The Apple iRack — wow, skewering Bush and Jobs in one skit. Nicely done. … [Read more...] about The Apple iRack
The perils of coincidence
The perils of coincidence — A screenwriter uses the train wreck that is Spider-Man 3 to illustrate how coincidences weaken plots. … [Read more...] about The perils of coincidence
Spider-Man 3: 3 times the WTF?
OMG. That was…. OMG. That was horrible. WTF? The only thing I can figure is that about 20 or 30 minutes in, there was a shark. I didn't see it, but I know it was there. Spidey, oblivious idiot that he is, went slinging over the damn thing's head and never noticed. And … [Read more...] about Spider-Man 3: 3 times the WTF?
Diggers invent impeachment poll
I love Digg. Having discovered their collective power earlier this week with the whole AACS thing, today they invented an impeachment poll where one didn't exist — namely, in Nancy Pelosi's office. While I feel really sorry for the poor people answering this phone line, I'm … [Read more...] about Diggers invent impeachment poll
Inching progress
I spent some quality time with the last half of my book last night. No new words, but useful notes on how these loose pieces should fit together and what's missing. I think it needs a lot more internal dialogue, but then I might just be drunk (still) on Nick and Norah's Infinite … [Read more...] about Inching progress
File that one under “things that are good to know…”
Watching someone combine the Cool Bits Generator with They Fight Crime makes me snorfle my drink. … [Read more...] about File that one under “things that are good to know…”
Book reviews: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
You get two reviews tonight because this one was short and I finished it long before I thought I would. Holy crap, where were books like this when I was a teenager? This is one fun, funny book. Nick is a bassist who's recently been dumped. His ex is heading toward him on the … [Read more...] about Book reviews: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Book reviews: Season of the Witch, Natasha Mostert
I don't remember where I read or heard about this one, but it's one of those times I got suckered by a great cover. I really, really like the art. Story? Not so much. Here's the setup: Gabriel, an arrogant psychic hacker living in London, is asked to investigate the … [Read more...] about Book reviews: Season of the Witch, Natasha Mostert
Cool Bits, Cracktastic Bits
The makers of the awesome Cool Bits generator are now taking suggestions for a Cracktastic Bits generator: giant talking soldier ducks, cannibal zombie angels, diseases that make your head spontaneously fall off, etc. These are going to be the most twisted writing prompts the … [Read more...] about Cool Bits, Cracktastic Bits
Fun with R2D2 mailboxes
Fun with R2D2 mailboxes … [Read more...] about Fun with R2D2 mailboxes
