Monthly Archives: February 2009

If App Store Formatting for Hire Doesn’t Work Out, They Could Always Sell an IRC Client as an Add-on to Stanza

Posted on February 23, 2009 by dmoynihan

I hope this is just quoted PR.  But Tech.Blorge, a ranking (in google news search) Ipod/touch/phone blog has this analysis of reading on the Iphone, with words from the gang at BoB and Lexcycle. Gent’s talking about what a hard … Continue reading →

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My Brother Wussed Out

Posted on February 22, 2009 by dmoynihan

He didn’t show up for another bowling beat-down at the hands of my nephew.  Mom stayed close, but didn’t bowl.  Niece seems to enjoy it if you move your cupped hand up and down in waves, like a friendly serpent … Continue reading →

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The Only Fashion Tip I’ll Ever Give

Posted on February 22, 2009 by dmoynihan

No matter how clever it is, or how much attention it attracts, don’t wear your black “665: The Neighbor of the Beast” t-shirt under a sweater on Sunday, if you’re going to be spending that Sunday bowling with nuns. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Otto!

Posted on February 22, 2009 by dmoynihan

Pulpfest, successor in all things to Pulpcon, just announced their guest of honor will be the legendary Otto Penzler, award-winning publisher, writer, store owner. OK, they announced that Valentine’s Day, but I really don’t keep up on these matters.  Anyway, … Continue reading →

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I Thought Fictionwise Was the One With One-Click Access Via Stanza

Posted on February 21, 2009 by dmoynihan

Maybe they’re tomorrow.  Currently BoB has playground blagging rights with their claim of a somewhat successful imitation of Amazon’s 14-month-old-out-of-the-box-and-buy-with-Kindle model, after a download of Stanza, from the Ipod App store, on your Iphone, or Ipod Touch (if wifi is … Continue reading →

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Oh, Ain’t This Appropriate

Posted on February 20, 2009 by dmoynihan

I’d wanted to say something about the maybe 4k titles now available thanks to the hacking of .epub.  But the format is such a commercial failure it’s hard to see why anyone would care. However:

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An Open Letter to Tech Journalists

Posted on February 18, 2009 by dmoynihan

‘Cuz mobi’s uploading slow, and I don’t have time to post this everywhere: To Sir/Madam: I understand that ebooks aren’t your regular niche.  However, when doing articles about publishing, it’s a good idea to talk to, you know, actual publishers. … Continue reading →

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Somebody Tell FictionEreaderWiseMind, Opening Up Your API Leads to a Dramatic Increase in Content For Your Format

Posted on February 17, 2009 by dmoynihan

OK, Disks one-four are now uploaded, with fully justified text and the new Munsey cover on adobe mobile and .lrfs.  I like the new Munsey gal, though fully apart from her shocking for 1897 deshabille, she does remind me of … Continue reading →

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Uploading More Adobe Mobiles

Posted on February 16, 2009 by dmoynihan

Disk 2-4 are done, diskone coming now.  Diskfive next. Please, read normally.

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TOC Ass-rapers: A Semi-Primer

Posted on February 15, 2009 by dmoynihan

Now, it goes without saying that folks who exhibit at a conference charging 1.5k a head are out for your money.  So, this is an occasional series.  But a special place in hell is reserved for: Assclowns charging $99 a … Continue reading →

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