On Writing

Stephen King's On Writing is a book that I wish I had read years ago.  After taking a few writing courses in college and wading through some awful textbooks on the subject of writing, I'd have to say that King's book is a good one.  King tells you the facts and isn't hiding behind a wall of pretension.

Also, the man is just plain funny, which makes the book a highly entertaining read.  For just one example of his humor, check out page 186, in which King lists a few of his favorite "profane aphorisms of great color and vitality."

Overall, it doesn't matter if you come to the book wanting to learn how to finally get yourself to crank out that novel that's been rattling around inside your brain for ten years or just want to enjoy a fun read about a storyteller talking about story.  On Writing is a book that has something to offer to anyone.

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New Comics Convention to be New Hampshire’s Biggest Pop Culture Event

            Coming to Manchester in May 2011, the first ever New Hampshire Comic Con (NHCC) will be an event no fan of comics culture can miss.  NHCC will be held at the Radisson Hotel on Elm Street in Manchester on May 8, 2011 from 10-5.  At $20 a ticket (ages 12 and under admitted FREE!) NHCC is guaranteed to be a fun yet affordable way to kick off the summer season.           

            An impressive guest list is forming up, with industry veterans such as Stan Sakai and Peter David already on the bill.  Plenty of events are planned, including demo sessions of upcoming video games and a comics movie marathon.  Many of the area’s best comics retailers will be on hand with plenty of items for sale.

            “We decided that it was time to really put New Hampshire on the map as far as comic conventions go,” says Glenn Roebuck, one of NHCC’s organizers.  “There are many comic stores in the state and many fans who groan about having to travel out to Boston or New York to get to experience a big con.  It’s time to prove that New Hampshire is a place that really loves comics.”

            Governor John Lynch has released a statement about NHCC, hailing it as “what is sure to be a successful pop culture event that New Hampshire can be proud of.”

            Fans can get their tickets by logging on to www.nhcc.com or by stopping in any of New Hampshire’s comic stores (find a store near you at www.comicshoplocator.com).   The countdown to New Hampshire Comic Con begins today!

New Hampshire Comic Con News Release

Coming soon to Manchester: the first annual New Hampshire Comic Convention!  NHCC is a convention where you can find all kinds of comics and memorabilia, meet and greet your favorite comics creators, attend panels, and demo upcoming video games.  The con will be held on Sunday, May 8 at the Radisson hotel in downtown Manchester.  Tickets are already on sale at www.nhcc.com.   At $20 a ticket (ages 12 and under free) you won’t find a better deal for a convention in the area.

Some of our confirmed comics guests:

• John Romita Jr.  (Guest of Honor)
• Peter David
• Mike Allred
• Jan Duursema
• Charlie Adlard
• Becky Cloonan
• Stan Sakai

And here’s a sample of some of the events we’ll have during the day:

• All day Magic the Gathering tournaments
• Street Fighter vs. Tekken demo
• Spotlight Panels on Peter David and John Romita, Jr
• Costume contest

All tickets ordered from www.nhcc.com by March 10 will enter purchasers into a contest to win a $500 prize pack from Dark Horse Comics!

Head on over to www.nhcc.com to find out more about the first ever New Hampshire Comic Con!

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