Daily Archives: January 6, 2009
The Big Idea: Jim C. Hines
Posted on January 6, 2009 48 Comments
And here we are, with the first Big Idea piece of 2009. And who better to start us off than Jim C. Hines, who having already rehabbed cowardly green fantasy creatures in his Goblin trilogy, now turns his attention to rebooting the stories of three of the most popular fairly tale princesses in The Stepsister […]
January Whateveresque
Posted on January 6, 2009 1 Comment
Today’s the day to register for Whateveresque, the Whatever reader forum for the month of January: Registration is open until 10pm or so. Remember that you’ll be approved faster if I don’t think you’re a spambot; here’s how to avoid looking like one of those. And be sure to introduce yourself to others in the […]
Today’s Deep Thought
Posted on January 6, 2009 27 Comments
If you ever want to be reminded that sometimes in life it’s better to take things slow and easy, and maybe not be in such an all-fired rush, I suggest driving on icy black rural backroads with a minivan full of kids, while pelting fragments of ice congeal on your front windshield. You’re welcome.
On Link Requests: Here’s a Thread
Posted on January 6, 2009 40 Comments
While I was on my two week semi-hiatus, I got what I figure is a metric butt-load of requests for links to various things. Seriously, tons. Rather than try to pluck them out of the my 2008 mail archive, the thought of which fills me wth crushing ennui, how about I do this: If you […]
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