Tag Archive | books
…my new, but already extinct language…Seumas-ese… #TBSU…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…it’s quite possible that many of yeez have had the same experience in yer lives… the surprising and often unwitting discovery that yeez may have stumbled upon a brand new language… in the nature of linguistics, by definition, a ‘new’ language will be decipherable to a limited number of speakers……
Reading Michael Keevak on George Psalmanazar
Originally posted on The New Psalmanazar:
It’s either a ridiculous oversight of mine or else part of some grand plan which I have yet to form that I’ve never published anything about George Psalmanazar on a website ostensibly named for him. I’ll remedy that today by posting some of my reading notes for Michael Keevak’s…
Scammers and Suckers: A Cautionary Tale
Originally posted on The Ravings of a Sick Mind:
Like all artists, writers want to be loved. We want to be praised and complimented because we toil away in solitude for so long, dreaming of the day we can present our work to the world. Sure, we put on a show of modesty, often hiding…
Sue Townsend on the sex appeal of books — Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
“I’ve always loved books. I’m passionate about them. I think books are sexy. They are smooth and solid and contain delightful surprises. They smell good. They fit into a handbag and can be carried around and opened at will. They don’t change. They are what they are and nothing…
…hook, line and sinker… my twelve-minute career as a fisherman… #TBSU…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
..there are many vocations and professions that I’ve aspired to follow during my time on this planet, but there’s an absolute standout not-suited-for-the-job slot … that of a fisherman… I don’t mean the banging-out-onto-torrid-oceans type of fisherman, hauling in tons o’ silver-finned darlin’s, yeez understand… heck, no… I get seasick…
Tankborn, by Karen Sandler
Originally posted on Blogging for a Good Book:
An evil and cruel plot involving small children. Alien animals such as the spider-like rat-snake or camel-like drom. Levitating cars. A secret underground rebellion. All these combine to make an intriguing science fiction world. Add in mystery, adventure, romance and action and Tankborn has it all. Kayla 6982…
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