The Writer's Life 7/22 - Here & There

RIP E. L. Doctorow, 84, Bronx born author of 12 novels, four story collections, a play, and other works, and recipient of many literary awards. His most successful work Ragtime, published in 1975, was named one of the 100 best works of the 20th century by the Modern Library editorial board. It was adapted to the screen in 1981 and received eight Oscar nominations. Well done, sir.

In an op-ed piece in today’s NY Post, Heather Bricetti argues against the minimum wage hike. Studies show that only 20% of the increase would go to those below the poverty line. 30% would go to those in households that earn three times the poverty level. If fast food joints raise prices to compensate for lost revenue, I won’t be patronizing them unless I have a coupon.

Despite the recent deal, Iran’s supreme leader has vowed to defy America's policies. Secretary of State John Kerry says the remarks are: “Very troubling.” All together: Duh!

The weather was ideal for a summer day, the northwest breeze very refreshing. My thanks to the young woman who bought a James Patterson co-write, to the one who bought a book in Russian, and to Al, who bought John Feinstein's Last Shot: Mystery at the Final Four, a novelization of the great event. My thanks also to the woman who donated three hardcover romances, and to the woman who donated five books in Russian, including a beautiful pictorial on Matisse. Here's his Woman with a Hat, done in Fauvism style, which is described at Wiki as "...emotion with wild, often dissonant colors, without regard for the subject's natural colors":

 

Vic's 5th Novel: http://tinyurl.com/okxkwh5Vic's 4th novel: tinyurl.com/bszwlxh

Vic's 3rd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/7e9jty3

Vic's Short Story on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/k95k3nx
Vic's Short Story Collection: http://www.tiny.cc/Oycgb
Vic's 2nd Novel: http://tiny.cc/0iHLb Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/kx3d3uf
Vic's 1st Novel: http://tinyurl.com/l84h63j

Vic's Rom-Com Screenplay: http://tinyurl.com/kny5llp

Vic's Horror Screenplay: http://tinyurl.com/cyckn3f

Vic's Blog: http://vicfortezza.blogspot.com/

Vic's Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/vic_fortezza/Literature/