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Writing Craft, Vol. XV: Author and journalist Mike D’Orso on Pumping Granite coming to paperback (Part One)
May 3, 2013
NORFOLK, Va. – Author and journalist Mike D’Orso was the subject of the first craft talk I wrote for this blog a couple years ago, when we discussed the great story “The Project and the Park.” It captures the housing project near Harbor Park as that sports venue opened, and it is only one of 45 […]
Belligerent Q&A, Vol. XVII: Pop culture journalist Will Harris
March 19, 2012
NORFOLK, Va. – Will Harris is a pop culture journalist, a splendid form of the muckraking arts that often dispenses with the muck by subbing in stuff that people enjoy reading. Harris is a senior editor and TV columnist for Bullz-Eye, and he’s become a regular contributor to one of my favorite online destinations, The AV […]
A resolution to get local in the New Year
January 1, 2012
I resolve to remember that to be a member of a region and a state and a nation starts with being a member of a community. The communities that are represented best by regional bodies and state and national governments are the communities that best represent themselves through strong support for local industry, arts, media, government, etc.
William Ruehlmann, journalist and educator, retires from VWC
May 14, 2011
Stories do not come to the writer. He must go out and meet them, and when he encounters one he must fasten himself to it like a fat man on a free lunch. — Dr. William Ruehlmann, Stalking the Feature Story William Ruehlmann is an educator, a journalist, and the author of two terrific books, Saint […]
Belligerent Q&A, Vol. VI: Columnist Mike Gruss of The Virginian-Pilot
May 6, 2011
As the columnist for The Daily Break – feature – section of The Virginian-Pilot newspaper, Mike Gruss has been followed around by a ringmaster. He has compared a Jeopardy champ to one of America’s famed wearers of the John Henry name. And he has written with wit and heart about the things that make the Hampton Roads, Va., […]
Earl Swift shall rock you Thursday at the TCC lit fest in Norfolk, though in this headline ‘rock’ = ‘read to’
April 12, 2011
Norfolk, Va., author and journalist Earl Swift, formerly of The Virginian-Pilot, will read on Thursday as part of Tidewater Community College’s 10th Annual Literary Festival. The festival’s theme is “How words can help consume delicious natural resources.” Wait, I have that all wrong. TCC’s lit fest theme is really “Words of hope for our fragile planet.” […]
The Newseum
March 16, 2011
I visited the Newseum yesterday with several folks from Vox Optima, the first time I’ve seen it the museum in it’s relatively new location on the 500 block of Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Among the great exhibits was Covering Katrina, on display until September. It’s a very moving series of displays that included front pages from […]
Writing Craft, Vol. I: Mike D’Orso’s “The Project and the Park”
March 4, 2011
Mike D’Orso and I had a little fun the other day regarding his new book, written with the actor and activist Ted Danson. I also asked via email about the craft of feature journalism writing. His answers are reflected in this post. Among his writings, some of my favorites include sports journalism stories from Pumping Granite. […]
Belligerent Q&A, Vol. I: Mike D’Orso
March 3, 2011
Norfolk, Va., author Mike D’Orso’s new collaboration with the actor and environmental activist Ted Danson will be published March 15. Oceana: Our Planet’s Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them is Mike’s 11th “collaborative book,” and he has written five of his own. Previous collaborative subjects include former New York Jets player […]
Upcoming HR Arts Events
2013 JHDoucette.com Fortune Writing Contest: Writing & art. Emailed entries due to jhdouc@verizon.net by 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 1. Paper entries available @ Fair Grounds News & Coffee, Baldwin and Colley avenues, Norfolk, Va. Winners announced July 7. Fortunes displayed @ Fair Grounds until the management gets tired of looking at them. FMI click this link.
Cuff Me: The Unauthorized Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody by The Pushers: Musical theater and comedy. 5 p.m. & 8 p.m., Saturday, May 25, and 8 p.m., Sunday, May 26 @ The NorVA, 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk, Va. Admission $35-$55 not including fees via Ticketmaster. Garage parking @ Monticello and Freemason $; valet @ MacArthur Center along Monticello $; limited metered street parking nearby. The Tide @ Monticello & MacArthur station.
Circle Mirror Transformation: Theater. Various shows, June 7-30 @ The Generic Theater, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk, Va. General admission $15; student, military & seniors $12. Fees may apply. Group rates available. The Generic Theater Down Under Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk, Va. Garage parking @ Scope Garage $; nearby surface lot & garage parking $; limited metered street parking. The Tide @ Monticello & MacArthur station. FMI call (757) 441-2160 or click this link.
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