Next Bond Move is Casino Royale

BBC reports that the next Bond movie will be Casino Royale, following the plot of the first James Bond novel written by Ian Fleming. February 4, 2005

Novelist Murray Bail Answers Plagiarism Charges

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that author Murray Bail, author of the award-winning novel Eucalyptus which is currently being made into a move starring Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe in Australia, has been hit with a charge of plagiarism. February 4, 2005

The State of the Blogosphere

President George Bush gave his State of the Union address last night and he did not even mention blogs even once. February 3, 2005

Do Mystery Lovers Enjoy Computer Games?

Do mystery lovers enjoy computer games? The Adventure Company is betting that they do. February 3, 2005

Child Ballet Star Publishes First Novel at Age 18

For those parents whose teens are busy scribbling away in journals, a quick read of this Reuters report about a child ballet star who now has her first novel published at the age of 18 may be in order. February 3, 2005

The State of the Union is... Blue?

Well, I managed to sit through the entire State of the Union speech and the Democratic Response, and here are my initial impressions. February 2, 2005

Tucker Carlson Moves to Jersey

Tucker Carlson is switching news channels. February 2, 2005

Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe Under the Eucalyptus Trees

Fox Searchlight Pictures announced that production will begin February 7 on the film version of Eucalyptus, starring Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. February 2, 2005

J.K. Rowling Warns Fans About Fake Ebooks

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Tags Organize Blogging Interests

Wired reports that "tags" are increasingly being used to organize items like pictures and blogs. February 2, 2005

The Iraqi Elections: Same Song, Second Verse?

Think there are similarities between Vietnam and Iraq? Watching the Watchers provides a fascinating comparison between the rah-rah reporting about the 1967 historic first free elections in Vietnam and the coverage of Sunday's Iraqi elections. February 1, 2005

Film Rights to Wolf Brothers Sold

The BBC reports that Michelle Paver has sold the film fight's to her children's fantasy novel, Wolf Brothers, to Fox for a seven-figure sum. February 1, 2005

Enter Stage Right: Newt Gingrich

He's Back! The Contract With America, the Bill Clinton Impeachment. February 1, 2005

Sharyn McCrumb and the NASCAR Drivers

The Roanoke Times interviewed bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb whose latest book project had New York editors reaching for their smelling salts. February 1, 2005

Bloggers Go to the Polls

Bloggers are voting on the Fifth Annual Weblog Awards, also known as Bloggies. February 1, 2005

Oops! We Did it Again: $9 Billion More Missing in Iraq

The Associated Press reports that we've apparently misplaced another $9 billion or so in Iraq. January 31, 2005

Nancy Kress and People Who Don't Need Sleep

SciFi Wire reports that Hugo and Nebula award-winning SF novel, Beggars in Spain by Nancy Kress has gotten a new look and a new cover; it's been reissued in trade paperback edition by Eos. January 31, 2005

Ron McLarty and the Basement of Despair

A Sydney Morning Herald article tells the fascinating stor of debut author Ron McLarty's long road to publication. January 31, 2005

Iraqis Brave Bombs and Hit the Polls

8 million Iraqis talked back to the insurgents today and headed for the polls. January 30, 2005

Tom Wolfe Gives a History Lesson

In today's New York Times, bestselling author and social commentator Tom Wolfe gives readers a history lesson about how the Monroe Doctrine and nation-building are alive and well in American politics. January 30, 2005

Bob Dylan Vs. William Shakespeare

In the running for this year's U. January 29, 2005

Mary Cheney Pitches New Book

Vice President Dick Cheney's daughter Mary Cheney, whose open sexual orientation caused such a ruckus in the recent presidential election, is now shopping an autobiographical book to New York publishers, according to the New York Post. January 29, 2005

Is Bush Moving to the Center?

Conservative commentator Bob Novak asks that very question in an interesting column. January 27, 2005

The Author and the Inaugural Speech

How's this for a book blurb: "If you want a glimpse of how I think about foreign policy, read Natan Sharansky's book. January 27, 2005

ASCAP to Nightclubs: Pay Royalties to Songwriters or Risk the Consequences

the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has filed 24 separate copyright infringement actions against nightclubs, bars, and restaurants in 15 states and the District of Columbia. January 27, 2005