Cellphones Everywhere
I believe I first noticed it while watching the film The Departed. A friend leaned over to me and said, “This whole movie would be impossible without that gadget.” I really started to notice it in Entourage. And now, it’s starting to creep into literature. Cellphones, of course. They’re everywhere today. I’m convinced that people…
continue readingA Calendar of Good Lit
Dan at the Emerging Writers Network is the hardest working man in the lit blogosphere. So you should definitely check out his site frequently. In fact, with one particular post, you can even update your calendars. With his post, “What I’m Looking Forward to in 2008,” Dan provides a month by month schedule of great literary releases…
continue readingBond Stamps Released
I’m not a collector but it’s pretty cool that the British postal service has released a set of James Bondstamps to celebrate the birthday of author Ian Flemming. “I’m delighted to see that the most famous super-spy is once again in the service of Queen and country and will be appearing on millions of items of…
continue readingGetting Back into the Saddle
It’s been a slow few weeks here at Slushpile.net. The holiday craziness, combined with Rules of the Game publicity efforts and a wicked flu have taken up most of my time and energies of late. But we’re getting back into the saddle and should be up with a more regular posting schedule this week. Hope…
continue readingNew Year’s Lit?
Speaking of New Year’s Eve and all, can anyone think of a good book that centers on New Year’s festivities? I’m sure there’s a major book out there and I’m just blanking on it, but off the top of my head, I can’t think of anything. Know of any books where New Year’s Eve features…
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