Monthly Archives: November 2012
The Big Four?
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
Lions & Tigers & Werewolves (Oh, My)
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 Update & Lies Writers Tell Themselves
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
NaNoWriMo & Literary Hell
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