Category Archives: Edpool
Just a reminder
Finland is in almost critical danger of becoming the next country to fall under the leadership of an extremist right-wing political party, in this case led by a stone-cold fucking lunatic. It almost happened last time. We just barely avoided … Continue reading
Did an interview the other day
By a random series of coincidences, my man Jonathan Itkobloom brought this Twitter thread to my attention a while ago. I signed up to do an interview and get word of my books to a new corner of the Internet, … Continue reading
Bonus post: Quick Middle Finger for the PerusSuomalaiset
For years strong and inspiring Finnish people, like our new PM and a lot of the Finns you see in this thread, made me think I wasn't good enough to become a citizen. Now, douchepullat like Mäkelä make me wonder … Continue reading
Bookmerc
Today I saw an interesting post from a buddy of mine (the inestimable KMA, and as soon as his revolutionary website ideas and hilarious fiction are available to the public I can’t wait to share them here), regarding this question … Continue reading
A harrowing vision of a stupid future
Today’s bit of randomosity is brought to you by Edpool and a fond recollection of a cool movie. Rest in peace, Bill. Say what you like about Hudson, when the time came he faced his fears and was ripped apart … Continue reading
Never *that* broke (hopefully)
Day 66. 67 pages, 31,738 words. As a first-world-struggling writer with two kids and a mortgage and car payments, I often find myself nearing the red line of zero cash by the end of the month. A lot of this … Continue reading
A new Swedish hero emerges
Day 61. 64 pages, 30,172 words. From the country that gave us Greta Thunberg, Elin Ersson and a seemingly endless parade of progressivism and intelligence and basic decency (not to mention a lot of shrill contard broflakery about how immigrants … Continue reading
Interlude: Rest in Peace, Hawkie
Day 39. 64 pages, 30,290 words. Done some editing! Today I learned of the passing of an age-old Australian icon, former prime minister Bob Hawke. I don’t know whether he was a good politician, or a good man. He seemed … Continue reading
Weekender, April 2019, Part 2: Writing About Writing About Writing
Oh the Hell with it. Paging Stacker Pentecost, start the clock. Day 1. 5 pages, 1,874 words. Things are pretty quiet. I was delighted to see that Greyblade had gotten a review on Amazon Australia, from a fairly regular and … Continue reading
