[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers. The interview with Mr. Bruno was conducted by Miriam Ruff on June 6, 2019, and is divided in two parts. You can read Part 1 here. It has been lightly edited … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Rhett Bruno, Part 2”
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Authors, Developing Words – Rhett Bruno, Part 1
[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers. The interview with Mr. Bruno was conducted by Miriam Ruff on June 6, 2019, and is divided in two parts. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity.] MR: Welcome to … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Rhett Bruno, Part 1”
The Declaration of Independence – Preamble
This Thursday marks the 243rd anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. In honor of the occasion, here is the preamble to the document for you to read and to contemplate. Do you think we, as a country, have fulfilled the Declaration’s potential? If not, what steps do you think we need … Continue reading “The Declaration of Independence – Preamble”
Authors, Developing Words – Philippa Gregory
[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers.] Born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1954, Philippa Gregory later moved to Bristol, England. She has been publishing historical fiction since 1987, most especially stories set within England’s Tudor period. Her best-known … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Philippa Gregory”
Authors, Developing Words – Octavia Butler
[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers.] It’s “Jeopardy!” time. The answer is: “She was one of the few female African American science fiction writers, one who won multiple Hugo and Nebula awards for her work, and one … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Octavia Butler”
Authors, Developing Words – Stan Lee
[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers.] When you think about writers, who comes to mind? Ernest Hemingway? Stephen King? Isaac Asimov? William Shakespeare? What about Stan Lee? Chances are even if you don’t recognize the name you … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Stan Lee”
Authors, Developing Words – Rod Serling
[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers.] No, you haven’t entered the “Twilight Zone;” you’ve entered the life of Rod Serling, that show’s creator and one of television’s most prolific writers. He believed that his role as a … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Rod Serling”
Introduction to a New AceReader Blog Series
Welcome back to the AceReader blog. We hope you’ve been enjoying our series on the history of writing and reading. Starting next week, we’re going to be introducing a new series, this one entitled “Authors, Developing Words.” We will be looking at a wide variety of famous writers – from poets to novelists to short … Continue reading “Introduction to a New AceReader Blog Series”
The History of Writing and Reading – Wrap-up
For the past 28 posts, we have discussed the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world, looking at the major developments and forces that shaped the written languages we use today. We hope that you have enjoyed the series, and we are very interested in hearing your thoughts about the information … Continue reading “The History of Writing and Reading – Wrap-up”
The History of Writing and Reading – Part 27: The Future of Writing (part 2 of 2)
[Editor’s note: This is the twenty-eighth of an ongoing series that examines the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world. We will be looking at the major developments and forces that shaped the written languages we use today. Links to all the previous posts are listed at the end of this … Continue reading “The History of Writing and Reading – Part 27: The Future of Writing (part 2 of 2)”