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James Patterson offers new writers up to $50,000 to finish their books
After years of giving millions of dollars to literacy programs, bookstore employees and librarians, James Patterson has now launched an initiative on behalf of emerging authors.
The bestselling novelist and true crime writer announced Wednesday the first 12 recipients of grants from his “Go Finish Your Book” campaign. Authors each will receive up to $50,000 to help them complete their manuscript.
“There are so many incredible stories out there that never get written because life gets in the way. I wanted to give these writers a little time, a little space, and a push to say: your voice matters — now go finish your book,” Patterson said in a statement.
Patterson’s new program was organized in partnership with PEN America, the Authors Guild and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, among other organizations. The inaugural recipients, drawn from hundreds of submissions, are working on books in genres ranging from memoirs to graphic novels. One author, Jungin Angie Lee, hopes to finish a short story collection.
“I aim to write a thoughtful, meaningful, powerful book that sheds light on friendship, family, and disability — particularly the intricacies of giving and receiving care — and the ‘Go Finish Your Book’ grant comes to me as an extremely generous, much-needed burst of motivation and boost of confidence,” Lee said in a statement.
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Travis Kelce’s future appears uncertain after fresh blow
Taylor Swift being the lucky charm for Travis Kelce’s games could not work in the Kansas City Chiefs’ favour in their latest matchup against the Houston Texans.
The 36-year-old tight end reportedly had the worst performance of this season during the game on Sunday, December 7, which greatly affected the team’s chance to enter the playoffs and make their six-year streak of playing the Super Bowl.
Football fans on social media were equal parts angry and sympathetic towards the NFL star, as they flocked together to express their feelings after the game.
The New Heights co-host himself looked dejected after the Texans defeated the Chiefs by a great margin, as he was seen walking off the field with his face still hidden behind the helmet.
The pop superstar, 35, who was watching the game with her friends Selena Gomez and Lena Dunham, was also seen sharing worried looks with her pals.
Kelce’s performance is not only a setback for the team but also for his personal football journey, as he confessed to still being unsure about his retirement.
While it has been commonly believed that the Grotesquerie star is playing his last season before he retires, he recently shared that he would come back for another season if the team asked him.
However, sports enthusiasts claim that given his unsatisfactory performance for the past two seasons, Kelce should bid farewell to the NFL.
Entertainment
Judi Dench opens up on health ahead of 91st birthday
Dame Judi Dench spoke candidly about the challenges of aging and her deteriorating eyesight.
The Skyfall alum shared emotional details during her wide-ranging interview with the Radio Times before her 91st birthday Tuesday.
The Oscar-winning actress revealed that her battle with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) has now left her unable to watch television or read scripts unaided.
She relies on assistants and colleagues to read lines aloud.
Dench memorizes the lines using her photographic memory.
Her eyes are in the progressed ‘wet’ stage of AMD which makes them beyond treatment.
“It’s a crusher”, said Dench.
“I miss seeing Clive Myrie doing Mastermind, but I can hear the questions,” Dench answered when asked about what she missed.
The 90-year-old is also incapable of continuing other past activities too like embroidery, driving or even going out alone.
Despite this, she continues to work as she is determined not to let her condition silence her career.
Another hurdle in her life is short-term memory loss.
She joked that while she can recite Shakespeare’s soliloquies, she often forgets what she is meant to do tomorrow.
Dench confessed to fearing that she will ‘lose the plot’.
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Prince Harry ‘packs bags’ for UK return: ‘misses old life’
Will fans see a reunion between Prince Harry and the royal family in 2025? The questions arose after the UK Home Office ordered a review of the Duke of Sussex’s request for a risk assessment.
Following his exit from the royal family, King Charles’ youngest son was deprived of many perks, and one of them was 24-hour armed police protection during UK visits.
He submitted a request via a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, urging her to look into the matter amid threats.
Now, the real talk begins, whether Harry is packing his bags to mark his much-awaited comeback.
But a former royal butler believes that the time of his arrival has not come yet, as he has to fulfil commitments in his current home in the US.
As per Express US, Grant Harrold said, “If Harry ever did return to the U.K., it would be because he misses his old life – his work, his friends, his home, and his family, including his father and possibly even William and Catherine.”
However, he claimed, “I don’t see it happening right now. He’s happily married and has friendships in America.”
“If circumstances allowed, he would probably choose to come back in the future, but he still has a lot of current commitments in the US,” Grant added.
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