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Writing

It’s not all dark matter

I usually agree with Mark Morford but rarely have I found myself in such strong agreement with him, as I did with his column today. He writes in response to the question: how can he write about dogs or yoga or sex in cars when there is so much evil in the world. He responds with: […]

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Writing

Pink feathers and sequins

The APress book deal is off, an event long time coming. We’re just working out the details now about the advance. The whys and wherefores aren’t important other than this necessitates some changes in my life. I’ve just signed with a book agent (please don’t ask me her name, the relationship is new) to help […]

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Writing

On Leatherwood updates and walkabouts

Allan Moult has just posted the newest edition of Leatherwood Online. In this edition, there’s a humorous look a the shape of Tasmania (you really must check out the underwear), and photos from a trip to Tasmania from photographer Sheila Smart. (See more of her lovely work here. ) Allan has also started a Leatherwood Online weblog using ExpressionEngine, the new software by […]

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Books Writing

Group editing

J.D. Lasica is doing a brave thing: he’s put his new book, Darknet: Remixing the Future of Movies, Music, and Television online at both a wiki and a weblog, and then has invited all of us to join him in editing it. He writes: Goal: In the spirit of open media and participatory journalism, I’d like to use this wiki to […]

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Books Diversity

Passing on the torch

Julie Lerman is doing a phenomenal job of taking on the discussion about women and technology. She has a web site with references, and also brought this up in a recent article where she was honored as .NET Rock Star (It’s funny, but Julie was also angry when Microsoft came out with .NET. She got over her anger. I turned […]