Harrison Scott Key writes, “This is not from The Onion. I repeat, (re-read previous sentence).”
I love it. Here’s what he’s referring to. The hypothetical questions they should ask at the presidential debates.
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More on Auralia’s Colors
If you check the “View Recent Comments” in the sidebar, then you probably saw that author Jeffery Overstreet replied to my criticism of his opening sentences. That conversation has carried over to the Arts and Faith forum.
Also here’s a bit from the Publishers Weekly review:
Overstreet creates a world with not only its own geography but its own vocabulary—it is haunted by beastmen, home to cloudgrasper trees, vawns (something like dinosaurs) and twister fish. There are Christian bones to the story—particularly in the mystery of the beast called the Keeper, who is “always moving about, but he likes to hide just to see who’ll come seeking”—which may be too obvious to some and not at all clear to others. Overstreet’s writing is precise and beautiful, and the story is masterfully told.
Looks like a good one.
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BBC Faked Charity Contest Winners
The BBC has canceled phone-in contests after confessing some of their previous contests had phony winners. During the contests, apparently technical problems arose which prevented callers from getting through. Instead of postponing the contest, employees of the BBC faked a winner. The Telegraph lists some specific shows.
Updating a earlier story on the BBC, the production company responsible for depicting the Queen as storming out of a photo shoot, when she did nothing of the kind, has apologized for embarrassing the BBC and essentially lying about the Queen.
How to Avoid Harry Potter Spoilers
Barlow Farms has the right idea. Having not read books five or six yet, I don’t think I can read any HP news for here out. Even the World Magazine review of the fifth movie had spoilers in it.
Bookshelves and Stacks
Kimbooktu points out some unique stacks and shelves of books. Oh my soul, I’ve often thought to cover all of my books in colored paper—ooo, maybe in gradients of the same hue. I’m sure the kids would like it.
BibleRhymes for Kids
I corresponded with Ken McCardell of BibleRhymes this week about his company which producing illustrated Bible stories in verse. Here’s what he says about his experience in publishing.
Hardcover versions of BibleRhymes’ Creation are in stock and ready for shipment with releases scheduled in October for BibleRhymes’ Noah and the Ark and BibleRhymes’ Christmas Story. 15-20 books are anticipated for the BibleRhymes series.
Though much research was done in regards to publishers, both Christian and secular, to maintain our vision and quality standards it was appropriate to establish BibleRhymes Publishing. Continue reading BibleRhymes for Kids
Chattanooga Art Auction
Tomorrow night, Tanner Hill Gallery is hosting a fund-raiser for the Arts & Education Council of Chattanooga with a silent auction on the work of local artists.
Literary Contests
I’ve gotten word of two literary contests currently running. First, novelist Warren Adler is taking submission for his second annual short story contest in an effort to exalt the short story “and restore its place as a prime literary format.” Read about it here. There’s a $15 fee for English stories of 2,500 words or less, submitted through January 15, 2008.
Second, Abebooks wants to send you to the Steinbeck Festival in Salinas Valley, California, August 2-5. This year’s festival theme is “A Culture of Discontent – Steinbeck and the 60s.” No, I don’t think it sounds like fun either, but with the right people anything can be just the thing for a few days in August. It could be a great place to air out one of those shirts and carry around a Michelle Malkin book.
Disreputable BBC
It appears light is exposing lies and deception at the BBC.