Despite my best intentions, I am always sending belated birthday cards, so it stands to reason I’m posting this a day later than I planned. Yesterday was the birthday of one of the most fascinating and admirable literary figures in American history, Walt Whitman. This year also marks the … Read the rest
Yesterday Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty vetoed the bill that would have created a state poet laureate. While the governor stated he was appreciative of the arts, he didn’t see the need to create an official poet laurate for the state. He went on to say, “this will lead to … Read the rest
Well then you’re in luck … if you’ve got the bankroll you could be calling one of the new Jack Kerouac Lofts home. Yes, Kerouac wore khakis, but what most people don’t realize is that he really loved open floor plans and brushed steel pendant lighting. Urban Neighborhoods, Inc. says … Read the rest
Today feels like a pretty big milestone here at LitKicks, because we’ve finally relaunched our advertising program after a nine month rest. The original LitKicks Indie Writer’s Marketplace was a big success … in every way except financially. The ads looked great, but it takes a lot of time and … Read the rest
