Comments on: How I Got My Story Published in the New York Times: The Truth of the Matter

By: Tim Elhajj

Tim Elhajj — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:29:01 +0000

Jeannette Walls, who wrote The Glass Castle, says something like the only interesting people are the people with a past. I almost never tell people about my drug history in every day conversation. But if it does comes up, I do my best to be honest. The only time I can remember giving someone a little disclaimer (There’s something you ought to know about me), was my wife (and probably some old girlfriends), becasue if you’re going to date/marry me, you probalby need to know all the dirt, right?

By: Deanna

Deanna — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:34:27 +0000

I appreciate your honesty about your story and the publication process. Having a past, myself (who doesn’t?) and also writing life essays that sometimes get published, I find myself expressing, as I always do to friends at some point, “There’s something more you should know about me.” Usually, that’s appreciated; maybe it’s helpful to the world? Anyway, I’m enjoying your contributions; all the best as you continue.

By: Ruth Douillette

Ruth Douillette — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:27:58 +0000

So that’s what goes on behind the scenes. Interesting.

By: Tim Elhajj

Tim Elhajj — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:40:43 +0000

Of course this means I'm buying Leslie's upcoming memoir, Let Me Eat Cake: A Celebration of Flour, Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla, Baking Powder, and a Pinch of Salt, in hardback.

By: Leslie F. Miller

Leslie F. Miller — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:31:12 +0000

No, I would definitely not throw out your manual.