The following gem occurred to me just before I jumped into the shower. Most will recognize the tune:
"I am the very model of a stinky individual,
The smell that lingers on my pits is nothing but residual...."
You would think that I would do something else with that flash of absolute, stunning brilliance beyond making a public blog post about it.
But no, here we are.
I have still been writing actual stories. It's just that that snippet of song amused me more than most of what I worked on this morning.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Why no blog updates lately?
It's because I haven't received any more coupons that want to hit on me. Well, and because I blow my time reading "Lost" spoilers.
No, really, although the first of those two ideas is actually true, and that does leave me without as much interesting material to post, the simple truth is that I've been sitting with my notebook and thinking about what kind of book I'd like to put together next. (As for sitting with my notebook and actually writing in it -- that's easier some days than others).
Besides, everyone already knows that "Lost" is all in Hurley's head.
No, really, although the first of those two ideas is actually true, and that does leave me without as much interesting material to post, the simple truth is that I've been sitting with my notebook and thinking about what kind of book I'd like to put together next. (As for sitting with my notebook and actually writing in it -- that's easier some days than others).
Besides, everyone already knows that "Lost" is all in Hurley's head.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The Lascivious Coupon Book
"But, Coupon Book, it all seems so sudden! I mean, I know you come to my house regularly, but it's only once a month -- and you don't even know my name! I would never be more than just 'A Valued Customer' to you!"
Even junk mail can be something special.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
New Year's Eve Eve at AF
Hey, all! I just wanted to say thanks to those I met at Amazing Fantasy's New Year's Eve Eve party tonight. It was great of y'all to listen while I read and wonderfully fun to watch you sing karaoke and work on coloring your pictures. :D
I wasn't sure what to expect reading at AF; I'm more likely to visit the Tinley location, so I didn't know anything about the community that existed at the Frankfort one. But what a friendly and welcoming group I met there -- and Lori and Mike are so dedicated to the store. I had a great time, and I hope that more people head over to AF Books soon!
I wasn't sure what to expect reading at AF; I'm more likely to visit the Tinley location, so I didn't know anything about the community that existed at the Frankfort one. But what a friendly and welcoming group I met there -- and Lori and Mike are so dedicated to the store. I had a great time, and I hope that more people head over to AF Books soon!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Merry Christmas! (Plus, reminders about all the stuff that got buried under the gifts)
Hey! Hope you've had a good holiday if you've been celebrating and a good winter if you haven't. I'm a happy camper here -- I received a copy of Ikegami's book on Japanese bookbinding techniques. You know what that means, eh? MORE BOOK MAKING PROJECTS!
And just a couple of reminders: 1) I'll be reading at the Amazing Fantasy Books in Frankfort, IL, this Wednesday the 30th from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m., and 2) "Trolls in the Modern World" is still available for you to read and download for free -- just scroll on down a few posts for the link!
And just a couple of reminders: 1) I'll be reading at the Amazing Fantasy Books in Frankfort, IL, this Wednesday the 30th from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m., and 2) "Trolls in the Modern World" is still available for you to read and download for free -- just scroll on down a few posts for the link!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tales from Outer Suburbia
So I put together a book full of short stories about life in the suburbs that was to help me deal with the anger, fear, and frustration I felt with what I saw, especially what I saw in me. Shaun Tan put together a book full of short stories about life in the suburbs that's brimming with hope, honesty, humor, and amazing artwork.
Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia was up for a World Fantasy award this year for Best Collection. It didn't win -- the other nominees are damn good, too, and I couldn't pick one as the best -- but Tan did win for Best Artist. I think he deserves it. This book is so beautiful, and not just visually; the images and words bring out the best in each other. I really recommend it.
To get this book, I had to go to the children's section of the local library. Sometimes I feel awkward doing that, as if I have no right to go in there without a child of my own. But I remind myself, as I tell you now, that good books that have the "juvenile" label on them will ring just as true to adults. Read Shaun Tan's book, and you will be richly rewarded.
Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia was up for a World Fantasy award this year for Best Collection. It didn't win -- the other nominees are damn good, too, and I couldn't pick one as the best -- but Tan did win for Best Artist. I think he deserves it. This book is so beautiful, and not just visually; the images and words bring out the best in each other. I really recommend it.
To get this book, I had to go to the children's section of the local library. Sometimes I feel awkward doing that, as if I have no right to go in there without a child of my own. But I remind myself, as I tell you now, that good books that have the "juvenile" label on them will ring just as true to adults. Read Shaun Tan's book, and you will be richly rewarded.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Another reading!
Yay! I get to read again! Wednesday, December 30th, 2009, at Amazing Fantasy Books, 20523 S. La Grange Road, Frankfort, Illinois, 4-5 p.m.
This reading is part of the store's day-long New Year's Eve Eve party. Lori, the store's manager, tells me that I'll be going on before karaoke. Whew, at least I won't be trying to read during karaoke. I cannot compete with "Don't Stop Believin'." Stop on by, listen to stories, and grab a book -- if not mine, then one of the ones that AF will have on super-sale that day!
This reading is part of the store's day-long New Year's Eve Eve party. Lori, the store's manager, tells me that I'll be going on before karaoke. Whew, at least I won't be trying to read during karaoke. I cannot compete with "Don't Stop Believin'." Stop on by, listen to stories, and grab a book -- if not mine, then one of the ones that AF will have on super-sale that day!
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