US Weekly Owes Me Four Bucks
Bastards. I’m expecting a personal check from Jann Wenner for four U.S. dollars.
continue readingNYT Reviews Reprise
I have no idea how the editors of the New York Times decide what books to review and how prominently to feature those assessments. I’m particularly intrigued by the choices they make when they revist a book with multiple reviews. This week, the Times featured reviews from two books that caught my attention. In…
continue readingVomit
I’m really at the point of puking up last night’s dinner right now which wouldn’t be cool since I doubt hoisin sauce and Thai chili paste would be very tasty the second time around. I’ve debated whether or not to mention this or not, but it’s reached a point where you almost have to say something,…
continue readingWhat Not to Do and a Judicial Suggestion
Miss Snark has some valuable information on what NOT to do when preparing your submission to an agent or editor. According to the snarkilicious one, these are the ultimate signs of being a rank amateur. Check out Miss Snark’s post, make an offering of some gin, and learn from her. Since I can’t link to the…
continue readingFrey Finale
Defamer had a hilarious suggestion of Joey Fatone portraying author James Frey in the film version of the controversial memoir A Million Little Pieces. And on that note, I’m hoping this can be the last post on the Frey controversy for a while.
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