Square Pegs

They got me with the “first drink free” line, but it turns out the event is so much more. MediaBistro is having a little shindig in Los Angeles. First half of the party is for AvantGuild members only, second is for “media professionals.” Don’t ask me what that means because I have no clue. No networking (sure, like a little rule ever stopped anyone). Drinks, food, hip new spot in LA, a launch of national health benefits…wait a minute, this is something I’d actually drink to. Wednesday, April 28 in Hollywood. Invitation: RSVPs are required (is it me, or is […]

And then there comes a time when I have nothing to say. Okay, I do. Has this nation gone crazy? It turns out the Academy of Art in San Francisco is expelling writing students (the article doesn’t mention any other medium) for being too edgy. And their teachers are getting the boot as well. That’s America for you. Now, granted, I have no clue what this edgy word means — I’m guessing it’s pretty bad since it gets applied to everything from Harlequin books to, well, Britney Spears (don’t quote me on that last one because I’m too lazy to

According to Variety, the Barbara Walters books sold for only $5 million. Or maybe four. Somewhere in that range. My apologies to those who saw the incorrect figure — remember, that money wasn’t destined for you anyway. Miramax Nabs Walters Book Note: Variety doesn’t give this stuff away for free — Barbara stalkers will need to register for a trial subscription. Personally, I think the headlines to Variety are worth the price, but, then again, I’m easily amused.

Of all the celebrity memoirs out there (like, seriously, is Britney Spears even old enough to have memories?), I suspect Barbara Walters’ may be the best. First off, I think she can actually compose sentences herself. Second, she’s actually lived an interesting life. Third, well, the woman can tell a story (not to mention her ability to get others to spill their guts). Considering the way supposedly poor publishers throw advance money around, I’m personally glad that some of it is going to Barbara. Besides, what is a mere six million dollars in today’s economy?