Pseudonymous Bosch's Blog, page 26
October 4, 2011
Reasons writing a book is like making a mummy #1
It all starts with pulling your brains out.
October 3, 2011
It's happened again ...
Again, it has happened. The Secret Series has landed on the New York Times Bestsellers list.
If you need proof, here it is:
And we thought you were a reputable journal! For shame, NYT!
-Quiche
Most unwanted
This email comes in from Agent WW:
I put up UNWANTED posters for Mrs. Mauvais and Dr. L(unatic) The caption reads: UNWANTED! Police are trying to capture Mrs. Mauvais and Dr. L, wanted for fraud and attempted fraud, murder and attempted murder, kidnapping and attempted kidnapping, bad table manners, and the assault of several chocolate factories. If you see any people who resemble the people on this poster, particularly if they are wearing white gloves, experts advise you to scrRead...
October 1, 2011
Here's a new word for you
The Word of the Day for October 2 is:
newspeak NOO-speek noun, often capitalized
: propagandistic language marked by euphemism, circumlocution, and the inversion of customary meanings : double-talk
Examples:
"With all the twists and turns of newspeak, it's virtually impossible to figure out exactly what any candidate stands for anymore," complained Brian.
Did you know?
The term "newspeak" was coined by George Orwell in his 1949 dystopian Read More...
September 30, 2011
IF you are in Austin, Texas ...
A weekend camp?!?
This Saturday and Sunday, October 1 & 2.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AUSTIN, TEXAS
The Name of This Camp is Secret: Pseud Bosch Lit Camp
BOOK PEOPLE
Free public signing at 4PM
There you go! If you're in Austin, consider checking it out and reporting back to us on it.
I wonder if this will be like any other Secret Series Camp iRead More...
September 29, 2011
Painted into a corner
This message comes in from Agent AG:
Guess who I found on the Internet?
A German painter?!?!?
Max Ernst (2 April 1891 – 1 April 1976) was a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and poet. A prolific artist, Ernst was one of the primary pioneers of the Dada movement and Surrealism.
-Agent AG
Good research! I'm glad you're on our side.
-Quiche
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September 28, 2011
Another scheme ... rhyme scheme
This poem came in from a reader. Check it out!
Hello, i would like to show you a poem that i wrote about your books. Do not worry P.B i did not show anyone especially anyone wearing white gloves. So here it is,
Top Secret, secret poem
as you may know there are many books out there
from fact to fiction to how to do your hair
so hears some particular ones i'm going to tell you about today
but the words i write down you must promiRead More...
Book 'em!
This note comes in from Agent CL:
Dear Mr. Bosch,
I am glued to your 5th book, so I have cleverly disguised it to bring to school:
No one will know what I am really reading, so the Secret will remain safe.
Still an avid reader/major fan,
Agent CL
What a great disguise! No one will ever be the wiser. (Especially if they're reading the Secret Series!)
-QuichRead More...
September 27, 2011
THE IMPOSTOR AT WORK!
West School in Hillsborough, CA. Poor kids. They never knew what hit them...
September 26, 2011
Impostor Appearance! Tuesday! Burlingame!
We are as shocked as you are. This Tuesday, September 27, 2011.
Here's where it's happening! And we thought they were a reputable bookseller!
The West's oldest independent bookseller! Look:
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