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| Today is day 100 of the Blogging achievement badge. That means it is also day 100 of the animations. Anyone else seen them all? |
| I'm on Day 98. I intentionally waited (and missed) the first two days when it was announced so I could align all my weekly achievement badges to land on the same day. |
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| R.A.T.! Random Aussie Tune! This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists. Things Of Stone And Wood are one of those bands that Australians could tell their origin just by listening to them. They were from Melbourne, as the constant references to Melbourne landmarks and the lightness of their rock (verging on folk-rock) attested to. Still, they have had a successful career in Australia, a career with a few gaps, but which has lasted since 1989. This song is one of their two big ones. And live, they are fun. Seen live? Yes. Overseas success? No. 'Happy Birthday Helen' by Things Of Stone And Wood (1992) |
| Before you sign on to a self-publisher, be careful! How can you be careful? Check out this website before you sign on. I do believe it was posted in the Newsfeed a few weeks ago, but after a friend was recently almost burnt, please, be careful: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/best-self-publishing-services/ |
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It's here... "QOTD: Friday/Saturday June 6/7 2025"  Sorry. |
| Albert Whitman, the world's largest publisher of children's and young adult books, has filed for bankruptcy. There have been worrying signs for a few years with royalties being paid late (or not paid at all, according to a few lawsuits), but it has been made official - they are now going through "chapter 11" proceedings. The negative is that a large publisher with a very open submission policy and a huge world-wide distribution has shut down, making one less market for writers. The positive is that their domination did leave other smaller publishers out in the cold, and these may now be able to step up and increase their own production, filling in what will be a large gap. But it is never good when such a large and established publisher goes under. |
Damon Nomad  - They will have to think outside the box and adjust. Recent example: drone warfare. Another: democracies that elect fascists that destroy democracy. Businesses collapse (retail is dying). I'm waiting for the resurgence of cafes and libraries, local/regional presses and in person readings. |
| Maybe the bankruptcy is because kids don't read any more. They can't sell enough books because the youngens are all using little electronic devices to be entertained. Books will soon disappear just like writing in long hand script and being able to tell time from a round-faced clock with hands. Let us cherish these last few moments of the past before succumbing to the inevitable. |
| R.A.T.! Random Aussie Tune! This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists. Wolfmother have become looked upon almost like Nickelback, which is unfair, because Wolfmother are really good. Basically, Andrew Stockdale is Wolfmother with an ever-changing back band, their albums have been fantastic; I have them all. Sort of a form of single-based prog, they are just wonderful. Seen live? No. Overseas success? Yes... surprisingly. 'Victorious' by Wolfmother (2016) |
| I've added a new entry to my "Writing Blog Number 2" : "20250606 Jargon" A list column, but with some meaning... |
| A writing blog post I think many writers need to take note of: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/overexplaining-in-dialogue/ It's not too long and she is an easy read. |
| R.A.T.! Random Aussie Tune! This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists. Though some claim they had 2 hit singles, when their second didn't even crack the top 20, it is fair to say that the Monitors were an Australian one-hit wonder. But that one hit was everywhere in this country! It was even played in the early years of MTV. And for those in the know, the twins in the video are the Blakeney sisters (IYKYK). One member of the band became a renowned record producer, but really, after 2 years, they disbanded and one of our best one-hit wonders was no more. Seen live? No. Overseas success? Nope. Some MTV stuff notwithstanding... 'Singin' In The 80's' by The Monitors (1980) |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "The Bradbury" : "Week 25, 2025 - Rude" 2150 words, written for the 48 hour music prompt. |
| I've added a new entry to my "Writing Blog Number 2" : "20250604 Novel #9" And the writing journey continues... |
| I've added a new entry to my collection "The Bradbury" : "Week 24, 2025 - Help!" Another repeat from the Beatles stuff... "The Beatles Musical Extravaganza" |
| For those who are vaguely interested, I am on the radio June 3 WdC time, at 10:45pm-ish: https://stream.sigile.net/gulffm-64-aac |
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and it's "QOTD: Tuesday June 3, 2025" ! |
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