Dear IE6… … [Read more...] about Dear IE6…
A Public Service Announcement for Single Male Programmer Types
A Public Service Announcement for Single Male Programmer Types … [Read more...] about A Public Service Announcement for Single Male Programmer Types
The Hobbit Project
The Hobbit Project — gorgeous. (via Tor.com) … [Read more...] about The Hobbit Project
From the Typewriter to the Bookstore: A Publishing Story
From the Typewriter to the Bookstore: A Publishing Story — I have no idea how the narrator made it through the whole thing without cracking up. (via Jay Lake) … [Read more...] about From the Typewriter to the Bookstore: A Publishing Story
WIP! Whee!
I'm in love with my new WIP. It's actually an old one, but more on that later. I adore it. I've written nearly five thousand words in four days, I have a complete outline, and I'm having no trouble at all with the historical diction… yet. I know it won't last. Very soon … [Read more...] about WIP! Whee!
The science of fiction
The science of fiction — Studies test whether reading fiction works as a sort of flight simulator for piloting social situations, and it turns out that it does. "Fiction is a simulation that runs on the software of our minds." … [Read more...] about The science of fiction
Nowhere near the helicopter
People are asking, so I'll just reassure everyone that I was nowhere near the helicopter crash on campus today, nor was anyone else you're probably acquainted with if you know me in real life. We're fine. … [Read more...] about Nowhere near the helicopter
Some useful answers to questions about gender inequality: a handy guide for editors
Some useful answers to questions about gender inequality: a handy guide for editors — Excuse me while I have a Meg Ryan deli moment over here. (via Bear) … [Read more...] about Some useful answers to questions about gender inequality: a handy guide for editors
How Borders gamed the book return system
How Borders gamed the book return system — incredibly informative post from a former bookseller explaining the mechanics of bookstores' return for credit system, and how it has allowed the big chains to slowly strangle the independent stores. … [Read more...] about How Borders gamed the book return system
iPhoto ’09 and Domain Language
iPhoto '09 and Domain Language — Nice bit on how software (and web) interfaces are about language, and how Apple is changing the photo software field by moving past the standard photo album metaphor. … [Read more...] about iPhoto ’09 and Domain Language
