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August 27, 2013
Last of Back Listed Books on Amazon; Noble Romance Closing Down
Last of Back Listed Books on Amazon; Noble Romance Closing Down
I just received e-mails about this last group of back listed books on Amazon. It's taken all summer, since loveyoudivine.com closed up in June, to get them all re-released as .99 e-books. There were various issues in re-releasing books, as opposed to releasing originals, as an indie publisher. Verification had to be provided multiple times to prove I hold the rights because the books had already been listed for sale by the publish...
I just received e-mails about this last group of back listed books on Amazon. It's taken all summer, since loveyoudivine.com closed up in June, to get them all re-released as .99 e-books. There were various issues in re-releasing books, as opposed to releasing originals, as an indie publisher. Verification had to be provided multiple times to prove I hold the rights because the books had already been listed for sale by the publish...
Happy Belated Birthday Chris Pine
Happy Belated Birthday Chris Pine
Actor Chris Pine turned 33 yesterday, and thanks to spam I found out the hard way. A freelance blogger had e-mailed me earlier this month about doing a guest post here about Chris Pine's 33rd birthday, it went to spam, and I didn't see it until this morning.
I need to check spam more often. I hate missing out on things like that and I would have gladly let him do a guest post. If you ever do send someone an e-mail like that and you don't get a reply, re-s...
Actor Chris Pine turned 33 yesterday, and thanks to spam I found out the hard way. A freelance blogger had e-mailed me earlier this month about doing a guest post here about Chris Pine's 33rd birthday, it went to spam, and I didn't see it until this morning.
I need to check spam more often. I hate missing out on things like that and I would have gladly let him do a guest post. If you ever do send someone an e-mail like that and you don't get a reply, re-s...
Justin Timberlake's Letter; Women Love Gay Romance; She's Not Happy with Kobo
Justin Timberlake's Letter
Justin Timberlake wrote a letter to his fans. Because I think Justin Timberlake IS pop culture, and this blog is partly about pop culture, I wanted to post about it. This is a link to his web site.
The last time I wrote you an open letter, it was in January and I promised that it would be a "Big 2013."
Since then, from The Grammys to the release of the first part of The 20/20 Experience to the crowd's response at the VMAs, it's been a wild ride. I hope you'...
Justin Timberlake wrote a letter to his fans. Because I think Justin Timberlake IS pop culture, and this blog is partly about pop culture, I wanted to post about it. This is a link to his web site.
The last time I wrote you an open letter, it was in January and I promised that it would be a "Big 2013."
Since then, from The Grammys to the release of the first part of The 20/20 Experience to the crowd's response at the VMAs, it's been a wild ride. I hope you'...
August 26, 2013
U of Iowa Free Writing Workshop
U of Iowa Free Writing Workshop
Someone sent me this link earlier today and I wanted to post about it before I forget. The University of Iowa is offering a free online writers workshop that looks very interesting. I haven't seen anything like this before from them.
The University of Iowa is offering a free online creative writing workshop for emerging fiction writers, from Sept. 16th to Oct. 28th. The workshop consists of seven online live sessions with seasoned literary writer and author...
Someone sent me this link earlier today and I wanted to post about it before I forget. The University of Iowa is offering a free online writers workshop that looks very interesting. I haven't seen anything like this before from them.
The University of Iowa is offering a free online creative writing workshop for emerging fiction writers, from Sept. 16th to Oct. 28th. The workshop consists of seven online live sessions with seasoned literary writer and author...
Lady Gaga's Bare Butt; M/M Review: See the Light by Cassandra Carr
Lady Gaga's Bare Butt
For those of you who might be interested, there's a link to an entertaining GIF with Lady Gaga's bare butt.
Still dressed the seashell bra and thong underwear from her "Applause" performance that opened the evening's show , the singer flashed her bare butt on camera , which she was shaking to the sweet sounds of JT.
This happened at the MTV VMAs while Justin Timberlake came out on stage. I didn't watch...her butt or the VMAs.
As a side note, while I'm sure th...
For those of you who might be interested, there's a link to an entertaining GIF with Lady Gaga's bare butt.
Still dressed the seashell bra and thong underwear from her "Applause" performance that opened the evening's show , the singer flashed her bare butt on camera , which she was shaking to the sweet sounds of JT.
This happened at the MTV VMAs while Justin Timberlake came out on stage. I didn't watch...her butt or the VMAs.
As a side note, while I'm sure th...
August 25, 2013
#BetterBatmanThanBenAffleck; Authors Writing Bad Reviews
#BetterBatmanThanBenAffleck
Last week they announced that Ben Affleck would be playing the new Batman, and it seemed to create a reaction no one expected (I didn't). Some have even started a petition to keep Affleck from becoming Batman:
Unsurprisingly, the reaction to the news that Ben Affleck will portray Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel has been swift and merciless: fans aren't happy, and they're using the Change.org petition site to express that displeasure. According to Variety ,...
Last week they announced that Ben Affleck would be playing the new Batman, and it seemed to create a reaction no one expected (I didn't). Some have even started a petition to keep Affleck from becoming Batman:
Unsurprisingly, the reaction to the news that Ben Affleck will portray Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel has been swift and merciless: fans aren't happy, and they're using the Change.org petition site to express that displeasure. According to Variety ,...
August 24, 2013
Anne R. Allen on Blogging; Beekman Mortage Lifter; The Bluest Eye Called Porn
Anne R. Allen on Blogging
There were so many things I wanted to post about last week and didn't get a chance, and this is one of them. Anne R. Allen is a blogger and author I've posted about before. And now she's giving advice about blogging that I thought was interesting. She is, from what I've seen, the consummate blogger.
If you are interested in trad publishing, this quote below is good advice. In full disclosure, I have not followed most of these blogs in a while. However, I still do...
There were so many things I wanted to post about last week and didn't get a chance, and this is one of them. Anne R. Allen is a blogger and author I've posted about before. And now she's giving advice about blogging that I thought was interesting. She is, from what I've seen, the consummate blogger.
If you are interested in trad publishing, this quote below is good advice. In full disclosure, I have not followed most of these blogs in a while. However, I still do...
August 23, 2013
Russia Defends Gay Hate Law; Free Excerpt Doughy Joey
Russia Defends Gay Hate Law
In the latest development from Russia with regard to the anti-gay law that has sparked outcries from many parts of the world, a letter was sent from Russia stating that there would be no discrimination, according to the rules of the Olympic Charter. However, a good deal is still unclear, and Russia stands by its anti-gay law.
The letter still leaves open the question of what would happen to Olympic athletes or fans if they made statements or gestures that c...
In the latest development from Russia with regard to the anti-gay law that has sparked outcries from many parts of the world, a letter was sent from Russia stating that there would be no discrimination, according to the rules of the Olympic Charter. However, a good deal is still unclear, and Russia stands by its anti-gay law.
The letter still leaves open the question of what would happen to Olympic athletes or fans if they made statements or gestures that c...
Almost Gay Guys; New Hope Mayor No Gay Marriage for ME
Almost Gay Guys
When I read the article to which I'm linking, I had to admit it was the first time I'd really ever seen anything like this spoken about so openly. It deals with men who are mostly straight, but sometimes almost gay, and stuck somewhere in between bi and gay. I know that sounds complicated, but there is validity here. The focus of the article is a young man named Dillon who is interested in women and sometimes men, but is not actually gay, straight, or bisexual.
By his own admis...
August 22, 2013
Ghetto Is Racist; Goodreads Drama; Lazybeagleentertainment.com
Ghetto Is Racist
At times I've been accused of being too politically correct, and at times even I agree with that. But I recently saw an author post something where the word "Ghetto" was used, and it was not only tasteless, but highly insulting to anyone who is sensitive to racism.
To take this a step further, I think authors should be held to a higher standard in cases like this because they above all others should know the significance of ALL words. In other words, had I...
At times I've been accused of being too politically correct, and at times even I agree with that. But I recently saw an author post something where the word "Ghetto" was used, and it was not only tasteless, but highly insulting to anyone who is sensitive to racism.
To take this a step further, I think authors should be held to a higher standard in cases like this because they above all others should know the significance of ALL words. In other words, had I...
