STATUS: Off to early start today…
What’s playing on the iPod right now? HOMETIME by One Eskimo
So charmingly tongue and cheek—even if all I can say is “ouch.” Talk about tapping into an author’s greatest fear….
Maybe a second career has a folk singer?
STATUS: I’m off to speak at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists this afternoon. A first for me!
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? GIRLS ON FILM by Duran Duran
How authors handle reviews…. From my author Kristina Riggle–who is particularly good at finding me great funnies to share.
Enjoy!
STATUS: Finishing up royalty statement reviews today, concluding a negotiation for a deal, and doing some client reading. Most editors have half-day Fridays during the summer so by 1 pm Eastern time, things quiet down.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? WAKA WAKA (ESTOS ES AFRICA) by Shakira f. and Freshly Ground
Today’s entry comes with a HUGE beverage alert. I’m serious here. Put down the coffee. These two are courtesy of my 15-year old niece. Brilliant!
STATUS: Is it Wednesday already?
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? LONDON CALLING by Clash
Okay, my wifi at home has gone kaput. Sometimes I don’t get a chance to blog while still at the office so then I’ll pop online via the laptop at home. Kind of difficult when it’s not working. Hopefully that will get taken care of tomorrow.
So many little tidbits to share. Most of them funny and it’s not even Friday yet.
Authors Guild and Wiley continue… Lots of people didn’t agree with the AG stance on Google but I’m still quite glad they are out there being a watch dog for authors.
In the best headline I’ve seen recently:
Cops bust woman, 74, for pouring mayo in book drop
All I can say is there must not be a lot going on in Boise, Idaho. Still, I’m dying to know the motive for this condiment crime spree. (Never imagined those three words would appear in the same sentence together.)
And best for last. You know publishing has hit mainstream when The Onion jumps in the mix. I just laughed and laughed. (It’s TWILIGHT but with Minotaurs!).
STATUS: Where has the morning gone? Eek.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? HEY GOOD LOOKIN’ by Hank Williams
Today Wiley issued a press release asserting the Authors Guild is in error.
Any Bloomberg authors want to weigh in anonymously and comment, feel free.
And to kick off the weekend, the Bronte Sisters Power Dolls (courtesy of my client Laurence)! Bless youtube. Where would I be without them? Enjoy!
STATUS: Crunch time to get everything ready before I leave on Sunday
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN by Arctic Monkeys
So I definitely need a good laugh to smooth out the afternoon. Hopefully you feel the same.
One of my favorite groups for Friday Funnies is Improv Everywhere. (Check out the “funnies” tag on sidebar for previous posts featuring them.)
This one doesn’t disappoint. Hint: What movie has an opening scene at the New York Public Library on 42nd street?
Another hint? Check out the title!
Enjoy!
STATUS: TGIF! But I’m finishing another contract review before I leave tonight so I probably have another 2 hours.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? ONLY YOU by Yaz
Little did I know that the Daily Show would feature my hometown on a recent episode and even better? The opening credit shot is Wazee street—the street where Nelson Literary Agency is located.
Ah, Lodo. The home of literary agencies and interesting mom and pop stores… Hey, we aren’t the wild wild west for nothing.
I just laughed and laughed. Enjoy!
(Note: And you might want to be 18 years or older to click on the video as Daily Show content is for “mature” audiences and yes, my tongue is firmly in my cheek as I type this.)
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STATUS: Yesterday totally go away from me so sorry for the blog silence. I also had a complete blog written in my head this morning. Got to the office and now I can’t remember it for the life of me. I’m going to blame it on age. I’ll probably post this entry and then remember what I had originally planned 30 minutes from now. If that happens, I’ll make a note in my iPhone and use it for Monday. Grin.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? BOP AGAIN by The Heath Brothers
My client Marie sent this blog link our way. It’s definitely good for giggle. A fun excuse for incorrect grammar and punctuation.
Enjoy and Happy Friday!
STATUS: Yesterday totally go away from me so sorry for the blog silence. I also had a complete blog written in my head this morning. Got to the office and now I can’t remember it for the life of me. I’m going to blame it on age. I’ll probably post this entry and then remember what I had originally planned 30 minutes from now. If that happens, I’ll make a note in my iPhone and use it for Monday. Grin.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? BOP AGAIN by The Heath Brothers
My client Marie sent this blog link our way. It’s definitely good for giggle. A fun excuse for incorrect grammar and punctuation.
Enjoy and Happy Friday!
STATUS: I’ve collected about 40 questions that I’ll be answering all next week. No more submitted Qs please as it would go on forever then… If you are in Tucson this weekend, two NLA authors, Jamie Ford and Sara Creasy, will be at the Tucson Festival of Books. A literary and an SF writer. How great is that?
What’s playing on the iPod right now? THE SWEETEST TABOO by Sade
This week’s entry is courtesy of my author Kristina Riggle, REAL LIFE & LIARS.
A movie trailer that nails every dramatic cliché! Love it. I have to say, I can’t help but think of the “opening credits” for TROPIC THUNDER while watching this. Def. in the same vein.
Enjoy!