News from Sarah Painter
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Water for Elephants
I recently read and adored Sara Gruen’s book Water for Elephants and was excited to hear that it was being filmed. Lots of books shouldn’t be, of course, but one about the circus? Oh yeah… Even better is the casting news – the wonderful Reese Witherspoon plays Marlena. I’ve loved Witherspoon…
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Writing lessons from Venice
Venice is a ‘wow’ kind of place. There’s eye candy everywhere you look, something intriguing around every corner, and even the most mundane things (travelling by taxi, for example) are interesting and exciting (speed boat, baby). Don’t you want your book to be like Venice? I know I do… So,…
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Venice: City of doors and windows
I can now reveal that last week’s coy allusion to happy busy-ness was in reference to my holiday… Yes, folks, I spent last week sipping wine in the sunshine and wandering the streets of Venice with my lovely family. *Smug mode engaged* Contrary to popular opinion, Venice is not a…