Tag Archives: Sideways

Rex Pickett to Write New Sideways Sequel

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Graham Strong

Just read on Rex Pickett’s blog that he is planning to write another Sideways novel — the last in the “trilogy” apparently — that should take place in Chile. Pretty cool news. He came out with Vertical last year (maybe … Continue reading →

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OTF: Grass, Trees, and Rex Pickett on the Real Maya…

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Graham Strong

I try to create meaty, well-thought posts, but more and more lately I’ve had less and less time. In fact, post ideas often fly into the open windows of my mind to get forgotten in the corners or (if I’m … Continue reading →

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Reality Bites – Day 369

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Graham Strong

Watch any amount of reality TV, and you sense kind of why it doesn’t work. Everyone complains that it is “forced” and “over-produced”. And yes, certainly there are different levels of production values that impact the final product. But the … 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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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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Vertical Movie in the Works(?) and Bucket List Updated – Day 218

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Graham Strong

At the risk of repeating myself — been busy, so no work done on the novel. To cap things off today, my User Profile decided to corrupt itself somehow, so certain programs won’t open up. I’m trying to fix it … 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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Getting Ready to Go Vertical – Day 204

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Graham Strong

Tomorrow (or today, depending on when you read this), Rex Pickett’s Vertical should be available in hardcover. I’m not sure it is the signed hardcover they mentioned at first, but I’m hoping… Besides the fact I’m looking forward to reading … Continue reading →

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Light at the End of the Tunnel – Day 174

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Graham Strong

Finally digging myself out a bit here — I had hoped to get some work in on the novel earlier today, but couldn’t quite get to it. Things are starting to clear up work-wise, so I may actually be able … Continue reading →

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Writing the Second Draft: How I’m Surviving the Transition from Muses to Musing – Day 151

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Graham Strong

[Important note: I have a book giveaway at the end of this post, so don’t run away! Scroll down to find out how to win your free copy…] I like writing first drafts. You are accountable to nobody, and you’re … Continue reading →

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