http://www.pbgorgas.com Worlds of Wonder Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:28:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's an excellent article on "net neutrality." It's good to be informed: http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/?p=1398 http://www.pbgorgas.com/2010/08/no-more-free-internet/ I just came across a great article on aduts reading kids books. Maryann Yin references an essay by Pamela Paul. Here's the link: http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/trends/_in_defense_of_yareading_adults_170159.asp?c=rss . Enjoy! http://www.pbgorgas.com/2010/08/and-this-is-why-i-write-ya-novels/ A quick post just to share an amazing resource I recently discovered: THE EMOTION THESAURUS. I found this little gem in a post on one of my favorite blogs, http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/ . THE EMOTION THESAURUS is mentioned in a different post about getting inside your characters, i.e., letting readers feel the characters' emotions, also a great post. ... http://www.pbgorgas.com/2010/04/character-emotions/ If you've been visiting my website lately, you've probably already met Arnold. He sits at his desk, in front of his comuter, and typing out my latest book, SECRET OF THE CRYSTAL DRAGON. I've discovered that Arnold is a tempermental little guy. Sometimes he pecks away diligently, looking quite pleased with the slow but ... http://www.pbgorgas.com/2010/03/meet-arnold/ http://www.pbgorgas.com/2009/12/court-of-honor/ Ebooks are the future of publishing. I've said this for years and I still firmly believe it. Will they replace hard copy books? My best guess is they won't, no more than TV replaced radio. TV changed radio, no denying that, but it certainly didn't put the little talking box out of business. Some ... http://www.pbgorgas.com/2009/10/ebooks-are-the-future/ http://www.pbgorgas.com/2009/03/court-of-honor-trailer/ http://www.pbgorgas.com/2009/03/dreamtime-trailer/ http://www.pbgorgas.com/2008/09/book-trailer/ Congratulations to Stephen Alexander, winner of an autographed copy of OTHER WORLDS. And many thanks to everyone who participated in this event. Judging from the number of entries, I'm declaring the contest a big success. Over two hundred entries! So amazing, I'm already planning another event for the Fall. Check back ... http://www.pbgorgas.com/2008/08/winner/