• A Real-World 'Demosthenes' Outed in Korea. In Ender's Game, the children Peter and Valentine Wiggin sign on to the nets under secret identities. They speak with authority beyond their years and experience, and begin to influence world events. Well, it happened for real in Korea, and while the blogger posting as "Minerva" wasn't a child, he certainly would not have been taken seriously under his own name: - October 2009
• How far has "Jane" penetrated American culture? Kanye West's concert woes reveal that his stage show includes a visit from ... Jane! Who knew she was into American music? (You'll find her more than halfway down into the article.) - June 25, 2008
• OSC urges writers to look at this LA Times interview with mystery writer Robert Crais Says OSC: "Crais, one of my favorite writers, has come quite independently to many of the same conclusions I've reached - and which I've taught in my writing workshops for years. It's nice to have an independent source for the ideas! Besides, Crais is an outstanding writer who deserves to be listened to for his own sake."
• Want a critique of your manuscript from a published author? Mette Ivie Harrison has been praised as one of the finest writers of fantasy and YA literature working today - and she has taught writing workshops with OSC
2008 Boot Camp in San Diego. From left to right, OSC, Julie, Bret, Susan, Rich, Patrick, Melinda, Justin, Amy, Ty, Heather, Duncan, Rachel, Erik, Brent White, Amber, Elizabeth (Betsy).
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