BoD: The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian
If you’re like me, you only knew Arnold Schwarzenegger’s version of Conan. The muscle-bound, grunting misanthrope who famously uttered the response “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!” when asked the meaning of life. But the actual Conan stories, written by Robert E. Howard in…
continue readingAnother Sleepy Friday
I’m exhausted, suffering from allergy attacks and hungover from Nyquil, and it seems everyone else is too. So it’s another quiet day in the book world. If I see anything interesting today, or if I get otherwise inspired, I’ll post something up. But if I don’t talk to you, be sure to have a good…
continue readingThe Difference Between Writer and Author
Writer’s Digest has a cool quote on the difference between writers and authors: “Sit down and put down everything that comes into your head and then you’re a writer. But an author is one who can judge his own stuff’s worth, without pity, and destroy most of it.”–Colette
continue readingLiterary Aspirations and eBay
Ahhhh eBay, home to deals, scams, and grilled cheese sandwiches touched by Divine Grace. One enterprising author is offering the copyright to his book for sale. The novel was released through AuthorHouse and the starting bid is $5,000. Or you can select the buy-it-now option for the bargain price of $15,000. No one has bid…
continue readingBook Design and Leaving Las Vegas
I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by it’s cover. But on incredibly rare occasions, a book is designed as beautifully as its written. The book itself becomes a work of art, if not actually equalling, then certainly supporting the literary art. I am blessed, or as one of those home organization gurus…
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