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Reflections on NaNoWriMo08

Well, it’s over – I have written 50’000 words and created a brand new novel, Dead-Alive. I’m very happy with the first 40’000 words (most of which have already been published on this blog), the last 10’000 need some major editing. Is there a NaNoEdiMo (National Novel Editing Month) coming along by any chance? I’m… Read More Reflections on NaNoWriMo08

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More obsession with Edward Cullen obsession: Touched by a vampire

This article is absolutely amazing. While again I might not agree with all of it, the argument is flawless. Enjoy! Touched by a vampire Preteen girls — and their grown-up moms — are sinking their teeth into Stephenie Meyer’s gothic “Twilight” books by the millions. Move over, J.K. Rowling. By Laura Miller (…) No wonder… Read More More obsession with Edward Cullen obsession: Touched by a vampire

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Should our hopes, aspirations, dreams for the future be pinned on one man?

The Obama shockwave has yet to recede, and I’m already hearing chatter about America reclaiming it’s former glory because of him. I also heard that Canada, Europe and the rest of the world cannot hope to ever achieve such a position unless and until they produce their own version of Obama. Excuse me? Since when… Read More Should our hopes, aspirations, dreams for the future be pinned on one man?