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Jane (technical guru) wrote out the tutorial for installing Python and Pycrypto to your Mac or PC or both (you can have it your way). I am a new Mac user (purchased an iMac) and have already printed out the instructions to give it a go on my next day off because I have […]
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Continue ReadingRan across Mrs Giggles site and what do I find, a YouTube video of Connie Brockway, Teresa Medeiros and Eloisa James doing — something (not singing of course, certainly not that) with a Cindy Lauper 80’s tune. Enjoy.
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Continue ReadingFans of Diana Gabaldon may want to go ahead and order this new anthology that features a BRAND NEW Lord John Grey short story that’s featured in Warriors edited by George R.R. Martin and some other guy (just kidding) & Gardner Dozois. Gabaldon also gives readers a sneak peek of this novella (go read). Kindle price […]
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Continue ReadingWow, color me surprised to learn on Twitter (no less) that Scott Turow is set to release the sequel to his blockbuster hit novel, Presumed Innocent (1987). I saw the movie, never read the book about a man accused of killing his mistress. The movie was good! And that ending! What a twist, huh? I love these kinds of […]
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Continue ReadingDigital Book World and it’s blog whose mission is to “[focus] on publishing strategies, not tools; solutions, not theories; practicality, not punditry” spotlights Liza Daly’s presentation (Ms. Daly is an experienced software engineer and consultant for digital publishing). Her presentation at the 2010 Digital Book World Conference talked about essentially, ebook quality control. Timely topic […]
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Continue Reading Seems that my favorite crime novelist from Oslo will be coming to the US! He has some scheduled events where unfortunately, it looks like he won’t be in my neck of the woods. Damn. Well, if he’s in your area, go meet him!
The website says he’s promoting Nemesis from his most excellent Harry Hole […]
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Continue ReadingJust ran across this article by another author ranting against Piracy. I’m all tapped out, I’m afraid. This isn’t my livelihood after all. But here’s your problem, to quote JD Rhoades,
I don’t think anyone here is going to disagree that piracy is wrong. To me, the unanswered questions are (1) how do you stop it […]
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Continue ReadingJames Patterson Inc (Magazine Preview)
This is a rather lengthy online article but very interesting! I’ve read only one James Patterson novel (and enjoyed it) but with so much to read, I’ve never really cared to read more. No worries though as he’s not hurting from my lack of funds: Check this out:
There are many different ways […]
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Continue ReadingKindle users are up in arms over the 30 day wait of a much anticipated (so I’ve read) book called Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime (Harper Collins). The hardcover edition released on January 11 and the Kindle version won’t be released until Feb 23. In retaliation, some […]
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Continue ReadingI have unearthed what appears to be a new title from mystery writer, Jodi Compton. She started, what I thought was a promising series featuring detective Sarah Pribeck, set in and around Minnesota. The two books in the series were The 37th Hour and Sympathy Between Humans. Her latest, Hailey’s War shows a pub date of June 2010 and […]
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Continue ReadingI subscribe to a lot of interesting blogs & websites (probably yours, too). This post is just an array of topics from the previous week that can range from books to movies to who knows what that I ran across and wanted to share. If it’s interesting, weird, news-worthy, thought-provoking or provocative, I’m posting it.
Sarah Monette Has […]
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Continue ReadingJust an assorted array of topics that can range from books to who knows what. If it’s interesting, weird, thought-provoking or provocative, I’m positing it.
Hilarious James Patterson TV Ad
NYT bestselling author, James Patterson’s TV ad has him making a plea for his readers to buy his new book, I, Alex Cross (Little, Brown & Company 2009) or […]
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Continue ReadingThe TBR Challenge is a challenge set up to assist readers who are serious in reducing their tbr piles. Take a look at your accumulated stacks of books and decide if you want to participâté this year. The rules are simple and participation is voluntary and open throughout the year. BTW, this is a sticky post that will […]
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Continue ReadingAre we ready for the New Year yet? Hell, I am. This past year wasn’t a very good one for me personally but reading wise? I’ve discovered new authors this past year that I would like pimp just one last time along with some other stuff that you may or may not find interesting.
Nordic Crime Fiction Writers
This group […]
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