Philadelphia columnist James Smart’s unusual new novel, “Adonijah Hill’s Journal,” is the true-to-history diary of a fictional reporter for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin in 1876. In the heavily researched “diary,” Jim recreates the days when journalists wrote by hand, and covered the city before there were telephones and autos. The fictitious Hill covers crime, fires…
Rose A. Valenta, posted this discussion group comment about benefits of becoming a member of NSNC: “I had the opportunity to write an article for e-Columnist, acquired three new Facebook friends, some tweeps, author exposure, a free booklet in the mail about syndication.” (The booklet is sent to new members.) The Philadelphia humor columnist, who…
NSNC Loves Philly – Conference Highlights By Sheila Moss, Web Editor The City of Brotherly Love opened its arms to the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and the Newspaper Columnists fell in love with Philly. The NSNC annual convention opened June 21st and was greeted by both the Mayor, John F. Street, and the Governor of…
