Emotions like anger, envy, and shame aren’t problems to eliminate but signals worth paying attention to.
I applaud the author for bringing our darker sides to the foreground without shame.
creativerunnings.com/books/hard-feelings-daniel-smith
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The most destructive individuals aren't rare outliers blowing up entire systems—they are the ones who strategically bend them until they snap.
creativerunnings.com/books/poisonous-people-leanne-ten-brinke
Thank you @simonschuster for the ARC!
#bookreview #amreading
Instead of treating grief as a problem to be solved or a hurdle to overcome, Bordas writes about it as a space we inhabit, sometimes for a very long time.
creativerunnings.com/books/one-sun-only-camille-bordas
Thank you @randomhouse for the ARC!
#bookreview #shortstories
We spend decades on running but rarely talk about retirement. When social life and mental health are tethered to the Sunday long run, losing them isn't just physical; it’s an identity crisis.
creativerunnings.com/books/the-27th-mile-dimity-mcdowell
Thank you @grandcentralpub.bsky.social for the ARC!
A story about the damage our youth incurs when we prioritize competition over mental and physical health.
Thank you @harpercollins.bsky.social and @marinerbooks.bsky.social for the #ARC.
creativerunnings.com/books/this-is-not-about-running-mary-cain
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Filmmaker Abel Ferrara tells his #story of rising to cinematic fame while battling drug addiction. I found the raw, unvarnished street gangster narration hard to read but enjoyed Ferrara’s humility.
creativerunnings.com/books/scene-abel-ferrara
Thank you @simonschuster for the #ARC!
#memoir
From the star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: a candid #memoir on navigating domestic violence and unplanned pregnancy within the Mormon faith.
creativerunnings.com/books/mayci-...
#BookReview #BookRecommendations #amreading
Thank you for the mention, @thetemzreview.bsky.social!
Aww, thank you for the mention! Let's make BlueSky a little more active! :-D
Book review #published —thank you
@thetemzreview.bsky.social and @houseofanansi.bsky.social
! In Su Chang's #debutnovel, political and cultural conflict shape a family from oppression in China to freedom in North America.
creativerunnings.com/publications/su-chang-the-immortal-woman
After quitting competition in her 20s, Keira D'Amato couldn’t #run for more than 90s, but then, against the odds, broke the American marathon record at age 37. Her #story explores grief, motherhood, identity, and resilience.
creativerunnings.com/books/dont-call-it-a-comeback-keira-damato
#memoir
An exciting new #biography on @lin-manuel-miranda.bsky.social, creator of "Hamilton," is in the works over at @simonandschuster.bsky.social! I loved the in-depth narration on Miranda's humble background and passion, leading to international fame.
Thank you for the #ARC!
#BookReview #amreading
Thank you @simonandschuster.bsky.social for the generous Advance Reader's Copy!
In her #memoir, Tilghman recounts her ups and downs as a wellness influencer, leading her to fame but also an exacerbation of an #eatingdisorder. A page turner uncovering the dangers of social media.
creativerunnings.com/books/if-you-dont-like-this-i-will-die-lee-tilghman
#BookReview #amreading
An Oral History of Atlantis by Ed Park: a quick but indulging #read, hopping from one curious #shortstory to the next. Park writes delightful literary prose that packs subtle humor and everyday societal malheurs.
Read #review:
creativerunnings.com/books/an-oral-history-of-atlantis-ed-park
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From @boomboomhiller.bsky.social, comedian and leading actor in "Somebody, Somewhere," a stunning #autobiography.
If you're like me, not all that enthused by gaudy #celebritymemoirs, this one might hit home.
Full review: creativerunnings.com/books/actress-of-a-certain-age-jeff-hiller
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Oh I thought about it! Maybe flat illustration would be part of the style?
I love this so much!! What do you call this kind of illustration? This is the style I've been wanting to create with my new Wacom tablet, it would be so great to know what to search for! I'll follow you, love your art.
I know! As a kid I loved reading the book.
So cool. Normal people need to do something weird like burping ten thousand times per day haha, but you can simply go and cover the longest distance on foot. Be proud!!
Reid hasn't been up Everest just once, like a “normal” person. No. She was the first American to summit without oxygen. A #memoir of powerful modesty, trauma, and strength.
Thank you @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social for the #review invitation.
creativerunnings.com/books/enough-melissa-arnot-reid
I loved it. Couldn't comment and realized you had deleted it!
A woman as universally known as publicly denounced, Ono’s story ranges from childhood neglect to bottomless grief. Sheff emphasizes Ono’s triumphs, altering the world’s antagonistic narrative.
Thank you @simonandschuster.bsky.social!
creativerunnings.com/books/yoko-the-biography-david-sheff
Pitch sent!
Question: do you mean climate & nations, climate & democracy, etc? Or is the climate just related to the first topic in your list? I have a democracy pitch, but it doesn't have a climate angle. Thanks!!
For what it's worth, I found you here and emailed you about an hour ago. :)
Writer-turned-war-reporter Victoria Amelina compiled a first-hand account of the recent Russo-Ukrainian war before she fell victim to it herself. Published posthumously.
creativerunnings.com/books/looking-at-women-looking-at-war-victoria-amelina
Thank you @StMartinsPress for the #ARC.
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I'm happy to present the second edition of the creative.runnings. #Literary Awards. Of the 500 #books I read this year, many have made it into my heart.
Don't hesitate to subscribe to my new substack. I'll post more of my book updates and #writing!
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Do you accept previously published stories (very buried)?