Reading Diary #06: WebGenii's Reads
Tax season and house guests really cut into my April reading. But happily, I've been rewarded by a trip to the big city, which meant a trip to a bookstore.
View ArticleReview: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
It's a little intimidating to review a book that has been so widely (and positively) reviewed. For authors, I think it would be useful to study this campaign and see what has made it so successful.
View ArticleReading Diary #07: WebGenii's Reads
I knew I had to read "Let's Pretend This Never Happened" by Jenny Lawson, published by Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam.
View ArticleReading Diary #08: WebGenii's Reads
I mentioned in a previous diary, that I had somehow missed reading Cherie Priest’s "Dreadnought", published by TOR. I finally remedied that lack. It is at this point I feel my review should switch over...
View ArticleReading Diary #09: WebGenii's Reads
This is WebGenii, with another installment from my "Reading Diary". So what have I been reading lately?
View ArticleReading Diary #10: WebGenii's Reads
This is WebGenii, with an installment from my "Reading Diary". So what have I been reading lately? First Up, "The Night Sessions" by Ken MacLeod, published by PYR.
View ArticleReading Diary #11: WebGenii's Reads
This is WebGenii, with an installment from my Reading Diary. So what have I been reading lately? First Up, Charlaine Harris's latest Sookie Stackhouse outing. "Deadlocked", published by PYR.
View ArticleReading Diary #12: WebGenii's Reads
This is WebGenii, with an installment from my Reading Diary. So what have I been reading lately? First up, "The Drowning Girl", by Caitlin R. Kiernan, published by ROC. I was looking forward to this...
View ArticleReview: Star Trek FAQ by Mark Clark
As a solid Trek fan I am always on the lookout for good books on the franchise, and Star Trek FAQ comes through in spades.
View ArticleReading Diary #13: WebGenii's Reads
This is WebGenii, with an installment from my "Reading Diary". It's been a busy fall, but I have been reading!
View ArticleCover to Cover #398A: Connie Willis
Mike and Mike talk about a New York City legislator who is pushing to expand electronic editions of textbooks to help defray high costs for college students. New York, NY – With Governor Paterson...
View ArticleCover to Cover #398B: Bookapalooza
The book delivery broke Mike's driveway. Another mondo Library episode coming your way! The Library: Jack: Secret Circles by F. Paul Wilson; Chill by Elizabeth Bear; Prince of Storms by Kay Kenyon;...
View ArticleCover to Cover #399A: F. Paul Wilson
The guys talk about how writers writing has been influenced or affected by various electronic media now open to them, including e-books and podcasts, and integrating social media and the Internet in...
View ArticleCover to Cover #400A: 400 Episodes and Counting...
Show 400. That's a lot of books! Voicemail: John from Bulgaria praises Daniel Suarez' Daemon, and asks about the state of the short story market; Sandra currently uses the RCA 1150e reader, and is now...
View ArticleCover to Cover #400B: Voicemail Extravaganza
Voicemail: Rory of Borg says that he has a cochlear implant, but doubts that anyone has the legal right to "repossess" the implant (and if they do, he'd like a heads-up); Stephanie from Oahu weighs in...
View ArticleCover to Cover #401A: Nathan Lowell
In Second Life every year, during the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" season, there are a number of fundraisers supporting this effort. This year, Mike Stackpole will be doing a reading...
View ArticleCover to Cover #402A: iPads and iPhones and Apps... Oh My!
Lorrie joins Mike and Mike this time around, and Mike S comments on the update to iTunes that allows books to be added to the iPad, iTouch and iPhone, and the iBook software and the iTunes Bookstore....
View ArticleCover to Cover #402B: Crossing the Media Streams
Lorrie joins Mike and Mike again, and they take on some listener feedback. Lambo tells us about a concept album done by Waylon Jennings' son Shooter that features original voice work by Stephen King,...
View ArticleCover to Cover #403A: Gregg Olsen
Mike and Mike begin to delve into the non-fiction world, and the writing opportunities that are out there because of the increase of the 24-hour news cycle. Interview: This week, Mike and Mike talk...
View ArticleCover to Cover #404A: Douglas Clegg
Mike and Mike open gushing over the initial iPad sales, and the potential audience for it, including the untapped consumers who've been reluctant or afraid to embrace new technology and devices....
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