne Rice stays in this Halloween, talks about new memoir

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Anne Rice

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.…

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05.12.2008 4:33 pm

Bright new day for James Frey?

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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…

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05.09.2008 3:32 pm

Bobby Flay: Nose to the Grindstone

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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…

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