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Things I Don’t Need but Desperately Want
If, like me, you are an imaginary shopaholic, you will enjoy this post. By imaginary, I mean that if I had more money, I would be a true shopaholic.Oh, I don't count books or food. For those two categories I allow myself to spend as much (within reason-ish) as I can each day, week, month, … Continue reading Things I Don’t Need but Desperately Want
I’d like to thank the Academy…
After about a week hiatus, I'm back to the blog world, and what do I find?A Prolific Blogger Award from the lovely Catherine Ensley at Words World and Wings!My very first blog award, for being prolific, no less, and I'm not even around to enjoy it. Always that way, huh? So, better late than never, … Continue reading I’d like to thank the Academy…
Mixed-Media Artists: Carin Berger, Lisa DeJohn, Lorena Siminovich
I love mixed-media art, also known in certain circumstances as collage art. It is my own preferred art method of choice, and I find myself drawn to it in others.Today I would like to highlight the work of three mixed-media artists who also work in the children's book realm: Carin Berger, Lisa DeJohn, & Lorena … Continue reading Mixed-Media Artists: Carin Berger, Lisa DeJohn, Lorena Siminovich
Ode to Christopher Wormell
This ode is dedicated to Christopher Wormell, and in particular, to his wood engravings of animals and beasts. He illustrates non-woodcut pictures, as well, and I don't mean to slight those books. But, it was his wood engravings that first caught my eye - specifically the total book design of the picture books that feature … Continue reading Ode to Christopher Wormell
Weak in the Knees
Has anyone else ever read anything that made them weak in the knees? I know I can't be the only one to have this much of a visceral reaction to reading. visceral, adj.1. characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect 2. characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions; earthy; crude When … Continue reading Weak in the Knees
John Scalzi Post All Writers Should Read
John Scalzi has a brilliant (I know I'm overusing that word) post entitled "Why In Fact Publishing Will Not Go Away Anytime Soon: A Deeply Slanted Play in Three Acts".Particularly appropriate for authors or authors-to-be in the current publishing/book industry market today.Also, hysterical.Please read.
Bookselling in Crisis, Part 2
Hello, again, loyal readers,It is I, the non-alarmist, bringing you more alarming news from the front lines of the independent book-selling world. (To read the first "Bookselling in Crisis" post, go here.) Today I am here to report on the recent crisis concerning publishing representatives (hereafter referred to as "reps"). Reps are the biggest connection … Continue reading Bookselling in Crisis, Part 2
Bookselling in Crisis
Hello,It is I, the non-alarmist, bringing you more alarming news from the front lines of the independent book-selling world. (To read the first "Bookselling in Crisis" post, go here.) Today I am here to report on the recent crisis concerning publishing representatives (hereafter referred to as "reps"). Reps are the biggest connection between booksellers and … Continue reading Bookselling in Crisis
Seasonal Sensations – Valentine’s Day
For those of you who enjoy boycotting this holiday, you may also need to boycott this post.No, I won't write the entire post in red, that's just obnoxious. Yet, I am still going to tell you about my favorite picks, both old and new, for this particular holiday. If you don't want to give them … Continue reading Seasonal Sensations – Valentine’s Day
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