Archive for November 17th, 2008
You Gotta Be Fuckin’ Kiddin’ Me Pt. 3
Written by John Erianne on November 17, 2008 – 11:51 pm -Word is former GOP vice-presidential candidate, Governor Sarah Palin is working on a $7 million book deal.
Huh? What the fuck?! What could she have to say in a book? The woman barely speaks English. Can you imagine a ghostwriter and an editor trying to translate her monkeyspeak into coherent prose? What alchemy is this?
Sure, I can just imagine the author picture on the front cover — Caribou Barbie in a moose skin parka and UGG boots, and I bet the book will be in every Walmart by next Christmas. You betcha.
Posted in Books, Happy Horseshit, Publishing, Shits and Giggles | No Comments »This Sounds Fishy
Written by John Erianne on November 17, 2008 – 8:39 pm -
In addition to the spacious desk with plenty of cubby holes and drawers, ergonomic furniture (especially the chair), a Persian rug, and lots of bookcases for my books, I think my dream writing office would also include a big exotic fish aquarium. When I was a little kid I always wanted fish, but my parents would never let me keep them ( I did have a pet turtle for a little while when I was very small, but my mom got rid of poor Toby when I was at school). I’ve never gotten around to buying those fish as an adult. Too expensive and too much upkeep. But, whenever I imagine my successful writer’s office, I always see a fish aquarium in the picture.
Well, maybe you too have fish on the brain, or own fish, or want to own fish, or are bored or wasted and seeing fish or . . . well whatever your paticular fish problem might be, Reefspot.com is running some specials on exotic fish. Everything from Black Cap Jawfish and a Blue Spot Jawfish to a Annularis Angel. They offer gift certificates and free shipping on orders over $225. They also offer a guarantee that their livestock will arrive alive and live for at least 14 days (although, getting them to honor that guarantee is a kind of creepy process involving baggies, table salt and freezers, so fingers crossed on that one). So, if you’re in the market for some colorful fishies and like shopping online, check them for yourself.
The Adirondack Review Sponsors Two Competitions
Written by John Erianne on November 17, 2008 – 6:54 pm -The Fulton Prize for Short Fiction
The Adirondack Review is pleased to announce the third annual Fulton Prize for Short Fiction. The winner will receive $400 and publication in The Adirondack Review. Entrants whose stories receive honorable mention will also have their stories published in The Adirondack Review. In addition, they will be awarded an honorarium of $30. The deadline for the Fulton Prize for Short Fiction is January 31, 2009.
For more information about this contest, visit The Fulton Prize
In addition, The Adirondack Review is acception submission for the 2009 Photography Contest. The top prize includes $250 and publication on the cover of the Summer, 2009 Issue. Up to four finalists will receive publication within the issue and cash prizes of $25. The deadline for The Adirondack Review Photography Contest is December 31, 2008.
For more information about this contest, visit the Photo Contest.
