From the monthly archives:

August 2006

Plunder of the Sun

August 30, 2006

Al Colby gets wrapped up in a smuggling operation he might not be able to escape from. He trusts no one but he needs nearly everyone around him to unravel the mystery surrounding the item in his charge.
But is his life less than the price of gold? This thriller—set in South America—keeps you guessing from [...]

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How to read those Dove® Promises mini-chocolate foil wrappers

August 29, 2006

We all know to add the words “in bed” to the end of the fortune in a fortune cookie. But what to do with the little messages printed on the inside of the Dove® Promises mini-chocolate foil wrappers?
Easy… just add “you sad, lonely fatass.”
My message today: Promise yourself a smile today you [...]

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Reminder: Author events at Murder by the Book

August 28, 2006

Via e-mail from Denver mystery bookseller, Murder by the Book:
Just a quick reminder of the signings this week.
Jacqueline Winspear signs Messenger of Truth on Wednesday, August 30 at 5:00 p.m.
Susan Wittig Albert will sign Bleeding Hearts and The Tale of Cuckoo Brow Wood on Friday, September 1 at 4:00 p.m. She will be [...]

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Two ways the Stockdale Paradox can help us as writers

August 28, 2006

I was thinking over the weekend about the Stockdale Paradox:
“Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties – and confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” — Vice Admiral James Stockdale

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Two things about my free copy of Small is the New Big

August 25, 2006

I wrote yesterday about getting a free copy of Seth Godin’s new book, Small Is the New Big.
I think the idea that inspired the book is really good: collect the best of the best from Seth’s blog, throw in some of the awesome ebooks he gives away, and put ‘em all in a book… [...]

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The Poet

August 24, 2006

I opened the book and knew it.
But, still, I read right through it.
It was tight as a drum,
and I sometimes felt dumb,
’cause Connelly never once blew it.

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