Too Much Credit For Potter
Now, I realize that the Harry Potter books got millions of kids excited about reading. I understand the books have sold a bazillion copies. I know scientists recently named a dinosaur after the danged school. I get it, okay. But when CNN runs an article claiming Harry Potter inspires vision of invisibility cloak, I just have to wonder…
continue readingFree Going Postal Claimed
Our free book today has been claimed. I’ll have more giveaways next week so keep your eyes open. Thanks!
continue readingI Ain’t a Young Man No More
I’m running a bit behind on my final BEA recollections because I’m hobbling around with an ice pack strapped to my leg and lacking any more energy to keep writing tonight. My team’s first soccer game was this evening and I’m feeling it. We spotted our competitors four goals in the first half but put…
continue readingBEA: Exciting Books Ahead
Most people took part in the advance reader’s copy looting to one degree or another. Some folks (I doubt bloggers because we can often score things through the mail) wheeled suitcases behind them as they hauled off their literary booty. For me, I tried to focus my attention on the smaller, independent publishers. I’m as excited…
continue readingFree Copy of Going Postal Available
As you probably know, I recently reviewed Going Postal for PopMatters. This is a grueling, challenging book about workplace and school massacres by Mark Ames. Even though Mark’s traveling through Russia and near the Chinese border for the next few days, he’s been kind enough to agree to an interview with me. So keep an…
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