Archive | August 4, 2012

Turning Pages: A Confession of Paperback Abuse

Aug4

Reblogged from Writer vs the World:

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Something really scary happened the other day. I was sitting, reading a wonderful book (not on an E-reader) and I tried to turn the page by swiping. I am ashamed to admit it, doubly so as an English Major. But, as with all sins, one must purge herself in order to be considered clean (I'm not sure where this religious theme is coming from, but we'll roll with it).

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Interesting take on just how pervasive e-readers are becoming ...

Dear BlogHer '12 Conference: Are You Ready for Me?

Aug4

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Dear BlogHer '12 Conference,

Right after I send this, I'll be en route to Manhattan for you, my first blogging conference.

I must confess: Every time I say that, my inner nerd pushes up her taped-together glasses and giggle-snorts in anticipation. Then the other part of me rolls her eyes and goes, "Blogging conference? There are conferences? For blogging? Really?"

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I'm going to have to go to the Blog Her conference someday. Why do I get the feeling that hanging out with people like Jules, Lindsay Maddox, and Angie Z. would just be too much fun?