Usually I read a book and like it *after* someone's snapped up the film rights. Other way around this time.
Journals accepting work this summer, and journals that accept online submissions. This one does both!
Uh, wasn't Vonnegut something of a Luddite?
I'm not ready to proclaim myself an addict to NYC Prep, but I can back the sentiments of this post.
J. Robert Lennon, craft, Oulipo, YouTube.
Brain Harvest is hosting a microfiction contest, judged by Jeff VanderMeer.
I like Stanley Elkin, so I'm psyched about this.
What the George Lucas TV series *should* be.
Example: Having a day job can help your writing.
This New York Times game lets you try texting while driving.
Dzanc Best of the Web 2009 blog tour roundup at Matt's.
The Virgin Suicides Sweet 16. (via lots)
Really interesting/cool litmag, interview about it with some more details.
I really love how PANK magazine always makes the effort to do things right.
Commuting patterns in the Washington, DC area.
Happy birthday, Tai Shan! I used to watch you via Internet cam at work, when you were a baby. No thanks, I don't want any cake.
Howard's got an interesting idea.
Free whoopee cushion with purchase!
Gabriel Orgrease provides a summary of the garden gnome liberation movement.
How to get on The Sartorialist. And how to react to gaming news, sorted by platform.
And finally...WASH ME
NYC Prep almost shocked me with how crass and amazing it is but then I realized that this is the precedent that has long been established with reality television. Thanks Fox, for getting that started.
And thanks for the PANK love. Said love is entirely mutual!
Posted by: Roxane | July 23, 2009 at 01:15 PM