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The Friday Fun File

Some things you've just got to see for yourself.

America, America

I’ve been trying to remember if I’ve seen such a celebration since the marriage of Charles and Diana, and although I’m sure there may have been a few occasions in between I’m forgetting at the moment, the fact that the inauguration reminds me of the pomp and ceremony I, as a Canadian, tend to associate with the monarchy.

As a Canadian, I’ve had something of a conflicted view of the US. On the one hand, the US is Canada’s only real neighbor, closest ally, and traditionally has been Canada’s biggest trading partner. These two countries have a long, close history, and need each other. Follow the link for the rest.

The Long Tail

Can a little book released in the midst of the year-end busyness, up against new releases from bestsellers, find an audience? It appears so.

UPDATE

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16 Random Things...

I've been tagged, and I've shamelessly dragged Stuart MacBride, Tom Piccirilli, Patrick Shawn Bagley, Russel D. McLean and a host of others into it. I was just doing what I was told, so blame Linda. ;)

Poll Dancing

If you haven't already, check it out!

Life Imitates Art

A quick thought for the morning.

Happy New Year Indeed

Another stellar review of THE FRAILTY OF FLESH. Could there be a better way to close out the year and ring in the new one?

A Happy Holidays Meme

I have a new short story out, in the debut issue of Crooked and have done a short 'happy holidays' meme over at my blog.

Quick Updates

WHAT BURNS WITHIN makes another top 10 list, I'm interviewed at Shots and there's a news story that may be of interest to some who follow the series.

A Cartoon For Authors

Priceless.

Best Of

Who thought Linda L. Richards, Tom Piccirilli, Christa Faust, Val McDermid, Anthony Neil Smith -and Sandra Ruttan?! - should get top honours? Check out this varied, cross-genre best of list contributed to by multiple authors and reviewers.

Dorothy L in my house

All I can say is, I'm glad I wasn't drinking during this conversation.

No Return

Borders and HarperStudio have made a bold move to eliminate returns. I'll be curious to see how this plays out in the coming months.

Thought For The Day

While I ponder the Santa dilemma, I'm left wondering how someone who writes stories for a living isn't a better liar.

Breaking The Reading Drought

What book did I finish this week? Plus: jokes about Canada.

Wiretaps, Bailouts and The Need For Print Media

In the wake of news about Tribune Co filing for bankruptcy, and the NY Times trying to organize financing, I've started to pull together my thoughts on the potential disastrous loss of print media from our society.

True Confessions

Patti recently tagged me with Brian's reading meme, and as a result I've been prompted to post a confession about my reading habits this year, and also a challenge. I hope some people jump on board.

Canada's Government Will Stand

Breaking News: the Governor General has supported Harper's move to prorogue Parliament.