For Nicole and Edward, a seemingly healthy pregnancy took an unexpected turn and resulted in the birth of two profoundly, premature babies. Like so many parents of preemies, they were suddenly thrust into the unfamiliar, terrifying world of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This couple quickly learned the meaning of the “NICU rollercoaster.” The 160 days between July 7 and December 14, 2006 were the most emotionally trying times of their lives. This is the only book of its kind with advice on how NICU parents can best use a Web-based journal to keep their loved ones updated, and to receive critical love and support. The authors will explain common problems preemies face, offer suggestions for coping, and share their experiences. The innovative format combines helpful “how to survive” advice with blog entries and blog reader comments. Readers will get advice on how to start their own blog to help cope with their own situations.
Last night I returned to North Carolina from a much-needed long weekend, and I’m back at my desk this morning.
I will, however, be out of the office again today for anywhere from thirty minutes to a few hours, as I hope all of you will be today, too - unless you voted early.
No matter who you [...]
Don’t forget that the 2008 Induction Ceremony for the NC Literary Hall of Fame will be this Sunday, October 19, at 2 p.m., at the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities in Southern Pines. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
James Applewhite, William S. Powell, and Lee Smith are this year’s inductees. [...]
I’ve found, or been sent, so many good links and other tidbits of interest to writers, I hardly know where to start.
Let’s begin with an interview with Ron Rash, the keynote speaker at the 2008 Fall Conference and author of the new novel Serena, from today’s Shelf Awareness:
Book Brahmins: Ron Rash
Ron Rash is the author [...]
Hat's Off!
...to Chris Roerden, who won the internationally recognized Agatha Award for Best Nonfiction Book for Don't Murder Your Mystery It is also one of three finalists for the Macavity Award, given by Mystery Readers International, the largest organization of its kind in the world.
