Tag Archives: Great Gatsby

Day 863 – Another Gatsby Film Flop?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Graham Strong

I have not been a fan of The Great Gatsby translations to the big screen. The closest, I think, was the Robert Redford and Mia Farrow one in the 70s. It was a product of its time, which is to … Continue reading →

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WIP, One Year On – Day 366

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Graham Strong

It was exactly a year ago today I started this novel-writing adventure. I feel a little mixed about the whole thing actually. I mean, ultimately it’s cause for celebration (which is why I hunted down this birthday-tiramisu-with-one-candle pic…) But it … Continue reading →

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Truth Like a Blanket That Always Leaves Your Feet Cold – Day 326

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Graham Strong

You’ll remember that scene in Dead Poets’ Society where Ethan Hawke’s character is forced to make up a poem on the spot because he skipped out on the writing assignment to avoid reading it aloud. (If you haven’t seen it, … Continue reading →

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Sympathy for the Pigeonholes – Day 274

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Graham Strong

All the trendy rockers will tell you the same thing: don’t pigeonhole me or my music. (Actually, writers do this too – you just don’t hear about it as much on MTV…) They’ll rant and they’ll rave and they’ll throw … Continue reading →

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Hey, Hey, I Guess It Hasn’t Hit Me Yet – Day 256

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Graham Strong

I sat down with a long-time friend the other night (notice I avoided the term “old friend”…) and at some point the conversation turned to my book, and how she was looking forward to reading it. That’s when it kind … Continue reading →

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What Are You Doing This Second? – Day 245

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Graham Strong

I found out a few hours earlier today via Twitter that Rex Pickett has started writing the stage play of Sideways (which I believe will be produced this fall). Saw the tweet five minutes after he posted it. On April … Continue reading →

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May Day – Day 236

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Graham Strong

I started off the morning like I’ve done several May 1st’s before — by reading “May Day” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It never ceases to amaze me how that story contains the seeds of what would become The Great Gatsby. … Continue reading →

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Dropping Pretenses – Day 224

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Graham Strong

Okay, I’ve officially on novel-writing sabbatical. This is an unplanned — and frankly, an unwanted sabbatical — but I simply cannot keep up with the amount of work I have. It’s not a cop out (trust me, I know what … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted: Writing The Writers’ Bucket List

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Graham Strong

When I first clicked into this post, “A Bucket List for Writers”, I didn’t realize it was about Larry Brooks’ new book on writing, Story Engineering. Great book for novelists, BTW – I’m reading it right now. His central tenet … Continue reading →

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Oof, Bedtime – Day 203

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Graham Strong

Tried to get some work in, but just exhausted. Can’t focus at all, so I’m just going to turn in for the evening. Night, all. ~Graham

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