A Broom of One's Own

For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer--under the headline "Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author"--was more than a shock. It was an inspiration.In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working artists, no matter how they make a living, Peacock's book provides valuable insights and advice on motivation, craft, and criticism while offering hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans.

• | Author: Nancy Peacock
• | Publisher: Harper Perennial
• | Publication Date: Mar 25, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 208 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0061357871
• | ISBN-13: 9780061357879