Today’s links of interest:
- When Will Mystery Writers Get Some Guts?
A Lee Goldberg two-fer — getting worked up about Otto Penzler naturally leads to introspective thought: Why aren’t more mystery authors speaking out? - Is Fanfic Legal?
Depends on the definition of legal… - Hindsight is Always More Detailed
The Smart Bitches quote Laurie Gold who quotes information she receives on background about the fiasco that was RWA governance last year (this year, being much, much better). All we can say is that much of what we read doesn’t come as a surprise. - Self-Publishing Service Provider Blurb Gets .16 Million Funding
Interesting things have been happening in the POD world for the past month. Soon, we hope, this will all come together in a logical manner. - Pour Me, Pour You
It turns out that writers can’t retire to Vegas and start lounge acts when their careers wane. David Thayer worries about these things and more. - Challenges Facing Young and Older Blogs
ProBlogger takes a look at the challenges of blogging — also known as the challenges of writing. - The Written Nerd: Guest Blogger: Response to Dave about ABA and Book Sense
Carl Lennertz responds to comments on ABA and Book Sense (and says he’s just getting the party started). - At The Risk Of Pissing Off Anyone
Bookdwarf throws out several thoughts on the bubbling chicklit controversy, admits snobbery (yes! snobbery is good), and wonders why women’s fiction is marginalized. We’ll make that one easy: look at the editors of review sections. - Friday Column: Bookstores and Books
Scott Esposito considers the demise of SF bookstores and the number of books being published every year. - End of Unconformity; Deposition Resumes Here
A very bizarre story of remaindering and lack of communication (there is a later update, but bottom line is that the books aren’t where they should be). Via Gwenda. - Why Do Critics Ignore Certain Books?
It’s the money, it’s always the money. - More Books by the Foot
Max looks at a decorating trend. We wonder if our particular technique could be marketed as "literary disaster scene." - Paule Constant Q&A
In which the LBC employs a translator to learn more about White Spirit by Paule Constant. - Everyone Else?s Girl ? Megan Crane
A chicklit novel that works… - Miss Snark, the literary agent: Snicker in your doodles
In which cookies are used to explain the difference between paying and being paid. Also, Miss Snark confesses to wearing sneakers. - Official Publishing of Star Trek TV Scripts Announced by Roddenberry.com and CafePress.com: Financial News – Yahoo! Finance
Cafe Press continues its initial success. Still haven’t figured out if this is weird or brilliant.