LURID: Season Of The Witch
Column by Karina Wilson
Pointy hats? Wands? Green skin? Crones? Why is Hollywood still clinging to crude medieval stereotypes of witches? Lurid takes a look at a more intelligent class of witch lit.
Librarian Fired Over Harlem Shake Video
News by Christopher Shultz
Apparently, the latest meme craze is a firable offense, at least according to Oxford University.
Charity Auction Offers Meetings with Jennifer Egan, Neil Gaiman, Leonard Nimoy and Others
News by Christopher Shultz
An upcoming auction in support of Symphony Space is sure to trip the book nerd's proverbial trigger.
High Priest of the Godless: A Jim Thompson Primer
Column by Craig Clevenger
Jim Thompson was a seminal writer of American noir fiction who's finally gaining recognition he's long deserved.
New Yorker Rejects Its Own Previously Published Short Story
News by Dean Fetzer
In an experiment to test the ‘slush’ pile of a number magazines, David Cameron submitted a short story previously published in the New Yorker — and it was universally rejected.
The Write Time: 6 Strategies to Make Your Writing Schedule Sacred
Column by Rob D. Young
How can we keep ourselves writing each day? How can we make sure that the time we've set aside to write remains sacred? Here are a few strategies I've developed over the years.
Christina Ricci Walks Away From 'Girlfriend in a Coma'
News by Christopher Shultz
One month after NBC announced the series based on Douglas Coupland's novel, the big-name star announces her departure. Who will replace her?
Notes from the Drunken Editor: The Poisonous Psychos of the Writing World
Column by Phil Jourdan
Do you come across as a crazy person when you talk about writing? Here's a short guide to the personality types you don't want to exemplify when you step out of your writing space.
Now You Can Collaborate With Poe, Dickens, Nietzsche, Shakespeare…
News by Dean Fetzer
Google has put a special demo together for its Google Docs application, allowing you to collaborate with (dead) famous authors, poets and playwrights.
‘Hot For Teacher’ Journal Entry Gets Student Suspended — Now He’s Suing
News by Dean Fetzer
Playing on the title of the Van Halen song, mature student Joe Corlett wrote about his attraction to his teachers, which they didn’t appreciate, resulting in a $2.2 million lawsuit.
Ask The Agent: Marketing to a Middle Grade Audience, Having Multiple Agents and More
Column by Bree Ogden
Navigating the rough terrain of today’s publishing industry shouldn’t be a solo event. This week in Ask the Agent I’ll explore and dissect a few of the industry’s mysteries, straight from the shoulder
Chicago Public Schools Deem 'Persepolis' Inappropriate for 7th Graders
News by Christopher Shultz
Though previously a mandatory read for middle school students, exposure to Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel may now come a year later.
Debut Author Claire Vaye Watkins Wins $20,000 Story Prize
News by Christopher Shultz
The 'Battleborn' author rose above some stiff competition to take home the prize.
10 More Words You Literally Didn't Know You Were Getting Wrong
Column by Taylor Houston
We hit it out of the park last October by giving you ten words you were probably using wrong. Well, here are ten more.
Library Love: Your Library's Disgusting Friends
Column by Stephanie Bonjack
Critters love a tasty library. Is your personal collection at risk?
Vatican Apostolic Library to be Digitised
News by Dean Fetzer
A donation of 2.8 petabytes of storage space will allow the church to digitise its 8,900 incunabula and 80,000 historic manuscripts — in about three years.
Sixguns & Sorcery: The Weird Western
Column by Rajan Khanna
A look at the Weird Western subgenre with five great examples.
New 'World War Z' Audiobook Attracts Big Name Celebrities
News by Christopher Shultz
From seasoned zombie veterans to 'Star Trek' cast members to freakin' Martin Scorsese, this audiobook sounds like a blast!
Saved From Nazi Bonfires, Rare First Editions Return to Austria
News by Dean Fetzer
A 14 year old boy who fled Austria in 1938 and took more than 50 books to England with him has returned them to his home country after 75 years.
Finding Your Writing Rhythm
Column by Erik Wecks
Becoming a writer is more about finding your own way than following the right plan.
Help Kickstart A Film Project From One Of Our Own
News by Rob W. Hart
The site's co-founder and editor-in-chief is running a Kickstarter campaign for his latest film project. Can we show him a little love?
Comic Book Death Is Irrelevant
Column by Kelly Thompson
In comics, death is irrelevant. It's one of the first lessons we learn, so why do we keep falling for it?
Former Death Row Prisoner Sues HarperCollins After They Drop His Book
News by Dean Fetzer
Wrongly convicted for murder, Nick Yarris was on death row for 21 years and had planned to tell his story in a book entitled ‘Seven Days to Live’.
Twilight Author Stephenie Meyer Dismisses 50 Shades as 'Smutty'
News by Christopher Shultz
Though previously supportive, Meyer now says the erotic series isn't her cup of tea, and feels it's fundamentally different from her own work.
The Blagger's Guide to Jack Kerouac
Column by Cath Murphy
Worried that reading "On the Road" will be as horrible an experience as seeing the recent film adaptation? The Blagger's Guide will give you the lowdown while keeping your eyeballs unsullied.
