Scotland
Sound Clip from Vampire Close
http://coffeeminx.tumblr.com/post/133545243064/example-i-used-at-rwa-national-conference-of-an If you’re interested: here’s the audio book on Audible
Historical Cat and Dog Cuddling
I love the stuff one can find when researching in old newspapers. I also love that humans have been fascinated by cats and dogs cuddling for centuries. This would have been on I Can Has Cheezburger if it took place today.
Anecdote of a Cat – Edinburgh – 1821
Kitty to the rescue.
Magical Scottish Fling
If you attended the RT BookLovers’ Convention you know about this year’s Magical Scottish Fling Faery Ball. For those unable to attend, here are some photos, the stage shots courtesy of RT Book Reviews: THE CLAN MACFAE This was our Faery Court for this year; we hosted the party. I’m the one…
Books, Scotland & More in Chicago April 2012
Online registration for the RT BookLovers’ Convention in Chicago, April 11 – 15, 2012 is open! Are you going? There’s tons of panels and chats and parties for writers, readers, booksellers and librarians, YA fans, everyone! And of course, book-signings, like the one pictured here. The hotel is the Hyatt…
Bored at the Library? Don’t Ruin the Floors
Yes, do please go home and masturbate if you are bored. Or over-excited by the University of St. Andrews Library collection. I love how they add to enquire at the Library Help Desk if you have any questions. Being a librarian myself, I can imagine the Help Desk actually being…
Emigrants’ death voyage recalled
This photo and the quotes below are from BBC NewsThis is an interesting little corner of Highland emigration history. I’ve read about the emigration to Canada and the US, but I had not read of this. St. Kilda is a small, remote island, the westernmost of the Outer Hebrides. Today…