April 2009 – scottwilliamfoley.com

Don’t Cry: Stories by Mary Gaitskill – A Book Review

Apr 28, 2009

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In Don’t Cry, Mary Gaitskill presents ten short stories that are sometimes literally connected and sometimes thematically related. Some of these stories are firmly entrenched within the real world, and some, while taking place within the real world, dabble with the metaphorical and metaphysical plane as well. Each of them investigates complex human emotions and…

DMZ: On The Ground (Volume I) – A Graphic Novel Review

Apr 26, 2009

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Scott William Foley

in Book Reviews

I picked this up on a whim while visiting my local library and DMZ: On The Ground grabbed me by the jugular and wouldn’t let go within two pages. Even though the premise of DMZ has been done before, author Brian Wood delivered his take on a second American civil war with such adrenaline and…

Come See Me At Hometown Comics On Saturday, May 2nd

Apr 22, 2009

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Scott William Foley

in Author News

I’m so pleased to announce that Hometown Comics in Edwardsville, IL, has invited me to be among their special guests during Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2nd! Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide promotional event put together by the comic book publishers and shops to try to reach new readers. Many of…

You Must Read Marilyn Best’s Work

Apr 18, 2009

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Scott William Foley

in Opinions/Editorials

I know a wonderful lady in North Carolina named Marilyn Best. I met Marilyn because she is my brother’s mother-in-law, and I instantly liked her. Marilyn is hilarious, tough, smart, and honest. Best of all? She’s also a book lover. I’ve had many interesting conversations with Marilyn about books, specifically in regards to Stephen King.…

Thanks To Illinois Central College Library

Apr 16, 2009

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Scott William Foley

in Author News

My appearance at Illinois Central College yesterday went very well. As you know, they invited me to speak and hold a book signing in honor of National Library Week. The turnout was better than I expected, and it was one of the best question-and-answer sessions for which I’ve ever participated. We ran the whole gamut…

Visit Me At Illinois Central College On April 15th

Apr 4, 2009

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Scott William Foley

in Author News

Illinois Central College was kind enough to invite me to speak during National Library Week. I’m honored to be among their special guests and hope you can attend. Here’s their official write-up found at: http://icc.edu/facultyStaff/eNews_story.asp?id=1757 “The ICC Library presents… Scott Foley — A personal discussion and book signing Wednesday, April 15 10 – 11 am…

Of The Farm by John Updike – A Book Review

Apr 1, 2009

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Scott William Foley

in Book Reviews

Of The Farm details the complex relationship between a son in his mid-thirties and his elderly mother. The son brings his new wife and her son from a previous marriage to his mother’s remote farm, and it’s obvious from the beginning that the mother and the wife are not going to get along. Though a…

Month: April 2009

Don’t Cry: Stories by Mary Gaitskill – A Book Review

DMZ: On The Ground (Volume I) – A Graphic Novel Review

Come See Me At Hometown Comics On Saturday, May 2nd

You Must Read Marilyn Best’s Work

Thanks To Illinois Central College Library

Visit Me At Illinois Central College On April 15th

Of The Farm by John Updike – A Book Review