Apr 9, 2009 | Books - Publishing - Shakespeare - Theatre - Writing
While I toil on through the Roman novel (and await word on the secret project), I'm also dabbling with a new novel. I've had the first few chapters written for a year, but it's not the book my agent wants, so he's given me his blessing to serialize it....
Mar 28, 2009 | Shakespeare - Theatre
There are perhaps three uber-famous speeches in Macbeth, but the one that is most often quoted is the “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” speech. It’s often taken as an existential lament, recited by actors and professors with a deep sorrowful...
Mar 28, 2009 | Shakespeare - Theatre
Since the publication of THE MASTER OF VERONA, this site has been reached every single day by someone Googling the terms “Capulet-Montague Feud.” I want the piece to be easy to find, so I’m reposting it here. Enjoy! Early in 1999 I was directing...
Mar 12, 2009 | Shakespeare - The Novel
One of the questions in the interview over at Historical Novels was "How many Shakespearean characters are in THE MASTER OF VERONA?" Now, I've thought about how many plays I referenced, but I've never done a strict character count. So I...
Jan 30, 2009 | Shakespeare
Ravenna, Italy – 1319 “Finish it.”“I don’t…”“Finish it.”“…appreciate…”“Finish it.”“…your tone.”“Finish...
Jan 29, 2009 | Cut Scenes - Shakespeare
THE SHOEMAKER'S SONa Tale of Illyriawherein the HANDSOME KNIGHT discovers true LONGING Lyons, France1 October, 1316 The banners were so red they might have been made of actual flame. They snaked out, unfurling with a hearty crack before whipping back...
