Linkee-poo gets knocked down, but gets up again

White Cat Magazine is now live with their first issue. Go, Rick, go! Also, one of the stories in the first issue is by the prominent and noticeable rapscallion, Stewart Sternberg. You know you wanna go read it now, don'tcha.

Ken McConnell's latest novel, Tyrmia, is now on sale.

Jim Hines on the judging of other writers. What he said.

Speaking of Jim, go get the final book in the Princess Series, The Snow Queen's Shadow, which is out today.

And when you do read it, don't forget Todd Wheeler's and Hot Chicks/Smart Men reading programs.

10 Practical Tips for Proofreading.

When photoshop goes horribly wrong. Even the old style Soviet airbrush artists are wondering, "Chinese Dude, what were you thinking?" (Pointed to by Dan)

Ah, Floridians are getting excellent government from their governor.

AV Club cover project, TMBG covers Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping.” Wait, that isn't a TMBG's song already? KEWL! (Pointed to by Dan)

I so often steal grok links from Jay Lake, but here I link to a post by Jay which exemplifies why we need healthcare reform. As a side note, in about 2 weeks we'll begin another ridiculous fight with the powers that be over other insurance (related to healthcare) matters. Not looking forward to that. Oh, and Jay, been there. Done that.

Deval Patrick on how Grover Norquist hypnotized the GOP (and about the looming fiscal disaster). (Grokked from Jay Lake)