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“I was a library rat,” said David Baldacci, the bestselling author of over two dozen books. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Baldacci stresses the importance of being able to read in our society, today. Baldacci has created a foundation to help combat illiteracy across our country. You can meet Baldacci on Dec. 2nd, and learn […]

“I write because I can’t not write,” said author David Baldacci. Find out what else the bestselling author says about the creative process in this MyMCMedia Extra video: You can meet Baldacci on Dec. 2nd, and learn more about his newest novel, The Escape, when he visits the Gaithersburg Library. For more information about this […]

Where has the time gone? Here’s some good news — another Gaithersburg Book Festival is coming up – and this is number 5 – the fifth annual. This is significant because the people who have been putting the festival together, so far, have made it better every year. Mark the calendar for May 17. Circle […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Actor Bryan Greenberg tells us what attracted him to the indie film, “A Year and Change,” which is filming on location in Montgomery County. You can find out more on the movie’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AYearandChangeMovie   Related posts:  

If you’ve read my bio, you know that I have a master’s degree in writing and am a published author. (My publications include a short story in “Enhanced Gravity,” a short story in Gargoyle magazine, and a short story in “District Lines.”) But the truth is, despite my passion for writing, I don’t write enough. […]

Usually it’s the news in the newspaper that tends to disturb me. Today it was a thought. Donald Graham, who had announced he was selling The Washington Post in hope that the new buyer can figure out, in the current market, how to keep it from plummeting in value both monetarily and editorially. It’s a […]

In this final segment of my interview with Eloisa James, she offers advice to beginning writers. (c) 2012 Diana Belchase

Today, in part two of our interview, Eloisa James talked to me about what it is like to be a best selling historical romance author and have a father who is an equally famous American Book Award winner. (c) 2012 Diana Belchase

Eloisa James sat down to discuss her life with me and offered insights into writing. In part one, Eloisa discusses what constitutes literature and the differences between literature and genre fiction.  Tune in for three more segments in the upcoming weeks! (c) 2012 Diana Belchase

       I’ve always dreamt of being at a grand ball and waltzing.      The image of tall, mysterious men circling a floor to the strains of Strauss, while their partners’ dresses billow behind them, is incredibly romantic – like a music box springing to life.      Too bad it only happens […]