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18
November
2007

What to read, what to read?

     Read read read …

When a person does read, especially a true reader, they typically know what they like. Science fiction is like that. Depending on the particular mood, a reader can find most anything of interest at least marginally readable. Swashbucklers, adventure, time travel, what ifs, strange things and foreign places. Most readers stick to one thing that they like most.

This is the fine story they really like, the exceptional storyline, the particular genre, the one thing that they will spend their time on when they actually do get time to read. It is really difficult to get a hard core reader to read something else; something outside of their usual happy space. (ha! pun intended!) Most readers only read authors and story lines that appeal to them and really love it when they come across something that is a fabulous new read; whether they discover it themselves, or take a recommendation, such as a trusted source that gives accurate reviews, or the occasional "trust me" from a friend.





    As you explore these unfamiliar stories and locations you will find that there really is a great bunch reading out there. Find something new to read. You will be glad you did. Now, some of these stories will become your favorites. Guaranteed.

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2
August
2007

Find your roots and cook dinner — puppy included


        Pick one! [ Floodle ] What’s that? UFO’s, ancestors, puppy names, kids recipes, memorabilia, used cars, chinese food, camping, HTML, crock pot wonders, you name it. These free e-books will straighten you out. You’ll save time, impress your friends and maybe even learn a thing or three.


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1
July
2007

Scarlet Pimpernel rides again

        Written in the 1840’s the story of the Scarlet Pimpernel is certainly an endearing classic. You have heard of this wonder, sort of “rags to riches” story before, but we bet you didn’t know it’s modern incarnation? Give Up? Zorro ! Of Course. Grab a cup-a-java and read this classic online for free!


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18
February
2007

Ten best ways to use your time

We love science fiction and fantasy:

1. Science Fiction Home
2. Sci-Fi Writers
3. Best of the Best
4. Be A Fan
5. The TV Channel of Course

6. Just For Fun
7. Best From A - Z
8. 100 Best Sci-Fi Films (says who?)
9. Newest and Best - Get Your Copy
10. SFF.net - all the writers in one spot
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16
February
2007

Ways and 14 ways

For no reason we can think of, just telling you:

1. 47 Ways to work the wow
2. 27 Ways to get to heaven
3. 33 Ways to get money for college
4. 14 Ways to tie a tie
5. 11 Ways to promote your blog
6. 91 Ways to be annoying
7. 5 Ways to get rid of headaches

8. 31 Ways to write poetry
9. 20 Ways to say no
10. 10 Ways to achieve your goal
11. 99 Ways to open a beer bottle
12. 7 Ways to save the world
13. 1001 Arabian Nights (oops. . . )
14. 2225 lists of lists
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16
February
2007

For no good reason

Inspiration, information, advice and entertainment; what more do you want? The following blog list from our friends at Creative Stock offers us some help. In no particular order, we give you this shortlist:

  • Veerle’s Blog - Veerle’s blog is a cheerful and extremely insightful mix and she has a way of writing engagingly about anything. Belgium’s tastiest export ever – except for Leffe Dark.
  • N.Design Studio - N.Design Studio is the personal site of Nick La, an extravagantly talented who is Toronto based. His site is a well-stocked goodie-bag of inspiriation.
  • BrandSpankingNew - Timothy Groves from Munich, Germany writes about everything from design, fine arts and the business of design while also maintaining a comprehensive and inspiring ‘Recent surfing’ list.
  • Mark Boulton - Years experience in the fields of print, advertising, multimedia and web design offers up sound and authorative guidance on many of the core elements of good design. He is also a member of the BritPack collective.
  • Mike Davidson - CEO of Newsvine, somehow finding time to run his highly successful personal site. Mike was one of the pioneers behind sIFR.
  • 456 Berea street - Roger Johansson’s site cannot be rated highly enough. Impressive stuff.
  • Hicksdesign - Jon Hicks posts an excellent and engaging blend of web and graphics related content on his site.
  • Bartelme Design - Wolfgang is based in Austria specializes in top-notch interface and application design. Loads of cutting-edge web design and scripts and Mac OS information.
  • Colly.com - ‘Simon Collison’s Illogical Waffle’ delivers some rather interesting and entertaining content. Plenty of articles for anyone interested in design – or life in general for that matter.
  • Design Observer - Who’s Who of some of the most notable design writers from the last decade. Founding contributors include Michael Bierut, William Drenttel, Jessica Helfand and Rick Poynor. Regular input of well written articles on all facets of design and creative culture.
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