Friday's Forgotten Books

Over at the Wordpress blog.

Conventions and Imaginary Friends

First, on my blog, about the reasons why aspiring authors can't afford not to attend a convention, and at Fresh Fiction, on imaginary friends.

Call Me Old-Fashioned...

...I’ve never tried to keep it a secret that I’d rather not curl up with an electronic device at night.

Nope. Not me. Call me old-fashioned, but when I slip into bed and put my head on the pillow, I want real pages to turn in my hands.

However, I have a reason to warm up to the Kindle, and you can read about it here.

Time To Add Me To Your Google Reader

One of these days I'll stop with the teaser posts to the new blog url, so if you rely on Crimespot for the latest you might want to add me to your google reader. For now, you can read the new post if you follow the link.

The Not-So-Subtle Art of Innuendo

Because we needed to take a day off from picking on Russel, who, as Bill pointed out, was taken down by a six-year-old girl.

And I have pictures to prove it, but that's for another time. Today.... at the relocated blog... spurt alert on this one.

Making a List, Checking it Twice...

Saturday Sound Off debuts with Crime Fiction's Bastard Child.

Also, why Russel McLean's name is being taken in vain at our house these days.

Take Me Home With You

What do Duane Swierczynski, Harlan Ellison and David Thompson have to do with taking me home with you?

Hmmm. The title of this post might be a wee bit misleading.

Bouchercon & Books: Once More, With Feeling

& Angie has a new In For Questioning podcast up. The victim? Shamus Award-Winning author Sean Chercover!

Plus the funniest Bouchercon thing I've read yet, and a few personal notes...

More Bouchercon

With a few photos added in the mix and as many possible name drops as I could think of.

But I just remembered a few I missed...

Post-Bouchercon Letdown

Before you get to the post check out that photo. Christa Faust is such a cutie!

Bouchercon: The Blur of the Con

Updates on the Reacher Creature party, places to find photos, at least one photo from me from this year, a blast from Bouchercon past and God knows what else. It's too early...

Bouchercon

The kid-friendly version. God I'm tired.

Pre-B-Con

God, it's too early to be blogging at 5:30, but I've managed the first official B'con post. Hopefully more substance later.

Baltimore Awaits

It's time for Bouchercon. One last day to enter the contest to win lunch.

O. M. G.

These videos really should be on J.D. Rhoades' blog. After my mini-rant (and it is mini, for me) be sure to click on the links.

When We Muzzle The Arts...

Can we put a dollar value on culture? The Sarah Palin censorship debate is about more than values and this direct shot at the Canadian government is what I expect to see on this side of the border if the Alaskan dictator gains national power in the US.

Palin, Censorship & The Frailty of Flesh

What do reviews have to do with Palin's question about banning books? Have we considered that any attempt to influence reviews (keep people from writing negative ones) is just another form of censorship? And what's the early word on the new book?

Oh, plus a contest.

James Crumley

Sad news that came to us this morning.

A BoucherContest

Ever wanted to go out for lunch with your favourite author? I'm having a contest and will take the winner out to lunch on the Saturday of Bouchercon. Full details here.

US Politics - Need I say more?

Well, I have said more. If willing to take a whole day to cull links and post video and go at it point by point, I could have a post ten times the length, but the point isn't what I think of the candidates.

The point is making sure every person who can vote takes enough time to make an informed decision and cast their vote. I think we can all agree the stakes have never been higher.