There's another 24-hour stomach virus going around. Ask me how I know this. … [Read more...] about I canNOT catch a break.
Novel in 90, week 10
Much better this week. In fact, it was my most productive week since Ni90 started. I've almost made up the deficit from my trip, and the main plot is moving. It's moving slowly, but it is moving. I still like the subplot better at the moment. I'm sure if I drink more, I'll … [Read more...] about Novel in 90, week 10
Bits and pieces
I'm 3/4 of the way through the novel. My brain is leaking out my ears. I am not going to Chicago this weekend as originally planned. (Sad glyph.) SFWA politics are even nuttier than Texas politics. I mean, damn, people. This election is reminding me of that West Wing episode … [Read more...] about Bits and pieces
Alamo Drafthouse Downtown moving
The Alamo Drafthouse Downtown is moving. — There's a scene in the WIP that takes place on the staircase at their current location. Guess I'll have to visit the new place when it opens. DARN. … [Read more...] about Alamo Drafthouse Downtown moving
Life size whale
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society finds a new use for Flash maps: the life size whale … [Read more...] about Life size whale
A Conversation at the Grownup Table, as Imagined at the Kids’ Table
A Conversation at the Grownup Table, as Imagined at the KidsÃ¢â … [Read more...] about A Conversation at the Grownup Table, as Imagined at the Kids’ Table
Your funky job title for the day is…
Your funky job title for the day is: camel librarian. (via Tobias Buckell) … [Read more...] about Your funky job title for the day is…
PSA
I've spent the last two days catching up on long-delayed email replies. If you've been waiting to hear from me and haven't, ping me. … [Read more...] about PSA
Web Typography Sucks
Web Typography Sucks — Slides from a SxSW presentation. Includes some great math on line height and margins. … [Read more...] about Web Typography Sucks
Breaking news: publishers’ math “fuzzy.” Film at 11.
The current issue of Entertainment Weekly has an amusing story about the court case between Clive Cussler and the studio who made Sahara. Here's the part that made me fall out of my chair (emphasis mine): More pointedly, though, the producers also accused the novelist of lying … [Read more...] about Breaking news: publishers’ math “fuzzy.” Film at 11.
