Today marks the start of National Book Month — created by the National Book Foundation in 2003 to emphasize the importance of reading and writing. Of course, any bookworm could already tell you that we’re in the perfect season to curl up on the couch with something to read.
A beautiful stop-frame animation of words and language and letters coming to life, creating new life, and fighting for survival. https://t.co/pm4EbyfY0V
Save the date: July 20-23, 2023
NASFiC will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Guests of Honor include Dr. Philip J. Currie, Julie Czerneda, John Mansfield, Waubgeshig Rice, Nisi Shawl and Katherina Vermette. Toastmaster is Tanya Huff. Website https://t.co/JWAGD2hS5d.
A God in Chains by Matthew Hughes
A highly-trained warrior's stolen memories thwart him from discovering the lies that hide behind his heartless truth. https://t.co/U727hYwbIx
🧛 On this day: In 1897, Bram Stoker’s Dracula hit the shelves of London, bringing the legend of vampires into mainstream culture. The novel is told through letters and articles — you can sign up to receive it, in order, via email here: https://t.co/MsQ1wJIQo5
"This is a fantasy book for people who love literary fiction. The story is by turns edgy, exciting, humorous, profound, and touching, with a large dollop of sexual tension and just a tiny bit of romance. ... truly a captivating read." - Alice Benson, Author of Her Life is Showing
(Friday with Norma Jean)
Happy Friday and happy Earth Day. It’s a great day to go outside, take a walk, play fetch with your dog, take your kids to the beach, or read a book. [Perhaps Grimenna
by N. K. Blazevic: https://t.co/tBrypmpKC5
(Reviews)
A big THANK YOU goes out to to Shelly Campbell for her review and mention of The Rosetta Man by Claire McCauge; along with reviews of other great indie pub books. And while you're at it, check out Shelly's own books. They are truly fantastic. https://t.co/ohil5bQ1jR
Listening to: The One-Man Industrial Doom Metal Band
Meet Tristan Shone—the mechanical engineer behind Author & Punisher—to learn more about how he makes his unique music. https://t.co/Z5hTuPkc2V
ECOhack:
Ecobricks are plastic bottles stuffed with other used plastics, then turned into reusable building material. This prevents the plastic from ending up in water sources. -- check out this video. https://t.co/DuQKjtJyoy