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selling the game

by | Sep 2, 2004 | gaming, pre-wp

The ad creep marches onward seeping into every aspect on our lives. From the little space above the gas pump to the little space above public urinials we receive messages telling us to buy, buy, buy. And now the creep is moving into video games. As Tony Walsh points...

tonight hell is unleashed

by | Sep 1, 2004 | pre-wp

Or at least an indie version of hell. That’s right, tonight the Hipster Hellspawn Tour kicks off with loud music, poetic readings and the odd satanic ritual thrown in for good measure. It’s all to promote Jim Munroe’s new book, An Opening Act of...

top blogged

by | Aug 31, 2004 | pre-wp

Despite my slow pace of posting lately, I’ve been honoured by BlogsCanada as a Top Blog for August 2004. This is really great and I know who to thank for nominating me. Here’s a sample of what they have to say about this humble blog: “[Liam’s]...

10 things not to say in your book proposal

by | Aug 29, 2004 | pre-wp

Been away from here for a week! But I am returning with this, from Writers Weekly, a great resource for writers. “At Booklocker.com, we receive several book manuscripts each week from authors wanting to get their books into print . . . we publish less than 5% of...

reviewing cliches

by | Aug 22, 2004 | pre-wp

This Sunday sees me surrounded by new Canadian children’s books picking the best and writing about them for an upcoming Canadian Bookseller article. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday, so I’m not complaining. And now that I’ve found this...

China’s PR Cartoon

by | Aug 18, 2004 | pre-wp

Found this little note from China in my inbox this morning: “Dear Sir or Madam: We are the European & American Contact Department of The Organizing Committee of the 6th World Cartoon Conference which is considered as the summit of animation and comic...

chavez wins gold

by | Aug 16, 2004 | pre-wp

I don’t usually report on world politics around here. Although I follow events around the world closely, there are many much better blogs and news sources than my ramblings. That said, however, I do have to comment on how happy I am that Hugo Chavez has finally...

open for chat

by | Aug 15, 2004 | pre-wp

Thanks to Chandrasutra, who found this via Joi Ito, I’ve now got instant chat on my blog. Why? Because it’s Sunday night and everyone needs a new toy on Sundays. So, if I’m online, drop in and talk to me. I have a deadline tomorrow – I’m...