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Margaret Atwood Biography, What Are Her Books and Movies?

In the world of creative arts, Margaret Atwood is one person who has done almost everything from writing novels to poetry, activism, acting, and much more. However, she is famous as a writer more than anything else. In a writing career that has spanned more than five decades, she has had close to a hundred works that cover poetry, novels, non-fiction, ebooks, drawings, graphic novels, and much more. More...

Ann Patchett Books and Biography, Who Is The Husband – Karl VanDevender?

With the publishing of The Patron Saint of Liars in 1992, Ann Patchett launched herself as a professional writer. More than two decades later, the American author has grown into one of the biggest names in the world of storytelling and writing in general with seven novels to her name and six non-fiction. Ann Patchett Biography It was on December 2, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, the United States that Ann...

Ray Bradbury Full Biography, Books and Awards He Received

The world of writing, specifically the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery fiction, will forever be grateful to Ray Bradbury, one of the most celebrated 20th- and 21st-century American writers, who according to The New York Times was the writer most responsible for bringing modern science fiction into the literary mainstream. The author and screenwriter, who in 2007 received a Pulitzer Citation, is best known for writing...

What Are Vladimir Putin’s Favorite Books and Does He Speak English?

Following the likes of former United States President Barack Obama and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, Russian President Vladimir Putin is another example of a leader who practically came from nothing to become one of the most powerful people in the world. The former KGB agent went from being a Russian intelligence officer to entering politics, rising from small city political positions to getting appointed as a Prime Minister...

Frank Deford Books, Family Members & The Sportswriter’s Cause of Death

In the crossroads of sports and novel writing, there is no other person who has been able to have as huge an impact as Frank Deford, the longtime Sports Illustrated magazine writer. In his over five-decades-long career, the six-time National Sportswriter of the Year and two-time Magazine Writer of the Year, wrote 18 books, nine of which were novels. His outstanding achievements and contributions to the journalism world further...

Joe Frazier Biography, Family and Facts About the Professional Boxer

In the 1960s and 1970s, an era when heavyweight boxing was the most competitive it had ever been in a long time thanks to the presence and ability of boxers like Jimmy Elis, Buster Mathis, and Jerry Quarry, Joe Frazier was one of the frontrunners of the division. The boxer, who was known for his strength, durability, punching power, and relentless fighting pressure, achieved an undisputed heavyweight champion status,...

Zadie Smith Biography, Books & Everything About Her Husband & Family

With the release of her first novel White Teeth in 2000, Zadie Smith immediately made the world fall in love with the novelist, essayist, and short story writer that she is. Close to two decades, five more novels, and many short stories later, the English writer still maintains her place as the beloved writer of many. Smith has become a bestselling author with many awards to her name, but...

Joshua Hammer – Biography, Books and Facts About The American Journalist

Joshua Hammer is an American journalist whose career has seen him spend many years in Berlin, Germany as a correspondent for various media outfits. In addition, he is also a published author with several books to his name. In a career that has spanned more than two decades, Hammer has worked for and contributed to Newsweek Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, the New York Times Magazine, and other highly regarded media outfits....

Susan Orlean – Books, Biography and Facts About The American Journalist

After first harboring the hopes of attending law school and making something out of her law degree, Susan Orlean abandoned that career path to do something she said she always wanted to do. The Ohio native had longed to become a writer of long stories about interesting things rather than news stories about short-lived events, and as things would pan out, she has been able to go ahead and...

Christopher Hitchens Books, Biography, Wife and Kids

Christopher Hitchens was a prolific writer who authored many books on a lot of things including philosophy and religion. He was also a media personality, an orator, and critic whose work in the area of literature, religion, and social critiquing gained fame for him in different parts of the world. With both English and American citizenship, he had already had more than 30 books which he had written, co-authored, or...

Tom Bissell – Books, Biography and Facts About The Author

To some people, Tom Bissell is just another geek who has a natural way with words and is able to earn a living as a journalist and writer. This is because the 2010 Guggenheim Fellow has extensively written about the importance of video games in newspapers like The New Yorker, and also contributed to the scripts of such games like Gears of War: Judgment (2013), Battlefield Hardline (2015), Uncharted...

Barbara Ehrenreich Books, Biography and Facts About The Author

Barbara Ehrenreich is a veteran American journalist and political activist who built a reputation as a muckraker; someone who attacked established institutions and leaders. The self-described myth buster is also a celebrated columnist, essayist, and author whose work has appeared in various publications across the country. She is, however, best known for writing non-fiction stories like Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America (2001) and Bait and...

15 Famous Poets and Writers in the History of America

In its history, America has some of the most famous poets and writers around the world. Some of these have not only impacted on the art as it is, but they have also changed it and given it an entirely new form with styles and approaches that have never been seen before their time. With each passing generation in American history,  we are graced by writers and poets who have...

Who Was Pauline Kael? Here are Facts You Need To Know

Known for her highly opinionated and comical reviews that differed greatly from those of her peers, American film critic Pauline Kael was certainly ahead of her time as she was one of the most influential film critics of her era. Her distinctive writing style and influence can greatly be seen today in the work of film critics like David Edelstein of New York Magazine, Elvis Mitchell, A. O. Scott...

David Leonhardt – Bio, Facts About The American Journalist

It seems farfetched to comprehend but some of the best journalists in the world today do not have degrees in the field. That is exactly the case of American journalist David Leonhardt, who is best known as a columnist for The New York Times. The Yale University graduate has held several ranking positions in the organization and has been recognized on multiple occasions by his peers for his outstanding...

Thomas Lake – Biography, Facts About The CNN Journalist

After having made the rounds as a reporter for various newspaper outlets across the United States, and then as a writer for the renowned sports magazine, Sports Illustrated, award-winning writer Thomas Lake has been able to find a home at CNN Digital, where he has been able to continue to show the excellent writing ability that earned him praise and recognition from his peers. Read on to find out...

Martin Amis – Biography, Books, Facts About The British Novelist

Named by The Times in 2008 as one of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945, Martin Amis is a novelist best known for writing Money (1984), London Fields (1989), and Yellow Dog (2003). The James Tait Black Memorial Prize recipient, who has twice been listed for the Booker Prize for Fiction, has also dabbled into screenwriting, with notable works like Saturn 3 (1980) and London Fields (2018) to...

5 Reasons We Will Never Stop Talking About Steve Jobs

When Steve Jobs died in 2011, the world seemed to stop moving for a while. This was because almost everyone felt connected to him in a way or two, from those making use of MacBook to iPhone, iPad, and many other things he contributed in inventing. Described as one of the greatest inventors to have ever lived, Jobs, in his 56 years changed a lot about technology, so much...

Who Exactly is Tommy Lee Jones, What is He Like As a Person?

Tommy Lee Jones is an actor who is famous for playing the villain in movies and TV shows, and sometimes in real life. He is an irresistible actor who has displayed great skills in both little and great roles, helping him to clinch coveted awards such as the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, among many others. Although he did not start acting professionally until his early 30s, he has...

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Where Is Matthew Mcgreevy Now Since The Phillip Schofield Drama?

There's been no news about Matthew McGreevy's whereabouts since the rumors of his alleged affair with TV personality Phillip Schofield. He's likely keeping to himself and maintaining distance from the public and media so as not to fuel the rumors and notions everyone now has about him and his...

Who is Still Alive from the Carol Burnett Show and Who Passed Away?

Among the casts of the Carol Burnett Show, Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, and Dich Van Dyke are still alive, while Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, and Lyle Waggoner have passed away. The Carol Burnett Show was an American variety and sketch comedy television series aired from 1967 to 1978. It featured...

Who Is Dominik Mysterio’s Biological Father?

Dominik Mysterio’s biological father is Oscar Gutierrez Rubio, popularly known as Rey Mysterio, the iconic American professional wrestler. Dominik is the first child produced from Rey's marriage to Angie Gutierrez in 1996. The couple had him in 1997 before welcoming their daughter Aalyah four years later in 2001. Rumors about...

Is Brett Eldredge Married, Engaged or Dating Kelly Clarkson?

Brett Eldredge is not married to Kelly Clarkson. The duo are also not in a romantic relationship. Rumors recently made the rounds about the singers being a couple after their Under the Mistletoe collaboration. However, both stars have refuted the claims and maintained that they are just colleagues in...

Who Is Emily Compagno’s Husband Peter Riley?

Emily Compagno's husband is Peter Riley, a year-old former data analyst and real estate agent in Washington, USA. The couple, who met as teenagers, got married in 2017 and have been together since then, despite rumors of a divorce in 2020. Peter came into the spotlight for being the...

Is John Q Based on a True Story and Where Can You Watch It?

John Q is not based on a true story. While the events in the 2002 movie bear a close resemblance to another true story, the filmmakers insist it did not inspire the movie. John Q became so popular for its realistic storytelling that many thought it to be an...

25 Best Manga Panels That Are Just Too Cool

Some of the best manga panels (action sequence panels and dialogue panels) you will cherish as an anime lover are Bleach, Battle Angel Alita, Shigaraki, Kaneki, Demon Slayer, Soul Eater, Kaneki, Shigaraki, Evangelion Manga Panels, and others. Anime is widely known and enjoyed for its captivating storyline, and one major...