Monthly Archives: November 2012

Last week the Wall Street Journal reported that NewsCorp (owner of both HarperCollins and WSJ itself) was in talks with CBS (owner of Simon & Schuster) about a possible merger.  This after last month Rupert Murdoch missed out on the major … Continue reading →

Originally posted last year at Darkeva’s Dark Delights. ***** I watched a lot of horror movies when I was a kid, and the only monsters that were able to scare me were werewolves.  It wasn’t until I grew older that … Continue reading →

Tom Piccirilli posted a lengthy essay this morning about his ongoing battle with brain cancer.  It’s a powerful piece, and it reminded me of a story by sci-fi writer Norman Spinrad called “Carcinoma Angels.”  Christopher Hitchens’ last book, Mortality, also touches … Continue reading →

Every November National Novel Writing Month blows into town like a cold winter wind.  I’ve never taken part, but I wish all the best to those who do.  The idea is simple:  each participant has 30 days to write a short … Continue reading →