Quirky Links is a collection of sometimes educational, sometimes just quirky links that are of interest to writers. Some posts have themes, some are just random collections of links we found interesting and think will interest other writers as well.
As always: an interesting mixed bag of links this month. * Supposed grammar “rules” you can ignore. Yep. I think you can. * There’s talk about doing Robb’s “In Death” books as movies. Of little interest to me, but of great interest to many, apparently. * A dress made from romance novels. Probably a bit … [Read more…]
A lot this month about romance and its lack of respect in the world. Maybe because it’s time for Beach Reads? * A good article about why romance don’t get no respect (to quote Rodney Dangerfield) * This is fun: guess the book from its cover — without any words on it (several links on … [Read more…]
I have an interesting mix of topics this month, some laugh-inducing, some not so much so…. * Things to know before you launch yourself into writing. * I think my library collection says a lot, but probably not like these libraries do. * An interesting look at Mark Twain as a role model for … [Read more…]
A few interesting tidbits I picked up in my springtime travels. * Seriously overdue library books. I mean, why bother? * I don’t expect historical fiction to be accurate, but it’s nice when it isn’t jarringly wrong. * Online reviewers aren’t having fun any more. I am of two minds about this, neither of which … [Read more…]
My links this month are as mixed-up as the weather, I think… * I’m sorry I can’t be sympathetic about this, that a writer may not make a living from writing. Welcome to the real world. * Rather a “well, duh” article: media’s ignoring of Romance. * How many of these books have you read? … [Read more…]