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“Stop! The “about the author” note is the most awkward piece of writing, especially as authors often write it themselves or edit the ones written for them. But how could it not be awkward, trying to positively represent oneself in just a few words?”
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“Author Salman Rushdie, whose book the Satan Verses inflamed the Islamic world, so infuriated his police minders that they locked him a cupboard and went out to the pub.” I think I would do the same. And throw away the key.
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You’ve seen the album covers; now enjoy the book jackets. Via Soft Skull Press
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“He said both fellow Democrat Barrack Abeam and Republican rival John moccasin are “way ahead” of most politicians in the fight against global climate change.” But waaaay behind in the fight against global spellchecking.
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“… Weird Tales … is sponsoring a writing contest inspired by spam, in which contestants are invited to craft stories based on the fake news headlines that have been cropping up on junk emails lately.”
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“People being driven into a state of terminal time management crisis are hardly likely to become enthusiastic readers.” I’m hardly a “youth,” but I can sure identify.
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