Following the example of the wise John Klima, I am declaring my independence from the internet for the month of August.

I'll be checking email, WNBA scores and Accuweather but that's it.

Much to my dismay, I've had to cancel the trip to ArmadilloCon.

Here's hoping that business picks up some day.

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Until July 31, 2009 at midnight (Pacific Time), buy any two Wheatland Press titles and get a third title absolutely free. Just specify the title of your free book choice in the comment box of the PayPal form ( Read more... )

As you all know by now, Charles N. Brown, Locus founder, passed away yesterday. I didn't know him as well as many of you on my flist, but I respected him and what he did. From the first day I met him, he treated me with respect and kindness. He encouraged me and supported Wheatland Press from the beginning. I will always be grateful for that.

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Let's try that summer sale thing ( Read more... )

The Columbus Public Libraries are in trouble. Facing massive state budget cuts, many branches are in danger of closing. They've set up a website to try to rally support:

http://www.columbuslibrary.org/save_our_library

There's an email form.

To whom it may concern ( Read more... )

Any bored youngsters out there? Here's a fun thing. Track your reading hours on the WNBA Fast Break to Reading tracker and get bookmarks signed by WNBA players ( Read more... )