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New books!

Mur Lafferty — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:43:09 +0000

Some days the mailman is kind to me. Today is such a day. No bills, and three books.

First, an ARC of Steampunk II. Been dying for this one!

Steampunk II: From Indiebound: Blending the romantic elegance of the Victorian era with modern scientific advances, the popular Steampunk genre spotlighted in [...]

All Write! #19 – Bold Feelings

planetx — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:43:48 +0000

Addendum: You are required to suck

Mur Lafferty — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:00:05 +0000

I’ve been saying for years that you should allow yourself the freedom to suck at writing. With the freedom to write horrible things, you get discouraged less, you learn faster, and you understand the difference between good and bad writing.

But lately I’ve been thinking that that needs to be changed. Because, at the beginning, [...]

Do The Write Thing For Nashville!

CKHB — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:13:07 +0000

Okay, does everyone know about the Do The Write Thing For Nashville auction yet?

Click on the image to link though for details, but the basics are that new items go up each day, and items are available for bidding for THREE DAYS, with auctions closing at midnight CENTRAL TIME on the third [...]

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Mur Lafferty — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:00:22 +0000

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You should know about Duotrope’s Digest

CKHB — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:58:36 +0000

Hi, I’m Carrie. You may know me from such podcast show notes as ISBW #131-141. I also have a blog, Heim Binas Fiction, but I’m assuming you don’t read it. (Yet!) Which is why I’ve come over here to tell you about the wonder that is Duotrope.

Now, Mur [...]

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Mur Lafferty — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:33:23 +0000

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News From Poughkeepsie – Day 140

planetx — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:25:16 +0000

Just wanted to point out there is one day–ONE DAY–left to win the fine shirt below. All you have to do is write a story with an October prompt. That’s all. The winner will be posted on Sunday.

Tomorrows Ghosts

Old Mason knows all the stories. But the ones [...]

The News From Poughkeepsie – Day 99

planetx — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:00:01 +0000

A woman gets on a bus…

…of the dead.

Charon smiled and tipped his hat at Yuri as she got on. She paid her fare—two copper coins—and sat down next to the kindly old woman with snakes for hair and gleaming brass hands. A fresh scar that wound around her neck like [...]

ISBW #110 – Courtney Summers Interview

Mur Lafferty — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:04:19 +0000

Yes! ISBW has depth this week as we discuss YA with new author Courtney Summers!

Sponsored by Author Boot Camp – sign up with the code MUR1 for a discount!

Promo: Author Boot Camp, February 21, 22 in San Francisco. Interview with Courtney Summers. Promo: Sun Run [...]