He probably wouldn’t approve this message. Charles Salzberg doesn’t blow his own horn. So, consider this a public service announcement. To let you, the world, know a few things about him. Charles is a celebrated mystery writer, a superlative teacher, and an old friend. He wrote, among other thrillers, the Henry Swann series of detective novels, including
Charles invited me to do what I think was my first reading from my memoir, Life Inside, at a Saturday night reading series at KGB Bar over 20 years ago. I haven’t thanked him in a couple of decades, so I want to officially add my name to the long list of writers he’s supported and say, Thank you, Charles! And thank you, Richard, for your post. I don’t read many people’s blogs but rarely miss one of yours.
Thank you for this lovely comment Mindy. Charles got me a reading at KGB also. I think maybe two or three actually! It warms my heart what you say about my blog!
I remember Charles Salzberg. He was my teacher too. I attended his Short Story Writing classes in the Open Center years ago. And, yes, he is a wonderful person and teacher. Richard, I experience the same awe to you as you do to Mr. Salzberg.
Charles invited me to do what I think was my first reading from my memoir, Life Inside, at a Saturday night reading series at KGB Bar over 20 years ago. I haven’t thanked him in a couple of decades, so I want to officially add my name to the long list of writers he’s supported and say, Thank you, Charles! And thank you, Richard, for your post. I don’t read many people’s blogs but rarely miss one of yours.
Thank you for this lovely comment Mindy. Charles got me a reading at KGB also. I think maybe two or three actually! It warms my heart what you say about my blog!
A lovely tribute.
I remember Charles Salzberg. He was my teacher too. I attended his Short Story Writing classes in the Open Center years ago. And, yes, he is a wonderful person and teacher. Richard, I experience the same awe to you as you do to Mr. Salzberg.
You're very kind, Marina!