Our conversation on time travel continues with a question from Sirius about Outlander and our list of book recommendations and books to avoid. -Janine Outlander Sirius: Outlander (because I had to ask) – what are your takes on it and do you like how time travel was implemented ... more >
Craving an Outlander Experience? – Well you’re in luck. Come to Dundass Castle and experience luxury sightseeing. Guests can follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters, while living like a true Laird and Lady in an authentic 18th century Scottish castle. You can visit filming locations and work with ... more >
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover—Judge It by Its First Page – I think we posted something about Recommendmeabook.com a while back, but I’m glad to see it’s still going (and hopefully the library of available books has increased). This is the kind of rabbit hole I could spend hours ... more >
Jet And Ebony Sold, Ending A 71-Year Run Under Johnson Publishing – The sale of these two publications is being spun as a new opportunity to move Ebony and Jet in new directions. Linda Johnson Rice will remain in her current position as chair of Johnson and also serve on the BOD ... more >
Malaysians Seek Escape in Pulp Fiction as Government’s Grip Tightens – This is such an interesting piece (putting aside some of the usual pejorative language around mass market fiction, especially that aimed at women) about the rise of a new species of pulp fiction in Malaysia that coincides with more ... more >
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Becomes Memorable Lawsuit Against Amazon, Apple – An anonymous couple is suing erotica author Lacey Noonan for using one of their engagement photos on the cover of her self-published novella, A Gronking to Remember. What’s particularly notable about this case (which will be heard in federal ... more >