The tools (as usual) are neutral. It’s up to us to insist that onscreen reading enhance, not replace, traditional book reading. It’s up to us to remember that the medium is not the message; that the meaning and music of the words is what matters, not the glitzy vehicle they arrive in.

from David Gerlenter, in this presentation: Does the Brain Like E-Books?

Conceptual artist Richard Whitehurst is creating a “rape tunnel” which will go live on October 30th. I struggle to take this kind of thing seriously. And yet, I have no doubt someone will enter this sad little tunnel just to “see what happens.” Under such circumstances, were they asking for it?

Thirst for Fire is here to burn your teeth like some awesome crack-tokes.

This is a great resource for book designers or book design appreciators.

Our Marketing Plan.

But if everyone just reposts (slash-republishes) their stories at Fictionaut, won’t I just go there to read everything?

good interview with ben brooks, conducted by j.a. tyler.  read it. i almost passed out looking at the picture they used in the middle of the interview.

My copies of Put Your Head in My Lap by Claudia Smith published by Future Tense Books arrived yesterday so I’m going to give a copy away. If you’re interested in receiving a copy of this neat little book, leave a comment with a strange book blurb and I’ll pick a winner at random tomorrow at 5.

If you’ve read the book, what did you think?

Rad story “Never, Ever Bring This Up Again” by Nick Ripatrazone takes runner up in the Esquire fiction contest.