Daily Archives: February 11, 2010
Just Arrived, 2/11/10
Posted on February 11, 2010 11 Comments
Noting that given the snowpack, it’s a miracle the UPS and FedEx people can make it up the driveway at all: * The Boneshaker, by Kate Milford (Clarion Books): This is kind of an interesting thing, as Ms. Milford’s upcoming historical fantasy YA (pictured here on the right), is a mere definite article away from […]
Today’s Tale of Epic Cluelessness
Posted on February 11, 2010 31 Comments
Today I went to Jay & Mary’s Book Center, my local indie bookstore, to get some new books with Athena. I came through the door, saw a display for the Halo Encyclopedia, said “hey, cool,” and made a beeline for it, because I knew Toby Buckell advised on it and I wanted to take a […]
Winter Survival, Science Fiction Style
Posted on February 11, 2010
This week’s AMC column: Everything I Ever Needed to Know About Winter, I Learned From Science Fiction Movies. I offer up “useful” tips on cold and snow from The Empire Strikes Back, The Thing, The Day After Tomorrow and others. And yes, “useful” is in quotes for a reason. Go on over.
Buzz Buzz Buzz
Posted on February 11, 2010 45 Comments
Yes, like all forward-thinking folk I have switched on Google Buzz, because what I need more than anything else in the world is to have yet one more social network to be on. That said, my reaction to it so far seems to be similar to the reaction of most of the people I’ve seen […]
My Evanescent Internet Fame
Posted on February 11, 2010 30 Comments
Oh, look: I’ve cracked Technorati’s overall top 100, holding the anchor position, situated directly below Perez Hilton, which, I assure you, is a surprise to us both. This won’t last; last week due to Amazon/Macmillan I had a massive spike in readership (and linkage, which is what Technorati really tracks). It’s since come down to […]
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