Duly noted

January 29, 2003

Elmore Leonard’s ten rules for writing. Plus one. Good stuff.

By the way, it’s deucedly cold here, chill battering at my windows like a sly ghost determined to silently invade my home and steal away my precious warmth. Also: cold!!!

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Polly Frost

Hi,

Thanks for posting the Elmore Leonard! Great to read and remember what writing is all about. I’ve been away from blogging for a few weeks while I produced a play I wrote so I’m commenting on this a bit late —

Best,

Polly Frost

January 30, 2003 Reply
Bryant

My pleasure! Good to see you back, and congrats on the play. I still owe you some thoughts on Laurell Hamilton, and I have not forgotten.

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