Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Wish Books Were Cheaper Post

I spent a full hour or so browsing around Fully Booked this afternoon. I would've bought myself a wall calendar except that the ones they sell there are goddam expensive (-+2k?!?). I mean, they're really nice and all but I'd be happy with those free ones Chinese - owned hardware stores give out, with big [...]

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

RIP Arthur C. Clarke

I can't believe Arthur C. Clarke is dead. He is one of the most influential writers I've ever read, whose books have become part of my life. His book Rendezvous with Rama was probably the first that forced me to think outside of what my eyes see. Space Odyssey 2001 brought me to far away [...]

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Learn To Read

One of the nice things I like about big Press gigs is you occasionally get the chance to talk to other writers, many of whom have been in the business for decades. Yesterday I was seated beside friends from Manila Tribune, a sorta celeb guy from Studio 23 and interestingly enough, editors from 34 year [...]