Hey Chicago -- This weekend is the 33rd Printers Row Lit Fest -- here's the link to all the info. … [Read more...]
The OED is awesome
Like most writers, I love words. Back in March the Oxford English Dictionary made the news because of its list newly accepted words and phrases. Tinfoil hat, muffin top and couch surfing were some of the new words the media picked up on, but if you relied simply on what was in the news reports, you have missed out on a lot. The OED site is wonderful, not at all stodgy or fusty, but approachable and well-written. At this point, I can't afford a subscription to the OED, but … [Read more...]