June 7, 2007

the 100 most frequently used words in my first novel

across again air always another ask away beautiful bed big blue boys bridey car come dark day down eric even eyes face father fee feel find fire first get go going hair hand head hear home house ing inside know later leave left light little long look looking love man mean mother mr myself new [...]

June 7, 2007

bROKe in Korea

The star of this week’s Google Image-search Custom Header is an anonymous Korean punk rocker found through bROKe In Korea, a message board for Korean punk rockers. I’m researching Korean speed metal bands for my third novel. If anyone can help or wants to help, leave me a message here or email me at emperor [...]

June 7, 2007

“I know, Dad.”

My favorite story in the Times today: Victor M. De Leon III has been playing video games on the professional circuit for five years now, racking up thousands of dollars in prizes and endorsements at tournaments around the country. He has a national corporate sponsor, a publicist and a Web site, with 531 photos chronicling [...]

June 7, 2007

Actually, the film is 3 years old

Dialogue approximate, from 3 days ago. Me: We could watch this film I rented, a hot new South Korean director. Anston: Is it really violent Anime or Science Fiction? Me: No. Anston: Is it an incredibly dark and depressing— Me: Yes. Anston: [laughter] Me: It’s called The Future of Man is Woman. It’s about a [...]