Penny Watson's Blog, page 41
May 31, 2012
Indie Authors Beware: Integrity Matters
Would you sell your soul to the devil to get your book published?
Would you sell your soul to the devil to make a bestseller list?
How far would you go?
I can't think of a group of people more vulnerable than writers with a dream. They are desperate to get published. They are desperate for success. They're easy prey for unscrupulous folks looking to make an easy buck.
The explosion of "indie" or "self-pubbed" writers has opened up a whole new sleazy world of self-professed "social media experts"...
May 30, 2012
A Bunch of Dangly Bits
We had a big scare last night. Lucy got a beef skewer on one of those wooden sticks and gulped it down. I took her to the emergency vet and they did an endoscopy and removed the stick before it could cause any damage. She's still at the hospital, but hopefully I'll be picking her up later this morning. :^(
#getbetterLucy
I had an entire Ranty McRantmeister post written for today, but I'm not in the mood. Maybe later. In the meantime, here are some reading updates and other bits o' news.....
1. P...
May 29, 2012
Penelope Reads A Ballsy Little Sex Farce
She had me at "well-endowed unicorn."
You all know I have a problem. With wacky book blurbs. It's like a sick, sad addiction, which costs me money and time and occasionally makes me want to stab myself in the eye with a sharp stick. But sometimes, it also makes me think "Hell, this is one ballsy little sex farce."
Let me backtrack....
Once upon a time, I started reading a book blurb, and it said "Honey encounters the hunkalicious Hieney twins, Peter and Dick....." Right off the bat, I'm already...
May 28, 2012
Happy Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day to all....
Penelope
May 27, 2012
The Martini Club Welcomes Carolyn Crane, I Mean Annika Martin, I Mean...Oh Never Mind!
I am so excited this wonderful Sunday morning! One of my fav writers is here with us....Carolyn Crane, aka Annika Martin, aka former cocktail waitress, aka Mexican food-lover, aka cat owner. (I get everything but the cat business). Anyhoo, if you're not already confused (I sort of am!), Carolyn has a hilarious handy-dandy drink chart to discuss. Take it away, Car-ika!
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Hey! Happy Martini Club to everybody!
I was so pleased Penny invited me to post on Martini club. I think about drink...
May 26, 2012
Who Knew Baseball Was This Fun?
This has been making the rounds...the 2012 Harvard Baseball team Youtube vid...hee hee! Don't forget to stop by for The Martini Club tomorrow...Carolyn Crane is my illustrious guest, and she has written a hilarious piece! Hope you are having a great holiday weekend so far.
Ciao!
Penelope
May 25, 2012
Beard of the Day Special Edition: A Cultural Evolution for Mr. Andrews
There was a bit of discussion following last week's Beard of the Day (a super nice selection of photos of Mr. Scott Speedman, looking rough and rugged and scruffy and ruffy and clearing pining for Penelope) about "cultural evolution." In fact, Mr. Tom Andrews said, and I quote, "I believe in cultural evolution. The tie, the Martini, the pocket square, the close shave, and literary fiction -- for these are pinnacles from which, once attained, one cannot retreat. ;^)"
Mr. Andrews is so eloq...
May 24, 2012
Funniest Thing I've Seen This Week
I found these letters on tumblr...I reblogged it from The Stocked Bar. I think I might be channeling Frank Sinatra! Heee.....enjoy!
Happy Day!Penelope
May 23, 2012
Dear Penelope
Every week, I get a bizarre mix of totally random questions thrown at me via email, Twitter, Facebook, neighbors, etc. So, I thought I would put together a totally random bunch of Dear Penelope questions and answers. Have at it!
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Dear Penelope,
Where did you get your dachshund? How big is she? Can she fit on a plane?
Dear Doxie Lover,
We got Lucy from a breeder in Maine, she is about 9.5 pounds, which makes her a true mini (must be under 10 pounds). Yes, I can squeeze her cute little body into...
May 22, 2012
Penelope Channels Miss Manners at The Moody Muses
I gave a workshop called Penelope Channels Miss Manners: How To Promote Yourself Without Peeving Everyone Off at the 2012 NECRWA Spring Conference. It was a rousing success! I wore my tiara and sipped a cocktail while doling out some tips about self-promotion.
The Moody Muses have posted my talk (in two parts) on their blog this week. (Evidently, I am somewhat long-winded....ahem). Yesterday was the first part of the talk, which covered rules of social media, reviews and how to toot your own h...
