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As Seen on TV Tropes

Y’all know TV Tropes, right? You know to pack a sandwich and carry a canteen when you go there. Well, I’m pleased to announce that two of our books have their own pages at TV Tropes. Not only that, but they’re categorized at literature! Here you go: The Apocalypse Door The Confessions of Peter CrossmanContinue reading “As Seen on TV Tropes”

First on the Moon!

First on the Moon! by Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald Beatrice lay back on her bed and looked at the starscape painted on her bedroom ceiling. Two days into the latest educational hiatus and already she and Regina had run out of things to do. The hiatus was supposed to be used forContinue reading “First on the Moon!”

Stacking the Deck

So there you are, trying to memorize a deck of cards. Not just any deck, a stacked deck. Not so easy as it looks, eh? Help is on the way! A flashcard program for some of the more common stacks: Stack Trainer What kinds of things can you do with a stacked deck? Here’s BrianContinue reading “Stacking the Deck”

Serial Comma Yes!

Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
At least, with regards to labor disputes in the state of Maine, where delivery drivers for Oakhurst Dairies have won their case for overtime pay, based on the absence of a serial comma in part of the state’s overtime law. The crucial clause, detailing activities that are exempt…

Supporting the Arts

Y’all want to do something nice for a writer? Buy a book. Read the book. Post a review. (Good review, bad review, makes no difference. Honest review. Whatever you liked or didn’t like– be specific. Use examples.) Other things to do: Take a train Eat in a diner Shop on Main Street Sit on yourContinue reading “Supporting the Arts”