Scrubbing bumbles
What would you say if there were an app that changed your book to suit the tastes of particular readers? In other words, the way you wrote the book doesn’t … Continue reading
Amsterdam blues
You know, kind of like independent publishers, street musicians can be some of the most talented players you’ll find. In almost any big city in the world — and plenty … Continue reading
Van Gogh a-go-go
I’m not usually inclined to comment here on every book I read, but I just wrapped up this collection of the letters of Van Gogh (free download!) and came away … Continue reading
A (writing) room with a view
I thought I’d give you a look at what’s outside my writing room, here at the new manse. I have my desk facing a wall, because otherwise I’d just gaze … Continue reading
Cover reveal: Harper Lee’s new novel
Have you seen it yet? The cover to Harper Lee’s new novel, Go Set A Watchman? Well, there it is if you haven’t ☝︎. I kind of like it, as … Continue reading
Aye, robot
Some things we take for granted. Things like, a chicken must have laid the egg that we’re boiling up; that song on Spotify was created by at least one musician; … Continue reading
Caveat emptor when you read memoirs
I just did a little review of Tom Robbins’ memoir, Tibetan Peach Pie, at Goodreads, and I thought I’d share it here to raise the question of whether writers’ memoirs … Continue reading
I believe in bossa
It never fails to amaze me, that when I go poking around in the YouTube vault I always find at least one gem. Here’s a number by a popular Brazilian … Continue reading
The Midwest has ceased to exist
A while back, BuzzFeed thought it would be fun to ask some British folk to label the U.S. states on a blank map. The results are hilarious. I’m especially bemused … Continue reading
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