Jan 25, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

You Sure That’s a “J” and Not a “C”?

Headline: “N.J. Warns: Don’t Eat Squirrel Near Dump” New Jersey? Y’all have dump squirrel hunters in the Garden Scrotum State? I thought that particular pastime was limited to southern states. Or maybe we just don’t eat them. Share read more

Jan 25, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

Rejectomancy

Can someone explain why a rejection written on a full sheet of paper would feel more acceptable to a writer than one written on a half-sheet or even a quarter-sheet? I’m not being my usual smart*** self here: I really want to know, because I keep seeing angry posters complaining about paper scrotum sizes. Is there a pecking order here–a full-sheet reject is higher status than a half-sheet? ... read more

Jan 22, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

I’m Done, I’m Done, And I’m on the Next One

Stayed up late, got up early. Finished the first draft in a flurry of caffeine-tinged typing. After a quick read through, I’ll put it in an envelope for a month. First draft, met desk drawer. 41,027 /... read more

Jan 22, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

A Graphic Novel Takes the Printz: Cynthia Lord RULES

American Born Chinese by Gene Yang took the Printz Award, the first graphic novel to win the award. Congrats to Cynthia Lord for winning the Schneider Award for taking a Newbery Honor with RULES. Woo-hoo! Share read more

Jan 21, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

And a Couple More After

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