From today's Publishers Lunch:
Jeangenie
Jeangenie
Self publishing is nothing like traditional publishing unless you have a large marketing platform. I'm an author and work in publishing. I value that a publisher is investing in all of the upfront costs of editing, production and marketing. I am able to write a better book and it has some chance of getting noticed…
They removed the pre-order button, so even though this is not yet released (or the newest JK Rowling), people are unlikely to order. For years I worked in independent bookselling and the one-click preorder was one of the hardest hurdles to scale in competing with Amazon. Orders are placed when you think about doing…
We are opposites. This list tells me you were born in 1987.
I think you meant
In a time long, long ago I had the pleasure of programming in BASIC at a summer course at Miami-Dade Community College. It was intense, it was fun and man was I stupid not to keep at it. It was an important experience that had long lasting benefits. Programming in a low-memory environment teaches you discipline,…
Ah, the Gift Bag Industry. The major award shows have created a whole mess of PR lists that you can often pay to give tons of free samples to 'local celebrities' or influencers in the hope that you will create some buzz. Gifting suites/ swag bags—they've gotten down to the level of Bar/Bat Mitzvah and kids' birthdays.…
http://digitallydaunted.com/2013/05/18/int… Love the names. I should have included Hedy as well in my great geeks line-up.
My Sandy and Mocha are gifts beyond compare. Everyday is Valentine's Day when you have shelter puppy love.
Satchel Paige. Wikipedia him.
The even said ZEE not zed, so they are seriously humouring us Americans!
As a former chubby (not really but constantly told that, chipmunk cheeks will do that) 5 year old who did in fact become an obese adult, a couple of thoughts:
My brother had one (lost it in the divorce) and it constantly escaped. My husband used to say that it takes a pretty stupid dog to run away from food and shelter.
Before this was part of the Dutch Royal Ahold conglomerate, I used to enjoy writing checks to GIANT FOOD CO. and Peoples Drug store. Yeah, DC in the late 80s.
I loved this, especially since they included Ms. Tuff. Sometimes we should take down our cynical lens and just enjoy.
Which one of them is Joaquin Phoenix again?
I always thought he was Canadian, but nope, USA!
