Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ http://www.pri.org/stories/arts-entertainment/books/new-novel-puts-comedic-spin-on-terrorist-attack-9216.html Books Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:15:00 -0500 Yes, that's right. Rather than treat terrorism strictly as the frightening, violent act it is, a new book from Lionel Shriver, The New Republic, tries to add a layer of humor to the conversation. Written in 1998, the book is just now being published. http://I can tell you this. Writing your acknowledgements is the most exctiing thing about being a published author The first time you do that -- and really every time -- it's like being on top of the world.. I guess it's like taking a bow in the thea Books Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:05:48 -0500 I can tell you this. Writing your acknowledgements is the most exctiing thing about being a published author The first time you do that -- and really every time -- it's like being on top of the world.. I guess it's like taking a bow in the theater. There's a certain formality to it.I always read them. Sometimes to see people I know. Sometimes to see what artists colony the author went to or who gave them a grant. And also to see how much personality is or isn't conveyed. PRI: Public Radio International