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.
A bit of an eclectic mix this month. My interests were darting all over the place! * Symbols that have become words. I guess I never thought it this way. * The best price for an ebook. I think I agree with this. * The most well-read cities. I think the statistical gathering might be … [Read more…]
Just when you think it’s quietening, some author raises his or her head and starts another brouhaha. It’s always something! * Does spelling matter? Hmm, yeah, it does… * The “slow death of the American author” — what’s your thoughts on this? * Oh, wait. No, we’re not dying a slow death! * And another … [Read more…]
I am very ready for no snow and more green — and speaking of green … * Authors buy their way into the bestseller lists. * Always worth revisiting: what do bestseller lists really mean? * This is interesting in 2 ways: it shows that NOTHING is private on the Internet and that some authors … [Read more…]
I was distracted this month, so my link collection might be sparse. But there may be a few gems in there to keep you entertained. * Top 10 reason to self-publish. Most are self-evident, I think. * ::snort:: Typos in tattoos. Oops! * The realities of genre publishing. Looks like not much has changed. * … [Read more…]
What can I say? I was busy this month, so the links are lean. It’s probably the only lean thing you’ll see between now and the first of the year ::wink:: * Talk about your Monster Book Publisher. * And a perspective on the merger. * Another “50 Shades” laugh about copyright violations. Seriously? * … [Read more…]