Jim Malusa's Blog

• It's all about rewriting

  June 14, 2009

  • I’ve given my book talk at least 40 times, so when I received an invitation to speak at my favorite local library, Himmel Park, I thought: Time for something different. I asked the librarians what they’d like to hear. “How about something about your work as a botanist? Out in the desert. Write up a little announcement, and email it.”I got to work. As a botanist, that is, typing in field ...
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• The Opposite of Relaxing

  February 13, 2009

  • I like all ways of moving, and like the bicycle the best. It’s not only because it’s cheap and it’s righteous. The bike keeps me alert, and makes the most ordinary excursion something more. Such are my thoughts this Arizona evening as I head out for a half-mile ride to the local store for a six-pack. It’s February, and by Tucson standards the temperature is an absolutely arctic 45 ...
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• How I Blew $200 In Advertising

  January 29, 2009

  • “How’s the book doing?” The question rose above the Christmas chatter of a dozen relatives gathered round a table set with wine and cheese. The voice was Rolf’s, my sister’s husband’s father. His 90 years had taken a toll on his ears, and he leaned close for my reply. Better than nothing, I said, always the optimist. “Well, you went through the first printing, didn’t ...
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