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New Rupert Thomson novel in August

I’ve been longing for Rupert Thomson’s Myra Hindley-inspired novel since he told me about it in May. Only eight more months to wait! (Hear Thomson speak here.)

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Nabokov’s nymphets

Richard Hell opines that Vladimir Nabokov really was attracted to 11-year-old girls. (See Nabokov’s remarks on the subject.)

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Wole Soyinka recorded a farewell message to his dad instead of attending the funeral. Agents heard his voice, and moved in to arrest him. (Via.)

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Editors are ditching the SASE in favor of CLMP’s Submission Manager.

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Publishers talk with Kate Figes about their favorite books that didn’t sell, and other books they wish they’d published.

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