Author Archives: Chris Bigelow

The Writer’s Desk: Angst upon Embarking on a New Novel

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Chris Bigelow

I’m into middle age now, but I apparently haven’t decided yet if I’m primarily an editor, publisher, or author. Lately, I’ve been doing mostly just editing, publishing, and noncreative informational writing, but I still harbor a deep inner desire to … Continue reading →

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Publishers Corner: Zarahemla Author Guidelines

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Chris Bigelow

I haven’t been doing much blogging or posting in any social forums lately, mainly because I’m trying to finish up one big book project and gear up to start the next, so I don’t have much extra literary energy to … Continue reading →

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Publishers Corner: What to Publish?

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Chris Bigelow

It’s Saturday afternoon, and I’ve just finished preparing the 2009 royalty statements and checks for Zarahemla Books authors. Sometimes I wonder about spending so much time on this endeavor, but I felt good today when I totaled up the grand total … Continue reading →

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Mormon LitCrit: Help Us Get It Right?

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Chris Bigelow

Right now, Jonathan Langford and I are collaborating on a volume tentatively titled “The Latter-Day Saint Family Encyclopedia,” which will be published this fall by Thunder Bay Press and sold fairly widely. As you might imagine, we’re taking advantage of … Continue reading →

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Community Voices: Literary Balm for a Modern Dilemma

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Chris Bigelow

This is an essay about how I’ve personally grappled with the modern-day same-sex dilemma and how I’ve looked to literary self-expression as a form of soothing balm for what I believe is one of the most dangerous issues of our … Continue reading →

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