Mar 24, 2014 | Books, events, music, writing
What a week! In addition to the day job, things were pretty hectic in book-land, with three events – all of which I outlined right here. Big thanks to MWA-NY, Boundless Tales Reading Series and Noir at the Bar NYC for inviting me to participate in these...
Jun 29, 2012 | Books, comics, links of note, movies, music, television
• All Shook Down talks to Jonathan Richman. (All Shook Down, via Largehearted Boy) • I don’t watch the Today show, but I find it hard not to feel bad for Ann Curry. (NY Times) • Learned Optimism author Martin Seligman on happiness, depression and lots more....
Jun 26, 2012 | Books, comics, links of note, sports
• The New York Times profiles author Martin Amis (The New York Times, via Largehearted Boy) • 10 bands that really ought to call it quits. (Flavorwire) I agree with most, if not all, of these. It’s a mix of lead-singer-reforms-with-no-names and bands that have...
Jun 21, 2012 | Books, comics, music, sports
• Miami’s own Sweat Records is spotlighted on Matador Records’ blog! Very cool. Wonder if they carry The Modern Handshake? (Matador Records, via Emma Trelles) • Four-Color Shadows has some interesting Tiffany Sinn Jim Aparo pages up. (hat tip to The Comics...